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This bhajan is dedicated to Lord Kheteshwar Datta, a revered deity in the Rajasthani tradition. The composer of this bhajan is Mahendra Singh Bawtara, and it is sung by Bhudraramji Choudhary.
The phalaśruti of this bhajan is to invoke the blessings of Lord Kheteshwar Datta and to seek his guidance on the path of spirituality. The tradition of this bhajan is rooted in the Rajasthani folk music and is often sung during aarti and other devotional gatherings.
Why Devotees Love This Bhajan
Devotees love this bhajan for its soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics, which express the deep longing for the divine and the desire to be in the presence of Lord Kheteshwar Datta.
Lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari)
एकण वार आवो रे,
बारम-वार आवो रे,
सतगुरुजी म्होरा,
देश में रे है जी हा,
है गणी-गणी बार आवों रे,
सौ-सौ बार आवों रे,
खेतेश्वर दाता म्होरा,
देश में रे है जी हा।。
बीजरोल खेड़ा में,
जन्म धराया रे,
पुरोहित कुल रो,
मान बढ़ाविया रे हे जी हा।。
घरे शेरसिंहजी आया हो,
श्रंगारो देवी रा लाल कवाया रे,
खेताराम नाम देराविया रे हे जी हा।。
बालपण में भक्ति कमाई रे,
ब्रह्मा मंदिर री मन में लागी रे,
खेतेश्वर गुरुजी आपने रे हे जी हा।。
रूठा साँवंतरी मात मनाया हो,
कुल में खुशी छाई हो,
तुलसारामजी ने शिष्य,
बनाविया रे हे जी हा।。
पर्चा जुग में भारी हों,
बार-बार बलीहारी हो,
खेतेश्वर दाता आपने रे हे जी हा।。
महेन्द्र बावतरा री विनती रे,
भजन ज़ोर लिखायो रे,
थोरे शरणा में शीश,
नमावियो रे हे जी हा।。
एकण वार आवो रे,
बारम-वार आवो रे,
सतगुरुजी म्होरा,
देश में रे है जी हा,
है गणी-गणी बार आवों रे,
सौ-सौ बार आवों रे,
खेतेश्वर दाता म्होरा,
देश में रे है जी हा।。
English Transliteration
Ekan var aavo re,
Baram-var aavo re,
Satguruji mhora,
Desh men re hai ji ha,
Hai gani-gani bar aavo re,
Sau-sau bar aavo re,
Kheteshwar data mhora,
Desh men re hai ji ha.
Bijrol kheda men,
Janm dharaaya re,
Purohit kul ro,
Maan badhaaviya re hai ji ha.
Ghare shersinghji aaya ho,
Shrangaro devi ra laal kavaaya re,
Khetaram naam deraaviya re hai ji ha.
Balpan men bhakti kamaai re,
Brahma mandir ri man men laagi re,
Kheteshwar guriji aapne re hai ji ha.
Rootha savantari maat manaya ho,
Kul men khushi chhaai ho,
Tulsaramji ne shishya,
Banaaviya re hai ji ha.
Parcha jug men bhaari hon,
Bar-bar balihaari ho,
Kheteshwar data aapne re hai ji ha.
Mahendra bawtara ri vinati re,
Bhajan zor likhaayo re,
Thore sharna men shish,
Namaaviyo re hai ji ha.
Ekan var aavo re,
Baram-var aavo re,
Satguruji mhora,
Desh men re hai ji ha,
Hai gani-gani bar aavo re,
Sau-sau bar aavo re,
Kheteshwar data mhora,
Desh men re hai ji ha.
Simple English Meaning
The lyrics of this bhajan express the deep longing of the devotee to be in the presence of Lord Kheteshwar Datta. The devotee invokes the lord to come and bless him with his divine presence. The bhajan also mentions the birthplace of Lord Kheteshwar Datta and his divine plays.
When & How to Chant
This bhajan can be chanted at any time, but it is most beneficial to chant it during the early morning hours or during aarti. The devotee should sit in a peaceful place, close his eyes, and chant the bhajan with devotion and surrender.
Cultural Notes
This bhajan is a part of the Rajasthani folk music tradition and is often sung during devotional gatherings and aarti. The bhajan is also famous for its soothing melody and is sung by many renowned singers, including Bhudraramji Choudhary.
