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This bhajan is dedicated to Goddess Kubad Maa, a revered deity in the Rajasthani tradition. The composer of this bhajan is Mahendra Singh Bawtara, and it is sung by Jhumka Ji Gehlot.
This bhajan is a part of the Pushti Marg tradition, which emphasizes the importance of devotion and self-surrender. The phalaśruti of this bhajan is to attain divine union and spiritual growth.
Why Devotees Love This Bhajan
Devotees love this bhajan for its emotional and spiritual resonance, which brings comfort and solace in times of separation from the divine.
Lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari)
आपरे दर्शन कारण हो,
कूबड़ माँ बालेरा आया हो,
दर्शन देवो क्योनी हो,
कूबड़ माँ कोहिहट जेलि हो।।
आपरो गढ़ रे बावतरा में धाम,
कूबड़ माँ जोता जागे हो,
हो बैठा खेतलाजी रे संग,
राजगुरु शरणे आवे हो।।
आपरे श्रृंगार कारण हो,
कूबड़ माँ छेवरा लाया हो,
हो छेवरो पेहरो क्योनी हो,
कूबड़ माँ कोई हट जेलि हो,
हो थोरा दर्शन कारण हो,
कूबड़ माँ बावतरा सू पैदल आया हो।।
हो दर्शन देवो क्योनी हो,
कूबड़ माँ कोई हट जेलि हो,
हो आपरे ओढ़न कारण हो,
माताजी महेन्द्रसिंह चुनड़ी लाया हो,
हो चुनड़ी ओढ़ो क्योनी हो,
कूबड़ माँ कोई हट जेलि हो।।
ओ तो महेन्द्र राजगुरु हो,
कूबड़ माँ रो भजन बनायो सा,
हो बावतरा शरणे आवे हो,
कूबड़ माँ रा दर्शन पाया हो,
हो आया बावतरा रे माई,
लागू खेतलाजी रे पाव,
कूबड़ माँ कोई हट जेलि हो।।
आपरे दर्शन कारण हो,
कूबड़ माँ बालेरा आया हो,
दर्शन देवो क्योनी हो,
कूबड़ माँ कोहिहट जेलि हो।।
English Transliteration
Aapre darshan karn ho,
Kubad maa balera aaya ho,
Darshan devo kyo ni ho,
Kubad maa kohihat jeli ho.
Aaparo gadh re bavtara men dham,
Kubad maa jota jage ho,
Ho baitha khetalaji re sang,
Rajguru sharaney aave ho.
Aapare shringar karn ho,
Kubad maa chevara laaya ho,
Ho chevra pehro kyo ni ho,
Kubad maa koi hat jeli ho,
Ho thora darshan karn ho,
Kubad maa bavtara su paidal aaya ho.
Ho darshan devo kyo ni ho,
Kubad maa koi hat jeli ho,
Ho aapare odhan karn ho,
Mataji mahendrasinh chundi laaya ho,
Ho chundi odho kyo ni ho,
Kubad maa koi hat jeli ho.
O to mahendra rajguru ho,
Kubad maa ro bhajan banayo sa,
Ho bavtara sharaney aave ho,
Kubad maa ra darshan paaya ho,
Ho aaya bavtara re mai,
Lagu khetalaji re pav,
Kubad maa koi hat jeli ho.
Aapre darshan karn ho,
Kubad maa balera aaya ho,
Darshan devo kyo ni ho,
Kubad maa kohihat jeli ho.
Simple English Meaning
This bhajan is a heartfelt prayer to Goddess Kubad Maa, seeking her divine darshan and blessings. The devotee longs for her presence and yearns to be with her. The bhajan also mentions the importance of self-surrender and devotion to attain spiritual growth.
When & How to Chant
This bhajan can be chanted at any time, but it is especially beneficial during the early morning hours. Devotees can offer prayers and flowers to Goddess Kubad Maa while chanting this bhajan.
Cultural Notes
This bhajan is a part of the Rajasthani folk tradition and is often sung during festivals and special occasions. The singer, Jhumka Ji Gehlot, is a renowned artist in the Rajasthani music scene.
