Jai Govinda Gopala

Chorus

Jai Govinda Gopala, mann Mohan Shyam Kanhaiya

Glory to Govinda Gopala — mind-enchanting Shyam Kanhaiya

Murli dhar Gopala, Ghanshyam Nandke Laalaa

Flute-bearer Gopala — Ghanshyam, Nanda’s beloved child

Jag palak tu raas rachaiya, Govardhan Giridhaari

In a blink You compose the raas — Govardhan Giridhari

Kitne naam tere Natwar tu Saawal Krishna Muraari

How many names You have, Natwar — dark Krishna Murari

Mor mukut manhar lewat balihaari har Brij Baalaa

Peacock crown captivating — I offer myself to every child of Braj

Murli dhar Gopala, Ghanshyam Nandke Laalaa

Flute-bearer Gopala — Ghanshyam, Nanda’s beloved child

Tuhi sagar me ramtaa tuhi dharti pataal

You play in the ocean, on the earth, and in the nether worlds

Jalme nabhme aur jagatme teri Jai Jai kaar

In water, sky, and world Your glory is sung — jai jai

Mere man mandir me Swami, tujhse hi ujiala

In the temple of my mind, O Swami, light comes only from You

Murli dhar Gopala, Ghanshyam Nandke Laalaa

Flute-bearer Gopala — Ghanshyam, Nanda’s beloved child

Jiska koyi nahi is jagme, uskaa meeth Kanhaiya

Whoever has no one in this world — You are their sweet Kanhaiya

Bansi bajaiya raas rachaiya, kale naag nathaiya

Flute-player, composer of the raas, subduer of the black serpent

Raja ho ya deen bikhari sabka tu rakhwala

Whether king or poor beggar — You are everyone’s protector

Murli dhar Gopala, Ghanshyam Nandke Laalaa

Flute-bearer Gopala — Ghanshyam, Nanda’s beloved child