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BALVIKAS/EHV BHAJANS – GROUP 1

1. Gauri Ganesh Uma Ganesh

Parvathi Nandana Shree Ganesh
Sharanam Ganesh Sharanam Ganesh
Shiva Nandana Ganapathi Ganesh

Gauri (one with fair complexion), Uma (one who does penance) and Paarvathi
(daughter of Parvatha or mountain ie Himavaan) are synonyms.

Ganesh Isa (Lord ) of Ganas ( Divine beings who assist in Divine missions)

Ganapathi Pathi (Lord) of Ganas

Nandana Son

Sharanam to surrender or to seek refuge

Oh Lord Ganesh, beloved son of Mother Gauri, I surrender to Thee, Lord of all
Demi-Gods, beloved son of Lord Shiva.

2. Ganesha Sharanam Sharanam Ganesha 4x

Sayeesha Sharanam Sharanam Sayeesha 4x

Ganesha Isa (Lord ) of Ganas (Divine beings who assist in Divine missions)

Sharanam to surrender or to seek refuge

Sayeesha Isa (Lord) Sai

Surrender to Lord Ganesha, Surrender to Lord Sai

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3. Jaya Guru Omkaara Jaya Jaya Sadguru Omkaara Om

Brahma Vishnu Sada Shiva
Hara, Hara, Hara, Hara, Mahadeva

Jaya Glory or Victory

Guru Preceptor, teacher. One who removes (ru) darkness (Gu), one who removes
ignorance. Baba has given a higher meaning to the word Guru. Gu stands
for Gunaatheetha meaning one who is beyond the three gunas namely
Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Ru stands for Rupavarjitam meaning without any
form. That which is beyond form and attributes is none other than the
Supreme Parabrahman who is the real Sadguru whom we represent by the
symbol Omkaara.
Omkaara Embodiment of sacred Om

Sadguru the auspicious Guru

Brahma The Creator, also means that aspect of Guru who plants good values in his
students
Vishnu The Protector, also means that aspect of the Guru who preserves and
nourishes the good values planted
Sada always, eternally

Sadasiva Eternally auspicious Siva who is the one in charge of Dissolution, also
means that aspect of Guru who destroys the evil propensities in the students

Baba says that Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are the Thrimurthi (three aspects of the Universe)
representing Generation (G), Operation (O) and Dissolution (D). Put together the three represents
GOD

Hara to destroy (all evil and inauspiciousness)

Mahaadeva Supreme (Maha) Lord (Deva)

Deva In Sanskrit the word Deva means an effulgent being.

Glory to the Guru who is the embodiment of the sacred Om. The (true) auspicious Guru
is Brahma (one who plants good values in students), Vishnu (one who fosters good
values) and the Eternal Shiva (one who removes all evil).He is Mahadeva, the Supreme
Lord who removes all evil.

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4. Guru Deva Guru Deva

Guruvayur Pura Hari Deva
Hari Narayana, Hari Narayana
Sharanam Sharanam Sai Deva

Guru Preceptor, teacher. One who removes (ru) darkness (Gu), one who removes
ignorance. Baba has given a higher meaning to the word Guru. Gu stands
for Gunaatheetha meaning one who is beyond the three gunas namely
Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Ru stands for Rupavarjjitam meaning without any
form. That which is beyond form and attributes is none other than the
Supreme Parabrahman who is the real Sadguru whom we represent by the
symbol Omkaara
Deva In Sanskrit the word Deva means an effulgent being

Guruvayur Guru + Vayu + Uur – the land (uur) of Guru (Brihaspathi, the Guru of
Devas) and Vaayu, the Windgod. Legend states that the statue of Krishna
that was worshipped by Krishna Himself was established in this famous
temple in Kerala, India by Brihaspathi (Guru) and Vaayu after Krishna left
His body.
Narayana All Pervading

Hari Commonly used to denote Vishnu or Krishna. Occasionally used to indicate

the other avatars of Vishnu. In Sanskrit Hari also means lion. Therefore,
Narasinha is sometimes called Narahari. The word meaning oh Hari is one
who destroys evil.

Sharanam to seek refuge, surrender

O Gurudeva, you are also the Lord of Guruvayur. Oh Sai Narayana, I have come to
Thee in refuge.

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5. Sree Sai Natha Guru Govinda

Parthi Pureeshwara Jaya Govinda
Prashanthi Nilaya Radhey Govinda
Sri Guru Jaya Guru Vithala Govinda

Sree Indicates auspiciousness

Sai Naatha Lord Sai

Guru Please see Bhajan no:3

Govinda The word Go stands for Cow and Earth. Vinda means one who helps to
survive and surmount. Govinda refers to Krishna who is in the common
parlance a Cowherd. At the same time Govinda means the One who helps
us to survive and surmount the earthly existence and reach Supreme
Realization of the Self.
Parthi Lord (Isa) of the Town (Puri) of Parthi (short form for Puttaparthi)
Pureeshwar
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Jaya Glory or Victory

Prashanti Supreme Peace

Nilaya Home, Abode

Prashanti is also the name of Sai Baba’s Ashram

Nilayam
Radha is the Gopi who had attained the state of supreme Love Lord Krishna

The auspicious Lord Sai, the Guru is also Govinda. He is Lord Vithala Govinda of
Parthi. He is Lord Govinda, who resides in Prashanthi Nilayam, the beloved Lord of
Radha. Victory to the auspicious Guru, Lord Vithala Govinda

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6. Jai Durga Lakshmi Saraswathi Sai Jaganmaatha

Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha
Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha

Jai Victory be

Durgaa The epithet of Paarvathi, Consort of Siva, Represents the energy

(Shakti) for of dissolution in the universe. In Sanskrit, the word
Durgaa means she who is difficult (Du) to attain (Ga). She is the
Durgathi Naashini meaning one who destroys the wrong (Dur)
pathways (Gathi) in the life of the devotee.
Lakshmi The consort of Vishnu, Represents the nourishing and preserving
energy (Shakti) of the universe. She represents prosperity, wealth,
good luck, success, accomplishment, beauty, grace, charm, splendour
and luster.
Saraswathi The consort of Brahma, Represents the creative energy (Shakti) of the
universe. She represents knowledge both spiritual and secular
(Vedamata), speech (Vaakdevi), all kinds of art (Kalaavathi).
Sai Mother Sai

Jagad Universe, Mata – Mother. Jagad + Mata = Jaganmata – Mother of the

Universe
Maam Me

Paahi Protect

Glory to Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati (who are none other than) Sai, Divine Mother of
the Universe, protect me.

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7. Jai Jai Durga Jai Bhavaani

Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani
Jaya Jagadambe Maha Kaalike
Shambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani

Bhavaani, Shaambhavi and Shankari are synonyms meaning the consort of Bhava,
Shambhu and Shankara which are the names for Siva
Jagad The Universe

Amba Mother. When we address Amba we use the term Ambe

Kaalike The young Kaali, the Dark complexioned Durga. When we address
Kaalika we use the term Kaalike

Victory to the Divine Mother, Durga, Bhavani, Shambhavi, Shankari, Kali; She who is
auspicious, the Mother of the universe

8. Dam4x Damaru Baajey

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Hara Bhola Naatha Shiva Shambho Bhajey

Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghanta Baajey
Hara Gauri Naatha Shiva Shambho Bhajey

Dam, Dam The sound of drum

Damaru The drum held in one hand of Siva

Baaje Playing of the musical instrument (applicable to musical or rhythm)

Bhaje Sing or play in worship of

Ghana Ringing sound

Ghana
Ghanta the gong, the bells

Hara One who destroys evil, bad tendencies

Gauri The lord (naatha) of Gauri

Naatha
Siva and Shambhu are synonyms. When we address Shambhu we use the term Shambho

The drum beats the sound of "dam dam"; It plays in worship of Shiva; The gong rings
out the sound of "ghan ghan"; It sings in worship of Shiva; It sings in worship of Lord
Siva who is the Lord of Gauri.

9. Shivaaya Namah Shiva Shivaaya Namah Shiva

Shivaaya Namah Om Namah Shivaaya
Shivaaya Namah Shiva Shivaaya Namah Shiva
Shivaaya Namah Om Namah Shivaaya

This bhajan repeats the mantra "Om Namah Shivaaya" - "bow in reverence to Shiva"

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10. Om Shivaaya Om Shivaaya

Shambho Shankara Om Shivaaya
Shambho Shankara Om Shivaaya
Shambho Shankara Om Shivaaya

Chant the mantra, "Om Shivaya, Shambho Shankara Om Shivaya "

11. Govinda Rama Jai Jai Gopaala Rama

Madhava Rama Jai Jai Keshava Rama (G)
Durlabha Rama Jai Jai Sulabha Rama
Eka Tu Rama Jai Jai Aneka Tu Rama.

Govinda The word Go stands for Cow and Earth. Vinda means one who helps to
survive and surmount. Govinda refers to Krishna who is in the common
parlance a Cowherd. At the same time Govinda means the One who
helps us to survive and surmount the earthly existence and reach
Supreme Realization of the Self.

Rama One who is enchanting, joyful and pleasing

Gopaala Paala means one who protects and preserves. Go means Cow or Earth

Madhava The Lord (husband) of Maa (supreme Mother), Husband of Goddess

Lakshmi, Vishnu or any of His Avatars
Keshava Another name of Vishnu, meaning the One with plentiful Kesa (hair).
Baba also has said that Ka stands for Brahma, Isa stands for Siva and Va
for Vishnu. Therefore Keshava atands for the confluence of Trimurtis

Durlabha Difficult to attain

Sulabha Opposite of Durlabha, Easy to attain

Divinity is easy to attain to those who are able to look within and difficult to those who look
outwards for excuses and for answers.( Antarmukha samaaraadhyaa, Bahirmukha sudurlabhaa)

Eka One

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Aneka Many

God is only One and is perceived and described as many. ( Ekam Sat Viprah Bahudha Vadanti)

Victory to Lord Rama! Thou art Lord Govinda. Victory to Lord Rama! Thou art Lord
Madhava. Thou art difficult as well as easy to attain. Victory to Lord Rama! Thou art
One in all and all in one.

12. Badaa Chiththa Chora Brindaavana Sanchaara

Gopaala Gopaala Hey Murali Gopaala
Govardhanoddhaara Gopaala Bala
Gopee Manohara Radhey Gopaala

Badaa Big (Hindi)

Chiththa Mind, Heart

Chora Thief

Brindaavana The grounds where Krishna spent His childhood days

Sanchara to roam, to travel through.

Gopaala Protector (Paala) of cows (Go), Cowherd

Murali Flute

Govardhana Name of mountain

Uddhara The one who lifted . Govardhana + Uddhaara = Govardhanoddhaara

Baala child

Manohara Attractive to the mind or heart

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Greatest stealer of hearts who roams through Brindavan; Krishna, the cowherd boy
and flute player; Child who lifted the Govardhana hill; Cowherd boy who captivated
the minds of the Gopis and Radha

13. (Jai Hari Krishna)2x Govardhana Giridhaari

Raadha Mohana Raadha Jeevana
Manjula Kunja Vihaari

Jai Victory be

Hari One who removes evil, hail

Giridhaari One who holds (dhaari) the mountain (giri).

Govardhana One who held up the Govardhana mountain.

Giridhaari
Mohana Beautiful, enchanting

Jeevana Life support

Manjula Beautiful

Kunja Boughs, area with beautiful shrubs. In spiritual sense, the pure heart of
the devotee
Vihaari One who roams about or plays in.

Victory to Krishna who held aloft the mountain Govardhana, Who brought to Radha's
life, the Delight of Bliss whose abode is in pure hearts

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14. Hey Nanda Nanda Gopaal Aananda Nanda Gopaal

Hey Nanda Nanda Gopaal, Aananda Nanda Gopaal
Hey Nanda Nanda, Aananda Nanda Nanda,
Yadu Nanda Nanda Gopaal

Nanda Nandagopal, the foster father of Krishna

Nanda also means the son. Therefore, Nanda nanda means the Son of Nanda

Gopaal Protector (Paal) of cows (Go), Cowherd

Aananda Bliss

Yadu Nanda Descendent of Yaadava clan

Son of Nanda, blissful Krishna, the cowherd boy; Blissful son of the Yadu clan.

15. Gopaala Gopaala Naacho Gopaala x2

Naacho Naacho Sai Nanda Laala
Rhuma Jhuma Rhuma Jhuma Nacho Gopaala
Naacho Naacho Sai Nanda Laala

Gopaala Protector (Paala) of cows (Go), Cowherd

Naacho Please dance (Hindi)

Nanda Laala Darling of Nanda, the foster father of Krishna

Ruma Jhuma indicates the sound of dancing steps

Hey Gopala, Nanda's son, Sai Krishna, dance; Dance, son of Nanda; Your anklets
make the sound of Rhuma Jhuma as You dance

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16. Yashoda Nandana Gopika Ranjana

Eeshwaramba Nandana
Hey Madhava Hey Keshava
Jai Shree Rama Sai Rama

Yashoda Son (Nandana) of Yashoda

Nandana
Gopika Very young Gopis

Ranjana one who connects with the devotees in love, one who brings peace
through Love
Eeshwaraamba Mother (Amba) of God (Eeswara). Eeswaraamba was the name by
which Baba’s mother was known
Eeswaraambaa Son of Eeswaraamba, Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Nandana

Madhava The Lord (husband) of Maa (supreme Mother), Husband of Goddess

Lakshmi, Vishnu or any of His Avatars

Keshava Another name of Vishnu, meaning the One with plentiful Kesa (hair).
Baba also has said that Ka stands for Brahma, Isa stands for Siva and Va
for Vishnu. Therefore Keshava stands for the confluence of Trimurtis

O Loving son of Mother Yasoda! Thou art the joy of devotees. Victory to the son of
Eeswaramma, Sai Ram, Madhava and Keshava.

17. Radha Krishna Karuna Lola Radhey Govinda

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Radhey Govinda, Murali Govinda

Radhey Radhey Govinda, Murali Govinda

Radha The Gopi who had the supreme devotion for Krishna

Karuna Compassion

Lola Immersed in

Govinda The word Go stands for Cow and Earth. Vinda means one who helps to
survive and surmount. Govinda refers to Krishna who is in the common
parlance a Cowherd. At the same time Govinda means the One who
helps us to survive and surmount the earthly existence and reach
Supreme Realization of the Self.

Murali Flute

Krishna, Radha's Lord, who gives compassion to all and tends the cows and plays the
flute.

18. Bhaja Mana Govinda Gopala

Govinda Gopaala, Gopaala (B)

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Govinda Bolo Hari Gopaala Bolo (3x)

Govinda Gopaala, Gopaala

Bhaja Constantly sing in devotion

Mana In the mind or heart

Govinda The word Go stands for Cow and Earth. Vinda means one who helps to
survive and surmount. Govinda refers to Krishna who is in the common
parlance a Cowherd. At the same time Govinda means the One who
helps us to survive and surmount the earthly existence and reach
Supreme Realization of the Self.
Bolo Say, Chant (Hindi)

Hari Commonly used to denote Vishnu or Krishna. Occasionally used to

indicate the other avatars of Vishnu. In Sanskrit Hari also means lion.
Therefore, Narasinha is sometimes called Narahari. The word mening
oh Hari is one who destroys evil.
Gopaala Protector (Paala) of cows (Go), Cowherd

In your mind, sing in reverence, the Glories of Lord Krishna

19. Om Muruga (2x)

Vaa Muruga Vadivel Alagha

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Shakthi Vadivela Sai Muruga

Saravana Bhava Guha Sai Muruga

This Bhajan is set in Tamil language.

Muruga Subrahmania or Shanmukha, the younger son of Siva and Paarvathi

Vaa Please come

Vadivel The spiritual spear held by Muruga which was presented to Him by His
mother.
Alaga Beautiful, resplendent

Shakti Vadivel The Vadivel which embodier Energy, Vadivel which was presented by
Mother Shakti
Saravana The lake in which Muruga took birth.

Saravana Bhava One who came into being at the Saravana lake

Guha Another name for Muruga, Guha means the cave, the secret chamber in
the heart of the devotee

O Lord Muruga! Come to me, O the beautiful Lord who holds the Powerful Vel.

20. Vel Vel Muruga Vetrivel Muruga

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Vel Vel Muruga Jnana Vel Muruga

Vel Vel Muruga Kanda Vel Muruga
Vel Vel Muruga Vadivel Azhalaga
Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga (x3)
Muruga Muruga Vadivel Azhalaga

Vel or Vadivel The spear that was gifted to Muruga by Mother Shakti

Kanda Another name for Muruga. In Sanskrit it is Skanda

Jnaana Vel The Vel symbolizing Brahma Jnaana, or Knowledge of the Supreme.

Chanting the names of Lord Muruga, the holder of the beautiful weapon of wisdom
‘Vel’.

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