Bhajan · Hindi
पायो जी मैंने राम रतन धन पायो
Payoji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo
The immortal bhajan of saint-poetess Meerabai celebrating the attainment of the peerless spiritual jewel of Lord Rama’s name.
Read & reflect
पायो जी मैंने राम रतन धन पायो । वस्तु अमोलक दी मेरे सतगुरु, किरपा करि अपनायो ॥
जनम जनम की पूंजी पाई, जग में सभी खोवायो । खर्च न खूटै चोर न लूटै, दिन दिन बढ़त सवायो ॥
सत की नाव खेवटिया सतगुरु, भवसागर तर आयो । मीरा के प्रभु गिरिधर नागर, हरख हरख जस गायो ॥
Roman reading aid
Payoji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo | Vastu Amolak Dee Mere Satguru, Kirpa Kari Apnayo || Janam Janam Ki Poonji Paaee, Jag Mein Sabhi Khovayo | Kharch Na Khoote Chor Na Loote, Din Din Badhat Savayo || Sat Ki Naav Khevatiya Satguru, Bhavsagar Tar Aayo | Meera Ke Prabhu Giridhar Nagar, Harakh Harakh Jas Gaayo ||
English meaning
English Translation: I have attained the peerless, precious jewel of Lord Rama's name! My true Guru gifted me an invaluable treasure, compassionately accepting this humble soul! I have recovered the accumulated spiritual capital of countless lifetimes, leaving behind all worldly entanglements! This spiritual wealth cannot be exhausted by spending, no thief can steal it, and each passing day it increases a hundredfold! Upon the boat of absolute Truth steered by the holy Guru, I have safely crossed the turbulent ocean of worldly existence! The beloved Lord of Meerabai is Giridhar Gopal (the lifter of Govardhan); with ecstatic joy in my soul, I sing His glorious praises! Devotional Significance: One of the most famous devotional songs in Indian history, composed by 16th-century Rajasthani mystic Meerabai, celebrating God's name as an imperishable treasure that surpasses all earthly wealth.