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વૈષ્ણવ જન તો તેને રે કહીએ જે પીડ પરાઈ જાણે રે । પરદુઃખે ઉપકાર કરે તોયે મન અભિમાન ન આણે રે ॥

સકળ લોકમાં સહુને વંદે, નિંદા ન કરે કેની રે । વાચ કાછ મન નિશ્ચળ રાખે, ધન ધન જનની તેની રે ॥

સમદૃષ્ટિ ને તૃષ્ણા ત્યાગી, પરસ્ત્રી જેને માત રે । જિહ્વા થકી અસત્ય ન બોલે, પરધન નવ ઝાલે હાથ રે ॥

મોહ માયા વ્યાપે નહિ જેને, દૃઢ વૈરાગ્ય જેના મનમાં રે । રામ નામ શું તાળી રે લાગી, સકળ તીરથ તેના તનમાં રે ॥

વણલોભી ને કપટરહિત છે, કામ ક્રોધ નિવાર્યા રે । ભણે નરસૈંયો તેનું દર્શન કરતાં, કુળ એકોતેર તાર્યા રે ॥

Roman reading aid

Vaishnava Jana To Tene Re Kahiye Je Peed Parayi Jaane Re | Para-dukhe Upakara Kare Toye Mana Abhimana Na Aane Re || Sakala Lokama Sahune Vande, Ninda Na Kare Keni Re | Vacha Kachha Mana Nishchala Rakhe, Dhana Dhana Janani Teni Re || Sama-drishti Ne Trishna Tyagi, Para-stree Jene Maata Re | Jihva Thaki Asatya Na Bole, Para-dhana Nava Jhaale Haatha Re || Moha Maaya Vyaape Nahi Jene, Dridha Vairagya Jena Manama Re | Rama-nama-shum Taali Re Laagi, Sakala Tiratha Tena Tanama Re || Vana-lobhi Ne Kapata-rahita Chhe, Kama Krodha Nivarya Re | Bhane Narasaiyo Tenum Darshana Karata, Kula Ekotera Taarya Re ||

English meaning

English Translation: Call that person a true devotee of God (Vaishnava) who feels the suffering of others as their own; Who serves those in distress, yet never allows pride or arrogance to enter their heart! Who honors everyone in the entire world, and speaks ill of no one; Who keeps their speech, character, and mind steady in righteousness — blessed is the mother who gave them birth! Who views all living beings with equanimity, has abandoned selfish craving, and treats another's partner as a mother; Whose tongue never speaks untruth, and whose hands never reach out for another's wealth! Who is free from worldly delusion and attachment, whose mind is rooted in firm spiritual dispassion; Who is absorbed in the nectar of God's holy name — all holy pilgrimages dwell within their sacred body! Free from greed and deceit, who has overcome anger and selfish passion; Says poet Narsinh: beholding such a noble soul redeems seventy-one generations of their family lineage! Devotional Significance: Composed by the revered Gujarati saint-poet Narsinh Mehta in the 15th century and popularized globally by Mahatma Gandhi as his daily morning prayer, this hymn is Gujarat's supreme moral and spiritual treasure.

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Bhajan · Hindi

अच्युतं केशवं राम नारायणं

Achyutam Keshavam

The universally loved devotional bhajan celebrating Lord Krishna and Rama, reminding devotees that sincere love is all God seeks.

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.

Bhajan · Hindi

इतनी शक्ति हमें देना दाता

Itni Shakti Hame Dena Data

The universal prayer hymn by Abhilash seeking moral strength, purity of heart, selfless forgiveness, and unwavering faith.

Aarti · Gujarati

જય કાના કાળા

Jai Kana Kala

The beloved traditional Gujarati aarti dedicated to Lord Krishna, celebrated for His childhood leelas, the lifting of Govardhan, and His sweet flute.

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