Bhanot's Collection of Bhajans
AI MÃLIK TERE BANDE HAM
Ai mãlik tere bande ham, Aise hon hamãre karam
Oh Lord, we are Your people (devotees/believers), Let our deeds be such
Neki par chalen, Aur badi se talen
Following the path of righteousness, And shunning the evil
Tãki hanste huye nikale dam, Ai mãlik tere bande ham
So that the final breath can be taken with a smile, Oh Lord we are your people
Jab zulmon kã ho sãmanã, Tab tu hi hamen thãmanã
When confronted with atrocities, Then may we have Your support
Wo burãi karen, Ham bhalãi bharen
While others may commit evil deeds, May we adhere to the righteous
Nahin badale ki ho kãmanã
With no desire for vengeance
Baðh uthe pyãr kã har kadam, Aur mite bair kã ye bharam
May love bloom, And may suspicion and hostilities be eliminated
Neki par chalen . . .
Following the path of righteousness…
Ye andherã ghanã chhã rahã, Terã insãn ghabarã rahã
Pitch darkness is setting in, Mankind is in turmoil and agitation
Ho rahã bekhabar, Kuchh na ãtã nazar
In a diminishing state of consciousness, Nothing is visible
Sukh kã suraj chhipã jã rahã
The sun of comfort is disappearing
Hai teri roshani men wo dam, Jo amãvas ko kar de poonam
The energy of Your light can brighten up a moonless night
Neki par chalen . . .
Following the path of righteousness…
Baðã kamzor hai ãdami, Ab bhi lãkhon hain ismen kamin
Mankind is extremely weak, Still having numerous deficiencies
Par tu jo khaðã, Hai dayãlu baðã
But You who stand by us, Always so compassionate and merciful
Teri kripã se dharti thami
Sustaining the earth by Your grace
Diyã tune hamen jab janam, Tu hi jhelegã ham sabke gam
You are the Creator, Only You can help us endure our trials and tribulations
Neki par chalen . . .
Following the path of righteousness…