Jab Jab Murli Kaanh Bajaavat,
Tab-Tab Radha Naam Uchaaraat, Baarambaar Rijhaavat. [1]
Tum Ramani Vah Raman Tumhaare, Vaisehin Mohin Janaavat.
Murli Bhai Sauti Jo Maai, Teri Tahal Karaavat. [2]
Vah Daasi Tum Hari-Ardhangini, Yah Merai Man Aavat.
Soor Pragat Tahi Soun Kahi-Kahi, Tumkau Shyaam Bulaavat. [3]
- Shri Surdas, Sura Sagara
Saint Surdas, adopting the mood of a sakhī (female companion), speaks to Shri Radha:
Whenever Shri Krishna plays His flute, again and again He utters the name “Radha,” trying to please You. [1]
You, Radha, are the beloved, and He is your devoted lover. He always conveys to me that He belongs entirely to you. The flute has become like your co-wife, yet she only serves you. [2]
A thought arises in my mind — the flute is Your maidservant, and You are Hari’s ardhāṃgini (the very half of Hari’s being). Surdas says, “Again and again, O Radhe! Shyamasundar is calling out to you through that flute.” [3]
Tab-Tab Radha Naam Uchaaraat, Baarambaar Rijhaavat. [1]
Tum Ramani Vah Raman Tumhaare, Vaisehin Mohin Janaavat.
Murli Bhai Sauti Jo Maai, Teri Tahal Karaavat. [2]
Vah Daasi Tum Hari-Ardhangini, Yah Merai Man Aavat.
Soor Pragat Tahi Soun Kahi-Kahi, Tumkau Shyaam Bulaavat. [3]
- Shri Surdas, Sura Sagara
Saint Surdas, adopting the mood of a sakhī (female companion), speaks to Shri Radha:
Whenever Shri Krishna plays His flute, again and again He utters the name “Radha,” trying to please You. [1]
You, Radha, are the beloved, and He is your devoted lover. He always conveys to me that He belongs entirely to you. The flute has become like your co-wife, yet she only serves you. [2]
A thought arises in my mind — the flute is Your maidservant, and You are Hari’s ardhāṃgini (the very half of Hari’s being). Surdas says, “Again and again, O Radhe! Shyamasundar is calling out to you through that flute.” [3]