Filmi Devotional songs
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Filmi devotional songs are devotional songs from Hindi movies, or Hindi songs composed to be sung using the melody in a popular filmi
song.
While most of these songs relate to Hinduism, often many of the devotional songs are general, and can prove acceptable to followers of other faiths as well.
Man Tadapat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj (film Baiju Bawra, 1952) by Naushad
and Shakeel Badayuni
मन तड़पत हरि दरशन को आज,
मोरे तुम बिन बिगड़े सकल काज
आ, बिनती करत हूँ, रखियो लाज,
तुम्हरे द्वार का मैं हूँ जोगी,
हमरी ओर नज़र कब होगी
सुन मोरे व्याकुल मन का बाज
Translation:
Note that Hinduism is often a very visual faith. A glimpse of the image of the lord can represent spiritual fulfillment to one.
Also note that the term "Hari" specifically means Lord Vishnu
, in Sikh tradition, the term is used for the Nirguna God in general.
Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai (film - Seema
, 1955)
This song is dedicated to Goddess Amba, as shown in the film.
तू प्यार का सागर है
तेरी इक बूँद के प्यासे हम
लौटा जो दिया तुमने, चले जायेंगे जहाँ से हम
तू प्यार का सागर है ...
घायल मन का, पागल पंछी उड़ने को बेक़रार
पंख हैं कोमल, आँख है धुँधली, जाना है सागर पार
जाना है सागर पार
अब तू हि इसे समझा, राह भूले थे कहान से हम...
Translation:
You are an ocean of Love,
while we are thirsty of a drop of water.
If you will send us back without it,
we will leave this mortal world.
Ae Malik Tere Bande Ham (film Do Aankhen Barah Haath
, 1957) by Vasant Desai
and Bharat Vyas
ऐ मालिक तेरे बंदे हम,
ऐसे हो हमारे करम
नेकी पर चलें,
और बदी से टलें
ताकि हंसते हुये निकले दम
जब ज़ुल्मों का हो सामना,
तब तू ही हमें थामना
Translation:
Here the term "Malik" can apply to the God of several faiths.
jyot se jyot jagaate chalo (film Sant Gyaneshwar, 1964) by Bharat Vyas
ज्योत से ज्योत जगाते चलो, प्रेम की गंगा बहाते चलो
राह में आए जो दीन दुखी, सबको गले से लगाते चलो
जिसका न कोई संगी साथी ईश्वर है रखवाला
जो निर्धन है जो निर्बल है वह है प्रभू का प्यारा
प्यार के मोती लुटाते चलो, ...
Translation:
In India a light is sacred and is a symbol of life and enlightenment.
Tumhi Ho Mata, Pita Tumhi Ho (film Main Chup Rahungi
, 1962) by Rajendra Krishan
and Chitragupta
This filmi song is based on a shloka from Vishwanatha Suprabhata:
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव त्वमेव सर्वं मम देवदेव
The popular Hindi song is:
तुम्ही हो माता, पिता तुम्ही हो,
तुम्ही हो बंधु सखा तुम्ही हो
तुम्ही हो साथी तुम्ही सहारे,
कोइ न अपना सिवा तुम्हारे
तुम्ही हो नैय्या तुम्ही खेवैय्या,
तुम्ही हो बंधु सखा तुम्ही हो
Translation:
Itni shakti hame dena data (film Ankush
, 1986)by Abhilash
इतनी शक्ति हमें देना दाता
मन का विश्वास कमज़ोर हो न
हम चलें नेक रस्ते पे हमसे
भूल कर भी कोई भूल हो न
हर तरफ़ ज़ुल्म है, बेबसी है
सहमा सहमा-सा हर आदमी है
पाप का बोझ बढता ही जाये
जाने कैसे ये धरती थमी है
बोझ ममता का तू ये उठा ले
तेरी रचना का ये अँत हो न
Filmi
Filmi is Indian popular music as written and performed for Indian cinema. Music directors make up the main body of composers; the songs are performed by playback singers and it makes up 72% of the music sales in India....
song.
While most of these songs relate to Hinduism, often many of the devotional songs are general, and can prove acceptable to followers of other faiths as well.
Selected popular filmi bhajans
Even though the movies are considered to be decadent, some of the songs are finely crafted spiritual hymns. Here are some examples. Only a small part of the song is given here.Man Tadapat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj (film Baiju Bawra, 1952) by Naushad
Naushad
Naushad Ali was an Indian musician. He was one of the foremost music directors for Bollywood films, and is particularly known for popularizing the use of classical music in films.His first film as an independent music director was Prem Nagar in 1940...
and Shakeel Badayuni
Shakeel Badayuni
Shakeel Badayuni was an accomplished Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter.-Early life and background:Shakeel Badayuni was born in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh...
मन तड़पत हरि दरशन को आज,
मोरे तुम बिन बिगड़े सकल काज
आ, बिनती करत हूँ, रखियो लाज,
तुम्हरे द्वार का मैं हूँ जोगी,
हमरी ओर नज़र कब होगी
सुन मोरे व्याकुल मन का बाज
Translation:
- Lord! I am dying for your glimpse, without your blessing I cannot achieve anything.
- I urge you to preserve my honor.
- I am a beggar standing at your door, when will you look at me?
- Listen to my heart in agony.
Note that Hinduism is often a very visual faith. A glimpse of the image of the lord can represent spiritual fulfillment to one.
Also note that the term "Hari" specifically means Lord Vishnu
Vishnu
Vishnu is the Supreme god in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. Smarta followers of Adi Shankara, among others, venerate Vishnu as one of the five primary forms of God....
, in Sikh tradition, the term is used for the Nirguna God in general.
Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai (film - Seema
Seema (1955 film)
-Plot:After her parents pass away, teenager Gauri goes to live with her paternal uncle, Kashinath, and his wife. She is ill-treated there, made to do all the housework, and abused by her aunt. She is also asked to work as a servant for meager wages in another household, and her earnings are taken...
, 1955)
This song is dedicated to Goddess Amba, as shown in the film.
तू प्यार का सागर है
तेरी इक बूँद के प्यासे हम
लौटा जो दिया तुमने, चले जायेंगे जहाँ से हम
तू प्यार का सागर है ...
घायल मन का, पागल पंछी उड़ने को बेक़रार
पंख हैं कोमल, आँख है धुँधली, जाना है सागर पार
जाना है सागर पार
अब तू हि इसे समझा, राह भूले थे कहान से हम...
Translation:
You are an ocean of Love,
while we are thirsty of a drop of water.
If you will send us back without it,
we will leave this mortal world.
Ae Malik Tere Bande Ham (film Do Aankhen Barah Haath
Do Aankhen Barah Haath
Do Aankhen Barah Haath is a 1957 Hindi film directed by the Indian film director V. Shantaram, who also starred in the film. It is considered one of the classics of Hindi cinema and is based on morals of Gandhian philosophy. It won a Silver Bear at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival and it...
, 1957) by Vasant Desai
Vasant Desai
Vasant Desai was a Indian film music composer, most remembered for his score in V. Shantaram film, like Do Aankhen Barah Haath , Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje , Vijay Bhatt's Goonj Uthi Shehnai and Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Guddi .-Early life:He born in 1912 into a wealthy family in Sonwad village,...
and Bharat Vyas
Bharat Vyas
Bharat Vyas was a noted Indian lyricist who wrote the songs for Hindi films in 1950s and 1960s.He is the writer of the immortal prayer song, ‘Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum’ and 'ye kaun chitrakar hai'. He also directed a Bollywood film of Rangeela Rajasthani.-Early life:He was born in Churu in Rajasthan...
ऐ मालिक तेरे बंदे हम,
ऐसे हो हमारे करम
नेकी पर चलें,
और बदी से टलें
ताकि हंसते हुये निकले दम
जब ज़ुल्मों का हो सामना,
तब तू ही हमें थामना
Translation:
- Lord! I am your servant. May I
- do good things and avoid bad ones,
- so that I will be happy when I take my last breath.
- Hold me Lord, when I am oppressed.
Here the term "Malik" can apply to the God of several faiths.
jyot se jyot jagaate chalo (film Sant Gyaneshwar, 1964) by Bharat Vyas
Bharat Vyas
Bharat Vyas was a noted Indian lyricist who wrote the songs for Hindi films in 1950s and 1960s.He is the writer of the immortal prayer song, ‘Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum’ and 'ye kaun chitrakar hai'. He also directed a Bollywood film of Rangeela Rajasthani.-Early life:He was born in Churu in Rajasthan...
ज्योत से ज्योत जगाते चलो, प्रेम की गंगा बहाते चलो
राह में आए जो दीन दुखी, सबको गले से लगाते चलो
जिसका न कोई संगी साथी ईश्वर है रखवाला
जो निर्धन है जो निर्बल है वह है प्रभू का प्यारा
प्यार के मोती लुटाते चलो, ...
Translation:
- From one light, light another one, let a river of love flow.
- embrace all those in misery that you find along the way.
- God helps those who have no friends
- God loves those who are poor or weak
- distribute your love like pearls
In India a light is sacred and is a symbol of life and enlightenment.
Tumhi Ho Mata, Pita Tumhi Ho (film Main Chup Rahungi
Main Chup Rahungi
Main Chup Rahungi is a 1962 Indian Bollywood film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A.V. Meiyappan. The film stars Meena Kumari and Sunil Dutt in lead roles.-Plot:...
, 1962) by Rajendra Krishan
Rajendra Krishan
Rajendra Krishan , also credited as Rajinder Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter.-Biography:...
and Chitragupta
Chitragupta
Chitragupta is a Hindu god assigned with the task of keeping complete records of actions of human beings on the earth. Upon their death, Chitragupta has the task of deciding heaven or the hell for the humans, depending on their actions on the earth...
This filmi song is based on a shloka from Vishwanatha Suprabhata:
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव त्वमेव सर्वं मम देवदेव
The popular Hindi song is:
तुम्ही हो माता, पिता तुम्ही हो,
तुम्ही हो बंधु सखा तुम्ही हो
तुम्ही हो साथी तुम्ही सहारे,
कोइ न अपना सिवा तुम्हारे
तुम्ही हो नैय्या तुम्ही खेवैय्या,
तुम्ही हो बंधु सखा तुम्ही हो
Translation:
- You are my mother and my father,
- my kin and my friend
- you are my companion, and I have no one besides you
- you are my boat and boatman.
Itni shakti hame dena data (film Ankush
Ankush
Ankush is a 1986 Hindi movie written, directed , edited and co-produced by N. Chandra starring Nana Patekar. It is a story of four lower middle class unemployed young men in Mumbai who feel disconnected with society and are wasting their life away when new neighbours, a young beautiful girl Nita ...
, 1986)by Abhilash
इतनी शक्ति हमें देना दाता
मन का विश्वास कमज़ोर हो न
हम चलें नेक रस्ते पे हमसे
भूल कर भी कोई भूल हो न
हर तरफ़ ज़ुल्म है, बेबसी है
सहमा सहमा-सा हर आदमी है
पाप का बोझ बढता ही जाये
जाने कैसे ये धरती थमी है
बोझ ममता का तू ये उठा ले
तेरी रचना का ये अँत हो न