હરિજન ભક્તિ ન છાંડે (રાગ - ગોડી)

નાદબ્રહ્મ પદ - ૨૧, રાગ - ગોડી
Nadbrahma pada 021, raga - godi

હરિજન ભક્તિ ન છાંડે, સંતો ભાઈ, હરિજન ભક્તિ ન છાંડે;
તન સુખ સંપત્તિ જાવે સો જાવે, નામકા સનેહ જગાવે ... ટેક
hari-jan bhakti na chhāňḍe, saňto bhā-ii, hari-jan bhakti na chhāňḍe;
tan sukh sampatti jāve so jāve, nām-kā saneh jagāve … 0

શુર હથિઆર ઢળે નહીં ધરતી, જેમ વૈરી કો દલ કાંપે;
ગ્રહી તરવાર સામા જોઈ ધાવે, સ્તંભ દેહી પાવ રોપે ... ૧
shur hathiār ḍhaḷe nahiň dharatī, jem vairi ko dal kāṃpe;
grahī taravār sāmā jo-ii dhāve, stambh dehi pāv rope … 1

કેસરી ઘાસ ખાય નહીં કબહું, પ્રાણ નિકલ ક્યોં નવ જાયે;
કહે કબીર જન નામ ઉચ્ચારો, ઔર ન સમરો કાંઈ ... ૨
kesari ghās khāy nahiň kabahūň, prāṇ nikal kyoň nav jāye;
kahe kabir jan nām uchchāro, a-u-r na samaro kāň-ii .. 2

YouTube video(s):
1. Shree Ramkabir Mandir Bhajan Mandal (playlist)

English Translation (by AI):
This bhajan is about the unshakeable commitment of a true devotee. Using the metaphors of a fearless warrior and a noble lion, it teaches that a real seeker never abandons their spiritual path or the Divine Name, even when facing loss of health, wealth, or worldly comforts.

0. A true devotee never abandons devotion, my saintly friends, a true devotee never gives up. Let physical health, comforts, and wealth go if they must, but they keep awakening their deep love for the Divine Name.

1. A brave warrior never lets their weapons drop to the ground, making the enemy's entire army tremble with fear. Gripping the sword, they charge forward looking straight at the adversary, planting their feet as firmly as an unmoving pillar.

2. A lion will never eat grass, even if its very life is about to leave its body.
Kabir says, O devotee, chant only the Divine Name, and do not rely on or remember anything else.

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The core spiritual essence of this bhajan is the concept of Ananya Bhakti—uncompromising, exclusive devotion to the Divine.

It defines true spirituality not as a fair-weather ritual, but as an absolute, unshakeable state of consciousness. By using the symbols of the warrior and the lion, the bhajan illustrates that a real seeker possesses an indomitable soul.

Ultimately, it teaches that the material world (wealth, health, and comfort) is transient and secondary. The only true reality worth anchoring oneself to is the eternal Divine Name (Naam), which must be protected with absolute dignity, courage, and surrender. 

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Key Takeaways

• Unwavering Commitment: True faith remains steady and does not change based on external circumstances or life's hardships.
• Detachment from Materialism: Physical health, worldly comfort, and wealth are temporary assets that are secondary to spiritual growth.
• Courage Against Obstacles: Seekers must confront spiritual doubts and life's challenges with the fierce bravery of a battlefield warrior.
• Inherent Dignity: A true devotee maintains their spiritual integrity and principles, refusing to compromise them for basic worldly survival.
• Single-Pointed Focus: True peace and liberation come from anchoring the mind exclusively on the Divine Name, rather than scattering focus on worldly distractions.

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Here is a poetic English translation structured stanza by stanza, matching the rhythm and spirit of the original verses.

Refrain
The seeker of God will never yield their love,
O saintly brothers, they never turn from above.
Though health, worldly pleasure, and wealth may decay,
The flame of the Holy Name guides their true way.

Stanza 1
Like a fearless soldier whose grip does not yield,
Whose enemies tremble and flee from the field,
They draw out the sword, look the foe in the eye,
And stand like a pillar, unmoving and high.

Stanza 2
The lion will never eat grass from the ground,
Though life ebbs away and no hunter is found.
Says Kabir, O seeker, chant the Name with your breath,
And lean on no other in life or in death.