શિવ વિરંચિ સબ સુખ ભર્યો (રાગ - સામેરી રાસ)

નાદબ્રહ્મ પદ - ૬૨૮, રાગ - સામેરી રાસ
Nādbrahma pada 628, rāga - sāmeri rās

Shree Ramkabir Mandir Bhajan Mandal (Recorded in 2008, Elko)

સાખી
શિવ વિરંચિ સબ સુખ ભર્યો, અસુર ન સુખ અવેવ
કંસરાય ડર્પત ભયો, સો વર પુરણ વસુદેવ
sākhi
shiv viraňchi sab sukh bharyo, asur na sukh avev
kaňs-rāy darpat bhayo, so var puran vasu-dev

વસુદેવ સુત જબ જાયો, તબ નંદજીકે ગૃહે પઠાયો
યહાં હર્ષી જશોદા રાણી, સુત દેખ્યો સારંગ પાણિ
તહાં અતિ આનંદ મન ભાયો, ઐસો પુત્ર પરમાનંદ પાયો ... ૧
vasu-dev suta jab jāyo, tab naňdaji-ke gruhe pathāyo
yahāň harshi jashodā rāni, suta dekhyo sāraňg pāni
tahāň ati ānaňd man bhāyo, aiso putra parmā-naňd pāyo … 1

સાખી
પરમાનંદ પગટ ભયે, નંદરાય કે ગૃહે
ભક્તરાજ સમારવે કો પ્રગટ ધરી પ્રભુ દેહ
sākhi
parmā-naňd pragat bhaye, nand-rāy ke gruhe
bhakta-rāj samārave ko pragat dhari prabhu deh

ઋષિ ગર્ગાચાર તહાં આયે, પૂજા કરીને લાગે પાયે
હરિકો જન્મકર્મ જબ કીનો, વ્રજ બોલ બોલ દાન દીનો
જન્મપત્રિકા શ્રવણે સુનાઇ, તહાં હર્ષે પિતા અરૂ માય ... ૨
rishi gargā-chār tahāň āye, pujā kari-ne lāge pāye
hari-ko janma-karma jab kino, vraj bol bol dān dino
janma-patrikā shravane sunā-ii, tahāň harshe pitā aru māy … 2

સાખી
હર્ષે નંદ જશુમતિ, હર્ષે ગોપી ગ્વાલ
દધી ઓચ્છવ આનંદ ભયો, સબ લાયી દધી વ્રજબાલ
sākhi
harshe naňd jashu-mati, harshe gopi gvāl
dadhi och-chhav ānaňd bhayo, sab lāyi dadhi varaj-bāl

સબ લાઇ દધીવ્રજબાલ, તહાં ચર્ચે ગોપી ગ્વાલ
તહાં લાલ પીત રંગ ભાયો, જહાં વદન અતિશય ઉડયો ... ૩
sab lā-ii dadhi-vraj-bāl, tahāň charche gopi gvāl
tahāň lāl pita raňg bhāyo, jahāň vadan ati-shay udyo … 3

સાખી
વદન ભેરવ સાંવલો, અરૂન તરૂન ભયે રંગ
દધી દુદુંભિ બાજા બાજહી, સો અતિ વાધ્યો અનંગ
sākhi
vadan bherav sāňvlo, arun tarun bhaye raňg
dadhi dudumbhi bājā bāj-hi so ati vādhyo anaňg

તહાં હર્ષી હર્ષી ગુણ ગાવે, તહાં સંગીત શબ્દ સુનાવે
તહાં નૃત્ય કરે અતિ રંભા, દધી ત્રિકુટી હોત સુથંભા ... ૪
tahāň harshi harshi gun gāve, tahāň saňgit shabda sunāve
tahāň nrutya kare ati rambhā, dadhi trikuti hot suthambhā … 4

સાખી
સરસ સુગંધી ધૂની સુની, મુદિત ભયે નંદરાય
કાંચન મણિ આભૂષણ વસન સો સબ દિયે રે બોલાય
sākhi
saras sugaňdhi dhuni suni, mudit bhaye naňd-rāy
kāňchan mani ābhushan vasan so sab diye re bolāy

સબ બોલ બોલ દાન દીનો, આયે કો આદર કીનો
તહાં સબ મિલી મંગલ ગાયે, તેની શોભા કહી નવ જાયે
તહાં જન્મ સમે ગુણ ગાયે, જન માધવ પરમ પદ પાયે ... ૫
sab bol bol dān dino, āye ko ādar kino
tahāň sab mili maňgal gāye, teni shobhā kahi nav jāye
tahāň janma same gun gāye, jan mādhav param pad pāye … 5

YouTube Video(s):
1. Shree Ramkabir Mandir Bhajan Mandal - September 27, 2008, Elko, Nevada

English translation (by AI):
This bhajan celebrates the divine birth of Lord Krishna in Vraj. The hymn contrasts the ecstatic joy of gods like Shiva and Brahma with the paralyzing fear felt by King Kansa. It vividly depicts Krishna’s secret transfer to Nanda and Yashoda's home, followed by grand festivities. Sage Gargacharya performs sacred birth rituals, triggering massive community charity. The town erupts into the vibrant Dahi Handi festival, filled with colorful powders, celestial dances, and music. Ultimately, the poet Madhav emphasizes that singing these praises grants supreme spiritual liberation.

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Shiva and Brahma experience divine bliss, while demons are filled with fear during this moment. Kansa trembles in fear as the prophecy regarding Vasudeva's child is fulfilled.

1. When Vasudeva's son was born, to Nanda’s home he went, Where Queen Yashoda's grieving heart was filled with sweet content. She saw the Lord of cosmic power, her eyes with teardrops shined, And in that child of supreme bliss, her perfect joy did find.

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The Supreme Lord of bliss has appeared in King Nanda's home, manifesting in human form to protect his devotees. This divine incarnation brings joy to the world, providing guidance and upliftment to all who follow him.

2. Sage Gargacharya then arrived and bowed to touch his feet, He spoke the cosmic birth charts out to make the rites complete. The happy parents gave great gifts, their open hands were free, And spread the news across the land with widespread charity.

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Nanda and Yashoda celebrate with the gopis and cowherd boys during the joyful Dahi Handi festival. The young girls of Vraj participate by bringing curd for the celebration.

3. Young Vraj maidens moved along, with sweet curd in their stride, As gopis and the cowherd boys all gathered side-by-side. Vibrant shades of red and gold were dancing in the air, As festive powders flew around and painted faces fair.

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The dark face of the child glows beautifully, highlighted by the red and vibrant festive colors, symbolizing divine love and joy. As drums, including those of curd, sound, a feeling of immense divine love, or anang, spreads across Vraj.

4. With joyful hearts they sang their hymns, in praises loud and clear, As sweet celestial music filled the sacred atmosphere. The heavenly nymph named Rambha danced with elegance and grace, While pillars of auspicious curd rose up to bless the place.

[couplet]
King Nanda rejoices as fragrant sounds fill the air, distributing treasures to all with a generous heart. He happily showers the land with gold, gems, and robes to celebrate.

5. With kindly words, great gifts were shared, and every guest was blessed, They gathered close to sing sweet hymns, in holy beauty dressed. By singing praises of this birth, with joyful adoration, the servant Madhav reached the realm of ultimate salvation.
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Spiritual Essence
The spiritual core of Nadbrahma Pada 628 centers on divine descent (Avatarhood) and how the human soul reacts to the presence of the Divine.

1. The Division of Consciousness

The hymn opens by contrasting two states of mind when truth manifests:
  •  The Divine Mind (Shiva & Brahma): Experiences absolute bliss (Paramananda) because it recognizes the supreme truth.
  •  The Egoistic Mind (Kansa & Asuras): Experiences intense fear and unrest because the ego realizes its ultimate destruction is near.

2. The Internalization of Devotion

The transfer of Krishna from Vasudeva (the intellect) to Yashoda (selfless maternal love) signifies that the Divine cannot be contained by strict boundaries. It must flow into the home of pure devotion (Bhakti). Yashoda beholding the cosmic Lord as her child represents the highest state of Vatsalya Bhava—experiencing God through intimate, loving proximity.

3. Celebration as Spiritual Awakening

The chaotic, colorful festival of Vraj (throwing curd and colors) represents the soul bursting with divine ecstasy. The world's material boundaries dissolve into a spiritual play (Leela).

4. The Path to Liberation

The conclusion shifts from external ritual to internal surrender. By singing of the Divine birth, the seeker (Madhav) shifts from worldly attachment to cosmic consciousness, attaining the ultimate spiritual goal: Param Pada (Supreme Liberation).

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The core meaning of this bhajan is that divine incarnation brings supreme bliss to the righteous and destroys the ego. It illustrates how a soul filled with love can experience God intimately, while a mind ruled by ego feels only fear.

Key Pillars of Its Meaning

•  The Fall of Ego: King Kansa and the demons represent the corrupt human ego, which trembles and loses peace when the light of truth appears.
•  The Victory of Devotion: Queen Yashoda and King Nanda represent pure devotion (Bhakti), which easily captures and nurtures the Supreme Lord as a simple child.
•  Universal Liberation: The final lines emphasize that praising the Divine is not just an act of celebration, but a direct pathway for any seeker to achieve ultimate spiritual liberation (Param Pada).