Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye - Narsinh Mehta Bhajan (Happy birthday Lataji)

Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye... Lyrics & Chords

This bhajan is very special to me, not just for the tune but for the beautiful lyrics in Gujarati. Uploading this bhajan to honor our beloved Nightingale, Lataji on her 82nd birthday, also in advance for Gandhiji’s birthday.
I would also like to offer my prayers for Jagjit Singhji’s speedy recovery.
Special Thanks to our dear Raj Kumar Anjan for appreciating and posting this song earlier, hence some of you may have already heard it. Thank you, Hema Shamalji for sharing the lovely track with me.
Please do listen and comment at your leisure, and let’s just take a moment to thank and appreciate all the wonderful people we have to make this world a happier place.
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Vaishnav jan to is a Hindu hymn in Gujarati which was composed by the 15th century poet-saint Narsinh Mehta. It was a favorite hymn of Mahatma Gandhi.

The following provides the hymn stanzas in Gujarati, their transliterations in the English/Roman script, and the translation in English:

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વૈષ્ણવ જન તો તેને કહિયે, જે પીડ પરાયી જાણે રે

WaishNawa jan to tene kahiye, je peed paraayee jaNe re

He is the true Vaishnava who knows and feels another’s woes as his own.

પર દુઃખે ઉપકાર કરે તોયે, મન અભિમાન ના આણે રે

Par dukkhe upkar kare toye, man abhiman na aaNe re

While he serves those who are suffering, he does not entertain pride in his mind about it.

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સકળ લોકમાં સહુને વંદે, નિંદા ન કરે કેની રે

SakaL lok maan sahune vande, nindaa na kare keni re

He respects everyone, and denounces nobody.

વાચ કાછ મન નિશ્ચલ રાખે ધન ધન જનની તેની રે

Waach-kaachch-man nischal raakhe, dhan dhan janani teni re

He keeps his speech, deeds, and thoughts pure; blessed is his mother (Mother Land).

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સમદૃષ્ટિ ને તૃષ્ણા ત્યાગી પરસ્ત્રી જેને માત રે

Sam-drushti ne trishNaa tyaagi, parastree jene maat re

Viewing all equally, he rids himself of covetousness, and reveres every woman as though she were his mother.

જિહ્વા થકી અસત્ય ન બોલે પરધન નવ ઝાલે હાથ રે

Jihwaa thake, asatya na bole, par-dhan nava jhaale haath re

His tongue would fail him if he were to attempt to speak an untruth. He does not covet another person’s wealth.

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મોહ માયા વ્યાપે નહિ જેને દૃઢ વૈરાગ્ય જેના મનમાં રે

Moh-maayaa wyaape nahin jene, draDh wairagya jena manmaa re

Material attachments do not occupy his mind, it being deeply rooted in renunciation.

રામ નામ શુ તાળી રે લાગી સકળ તીરથ તેના તનમાં રે

Raam-naam shu taaLE laagi, sakaL teerath tena tanmaa re

Every moment he is intent on reciting the name of Rama. All the holy places are ever present in his body.

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વણ લોભી ને કપટ રહિત છે કામ ક્રોધ નિવાર્યા રે

WaNa lobhi ne kapat rahit chhe, kaam krodh nivaarya re

He has conquered greed, deceit, lust, and anger.

ભણે નરસૈયો તેનું દર્શન કરતા કુળ એકોતેર તાર્યાં રે

BhaNe Narsaiyyo tenu darshan karata, kuL ekoter tarya re

Says Narasi, the sight of such a Vaishnava saves a family through seventy-one generations.

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Chondryma Chakrobortti (inactive) said

Honoured to be the first to comment…. Absolute treat this one is for a dedication to the Nightingale’s birthday today…. Loved it Sudha all the way….

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Sarada Bhagavatula Pro user said

Absolutely divine voice and singing, Sudha. Tooo good. Loved it ;) The voice, diction and mix are so crystal clear and need special mention. The sangathi at 4:08 is superb!!
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks Chondryma dear. Yes, our dear Nightingale, Lataji’s pure voice has immortalised this song – I really love this bhajan.
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thank you Sarada – we crossed paths! Means a lot coming from all you wonderful singers. :-)
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Neetu (away) said

Loved this soulful rendition Suds……loved the modulation you did towards the end….Thru and thru a very beautiful listen!:)
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When music comes from the heart, Language is no Barrier!!….:)

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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Neets – Thank you dear. I had listened to an alternate version somewhere on the Net, but as my Guru has taught me (all of us), saare mithaai pehle mat baantna, I decided I will save that harkat for the end. Thanks for instilling confidence in me and for the preview listens on this one. :-)
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Neetu (away) said

This Mithai was worth the wait….:)
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Jivan Kohli said

Excellent Rendition of this lata’ji’s Bhajan…Great tribute to the living legend…

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

One of my mostttt favv Bhajan!!Soulful& sublime rendition Sudha! Loved every bit of your singing!! I am a great fan of these wonderful lyrics!!
The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and experiencing the feelings, thoughts,
The meaning of the song idealized virtues of a true selfless being !! The lyrics really highlights the characteristics of universal value associated with selflessness and EMPATHY (feeling what others feel)…

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Excellent rendition in your God-gifted voice Sudha!
Your sweet voice is well-grounded in devotion and this is certainly the best honour to Lataji for her birthday!
It’s thoughtful of you to have given the meaning of the song also.
God bless you.
Regards,
Giri.

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Rahul (getting back to routine) Pro user said

Sudha Ji – You are one hell of a singer. I have not seen any one on this forum who is willing to try something out of the extraordinary and come out with such flying colors. Even though this is your comfort zone but the harkat at 4:08 was a treat to my ears:) Your voice needs a special mention too. No one has heard Maa Saraswati sing but we know her in form of Lata Ji:) For me, you come next. Clicking the goodies is just a mere formality. If I meet you someday, will touch your feet and take your blessings. God bless you really. I am all bowed upon your talent.

Great dedication to Lata Ji. May god bless her.

My prayers for Jagjit Singh Ji too. Wish him a speedy recovery.
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Raj kumar Anjan said

A Divinity-wrapped gift to our Indian Nightingale by our Muziboo’s Nightingale… :) I am glad that I could let the cat of the bag… ;) THE cat did stimulate my long-held instinct and made me go in search of my recording gadgets… Thanks Nightingale for inspiring me to break my austere abstinence from music and singing… :) Long live both(the nightingale & the nightin-gal) :D
Thanks,
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Vinod (away for a while) Kumar Pro user said

I think this is the first time in your space….That was too Good Sudha….a befitting gift indeed!!….lovely rendition with your wonderful voice….special thanks and appreciate for efforts taken to give us the words and its translation too…. please do not wait for occasions….you can post such great treats even on ordinary days ….:) eagerly awaiting more….:)
Warm Regards
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Adina Galani Pro user said

This is the best female cover on the forum so far! Far higher than what we nowadays like to call “pro” level for the sake of showering “wows”. Mind blowing! Sudha! That was needed badly here!
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Saroj Nair said

very nice devotional song…
nice to hear it first thing in the morning after my bath
very soothing and clear singing Sudha

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And live like it’s heaven on earth.’
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Kala Vijay(indefinitely away) Pro user said

simply supeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerb Sudha.very smooth singing of this beautiful evergreen song.crisp voice and mixing.keep it up.

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Madhukar (busy, busy, busy...) Mehta Pro user said

Sudha ji…… Thank you very much for this wonderful bhajan…… You have done a wonderful job!! I also appreciate your dedication for the legends.
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Pradeep Barre said

What to comment when performed by a MUSICAL GENIUS:)Sudha – You have rocked as always!!!GOD BLESS YOU!
Thanks & Regards,
Pradeep

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Loknath Mishra said

Sudha ji….super singing …
like ur beautiful voice on this super hit bhajan…
enjoy my evening…
thanks….

plz listen my upload-HOGA TUM SE PYARA KOUN
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Kitcha Swamy said

Awesome dedication to the legends with a splendid take in your stunning voice Sudha. Very impressive. This is production ready voice :). Wish you the best….

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Srini S (bye bye friends) Pro user said

Wow really divine sudha.One of your uploads till date.Loved it in your crystal clear sweet voice.Keep it up and thanks for sharing this wonderful piece on saraswathiji lataji’s b’day and may god bless the legend jagjit sahab.He will be back.

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Rajeev Bhave Pro user said

I just got the notification at work and just could not wait to listen! What a beautiful bhajan and in time for Gandhi Ji’s janmdivas! You have rendered it with an amazing grace and feelings! This is one of my favorite bhajans and I have already listened to a few times now. Kudos for a great selection and awesome singing! Your harkats on “parayee” were great!
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Prashant said

Excellent & perfect rendition Sudhaji! Went straight to heart…… And your effort to post the lyric in Gujarati, transcript in English & translation in English is really praiseworty! Thanks for this entire project :-)

P.S. : You sang in Gujarati so well that you make me believe you are a Gujarati. Am I right ? And as I am a Gujarati, I invite you to check out my latest upload which is a Gujarati Garbo :-)

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Satheesh Kumar nair (evanescing) said

Sudha has shifted from usual style and made this classic bhajan something vibrant and lovely ,i save it on my hard disc . clear , almost perfect…cd quality… Great singing Sudha…keep it up….
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Satheesh Kumar nair (evanescing) said

Ayyo, u didnt sanction downloading…. :(

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Radhakrishnan Nair said

Sudha,
Awesome dedication to Lata ji.
Excellent rendition, expressions and diction were superb. To my favs…
Keep it up!

Cheers
RK

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Neil Swanson..(collaborations welcomed.singers wanted) Pro user said

Hi Sudha sorry im late. very lovly singing
as ur usual high standards…ur vocals. are
always professional and its a pleasure to
know u and ur lovly songs and vocals god
bless NEIL
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D.j. Wazif (busy away) said

Lovely dedication…. beautiful voice.
Keep up.

Best of Luck!!!
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Adwait Ranade (busy, away) Pro user said

Sudha……!
What to comment on such a flawless rendition? Kudos, Hat’s off, Excellent!
Every word is filled up with your dedication, bhakti and knowledge of Music. The variation at parayi near the end said it all. An apt offering to our living Devi Saraswati maa Lataji.
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks all you dear friends – Jivanji, Latha, Giri, Rahul, Raj, Vinod, Adina, Saroj Chechi, Kala Chechi, Madhuji, Pradeep, Loknath, Tahy, Kitcha, Srini, Rajeev, Prashant, Satheesh (etta?), RK, Neil, Wazifbhai and Adwait for such a heartwarming response on this bhajan. A bhajan so simple and pure can touch your hearts, never imagined that. I’m truly happy and touched. Will personally acknowledge each one of you too, as this bhajan holds a special place for me. Lataji is indeed Devi Saraswathi ma, and this is just an honest attempt. Ladies, please sing this song, if its in your wishlist – it was a delight to sing it on a wonderful track.
Thanks a lot,
Sudha
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Rajesh Gopinath Pro user said

Very well done Sudha… Seemed effortless …Loved it

Thanx for sharing…
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Uthra said

Sud: Already listened and commented but writing it one more time! Beautiful rendition! Diction, clarity, voice – everything was beautiful in this package!

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Harshan (away) Nambiar Pro user said

Sudha….excellent singing …in your bold but beautiful voice….what else could be a better dedication to the legend on her birthday….pressing all the goodies….loved it !!!! Also a fav of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Meera Manohar Pro user said

Liked your voice throw in this one, Sudha. Lovely vocals! Good to hear you after a long time….

Liked :)

Cheers,
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks Rajesh, Uthra and Harshan for listening and registering your wonderful f/bs.
Uthra, Harshan – Also Thanks for the like/fav gesture. I am somewhat comfortable with Gujarati having grown nextdoor to tons of Gujaratis. Shoon Che!
Harshan – you should also upload a bhajan (now that its the season for that! My request from you and all of you here. :-)
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

And Thanks Meera to you also. Glad you liked it. See you soon! :-)
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Swati Prasad (unable to be frequent) said

WOW!! A song which is in my wishlist from a long time:) what a dedication to Lata Mangeshkar ji…… It really touches our heart…. Didi it sounds absolute treat in your voice…. I enjoyed your singing a lot …… no need to say ….


> to favs :)
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Hari Bhaskar Pro user said

Sudha….a beautiful rendition. Loved it.
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Kumaran.k.k. ( trying to come back ) said

Sudha,

superbbbbbbb……

very perfect and brilliantly sung…!!

sema sema !!

cheers !!!
always yours,
kumaran…
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Bijayashree ( listening & enjoying all your tracks) Samal said

Hi Sudha
This is a song very close to my heart. I know we all are grown up hearing this song. You sang it really good. Loved your rendition:)
best,
Shree

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Sarmi .. away!!! Pro user said

Sudhaaaaaa……………… aise sudharaas subah subah!!!! I saw your upload yesterday n8,but decided to start my Thursday morning with all the Devotional uploads.After Ganesha Dheemahi,its Vaishav jan ke.What a surprise and what a sweet one too.I am so sorry to have arrived late,but better late than never.Just too good,Sis.Your devotion and your practice made this song so soothing and perfect for ears.Love you sooooooooo much for bringing this Sudha into our ears.

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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks so much Swati gudiya, Hari, dear Tha, Kumaran, Shree and Sarmeister for your wonderful f/b. Grateful to you all for your gracious words of encouragement. :-)
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Raj kumar Anjan said

Frankincense – to sum up… :)
Thanks,
♫ ♫ RAJ ♫ ♫
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Thinkal govind kumar Pro user said

Sudha……
What a Beautiful Birthday Gift to the Nightingale of India from the Pride of MUZIBOO !
ADORED your voice, expressions & total rendition !
Standing ovation !
Goes to my FAVOURITES too !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.

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Chandrakant (again away for counselling stage shows) said

Sudha ji, Wonderful soulful rendition ! You are blessed with sweeeeeeeeeet voice with very good range. Liked your style as well. Thanks for sharing this divine song. Happy Navaratri.
“I sing like I feel”. ….Chandrakant Page

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Srividya Kasturi Pro user said

This is one of my fav bhajans too, Sudha….U did a fab job! Voice was projected very well in the mix:)
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Kavi Nagarajan Pro user said

Sudha
First time in your block, very cool voice.
I really enjoyed this one.

Liked
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Hema Shamal Pro user said

Love this, and almost most of the songs I know by this poet.Your singing is so beautiful and clear.Very nice dedication to the living Legend.

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Harry Chops Pro user said

what a sweet voice you’ve got Sudha. Amazing rendition. L + F is just a formality….
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Made my day thanks sudha L+F
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Kumar Srinivasan Pro user said

Excellent singing Sudha. Was a blissful listening experience, one of your best uploads in my opinion.

-Kumar.

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Anbu Mohamed Pro user said

Thoroughly professional singing Sudha Kumar !! You are a gifted singer !! Loved it ….

Regards
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Raghu Kedar said

Sudha,

A wonderful soulful rendition of this devotional song! And a fitting tribute to the Nightingale! Enjoyed it!

Raghu
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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks a ton Raj, Govindji, Chandrakantji, Vidya, Kavi, Hema ji, Harry, Babu etta, Kumar, Anbu anna and Raghuji for listening and your wonderful f/bs! Means a lot to hear from such good artists like you all. :-)
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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said

wonderful rendition Sister……I have started slowly to listen the left over covers …due to busy schedules….

here its a royal divine treat….soulfully enjoyed…….

Best regards
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Srini S (bye bye friends) Pro user said

Listening to it again mate.Very divine and loved it to the core.Keep singing like this.If i had a chance to favourite it again,undoubtedely i would have clicked it.But anyways thanks for sharing it.Keep it up and god bless.

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Parasmani (away) said

Very expressive singing! Always have liked your originality and presentation.
Sargam….

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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks a lot Theagaraj anna, Srini and Paras di. Very touched by all your kind words.
Thanks each one of you for gracing my space with your awesome feedback – appreciate y’all listening and taking time to comment/like/fav etc.
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Shailender (trying to be regular) Pro user said

Sudha, you made my day today after listening to this rendition in your calm voice……I have combined the occasion to listen this song on Gandhi Jayanti. very nice tribute to Lataji….

Loved your harkats….

Music is my meditation…….Shailender

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Sudha Kumar (listening..) Pro user said

Thanks Shailender, Sourav and Sridharji for your time listening. Glad you all liked my humble attempt at this classic Gandhiji fav bhajan. Appreciate it. :-)
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