સોરંગ હિંડોળેના રે (રાગ - મલાર છપ્પે)

નાદબ્રહ્મ પદ - ૫૮૬, રાગ - મલાર છપ્પે
Nādbrahma pada 586, rāga - malār chhappe

Dhaman Bhajan Mandal (Recorded in 1971)

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

સોરંગ હિંડોળેના રે, માંહી ઝુલે શ્રી મદનગોપાલ;
soraňg hiňdole-nā re, māňhi jhule shri madan-gopāl

કંચન સ્તંભ જડાવ જડે તહાં, લગે રત્ન પરવાળ;
હીરાપના મરૂવા મનોહર, કલશ રાજિત ચાર;
પટ દેત અંગુલી હેમ ચિત્રવત, કિયે કનક શું ઠાર;
ઝુલત રાધે રવન દોઉ, વાધ્યો રંગ અપાર ... ૧
kaňchan stambh jadāv jade tahāň, lage ratna para-vāl
hirāp-nā maruvā mano-har, kalash rājit chār
pat det aňguli hem chitra-vat, kiye kanak shuň thār
jhulat rādhe ravan do-u, vādhyo raňg apār ... 1

સાવન સુદ તીજ આયી, ધરે સખી શણગાર;
ઉલટ કે નવાઇ ભામિની, કેસર તિલક સમાર;
લલિતાદિક સખી બીડા પવાવે, દેત બાર હી બાર;
સુખ સિંધુ શોભા જાત ન વરણી, રહી હૈ શ્યામ નિહાળ ... ૨
sāvan sud tij āyi, dhare sakhi shan-gār
ulat ke navā-ii bhāmi-ni, kesar tilak samār
lalitā-dik sakhi bidā pavāve, det bār hi bār
sukh siňdhu shobhā jāt na varani, rahi hai shyām nihāl ... 2

હરપુર અમર નાગ નરપુર, કૌતુક મિલી બહુ નાર;
તહાં જૈ જૈ શબ્દ ચહું ઔર બોલે, કુસુમ સજી રહી ડાર;
ગુન રૂપ સહજ સમાન દોઉ, નવલ અતિ સુકુમાર;
પાવસ ઋતુ ઘનઘોર વર્ષત, જામ્યો રાગ મલાર ... ૩
hara-pur amar nāg nara-pur, ka-u-tuk mili bahu nār
tahāň jai jai shabda chahuň a-u-ra bole, kusum saji rahi dār
gun rup sahaj samān do-u, naval ati sukumār
pāvas rutu ghan-ghor varshat, jāmyo rāga malār ... 3

શિવ વિરંચિ ઇન્દ્રાદિક ઠાડે, કરત ધ્યાન વિચાર;
ધ્યાન કરૂણામય કી શોભા, કોઈ ન પાવત પાર;
ભજનાનંદ આનંદ કારણ, ધર્યો વ્રજ અવતાર;
ચિરમ્ જીવો ગોપાલ દંપતિ, કરો નિત્ય વિહાર ... ૪
shiv viraňchi indrā-dik thāde, karat dhyān vichār
dhyān karunā-may ki shobhā, ko-ii na pāvat pār
bhajanā-naňd ānaňd kāran, dharyo vraj avatār
chiram jivo gopāla dampati, karo nitya vihār ... 4

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

English Translation (by AI):
This bhajan celebrates the monsoon Hindola festival, vividly describing Radha and Krishna swinging together on a magnificent, jewel-encrusted golden swing. It captures the ecstatic atmosphere of Shravan, where gopis serve lovingly, classical melodies echo, and celestial deities gather in awe of the couple's eternal, divine love.

Poetic Translation

(Refrain)
On the beautifully colored swing, see how it gracefully sways,
Within it, our beloved Lord Madangopal gently rocks and plays.

(Stanza  1)
Golden pillars stand encrusted with precious gems and coral bright,
Diamonds, emeralds, and fragrant blossoms frame four shining vessels of light.
With delicate fingers on silken ropes, like a golden painting brought to life,
Radha and her Beloved swing together, pouring limitless joy into the night.

(Stanza 2)
The third day of Shravan's bright half arrives, and the maidens beautifully dress,
With hearts full of love, they adorn themselves, and saffron tilaks press.
Lalita and the companion gopis offer sweet betel leaves time and again,
This ocean of bliss cannot be described, as Shyam gazes at His queen in vain.

(Stanza 3)
From heaven, Earth, and serpent realms, crowds of women gather in awe,
Shouts of "Victory!" echo all around, as flowers bloom on every bough.
In virtue, beauty, and natural grace, this young, tender couple is peerless,
As torrential monsoon rains pour down, the dark skies echo Raag Malhar, fearless.

(Stanza 4)
Shiva, Brahma, and Lord Indra stand there, lost in deep meditation,
None can ever find the limits of this merciful, divine manifestation.
To gift His devotees the joy of worship, He took this form in Vraj above,
May the divine couple live forever, in their eternal play of endless love.

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The Spiritual Essence: The Hindola Utsav (The Divine Swing Festival)

The spiritual essence of this bhajan revolves around the Hindola Utsav (Swing Festival), a highly sacred tradition within the Pushtimarg and Vaishnava paths of devotion. While it outwardly describes a beautiful monsoon scene, spiritually it serves as a profound meditation on the intimate soul-connection with the Divine.

The bhajan operates on three primary spiritual layers:

• The Swing of the Heart: The heavily adorned golden swing (Hindola) represents the human heart. Worshippers believe that by placing Radha and Krishna upon a swing, they are inviting the Divine Couple to take up residence in their own hearts. The rhythmic back-and-forth movement of the swing symbolizes the steady, unshakeable remembrance of God amidst the dualities of life (joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain).
• The Rain of Unconditional Grace (Kripa): The dense monsoon clouds and torrential rains (Paavas Ritu) symbolize the descending grace of God (Anugraha). Just as the parched earth is completely satisfied by the rain, the dry soul of the devotee is thoroughly drenched and nourished by the sight (Darshan) of Radha and Madangopal.
• The Supreme Nature of Bhajananand: The fourth stanza reveals a deep truth: the ultimate Creator (Brahma) and Destroyer (Shiva) stand in awe, unable to fathom this beauty. This teaches that the joy derived from pure, loving devotion (Bhajananand) is far superior to intellectual meditation (Dhyaan) or worldly power. God takes a human form (Vraj Avatar) purely to taste the sweet juice of love (Rasa) with His devotees.

Key Symbolic Elements

• Raag Malhar: This classical monsoon melody is not just music; it represents the sound of the universe perfectly harmonizing with the joy of the Divine Couple.
• Lalita and the Sakhis: The companion gopis offering betel leaves (Beeda) represent the ideal attitude of selfless service (Seva). They find their entire happiness not in swinging themselves, but in witnessing the joy of the divine couple.

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Here are the key spiritual and practical takeaways from this Hindola bhajan:

1. True Joy Lies in the Happiness of Others

• The Lesson: The Gopis (friends of Radha and Krishna) find absolute bliss just by serving and watching the divine couple swing.
• The Takeaway: True love and devotion are entirely selfless. Real happiness comes from stepping away from selfish desires and finding joy in the service, comfort, and happiness of others.

2. Harmonize with the Seasons of Life

• The Lesson: The bhajan celebrates the monsoon season (Saavan), using the rain and Raag Malhar to enhance the festival.
• The Takeaway: Spirituality is not disconnected from nature; it flows with it. This teaches us to embrace the natural cycles and seasons of our own lives—whether they bring storms or sunshine—and use them as opportunities to connect with a higher power.

3. Devotion Outweighs Status and Power

• The Lesson: Great deities like Shiva, Brahma, and Indra stand quietly in the background, unable to fully grasp the beauty of this loving scene.
• The Takeaway: Intellectual greatness, ego, and cosmic power mean nothing compared to simple, pure-hearted love. You do not need complex knowledge to reach the Divine; you only need a pure and loving heart.

4. Create a Sacred Space Within

• The Lesson: The swing is built of gold, pearls, diamonds, and emeralds to welcome the Lord.
• The Takeaway: While the bhajan describes a physical, opulent swing, it serves as a metaphor for our inner world. We must cleanse our minds and decorate our hearts with noble virtues (like kindness, truth, and love) to make them fit resting places for the Divine.