The meaning of this Bandish:
Eree Laala Mile Jiyaa Roopa Sundara
Sthayi:
Āerī lāl mile jiyā rūp sundar
Rājendra, rājā jagat mẽ Rāwal
- Eree laala mile: “O friend, I have met my beloved (Laala).”
- Jiyaa roopa suMdara raajeMdra: “His form is as beautiful as the King of Kings (Rajendra).”
- Raajaa jagata meM lAvalA: “He is the most beloved or unique King in the whole world.” (The word Laavla or Laadla implies someone very dear or cherished).
Antara:
Jo jākī bhavar sahī begī tan begī
Mhāre at karo rī maṅgal
- Jo jaakee bhaavara sohee: “Whomever he favors or looks upon with love, they become beautiful/graceful.” (Bhaavara can also refer to the ‘circumambulation’ or ‘bond’ of love).
- Begee tana begee: “Quickly, come quickly.” (The word Begee is characteristic of Rajasthani dialects).
- Mhaare ata karo ree maMgala: “Perform the auspicious ceremonies for me/at my place.” (Mhaare is Marwari for ‘mine/at my place’).