58. Chapal Nayansēṃ Chitt Liyo Mero
Raag: Yaman Kalyan
Taal: —
Tempo: Madhyalaya
Devanagari:
चपल नयनसें चित्त लियो मेरो … चपल
चपल मिले अचानक आय डगर बीच, मोहन सब जग मीत … चपल
चपल मंद मंद मुख हास अलौकीक,
पहेरे सुभग पट पीत … चपल
चपल सन्मुख आत बजावत मुरली,
गात मनोहर गीत … चपल
चपल अँगिया लाल लाल शिर पगियाँ,
सुंदर तन शोभित … चपल
चपल ब्रह्मानंद पिया मुख निरखत,
हो गई त्रिगुणातीत … चपल
Romanized:
Chapal nayansēṃ chitt liyo mero … chapal
Chapal mile achānak āy dagar bīch, mohan sab jag mīt … chapal
Chapal mand mand mukh hās alaukik,
pahere subhag paṭ pīt … chapal
Chapal sanmukh āt bajāvat murli,
gāt manohar gīt … chapal
Chapal aṅgiyā lāl lāl shir pagiyāṃ,
sundar tan shobhit … chapal
Chapal brahmānand piyā mukh nirakhat,
ho gaī trigunātīt … chapal
Lyricist/Composer:
S. Brahmanand Swami
Bandish Insight:
What makes this kirtan especially unique is that it was originally noted in manuscripts in the same classical Raag Yaman-Kalyan, highlighting Brahmanand Swami’s mastery not only of spiritual expression but also of musical depth. Raag Yaman-Kalyan, known for its soothing yet majestic quality, serves as a perfect melodic vessel to express awe, surrender, and transcendent devotion.
Links to Listen (Available on YouTube):
Singer: Mrs Apoorva Gokhale | Posted By: Sahajanand Gaave |
Accompanying artists: Tabla – Shri Swapnil Bhise, Harmonium – Shri Dnyaneshwar Sonawane