It has been described as a "film arti" due to its inclusion in the film Purab Aur Paschim (1970), after which it became immensely popular such that it entered temple pujas.[2] Due to its popularisation by Bollywood cinema, it has been described as a "national arti" that is sung on any given religious occasion. In the late 1980s, it was associated with younger educated people whose notions of religious ritual had had greater influence from Hindi cinema than local religious tradition.[3]
Oh Lord of the Universe Mighty Lord of the whole Universe The troubles of devotees The troubles of servants (of God) In an instant, thou removest Oh Lord of the Universe
He who's immersed in devotion reaps the benefits His mind's sadness ceases Lord, his mind's sadness ceases Joy, prosperity enter the home Joy, prosperity enter the home A body free of problems Oh Lord of the Universe
Thou art my mother and father Whom should I take refuge with Lord, whom should I take refuge with Without thee, there is no other Without thee, there is no other For whom I would wish Oh Lord of the Universe
Thou art the ancient great soul Thou art the omnipotent master Lord, thou art the omnipotent master Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God Thou art the Lord of everything and everyone Oh Lord of the Universe
Thou art an ocean of mercy Thou art the protector Lord, thou art the protector I am a simpleton with vain desires I am a servant and thou art the Lord Oh Lord, grant me thy divine grace Oh Lord of the Universe
You are the one unseen Of all living beings The Lord of all living beings Grant me a glimpse Grant me a glimpse Guide me along the path to thee Oh Lord of the Universe
Friend of the helpless and feeble You are my noble Lord, you are my noble Lift up your hand Offer me thy refuge At thy feet Oh Lord of the Universe
Remove the corruption of the mind Defeat evil, Supreme Soul Lord, defeat evil Grow my faith and devotion Oh Lord, grow my faith and devotion So I may serve the saints Oh Lord of the Universe
Body, mind, and wealth Everything is yours Oh Lord, everything is yours I present you with what is yours I present you with what is yours Nothing is mine Oh Lord of the Universe
Oh Lord of the Universe Mighty Lord of the whole Universe The troubles of devotees The troubles of servants In an instant, thou removest Oh Lord of the Universe