Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo
| "Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Braj Bhasa |
| Genre | Classical |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Songwriter(s) | Surdas |
Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo is a popular Indian bhajan, a Hindu devotional song written by 15th-century mystic-poet, Surdas set to Raga Ramkali.[1][2] It is written in Braj Bhasha, a dialect of Hindi native to Braja, and epitomizes Vātsalya (Parental Love) Rasa describing an episode from the lilas of Krishna.
Popular culture
[edit]The bhajan was popularised by singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota and Kundan Lal Saigal.[3] Song was also included in B.R. Chopra's popular television series Mahabharat and it was performed by Nitin Mukesh.[4]
Context
[edit]Lord Krishna says to his mother that he did not steal the butter. A very popular bhajan, the naughty child Krishna was caught with freshly churned butter by his mother Yashoda, with some still on his face. He claims:
- O Mother mine, believe me, I have not eaten the butter
- These friends of mine, out of sheer spite, spread some butter on my face[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Usha Ramdas (5 March 2010). "Arts : Imaginative concepts". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Bollywood's firang fascination -". The Times of India. 3 April 2010. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ "Tribute: King of pain". The Tribune. 16 January 2005.
- ^ "जानिए, महाभारत के प्रसिद्ध गीतों को किन-किन गायकों ने दी थी आवाज". Zee Hindustan. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.