Hindi Songs 43
SHIVA BHOLA BHANDARI, SADHU BHOLA BHANDARI
(This is a bhajan praising the innocence of Shri Shiva, which is why he is often referred to as 'Bhola Bhandari', meaning one who is a great
embodiment of innocence.)
Shiv. Bhola Bhandari, Sadhu Bhola Bhandari
Sai Bhola Bhandari, Shiv. Bhola Bhandari
Shiv. Bhola...., Shiv. Bhola.....
The Great Lord Shiva who is a Great Sage is the embodiment of innocence.
Bhas.masur. ne kari tapasya var. deena tripurari
Jis.ke seer. par. hath. lagave bhasma howe sansari
Shiv. Bhola...., Shiv. Bhola.....
A rakshasa called Bhasmasur performed penances to please Lord Shiva. In turn he received a boon from Lord Shiva that whoever's head
Bhasmasur puts his hand on, that living being will turn to ashes instantly.
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Shiv. ke seer. par. hath. dharan. ke man. me dushta vichari
Bhage phirat. chahudish. shankar. laga daitya dar. bhari
Girija rup. dhar. Harihar. bole, bat. asur. se pyari....
Jo tu muj.ko nach. dikhawe, hou nar. tumhari
Shiv. Bhola...., Shiv. Bhola.....
On receiving the boon, the rakshasa had an ill thought of testing the boon on Lord Shiva. So Lord Shiva was running helplessly in all direchons
to escape from Bhasmasur. Seeing this, Lord Vishnu (Harihar) turned himself into a very enticing woman, and said to Bhasmasur that if he
danced well, he could win her.
(CHORUS)
Nach. karat. ap.ne seer. par. dhar. bhasma bhayu matihari
Brahmanand. dete jo hi mange, Shiv. bhaktan. Hitakari
Shiv. Bhola...., Shiv. Bhola.....
While dancing (as per Shri Vishnu's trick) Bhasmasur put his hand on top of his own head and got destroyed. Lord Shiva, who is very easy to
please, who also gives Brahmanand (Joy of Brahma), fulfils all the desires of His devotees.
(CHORUS)
Shiv. Bhola Bhandari, Sai Bhola Bhandari (x2)
Shiv. Bhola Bhandari, Sadhu Bhola Bhandari (x2)
Shiv. Bhola...., Shiv. Bhola.....
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