| "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
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
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
- ^ 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.