Mirabai was a 16th-century poet and a true devotee of Bhagwan Krishna. She was born into a royal family, but she valued love and devotion over wealth. Mirabai expressed her devotion to Bhagwan Krishna through beautiful hymns called Pad. Her poems and verses, written in simple language, highlight the importance of faith, love, and surrender. Despite facing many challenges, she always followed the path of devotion and truth. Mirabai's life teaches us to stay strong in our beliefs, in every situation.
myNachiketa presents 5 Mirabai's Pad for children, along with their simple meanings. These Pad awaken love and devotion for God in our hearts.
1. Pad
Baso mere nainan mein nandalal
Mor mukut makarakrit kundal, arun tilak diye bhal
Mohani moorat, saanvari soorat, naina bane bisal
Adhar sudharas murli rajat, ur vaijayanti mal
Chhudrghantika katitat sobhit, nupur sabad rasal
Meera prabhu santan sukhadai, bhagat bachhal Gopal
Meaning
In this Pad, Mirabai prays to Bhagwan Krishna to always be in her thoughts. She describes his beautiful form, saying his large eyes and complexion please everyone. Krishna plays the sweet flute and wears a garland of Vaijayanti flowers. Bells around his waist and anklets on his feet create a sweet melody. Mirabai says Krishna brings happiness to saints and loves his devotees deeply.
2. Pad
Hari bin kaun gati meri
Tum mere pratikool kahiye, main rawari cheri
Aadi ant nij naav tero, hiya mein feri
Beri-beri pukar kahun, Prabhu aarati hai teri
Yeh sansar vikar sagar-beech mein gheri
Naav phati Prabhu paal baandho, boodat hai beri
Virahani piv ki baat jovai, rakhi lyo neri
Daasi Meera Ram ratan hai, main saran hoon teri
Meaning
In this Pad, Mirabai expresses her deep love for God. She says that without being close to God, she cannot find peace or happiness. She will always serve him and keep him close to her heart. Mirabai explains that this world is like an ocean filled with evil, and her life is like a boat trapped in it. She prays to God, saying, "O Krishna! My boat is broken, so please set the sails, or else I will drown." Mirabai humbly asks God for his darshan (vision) and seeks to be taken into his protection.
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3. Pad
Maine naam ratan dhan payo
Basat amolak di mere satguru kari kirpa apnayo
Janam janam ki punji pai jag mein savai khovayo
Kharche nahin koi chor na leve din-din badhat savayo
Sat ki naav khevatiya satguru bhavsagar tari ayo
Meera ke prabhu Giridhar nagar harakhi harakhi jas gayo
Meaning
In this Pad, Mirabai joyfully announces that she has found the greatest treasure – the devotion to Bhagwan Krishna. Now, she has no fear of losing anything. This is a wealth that never diminishes, cannot be stolen by any thief, and only grows with each passing day. Mirabai thanks her Guru, whose grace has led her to find God. Filled with happiness, Mirabai sings praises of her God, Shri Krishna.
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4. Pad
Main Giridhar Ke Ghar Jaun
Giridhar mharo saacho preetam
Dekhat roop lubhau
Rain padhai tab hi uth jaun
Bhor bhaye uth aau
Rain dina waa ke sang khelun
Jyun tyun taahi rijhau
Jo pehiraave soi pehirun
Jo de soi khaau
Meri un ki preet purani
Un bin pal na rahaun
Jahan baithave tithi baithun
Beche to bik jaun
Meera ke prabhu Giridhar Nagar
Baar-baar bali jaun
Meaning
In this Pad, Mirabai considers Krishna her dear friend, whom she loves deeply. She says that she goes to Krishna's house and plays with him. Whatever he gives her to wear, she wears, and whatever he offers her to eat, she eats. Their friendship is eternal and true. She obeys him in everything because she loves her God, Shri Krishna, with all her heart.
5. Pad
Koi kahiye re prabhu aavan ki
Aavan ki man bhaavan ki
Aap na aavai likh nahin bhejai
Baan padhi laluchavan ki
E dou nain kahiyo nahin maanai
Nadiya behai jaise saavan ki
Kaha karun kachhu nahin bas mero
Pankh nahin ud jaavan ki
Meera kahai prabhu kab re miloge
Cheri bhai hun tere daavan ki
Meaning
In this Pad, Mirabai requests people to inform her if they have any news of her God's arrival. She expresses her sorrow, saying that he neither comes to meet her nor sends any message about his visit. Instead, he just lures her from a distance. She complains that her eyes do not listen to her and are constantly shedding tears. Mirabai wishes she had wings so she could fly and reach her God. Once again, she prays to Shri Krishna, asking Him not to tease her anymore and to bless her with his presence.
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