Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo
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 VÄtsalya (Parental Love) Rasa describing an episode from the lilas of Krishna.
| "Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| Language | Braj Bhasa |
| Genre | Classical |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Songwriter(s) | Surdas |
The bhajan was popularised by singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota and Kundan Lal Saigal. [3]
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
References
- Usha Ramdas (2010-03-05). "Arts : Imaginative concepts". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
- "Bollywood's firang fascination -". The Times Of India. 2010-04-03. Retrieved 2012-01-03.
- "Tribute: King of pain". The Tribune. January 16, 2005.
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