4. Aja Mun Dekhili

Utkala Sangita

This song, vividly describing Krishna’s beautiful form is a hit among Odisha’s villages. A simple catchy tune, set to the joyous Raga Bilahari makes for a perfect tune to hum. This song was famously rendered by the old maestro Banikantha Nimai Harichandan.

Recording

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Lyrics

ଆଜ ମୁଁ ଦେଖିଲି ଘନଶ୍ୟାମକୁ ଗୋ

ଦେଖିଲି ଦେଖିଲି ଘନଶ୍ୟାମକୁ ଗୋ ।ପଦ।

ଆହା କି ଲାବଣ୍ୟ ଠାଣି

ପୃଷ୍ଠକୁ ଲମ୍ବିଛି ବେଣୀ

କେ ଗଢ଼ିଛି ଏ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଧାମକୁ ଗୋ ।୧।

Translation

Today I saw the dark one, friend

Yes, I saw the dark one. /refrain/

What graceful stance

with his plait swinging behind

Who has created him, so enchanting? /1/