This religious song was originally written in
Gujarati language in the 15th century by
Narsi Mehta, the best poet of Gujarati devotion. This bhajan is a Hindi translation of the same Gujarati bhajan. The poet Narasimha Mehta is also known as Narsi Mehta and Narsi Bhagat. Over a period of time, the
Vaishnav Jan to became synonymous with the most beloved religious song of
Mahatma Gandhi as a part of daily worship.
May peace and harmony always prevail in India and this bhajan is highly sung in the program of any goodwill campaign or Bhai Chara Yartra.
Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye Je,
Peed Paraaye Jaane Re ।
Par Dukkhe Upkaar Kare Toye,
Man Abhiman Na Anne Re ॥
॥ Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye..॥
Sakal Lok Maan Sahune Vandhe,
Ninda Na Kare Kainee Re ।
Baach Kaachh, Man Nischal Raakhe,
Dhan-Dhan Jananee Tainee Re ॥
॥ Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye..॥
Samdrishtine Trishna Tyaagi,
Par-Stree Jene Maat Re ।
Jivha Thaki Asatya Na Bole,
Par-Dhan Nav Jhale Haath Re ॥
॥ Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye..॥
Moha-Maaya Vyaape Nahi Jene,
Dridh Vairaagya Jena Man Maan Re ।
Ram-Naam-Shoon Taali Laagi,
Sakal Tirath Tena Tan Ma Re ॥
॥ Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye..॥
Vanlobhi Ne Kapat Rahit Chhe,
Kaam-Krodh Nivaarya Re ।
Bhane Narsaiyyo Tenu Darshan Karta,
Kul Ekoter Taarya Re ॥
॥ Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye..॥
Vaishnav Jan To, Tene Kahiye Je,
Peed Paraaye Jaane Re ।
Par Dukkhe Upkaar Kare Toye,
Man Abhiman Na Anne Re ॥
Writer: Narsi Mehata / Narsi Bhagat