Kavita Krishnamurthy – Hum Katha Sunate Lyrics In English (Translation)

Om Shri Mahaganadhi Pataye Namah
Om Shri Uma Maheshwara Bhyam Namah

Om, I bow to the great lord of obstacles.
Om, I bow to Uma and Maheshwara.

Valmiki Gurudev Ke
Kar Pankaj Sir Naam
Sumire Maat Saraswati
Hum Par Ho Hu Sahaar

In the footsteps of Valmiki Gurudev,
I humbly remember the lotus feet of my teacher.
I invoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswati,
Who supports me in every way.

Maat Pita Ki Vandana
Karte Baaram Baar
Gurujan Raja Praja Jan
Naman Karo Swikaar

I offer my respects to my mother and father,
Repeatedly expressing my gratitude.
To the teacher, the ruler, and the subjects,
I bow in acceptance.

Hum Katha Sunate
Ram Sakal Gun Dhaam Ki
Hum Katha Sunate
Ram Sakal Gun Dhaam Ki

I narrate the tale,
The glory of Lord Ram in its entirety.
I narrate the tale,
The sacred story of Lord Ram.

Yeh Ramayan Hai
Punya Katha Shri Ram Ki

This is the Ramayana,
The sacred story of Lord Ram.

Jambu Dweepe Bharat Khande
Aryavarte Bharatvarshe
Ek Nagri Hai Vikhyat
Ayodhya Naam Ki

In the land of Jambudweep, in the region of Bharat,
In Aryavarta, in the renowned city of Ayodhya,

Yahi Janmabhoomi Hai
Param Pujya Shri Ram Ki
Hum Katha Sunaate
Ram Sakal Gun Dhaam Ki

This is the birthplace,
The revered land of Lord Ram.
I narrate the tale,
The glory of Lord Ram in its entirety.

Yeh Ramayan Hai
Punya Katha Shri Ram Ki
Yeh Ramayan Hai
Punya Katha Shri Ram Ki

This is the Ramayana,
The sacred story of Lord Ram.
This is the Ramayana,
The sacred story of Lord Ram.

Raghukul Ke Raja Dharmatma
Chakravarti Dashrath Punyatma
Santati Hetu Yagya Karvaya
Dharm Yagya Ka Shubh Phal Paya

The righteous king of the Raghu dynasty,
The virtuous Dashrath, the emperor,
Performed a Yajna for progeny,
Receiving the auspicious result of a son.

Nrip Ghar Janme Char Kumara
Raghukul Deep Jagat Aadhara
Charon Bhraton Ka Shubh Naamah
Bharat Shatrughan Lakshman Rama

Born in the royal household were four sons,
Pillars of the Raghu dynasty and the world,
The four brothers were renowned,
Bharat, Shatrughan, Lakshman, and Ram.

Guru Vashisht Ke Gurukul Jaake
Alp Kal Vidya Sab Paake
Puran Hui Shiksha
Raghuvar Puran Kaam Ki

Under the guidance of Guru Vashisht,
They gained knowledge in a short time,
Completing their education successfully,
The saga of Raghuvar’s deeds unfolded.

Hum Katha Sunaate
Ram Sakal Gun Dhaam Ki
Yeh Ramayan Hai
Punya Katha Shri Ram Ki

I narrate the tale,
The glory of Lord Ram in its entirety.
This is the Ramayana,
The sacred story of Lord Ram.

Mridu Swar Komal Bhavana
Rochak Prastuti Dhang
Ek Ek Kar Varnan Karein
Luv Kush Ram Prasang

With gentle and melodious tunes,
In an engaging presentation,
Let’s describe each one,
The episodes of Luv Kush and the glory of Ram.

Vishwamitra Mahamuni Rai
Inke Sang Chale Do Bhai
Kaise Ram Tadka Maari
Kaise Nath Ahilya Taari

The great sage Vishwamitra
Accompanied by his two brothers,
How Ram broke Shiva’s bow,
And rescued Ahilya, the wife of Sage Gautam.

Munivar Vishwamitra Tab
Sang Le Lakshman Ram
Siya Swayamvar Dekhne
Pahunche Mithila Dham

At that time, Sage Vishwamitra
Brought Ram and Lakshman along,
To witness Sita’s swayamvar,
They arrived in the city of Mithila.

Janakpur Utsav Hai Bhari
Janakpur Utsav Hai Bhari
Apne Var Ka Chayan Karegi
Sita Sukumari

The festival in Janakpur is grand,
Oh, the festival in Janakpur is grand!
Sita, the beautiful, will choose her groom,

Janakpur Utsav Hai Bhari

The festival in Janakpur is grand,

Janak Raj Ka Kathin Pran
Suno Suno Sab Koi
Jo Tode Shiv Dhanush Ko
So Sita Pati Hoye

The life of King Janak is full of challenges,
Listen, everyone!
Whoever breaks Shiva’s bow
Will become Sita’s husband.

Koh Tode Shiv Dhanush Kathor
Sabki Drishti Ram Ki Oar
Ram Vinay Gun Ke Avtar
Guruvar Ki Aagya Sir Dhar

The bow of Shiva was tough to break,
All eyes were on Ram.
Ram, the embodiment of humility,
Accepted Guru’s command with respect.

Sehaj Bhav Se Shiv Dhanu Toda
Janak Suta Sang Nata Joda

With ease and devotion, Ram broke the bow,
Janak’s daughter and Ram formed a bond.

Raghuvar Jaisa Aur Na Koi
Sita Ki Shamta Nahi Hoi
Dau Kare Parajit
Kanti Koti Rati Kaam Ki

No one is like Lord Ram,
Sita’s capabilities are unmatched.
Despite the challenges,
Their love is pure and enduring.

Hum Katha Sunate
Ram Sakal Gun Dhaam Ki
Yeh Ramayan Hai
Punya Katha Siya Ram Ki

I narrate the tale,
The glory of Lord Ram in its entirety.
This is the Ramayana,
The sacred story of Sita and Ram.

Sab Par Shabd Mohini Daali
Mantramugdha Bhaye Sab Nar Naari
Yon Din Rain Jaat Hain Beete
Lav Kush Ne Sab Ke Mann Jeete

With enchanting words, she cast a spell,
Entrancing the minds of all men and women.
Days and nights passed,
Lav and Kush won over everyone’s hearts.

Van Gaman Sita Haran
Hanumat Milan Lanka Dehan
Ravan Maran Ayodhya Punaragaman

The journey to the forest, the abduction of Sita,
Hanuman’s meeting, the burning of Lanka,
The death of Ravan, and the return to Ayodhya.

Sab Vistar Sab Katha Sunayi
Raja Ram Bhaye Raghurai
Ram Raaj Aayo Sukh Daayi
Sukh Samriddhi Shri Gharghar Aayi

I narrate the complete details of these events,
Lord Ram became the ruler, the pride of the Raghu dynasty.
The reign of Ram brought happiness,
Prosperity reached every home.

Kaal Chakra Ne Ghatna Kram Mein
Aisa Chakra Chalaya
Ram Siya Ke Jeevan Mein
Phir Ghor Andhera Chhaya

In the sequence of events in the wheel of time,
Such a cycle unfolded,
In the life of Ram and Sita,
Then darkness fell.

Avadh Mein Aisa
Aisa Ek Din Aaya
Nishkalank Sita Pe Praja Ne
Mithya Dosh Lagaya

In Ayodhya, one day arrived,
When the people falsely accused
Sita, the spotless one,
Of impurity.

Avadh Mein Aisa
Aisa Ek Din Aaya

In Ayodhya, one day arrived.

Chaldi Siya Jab Tod Kar
Sab Neh Naate Moh Ke
Pashan Hridayon Mein Na
Angare Jage Vidroh Ke

When Sita walked through the fire,
No impurity clung to her,
In the hearts, not a single spark
Of rebellion ignited.

Mamta Mayi Maayon Ke Aanchal
Bhi Simat Kar Reh Gaye
Gurudev Gyan Aur Neeti Ke
Sagar Bhi Ghat Kar Reh Gaye

The compassionate mother, with her shroud,
Folded herself and stayed back,
The ocean of wisdom and principles
Remained within reach.

Na Raghukul Na Raghukul Nayak
Koi Na Hua Siya Ka Sahayak
Manavta Ko Kho Baithe Jab
Sabhya Nagar Ke Vaasi

No descendant of the Raghu dynasty,
No leader of the Raghu dynasty,
When the residents of the civilized city
Lost humanity,

Tab Sita Ko Hua Sahayak
Van Ka Ek Sanyasi

Then Sita found a helper,
A sage from the forest.

Un Rishi Param Udaar Ka
Valmiki Shubh Naam
Sita Ko Aashray Diya
Le Aaye Nij Dham

A sage so noble,
Known by the auspicious name of Valmiki,
Provided refuge to Sita,
And took her to his abode.

Raghukul Mein Kuldeep Jalaye
Ram Ke Do Sut Siya Ne Jaaye

He illuminated the Raghu dynasty,
Ram’s two sons were sent by Sita.

Shrota Gan!
Jo Ek Raja Ki Putri Hai
Ek Raja Ki Putravadhu Hai
Aur Ek Chakravarti Raja Ki
Patni Hai

Listeners!
She is a princess,
A daughter of a king,
And the daughter-in-law of a great emperor.

Wahi Maharani Sita
Vanvas Ke Dukhon Mein
Apne Din Kaise Kaat’ti Hai
Apne Kul Ke Gaurav Aur
Swabhiman Ki Raksha Karte Hue

She is none other than Queen Sita,
In the sorrows of exile,
How she spent her days,
Protecting the honor and pride of her lineage.

Kisi Se Sahayta Mange Bina
Kaise Apna Kam Woh Swayam Karti Hai
Swayam Van Se Lakdi Kaat’ti Hai
Swayam Apna Dhaan Koot’ti Hai
Swayam Apni Chakki Pisti Hai

Without seeking help from anyone,
How she managed her own work,
She herself cut wood in the forest,
She herself gathered food,
She herself ground her grain.

Aur Apni Santan Ko
Swavalambi Ban’ne Ki Shiksha
Kaise Deti Hai
Ab Uske Karun Jhanki Dekhiye

And how she imparted the lesson
Of self-reliance to her children,
Now, witness the embodiment of her compassion.

Janak Dulari Kulavadhu
Dasharath Ji Ki Raj Rani Hoke
Din Van Mein Bitati Hain

The beloved daughter of Janak,
As the queen of Dasharath,
She spends her days in the forest.

Rehti Thi Gheri Jise
Daas Daasi Aathon Oar
Daasi Bani Apni
Udaasi Ko Chhupati Hai

Surrounded by servants on all sides,
She turns her servants into family,
Concealing her distress.

Dharam Praveena
Sati Param Kulina Sab
Vidhi Dosh Hina Jeena
Dukh Mein Sikhati Hai

Dutiful, righteous,
A true lady of noble lineage,
She teaches how to live without blame,
Even in times of sorrow.

Jagmata Hari Priya
Lakshmi Swarupa Siya
Koot’ti Te Hai Dhan
Bhoj Swayam Banati Hai

The mother of the world,
Beloved of Lord Hari,
The embodiment of prosperity, Sita,
Grinds her own wealth.

Kathin Kulhadi Leke
Lakdiyan Kaat’ti Hai
Karam Likhe Ko Par
Kaat Nahi Paati Hai

With a challenging axe in hand,
She cuts through the wood,
Fate may be written,
But it cannot cut through her resolve.

Phool Bhi Uthana Bhari
Jis Sukumari Ko Tha
Dukh Bhari Jeevan Ka
Bojh Woh Uthati Hai

Even in the heavy burden of sorrow,
She, the delicate one,
Lifts the weight of a sorrowful life.

Ardhangini Raghuveer Ki
Woh Dhar Dheer
Bharti Hai Neer
Neer Jal Mein Nehlati Hai

The devoted wife of Lord Raghuvir,
She holds her ground,
Quenching her thirst in the river,
Enduring with patience.

Vish’ke Praja Ke Apvadon
Kuchakra Mein Woh Pisti Hai Chaaki
Swabhiman Ko Bachati Hai

Facing the challenges of a hostile kingdom,
She grinds in the mill of adversity,
Preserving her dignity,
She protects the honor of her family.

Paalti Hai Bacchon Ko Woh
Karmayogini Ke Bhanti
Swabhimani Swavalambi
Safal Banati Hai

Nurturing her children,
Like a dedicated practitioner,
Independent and self-reliant,
She achieves success.

Aisi Sita Mata Ki
Pariksha Lete Dukh Dete
Nithur Niyati Ko
Daya Bhi Nahi Aati Hai

In such a test that Mother Sita endures,
Giving pain and facing harsh destiny,
Even mercy doesn’t come to her.

Ho.. Us Dukhiya Ke Raj Dulaare
Hum Hi Sut Shri Ram Tihaare

Oh, the beloved of the afflicted,
We, the sons of Lord Ram, are here.

Ho.. Sita Maa Ki Aankh Ki Taare
Lav Kush Hai Pitu Naam Humare

Oh, the stars in Sita Ma’s eyes,
Lav and Kush bear our father’s name.

Hey Pitu Bhagya Humare Jaage
Ram Katha Kahi Ram Ke Aage

Hey, the fortune of our father has awakened,
We narrate the tale of Ram before Ram Himself.