The devotional bhajan “Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala” from the 1978 Bollywood movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram remains a beloved classic to this day. The bhajan captures a sweet and innocent conversation between a young Lord Krishna and his mother, Yashoda, and is celebrated for its beautiful melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Features a young Padmini Kolhapure as the child Roopa, lip-syncing to the iconic voice of Lata Mangeshkar. The bhajan’s composition is a masterpiece by the legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics penned by Pandit Narendra Sharma. The male vocals in the bhajan are beautifully rendered by Manna Dey.
A Divine Conversation
The bhajan begins with a question from the young, inquisitive Krishna to his mother Yashoda. He wonders why Radha is fair-complexioned while he is dark. This innocent query forms the basis of the bhajan, leading to Yashoda’s loving and clever explanations. She attributes his dark complexion to being born on a dark, stormy night and to the black blanket (kamli) that he is associated with, thus calling him “Kaali Kamli Wala”.
The bhajan continues with Yashoda explaining that Radha’s fair skin is contrasted by her dark, kohl-lined eyes, which have cast a magical spell on him. This playful banter between mother and son is a highlight of the bhajan, showcasing their deep bond.
Full Lyrics
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला–2
बोली मुस्काती मैया ललन को बताया
कारी अंधियारी आधी रात में तू आया
लाडला कन्हैया मेरा, हो…
लाडला कन्हैया मेरा, काली कमली वाला
इसीलिए काला
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला
बोली मुस्काती मैया, सुन मेरे प्यारे
गोरी-गोरी राधिका के नैन कजरारे
काले नैनों वाली ने, हो…
काले नैनों वाली ने, ऐसा जादू डाला
इसीलिए काला
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला
बोली मुस्काती मैया, ललन को बताया,
कारी अंधियारी आधी रात में तू आया,
लाडला कन्हैया मेरा, हो…
लाडला कन्हैया मेरा, काली कमली वाला,
इसीलिए काला।
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला
बोली मुस्काती मैया, सुन मेरे प्यारे
गोरी-गोरी राधिका के नैन कजरारे
काले नैनों वाली ने, हो…
काले नैनों वाली ने, ऐसा जादू डाला
इसीलिए काला
यशोमती मैया से बोले नंदलाला
राधा क्यों गोरी, मैं क्यों काला–2
Hinglish Lyrics:
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Boli muskaati maiya lalan ko bataya
Kaari andhiyari aadhi raat mein tu aaya
Laadla Kanhaiya mera, ho…
Laadla Kanhaiya mera, kaali kamli wala
Isiliye kala
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Boli muskaati maiya, sun mere pyare
Gori-gori Radhika ke nain kajrare
Kaale naino waali ne, ho…
Kaale naino waali ne, aisa jaadu daala
Isiliye kala
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Boli muskaati maiya, lalan ko bataya,
Kaari andhiyari aadhi raat mein tu aaya,
Laadla Kanhaiya mera, ho…
Laadla Kanhaiya mera, kaali kamli wala,
Isiliye kala.
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
Boli muskaati maiya, sun mere pyare
Gori-gori Radhika ke nain kajrare
Kaale naino waali ne, ho…
Kaale naino waali ne, aisa jaadu daala
Isiliye kala
Yashomati maiya se bole Nandlala
Radha kyon gori, main kyon kala
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FAQs
What movie is the bhajan “Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala” from?
The bhajan is from the 1978 Bollywood movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram.
Who are the singers of “Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala”?
The bhajan is sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey.
Who composed the music for “Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala”?
The music for the bhajan was composed by the iconic duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Who wrote the lyrics for “Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlala”?
The heartfelt lyrics of the bhajan were written by Pandit Narendra Sharma.
Who is the child artist playing the young Roopa in the video?
The young Roopa is played by renowned actress Padmini Kolhapure in one of her early roles.
Who directed the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram?
The film was directed by the legendary showman of Bollywood, Raj Kapoor.
What is the instrument the young girl is dancing with?
The instrument is an Ektara, a traditional one-stringed musical instrument used in folk music across India.
What is the central theme of the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram?
The movie explores the theme of inner versus outer beauty, questioning the societal preference for physical appearance over the purity of the soul.
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