This classic bhajan, “Maiyya Mori Main Nahin Maakhan Khayo,” beautifully portrays a cherished episode from Lord Krishna’s childhood. The video captures the heartwarming interaction between a young, mischievous Krishna and his loving but exasperated mother, Yashoda. Set in a traditionally decorated room, the scene unfolds with Yashoda confronting Krishna about stealing butter, a complaint she has received from the gopis.
The video opens with a distressed Yashoda questioning Krishna, who, with butter smeared on his face, innocently denies the accusation. His playful and convincing arguments, coupled with his charming expressions, form the soul of this devotional bhajan. The lyrics, penned by the great poet Surdas, are a testament to the pure and unconditional love between a mother and her child.
As Krishna sings, he tries to reason with his mother, explaining how the gopis have conspired against him and falsely accused him of theft. He even goes to the extent of saying they forcefully smeared the butter on his face. Yashoda’s heart melts at her son’s adorable antics and convincing storytelling, leaving her in a delightful dilemma. The video beautifully captures this emotional exchange, making it a visual treat for devotees and lovers of classic Indian devotional music and mythology.
“Maiyya Mori Main Nahin Maakhan Khayo” Full Lyrics
Hindi Lyrics:
(कृष्ण)
मैया… ओ मैया मोरी…
मैया… मोरी मैया… मोरी मैया…
साँची कह रहे तेरो कन्हैया, ओ मैया मोरी,
मैं नहिं माखन खायो!
ओ मैया मोरी, मैं नहिं माखन खायो ।
मैं नहिं माखन खायो…
नहिं नहिं, मैं नहिं माखन खायो!
मैया मोरी, मैं नहिं माखन खायो ।
जिन गोपिन की तू मानत है, वे दोहरी रीत चलाए रहीं ।
मोसे करवाए रहीं चोरी और मो पे ही दोष लगाए रहीं ॥
माखन के कारण गोकुल की गलियन में मोहे नचाए रहीं ।
मैया मोर सुधेपन को सब मिलके लाभ उठाए रहीं ॥
इनके पीछे चोर कहावे, माँ जसोदा तेरो जायो ।
ओ मैया मोरी, मैं नहिं माखन खायो!
मोहे चोरी ते का काम भला, बिन मांगे ही जब पावत हूँ ।
माँ तोसे मिले माखन इतनो, जो खावत नाहिं अघावत हूँ ॥
बुरी अच्छी मैया मैं तोसे, नहिं कोई बात छुपावत हूँ ।
नित ग्वालिन मोहे बुलावत हैं, मैं उनकी गली नहिं जावत हूँ ॥
(यशोदा)
अच्छा! फिर ये तेरे मुँह पे माखन कैसे लग गया रे?
(कृष्ण)
वो… सब ग्वालिन मेरे बैर परी हैं!
जे बैरिन मेरे पीछे परी हैं, बरबस मुख लपटायो ।
ओ मैया मोरी, मैं नहिं माखन खायो!
(नेपथ्य से स्वर)
झूठी सच्ची दे के सफाई, कान्हा ने समझायो ।
माँ जसुमति ने एक न मानी, लाल को मुँह न लगायो ॥
ओ मैया मोरी, मैं नहिं माखन खायो!
Hinglish Lyrics:
(Krishna)
Maiyya… O maiyya mori…
Maiyya… mori maiyya… mori maiyya…
Saanchi keh rahe tero Kanhaiya, o maiyya mori,
Main nahin maakhan khayo!
O maiyya mori, main nahin maakhan khayo.
Main nahin maakhan khayo…
Nahin nahin, main nahin maakhan khayo!
Maiyya mori, main nahin maakhan khayo.
Jin gopin ki tu maanat hai, ve dohri reet chalaye rahin.
Mose karwaye rahin chori aur mo pe hi dosh lagaye rahin.
Maakhan ke kaaran Gokul ki galiyan mein mohe nachaye rahin.
Maiyya mor sudhepan ko sab milke laabh uthaye rahin.
Inke peeche chor kahave, Maa Jasoda tero jaayo.
O maiyya mori, main nahin maakhan khayo!
Mohe chori te ka kaam bhala, bin maange hi jab paavat hoon.
Maa tose mile maakhan itno, jo khavat naahin aghavat hoon.
Buri achhi maiyya main tose, nahin koi baat chhupavat hoon.
Nit gwaalin mohe bulawat hain, main unki gali nahin jaavat hoon.
(Yashoda)
Achha! Phir yeh tere munh pe maakhan kaise lag gaya re?
(Krishna)
Wo… Sab gwaalin mere bair pari hain!
Je bairin mere peeche pari hain, barbas mukh laptayo.
O maiyya mori, main nahin maakhan khayo!
(Voiceover)
Jhoothi sachi de ke safai, Kanha ne samjhayo.
Maa Jasumati ne ek na maani, laal ko munh na lagayo.
O maiyya mori, main nahin maakhan khayo!
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FAQs
What is the bhajan “Maiyya Mori Main Nahin Maakhan Khayo” about?
This bhajan is about a playful incident from Lord Krishna’s childhood where he innocently denies eating butter to his mother, Yashoda, despite having evidence smeared all over his face.
Who originally wrote the lyrics for this bhajan?
The lyrics were penned by the great 16th-century blind poet Surdas, who was a devout follower of Lord Krishna.
What is the moral or message of this story?
The story highlights the innocent and mischievous nature of childhood, as well as the deep, forgiving, and unconditional love of a mother for her child.
In which language is the bhajan?
The bhajan is composed in Braj Bhasha, a Western Hindi dialect that was the primary literary language during the medieval period.
What is the significance of Krishna’s “maakhan chori” (butter stealing) leela?
This divine play, or “leela,” symbolizes that God is attracted to the pure love and devotion of his followers, which is represented by the butter churned with love by the gopis. It also signifies that Krishna lovingly “steals” the hearts of his devotees.
In the bhajan, Krishna blames the gopis. What does this signify?
Krishna’s playful act of blaming the gopis is a key part of his divine leela. It showcases his childlike innocence and cleverness, while also highlighting the sweet, loving relationship he shares with his mother and the gopis, who adore him despite his mischief.
What is the poet Surdas known for?
Surdas was a celebrated devotional poet and singer, renowned for his beautiful compositions in praise of Lord Krishna. His most famous work is the ‘Sur Sagar’ (Ocean of Melodies), a large collection of poems depicting Krishna’s life and leelas.
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