Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se
Singer: Prakash Gandhi
Music: Gandhi Brothers (Prakash–Subhash Gandhi)
Lyrics: Traditional
Genre: Bhajan / Devotional
Language: Hindi
📖 About the Song:
"Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se" is a deeply emotional and humble devotional bhajan beautifully rendered by Prakash Gandhi, with music by the Gandhi Brothers. Based on a touching episode from the Ramayana, the bhajan captures the heartfelt devotion and wisdom of Kevat, the humble boatman who ferries Lord Ram across the river.
The lyrics reflect Kevat’s refusal to accept fare from the Lord, not out of pride but from sheer devotion. He sees himself as a servant of the river and Lord Ram as the savior of the world—capable of carrying countless souls across the ocean of existence. His request is simple but profound: “You help me cross the eternal ocean of life, just as I help you across this river.”
This bhajan is ideal for Ramayana path, Ram Navami, and any moment of introspection in bhakti. It exemplifies seva bhav (spirit of service) and surrender with purity and love.
🎶 Lyrics: Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se
Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan,
Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan ||
Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan,
Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan ||
Main Nadi-Nal Ka Sevak Hoon,
Tum Bhavsagar Ke Swami Ho,
Main Yahan Pe Paar Lagata Hoon,
Tum Wahan Pe Paar Laga Dena ||
Lakhon Ko Paar Lagaye Ho,
Mujhko Bhi Paar Laga Dena,
Main Yahan Wahan Paar Lagata Hoon,
Tum Wahan Wahan Paar Laga Dena ||
Tune Ahilya Ko Paar Lagaya Hai,
Mujhko Bhi Paar Laga Dena,
Main Yahan Pe Paar Lagata Hoon,
Tum Wahan Pe Paar Laga Dena,
Kevat Ne Kaha Raghurai Se,
Utarai Na Loonga He Bhagwan ||
