AAM NEPALI BUWAA Lyrics English Translation | BALEN

AAM NEPALI BUWA LYRICS

Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]
Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]

(Verse 1)
Gham jhulkincha ma hidchhu khojna pariwar ko haso khushi
[The sun rises, and I walk to find laughter and happiness for my family]
Kulchinchu tyo swartha, ekmatra yo dharma bujhi
[I trample upon selfishness, understanding this as my only duty/religion]
Yahi ho mero karma sochi, kilkile haso ko khoji
[Thinking this is my karma, searching for a loud, joyous laugh]
Tiltile aashu lai puchhi, bihan belka ko bhuja roti
[Wiping away the shimmering tears, for the morning and evening meals]
Karyalaya nai puja kothi, dui paisa jogine ho ki
[The office is my prayer room, hoping to save a few pennies]
Tyahi aasha ma daudinchu, belka sammai hominchu
[I run with that hope, sacrificing myself until the evening]
Hakim haru ko ishara ma, pugincha ki kinara ma
[At the signals of the bosses, will I ever reach the shore?]
Bhavasagar lai tarera, yahi lekhya cha nidhar ma
[Crossing the ocean of existence, this is what is written on my forehead]
Kehi bhayena padhera, chaplusi ko sansar ma
[Education meant nothing in this world of flattery]
Sakidaina ladera, man khushi yo vyapar ma
[Cannot win by fighting in this trade of happiness]
Beimani kai chaldo raicha, rukh ma paisa faldo raicha
[Dishonesty seems to work, money seems to grow on trees for some]
Imandari bechne ko, tauko ma aruko tekne ko
[For those who sell their integrity, for those who step on others' heads]
Afulai matra dekhne ko, jhutha kura lekhne ko
[For those who only see themselves, for those who write lies]
Besahara lai hepne ko, maile tyo sakina
[For those who oppress the helpless, I could not do that]
Kahile samaj nai dusman bho, ahile chhora kichkich garcha
[Sometimes society became the enemy, now my son complains]
Jahile hath hath ma iPhone cha, bhannus ke dinubho tapaile?
[Saying "Everyone has an iPhone in their hand, tell me what have you given me?"]

Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]

(Verse 2)
Chhimeki ko ghar ma naya computer lyako cha re
[They say the neighbor brought a new computer to his house]
Sadhai ghar ma cocktail party thulo sachib bhako re
[They say there's always a cocktail party at his home since he became a big official]
Ghorle ko pocket ma hatti, mahango ghadi lako re
[His eldest son has bundles of money in his pocket, wearing an expensive watch, they say]
Hajurba ko fulcha chhati, bhrastachari bhako le
[Grandfather's chest swells with pride because he became corrupt]
Chhora mero bilauna garcha, bicycle chai chahiyo re
[My son laments, saying he needs a bicycle]
Chhori lai kheluna chaina, Barbie doll lyaideu re
[My daughter has no toys, says "Bring me a Barbie doll"]
Kaha bata lyaunu chhori? Desh ko sewa gardai chhu
[Where do I bring it from, daughter? I am serving the country]
Haina ma tyo ghus khori, balla pet bhardai chhu
[I am not that bribe-taker, I am barely filling my stomach]
Dindinai ma mardai chhu, aula mukh joda jodai
[I am dying every day, trying to make ends meet]
Binti hai ma gardai chhu, hamro din ni aula katai
[I am pleading, perhaps our day will come sometime]
Nanu timi narunu hai, arko mahina kinidinchhu
[Little one, don't you cry, I will buy it next month]
Nyauro chai nahunu hai, yespali chai rini hunchhu
[Don't be sad, this time I will go into debt]
Budi malai mafi deu, chadai bala jhikidinchhu
[Wife, forgive me, I will retrieve your bangle soon]
Timi nai ta sathi hau, narisau kina dukhi hunchhau
[You are my only friend, don't be angry, why do you get sad?]
Nani babu sanai chhan, bujhdainan mero bhavana
[The children are small, they don't understand my feelings]
Timi bujhna sakchhau binti fakai fulai rakhana
[You can understand, please keep them soothed and coaxed]

Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]

(Verse 3)
Yini haru thula hudai, ghar uhi sanai cha
[They are growing up, but the house remains small]
Aafanta haru aakash chhudai, bhar mero jyanai cha
[Relatives are touching the sky (succeeding), my only reliance is my body]
Mitra man mero rudai, aankha samu chiyanai cha
[My friendly heart is crying, the grave is right before my eyes]
Saajh mero dhali sakyo, yini haru ko bihanai cha
[My evening has already fallen, while it is their morning]
Hausala yo gali sakyo, josh jaagar jali sakyo
[This courage has worn out, the passion and energy have burnt out]
Hosh begar baralidai, gantabya ko bato ma
[Wandering without senses, on the path to the destination]
Kehi bolna sakeko chaina, haina murkha lato ma
[I haven't been able to say anything, but I am not a mute fool]
Herna sakdina aafnai aina, ijjat misiyo mato ma
[I cannot look into my own mirror, honor has mixed with the dust]
Mero kura bujhne khai ta? Eklai uthne haat hu ma
[Where is the one who understands me? I am a hand rising alone]
Lutera ko jamat ma, chhaya ni hunna saath ma
[In the gathering of looters, even my shadow is not with me]
Ramailo ma sangai, dukha ma chodne samaj ma
[In a society that joins in fun but leaves you in sorrow]
Man mailo yo haina, pida cha mero aawaz ma
[This heart is not dirty, there is pain in my voice]
Katha naulo haina, nasunai baseko laaj ma
[The story is not new, it sat unheard in shame]
Aaja ma binti garchhu, mafi magchu babu mero
[Today I plead, I ask for forgiveness, my son]
Maya garchha talai dherai, garib cha yo babu tero
[He loves you a lot, but your father is poor]
Sthiti yo bujhde mero, bachnu pani cha apthero
[Understand my situation, it is difficult even to survive]

Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]
Kun mandir ma janchhau yatri, kun mandir ma jane ho
[Which temple are you going to, traveler? Which temple are you headed to?]
Kun samagri puja garne, saath kasari lane ho?
[What materials will you use for worship, and how will you carry them?]