Ganga Ki Bhari Godi Mein Ganga Ke Raahi Chale Re
Posted on: December 12, 2014
This article is written by Sudhir, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog.This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in sites like lyricstrans.com and ibollywoodsongs.com etc then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
Passing away seems to be such a normal part of life. But the heart is extremely distressed when this event visits upon a dear one, and also, a dear one to someone who is dear to the heart.
Early today morning, Surekha ji passed away. I got a text message from Arun ji around 9.30 am, and was stunned to read it. I called Arun ji, we had a brief talk. Surekha ji (his wife of more than four and a half decades) had been admitted to the hospital with lung infection and breathing problems, almost two weeks ago. She was in the ICU all these days, and was breathing through assistance only. In our interim conversations, Arun ji conveyed the seriousness of the situation, but he would also say – well, she may have to stay in hospital for another ten days or so, before she gets better enough to go home. But that was not to be. At 7.30 am today, the end came.
I have not met her in person, but have talked to her on the phone occasionally. When I make a telephone call to Arun ji, a few times, it was she who would pick up the phone. The manner of familiarity of her conversation with me, told me that she is familiar with me, I am sure through the conversations about this blog and its members that Arun ji would be having at home. Our exchanges were short. Besides the greetings, it was enquiries about well being, and then handing over the phone to Arun ji, or informing me in case he was busy and was unable to take the call. But one thing she would always say – “Bombay aaiye naa”. And I would respond in the affirmative, that yes, I do plan to visit soon. Not knowing what the destiny had written. Now the plans for the team meeting in Bombay are all in place, but we shall not be able to meet Surekha ji.
On behalf of all team members, our heartfelt emotions to Arun ji, and the family, on this sad and unexpected departure. Arun ji, our hearts are with you in this time of distress. Our prayers are with you, for strength and forbearance. The loss and the sorrow is the deepest in your heart, and we empathize.
Our prayers are also with Surekha ji, for everlasting peace and repose.
In India, it is traditional that we make an offering of the mortal remains of the departed, back to the nature and to the Creator. Although this is a Boatman’s song, I find this song so well connected in meaning and intent, to this last milestone of life.
ho ganga rakhiyo ye seene se lagaaye
ho teri baahon mein jo bajre bahaaye. .e. .e
The tradition of returning to the nature – offering to the fire, the winds, the skies, the earth, and most importantly, to the waters of nature.
ho gangaa tu ne hi to godi liya hai
ho tere paanion se amrit piyaa hai re. .e. .eganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
Song-Ganga Ki Bhari God Mein Ganga Ke Raahi Chale (Mere Apne) (1971) Singer – Manna Dey, Lyrics – Gulzar, MD -Salil Chaudhry
Lyrics
o ho ho
oo oo oo
ho ho ho ho ho
oooo ooooo oooooooooo
ooo ooo oooo oooo oo
ganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
ganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
ganga tere hi kinaare laage naiyyaa. .aa. .aa. .aa
ho
ganga tere hi kinaare laage naiyyaa
haath pakde jahaan bhi purvaiyyaa. .aa. .aa
re. .e. .e
ho. .o. .o
ganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
ghaat ghaat ka ho paani
paani baseraa
kaali pe raat jaaye
behte savera
ghaat ghaat ka ho paani
paani baseraa
kaali pe raat jaaye
behte savera
ho ganga rakhiyo ye seene se lagaaye
ho ganga rakhiyo ye seene se lagaaye
ho teri baahon mein jo bajre bahaaye. .e. .e
ho
ganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
baadbaan gaate hain toofaan ki lori
aandhi se baandh li hai naavon ki dori
gangaa tu ne hi to godi liya hai
ho gangaa tu ne hi to godi liya hai
ho tere paanion se amrit piyaa hai re. .e. .e
hey
ganga
ganga ki bhari godi mein
ganga ke raahi chale re
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Hindi script lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
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ओ हो हो
ओ ओ ओ
हो हो हो हो हो
ओss ओsss ओsssssss
ओ ओ ओss ओss ओ
गंगा
गंगा की भरी गोदी में
गंगा के राही चले रे
गंगा
गंगा की भरी गोदी में
गंगा के राही चले रे
गंगा तेरे ही किनारे लागे नैय्या॰ ॰ ॰ आss॰ ॰ आss॰ ॰ आss
गंगा तेरे ही किनारे लागे नैय्या
हाथ पकड़े जहां भी पुरवइय्या॰ ॰ आss॰ ॰ आss
रे ॰ ॰ एss॰ ॰ एss
हो॰ ॰ ओss॰ ॰ ओss
गंगा
गंगा की भरी गोदी में
गंगा के राही चले रे
घाट घाट का हो पानी
पानी बसेरा
काली पे रात जाये
बहते सवेरा
घाट घाट का हो पानी
पानी बसेरा
काली पे रात जाये
बहते सवेरा
हो गंगा रखियो ये सीने से लगाए
हो गंगा रखियो ये सीने से लगाए
हो तेरी बाहों में जो बजरे बहाये॰ ॰ एss॰ ॰ एss
हो॰ ॰ ओss॰ ॰ ओss
गंगा
गंगा की भरी गोदी में
गंगा के राही चले रे
बादबान गाते हैं तूफां की लोरी
आँधी से बांध ली है नावों की डोरी
गंगा तूने ही तो गोदी लिया है
हो गंगा तूने ही तो गोदी लिया है
हो तेरे पानीओं से अमृत पिया है रे ॰ ॰ एss॰ ॰ एss
हे
गंगा
गंगा की भरी गोदी में
गंगा के राही चले रे
8 Responses to "Ganga Ki Bhari Godi Mein Ganga Ke Raahi Chale Re"
December 12, 2014 at 8:08 pm
Extemely sorry. Though I or may visitors to the blog have not met or talked to the contributing pillars of the blog, all contributors are looked upon as our family. members. Arunji’s is loss is shared by all of us who day in day out open the blog to read and get our daily dose. RIP Surekha Ji-
K S Shenoy Bangalore
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December 13, 2014 at 9:02 am
My deepest condolences to the bereaved family.May God grant courage to Arun ji to bear with this.Also the departed soul may rest in peace
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December 13, 2014 at 12:38 pm
Arun Sir,
May God give you enough strength to bear this irreparable loss.
My heartfelt condolences. RIP Surekha Ji.
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December 14, 2014 at 12:48 am
Dear Arun ji,
Sorry to hear about the passing away of your dear wife.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May God give you all strength, comfort & peace to get through this difficult time.
Regards
Manju Amarnath Das
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December 14, 2014 at 1:39 pm
I was very shocked to hear this news. I knew Arunji’s wife was not well, I knew she was in ICU, but I never expected this.
Arunji, our thoughts are very much with you, during this terribly difficult time for you and your family. We pray that your wife’s soul rest in everlasting peace.
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December 15, 2014 at 3:31 pm
Dear Arun ji,
Sorry to hear about the sad news. The loss of a beloved companion with whom one has shared a very long and happy journey of life together would leave an unfillable void. No doubt words expressed howsoever well-meant or consoling will always be insufficient to mitigate the sudden shock and the utter sense of misery and helplessness.
May Surekha ji rest in peace though her memories will be cherished for ever by you in particular and all family members and friends in general.
Sincere regards,
Avadh Lal
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December 12, 2014 at 7:58 pm
Sudhir ji, the news that your mail carried shocked me. Since Arun ji had resumed the ritual of sending greetings on WhatsApp, I assumed that she must be getting better. But that was not to be. Pray to God that He gives enough strength to Arun ji to bear the loss. RIP Surekha ji.
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