Basic Details
- Song Name: Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar
- Singer: Krishna Das or various devotional artists (depending on version)
- Language: Hindi / Sanskrit
- Genre: Bhajan (devotional song)
- Type: Spiritual / Motivational
- Main Message: Let go of ego and pride
Song Description
Music The song “Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar” is a devotional and similarly spiritual based song. It teaches us not to be proud of maya: money, or beauty, or fame, power.
But the song also schools you that these things are ephemera. They don’t get to live with us forever.
So we shouldn’t gloat, or imagine that we’re better than others, because of them.
This bhajan keeps on reminding that I should be humble, kind and spiritual. We must never forget God,be simple in the way of living and not to be stuck on ego.
Lyrics Meaning
So the line “Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar” says: Do not have ego of money and such other worldly belongings.
Other aspects of the song discuss:
- Life is short and one of these days we all have to leave this earth.
- Only good actions, loving-kindnesses and the name of God remain.
- Proud is not always positive and can cost in pain and loss.
The bhajan is based on light peaceful music and simple words that feel heart touching. It gets us wondering about what’s important in life.
Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar Lyrics In Hindi & English Translation
| Hindi Lyrics | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ओ ओ ओ ओ ओ | Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh |
| मत कर माया को अहंकार | Do not let ego dominate illusion |
| मत कर काया को अभिमान | Do not let pride possess the body |
| काया गार से काची | The body is fragile like a clay pot |
| हो काया गार से काची | Yes, the body is fragile like clay |
| जैसे ओस रा मोती | Like a dew-drop pearl |
| झोंका पवन का लग जाए | When a gust of wind blows |
| झपका पवन का लग जाए | When a gentle breeze strikes |
| काया धूल हो जासी | The body turns to dust |
| काया तेरी धूल हो जासी | Your body will turn to dust |
| ऐसा सख्त था महाराज | Such was the stern king |
| जिनका मुल्कों में राज | Whose rule spread over kingdoms |
| जिन घर झूलता हाथी | In whose house the elephant swayed |
| उन घर दिया ना बाती | No lamp’s flame remained in that house |
| खूट गया सिन्दड़ा रो तेल | The sesame oil burnt out |
| बिखर गया सब निज खेल | All games scattered away |
| बुझ गयी दिया की बाती | The lamp’s wick went out |
| झूठा माई थारो बाप | False was your father, O Mother |
| झूठो सकल परिवार | False was the entire family |
| झूठी कूटता छाती | The chest churns in lies |
| जैसे ओस रा मोती | Like a dew-drop pearl |
| बोल्या भवानी हो नाथ | Said Bhavani: “O Lord” |
| गुरुजी ने सर पे धरया हाथ | The guru placed his hand upon the head |
| जिनसे मुक्ति मिल जासी | Through whom liberation will be attained |
| झोंका (झोंका) | Gust (gust) |
| मत कर माया को अहंकार | Do not let ego dominate illusion |
| मत कर काया को अभिमान | Do not let pride possess the body |
| काया गार से काची | The body is fragile like a clay pot |
| जैसे ओस रा मोती | Like a dew-drop pearl |
| झोंका पवन का लग जाए | When a gust of wind blows |
| झपका पवन का लग जाए | When a gentle breeze strikes |
| काया धूल हो जासी | The body turns to dust |
| काया तेरी धूल हो जासी | Your body will turn to dust |
Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar Lyrics In English Mix
Conclusion
Mat Kar Maya Ko Ahankar is marvelous devotional song. It teaches us to be modest and kind, not reckless or self-centered.
The song states that money and beauty will not live forever. So we do not have to get ego about them.
No, we should just do good work and help others and keep God in mind. This is how we will get a real peace and happiness in life.