Meaning and listening notes
The song "Kenu Kenu Dasa" by Mohammed Irshad, from Cafe Punjab, explores deep spiritual themes. It reflects on the nature of true devotion and inner purity, questioning the emphasis on external religious rituals.
Interpretation
The lyrics interpret devotion as an internal state of purity and direct connection, rather than adherence to specific religious rites or sectarian divisions. It suggests that genuine spiritual understanding comes from the heart and a singular focus, echoing Sufi wisdom.
Listen forthe repeated phrase main kenu kenu dasa eh raaz diyan gallanthe contrast drawn between formal religious practices and heartfelt devotionthe use of animal metaphors to illustrate unwavering loyaltythe reflective questioning tone throughout the verses
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Lyrics
Oh Safa Safayi Karle Dildi,
Shad De Laiyan Lajaan,
Dil Di Kundi Saaf Tu Kar Vich Fer Ishq Da Manja,
Kade Armaam na Paonda Jag Vic Do Teeran Da Sanjha,
Oh Iko Pasa Rehna Heere,Iko Pasa Rehna Heere,
Akhe Ne Yaar Ranjha,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x3],
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa.
Na Main Pooja Path JoKiti Na Main Ganga Naya [x2],
Na Main Panj Namazaan Parhiyan na Main Shila Kamaya,
Na Koi Ho Main Roze Rakhe,Na Tasba Parhwaya [x2],
Oh Bulle Shah Nu Musrhsad Mileya [x2],
Ohne Ainvaye E Ja Bakshaya,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x3],
Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan,Main Kenu Kenu Dasa,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x3],
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa, Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x2].
Mandar Lakhaan Da Hove Pavein Os Andar,
Musalmaan Da Naiyo Ik Jee Janda,
Masjid Heeryean Nal Pavein Jarhi Hove,
Gair Muslim Vi Naiyo Othe Jee Janda,
Es Gall Di Aarh Leke Larhn Loki,
Larhke Marn Te Kise Da Ki janda [x2].
Ehto Changa Si Mehkhana Bana Dende [x2],
Jida Jee Karda Aake Pee Janda,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x8].
Raati Jagan Karn Ibadat,
Raati Jagan Kutte,Tetho Utte,
Bhaunkan Wand Mol Nal Ja Rudi te Sutte,
Tetho Utte,
Malak Da Dar Mul Na Shad De Pavein Vajjan Jutte,
Uth Bulleya Waqt Behaj Le [x2],
Nai Te Bazi Le Gaye Kutte,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x11],
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa,
Dar-Dar te Firne Nalon Tu,Ik Dar Da Hoke Behja [x2],
Gairan DI Chirkan Shad De Tu Ik yaar Da Hoke Behja,
Main Kenu Kenu Dasa Eh Raaz Diyan Gallan [x3],
Main Kenu Kenud Dasa.
