Renowned for her voice range and often credited for her versatility, Bhosle's work includes film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian Classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, Rabindra Sangeets and Nazrul Geetis. She has sung Hindi, Assamese, Urdu, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, English, Russian, Czech, Nepali, Malay and Malayalam.
In 2006, Asha Bhosle stated that she had sung over 12,000 songs, a figure repeated by several other sources. The World Records Academy, an international organization which certifies world records, recognized her as the "Most Recorded Artist" in the world, in September 2009. The Government of India honoured her with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008.
Ankhiyan Shyam Milan Ki Pyasi
Asha Bhosle Lyrics
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श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
प्रेम बेल हरी चरणन लिपटी
चरन कमल अभिलाषी
वृंदावन के वासी
श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
काल करम काया माया सब
सिमट गयी छाया सी
तेर बनी मोहन मुरली मे
तेर बनी मोहन मुरली मे
मीरा श्याम की दासी
श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
हरी सब मे सब हरी मे देखे
कटे फंड चौरासी
श्याम तुम्हारे द्वार पुकारूँ
श्याम तुम्हारे द्वार पुकारूँ
काटो जम की फासी
काटो जम की फासी
मीरा श्याम की दासी
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
The lyrics of Ankhiyan Shyam Milan Ki Pyasi, sung by Asha Bhosle, beautifully depict the intense longing and devotion towards Lord Krishna. The repetition of the phrase "Ankhiya Shyam Milan Ki Pyasi" conveys the deep thirst of the eyes for the union with Shyam, another name for Krishna. The repeated emphasis on this longing reflects the singer's yearning for spiritual fulfillment and divine connection.
The verses further elaborate on the devotee's reverence for Krishna, portraying him as the ultimate object of love and devotion. The imagery of the lotus feet of Krishna being wrapped in the embrace of love and desire signifies the devotee's submission and adoration towards the divine. The references to Dwarkadheesh and Vrindavan further emphasize the divine nature of Krishna and his abode, symbolizing a yearning for a union with the transcendent.
The lyrics also touch upon the transient nature of material possessions and Maya, highlighting the impermanence of worldly attachments. The mention of Meera as the servant of Shyam portrays a sense of surrender and dedication to the divine beloved, suggesting a selfless devotion and unwavering faith in the path of love and devotion.
The repetition of names like "Krishna" and "Meera Shyam" in the concluding verses serves as a form of mantra or spiritual chant, invoking the divine presence and expressing devotion through the power of sacred names. This repetition not only reinforces the central theme of devotion and love but also signifies a deep connection with the spiritual realm, transcending earthly boundaries and finding solace in the divine union. Overall, the lyrics of Ankhiyan Shyam Milan Ki Pyasi beautifully capture the essence of spiritual yearning, devotion, and surrender to the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
My eyes long for the union with my beloved Shyam.
श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
I yearn intensely for the embrace of Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
These eyes persistently crave the moment I can unite with Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
The longing in my eyes continues, desiring to meet Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
My eyes are forever waiting, yearning for the union with Shyam.
प्रेम बेल हरी चरणन लिपटी
The vine of love is entwined around the divine feet of my beloved.
चरन कमल अभिलाषी
I desire to serve and worship the lotus-like feet of Shyam.
तुम्ही द्वारकाधीश तुम्ही हरी
You are the Lord of Dwarka, the embodiment of divinity.
वृंदावन के वासी
You reside in the sacred land of Vrindavan, the heart of devotion.
श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
My heart is thirsty for the meeting with Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
Again, my eyes reflect an ardent desire for the union with Shyam.
काल करम काया माया सब
All worldly entanglements and the illusion of the physical body fade away.
सिमट गयी छाया सी
Everything has condensed into a mere shadow of my spiritual essence.
तेर बनी मोहन मुरली मे
I have merged into the enchanting melody of your flute, O beloved.
तेर बनी मोहन मुरली मे
I have become one with the captivating tune that signifies your presence.
मीरा श्याम की दासी
I am Mira, a devoted servant of Shyam.
श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
My soul is yearning for the divine union with Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
These eyes continuously thirst for the moment of meeting with Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
The desire in my eyes echoes a longing for the embrace of Shyam.
अंखिया श्याम मिलन की प्यासी
My eyes are forever filled with the yearning for union with Shyam.
हरी सब मे सब हरी मे देखे
I perceive the divine presence of Hari in everything and everyone.
कटे फंड चौरासी
All ties and obstacles dissolve in the presence of the divine.
श्याम तुम्हारे द्वार पुकारूँ
I call out to you at your doorstep, yearning for your presence.
श्याम तुम्हारे द्वार पुकारूँ
With all my heart, I shout for Shyam, longing for my beloved.
काटो जम की फासी
Liberate me from the shackles of worldly bondage and suffering.
काटो जम की फासी
Please cut the ties that bind me to the mundane, setting me free.
मीरा श्याम की दासी
I am Mira, devoted to serving the essence of Shyam.
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
Let me chant and remember the name of Krishna, my divine guide.
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
I will ceaselessly chant the name of Mira and Shyam.
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
Let the name of Krishna resonate in my heart and soul.
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
Praying and singing, I evoke the names of Mira and Shyam.
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
May I repeatedly invoke the name of Krishna, my love.
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
I will never tire of chanting the names of Mira and Shyam.
नामो नामो कृष्णनाम
The sacred name of Krishna is my everlasting mantra.
नामो नामो मीरा श्याम
Mira and Shyam's names shall flow endlessly from my lips.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
Krishna's name and the essence of Mira exist within me.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
The names Krishna and Mira are inextricably linked to my being.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
With every breath, I resonate with the names of Krishna and Mira.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
I reaffirm my devotion as I chant Krishna and Mira's sacred names.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
The divine names of Krishna and Mira echo in my heart eternally.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
The harmony of Krishna's name combined with Mira's gives me peace.
कृष्णनाम, मीरा श्याम
In the rhythm of their names, I find my ultimate calling and truth.
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Written by: Govind-Naresh, Narendra Sharma
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