Bhand Jammeeai
BenJahmin Lyrics
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Bhandahu hovai dostee bhandahu chalai raahu.
Bhand mu-aa bhand bhaalee-ai bhand hovai banDhaan.
So ki-o mandaa aakhee-ai jit jameh raajaan.
Bhandahu hee bhand oopjai bhandai baajh na ko-ay.
Naanak bhandai baahraa ayko sachaa so-ay.
Naanak tay mukh oojlay tit sachaidarbaar.
The lyrics to BenJahmin's song "Bhand Jammeeai" tell the listener about the concept of true relaxation, which is achieved not through material means but by detaching from worldly desires and forming a deep connection with the divine. The word "bhand" means "false" or "illusory," and the lyrics emphasize that material possessions, such as money or status, only provide temporary happiness and can lead to bondage. True friendship and companionship are also identified as illusory, as true companionship can only be found through a deep bond with the divine.
The lyrics further describe the illusion of beauty, as outer appearances can be deceptive and only the inner beauty of a person, formed through spiritual practice and devotion, is truly valuable. The line "so ki-o mandaa aakhee-ai jit jameh raajaan" suggests that those who judge others based on their external appearances are foolish, as true royalty lies within a person's soul.
The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of constant praise and devotion to the divine, as it is through this practice that one can attain true liberation and divine grace. The lyrics conclude by stating that there is only one true reality, and that is the divine truth.
Line by Line Meaning
bhand jammee-ai bhand nimmee-ai
Relaxation is found in accepting what comes to us and letting go of what leaves us.
bhand mangan vee-aahu
Even our desires are ultimately part of the plan and should be accepted as they are.
bhandahu hovai dostee bhandahu chalai raahu
Friends and companions come and go, and we should accept their presence or absence without resistance.
bhand mu-aa bhand bhaalee-ai bhand hovai banDhaan
Both good and bad experiences are part of life, and should be accepted without judgment or attachment.
so ki-o mandaa aakhee-ai jit jameh raajaan
Why judge something as good or bad when everything ultimately serves the purpose of the divine plan?
bhandahu hee bhand oopjai bhandai baajh na ko-ay
Everything comes and goes according to the plan, and nothing can change or interfere with that.
naanak bhandai baahraa ayko sachaa so-ay
Nanak realizes that everything that happens is ultimately part of the divine truth.
jit mukh sadaa salaahee-ai bhaagaa ratee chaar
Those who continually praise the divine plan will experience good fortune and happiness in all aspects of life.
naanak tay mukh oojlay tit sachaidarbaar
Nanak knows that those whose mouths are filled with praise for the divine will find themselves in the court of the divine truth.
Writer(s): benjahmin ariel james steele
Contributed by Audrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.