Currently she is one of the top playback singers in Bollywood - having sung for top actresses such as: Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Kajol, Urmila Matondkar, Rani Mukherji, Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta, Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, Asin, Anushka Sharma, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and Alia Bhatt.
She started her singing career at a very early age of four. She participated in many competitions and made her presence felt. Her family soon shifted to Mumbai when Tabassum, a TV host spotted her talent and expressed to her parents that she could further her career if they went to Mumbai. She became quite famous through the various competitions she participated in. Her performances were telecast all over India through the National Television channel Doordarshan, through the music show Meri Aawaz Suno where she won the "Lata Mangeshkar Trophy" for the best female singer of India along with Pradip Somasundaran in the male category. This was the first such televised contest in India in 1996. Her first break in a Hindi film was in the film Shastra followed by Gang, Veergati, Dahek, Bade Dilwala, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Shyam Benegal's Samar and the Vidhu Vinod Chopra film Mission Kashmir. She had no formal training before she entered into various national singing competitions. Lata Mangeshkar offered to train her when she won on the nationally-telecast "Meri Aawaz Suno"
Her singing career got a big boost when Sandeep Chowta gave her the first major break in Mast. After Mast there was no turning back. Sunidhi Chauhan had been getting lots of criticism for an extremely mature voice despite being young. However this criticism ended once Chameli came with her biggest song to date "Bhaage Re Mann" and today she and Nihira Joshi are known as the most versatile singers since Kavita Krishnamurthy and Asha Bhosle.
Devi Sai Maa
Sunidhi Chauhan Lyrics
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(देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ)
देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ
(देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ)
दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ
(दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ)
दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ
जगतोद्घारिणी माँ
(जगतोद्घारिणी माँ)
जगतोद्घारिणी माँ
(जगतोद्घारिणी माँ)
सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ
(सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ)
सत्य-साँई कृपा करो माँ
(सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ)
देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ
(देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ)
दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ
(दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ)
जगतोद्घारिणी माँ
(जगतोद्घारिणी माँ)
सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ
(सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ)
सत्य-साँई कृपा करो माँ
(सत्य-साँई कृपा करो माँ)
देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ
The lyrics of the song "Devi Sai Maa, Devi Saraswati Maa" are an invocation to the divine feminine energy in the form of Devi Sai Maa and Devi Saraswati Maa. The repetition of their names emphasizes the reverence and devotion towards these deities. Devi Sai Maa is associated with compassion and mercy, while Devi Saraswati Maa is revered as the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom.
The mention of Durga Bhavani and Kali Kapalini in the lyrics further adds to the list of powerful goddesses being invoked. Durga Bhavani is the warrior form of the goddess Durga, who symbolizes strength and protection. Kali Kapalini, on the other hand, represents the fierce and transformative aspect of the goddess Kali.
The lyrics also refer to Jagatodgharini Maa, which means the one who uplifts or sustains the entire world. This line acknowledges the universal significance of the divine feminine energy and recognizes her role in preserving and nurturing the world.
The final lines of the song appeal to Devi Sai Maa and Devi Saraswati Maa to bestow their blessings and grace upon the devotee. The mention of "Satya Sai Daya Karo Maa" and "Satya Sai Krupa Karo Maa" translates to "O Mother, bestow your compassion and grace upon us, O Truthful Mother." This is a plea for divine guidance, love, and enlightenment.
Overall, the lyrics of "Devi Sai Maa, Devi Saraswati Maa" express a deep devotion and reverence towards the divine feminine energy, seeking its blessings, protection, and wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
देवी साँई माँ, देवी सरस्वती माँ
Oh divine mother Sai, oh divine mother Saraswati
दुर्गा-भवानी माँ, काली-कपालिनी माँ
Oh goddess Durga, oh goddess Kali
जगतोद्घारिणी माँ
Oh savior of the world mother
सत्य-साँई दया करो माँ
Oh mother Sai, grant us your true compassion
सत्य-साँई कृपा करो माँ
Oh mother Sai, shower us with your true mercy
Writer(s): Prashant Salil, Sai Sai Devotees
Contributed by Ellie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.