Born into the fifth generation of musicians given to singing the messages of Sufi saints, the Wadali brothers dabbled in the most unexpected of professions before they became Sufi singers. While Puranchand Wadali, the elder brother, was a regular in an akhara (wrestling ring) for 25 years, Pyarelal (died in 2018) contributed to the meager family income by playing the role of Krishna in the village Raasleela (classical Indian dance).
Their father, Thakur Das Wadali, compelled Puranchand to learn music. Puranchand studied music from celebrated masters like Pandit Durga Das and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan of the Patiala Gharana. Pyarelal was trained by his elder brother, who he considered his guru and mentor up till his death.
Their first musical performance outside their village was in Harballabh Temple in Jalandhar. In 1975, the duo went to Jalandhar to perform at the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan but was not allowed to sing because their appearance did not pass muster. Disappointed, they decided to make a musical offering at the Harballabh temple, where an executive of All India Radio, Jalandhar, spotted them and recorded their first song.
The Wadali Brothers sing in the gurbani, kafi, ghazal and bhajan genres of music. They live in their ancestral house in Guru Ki Wadali, and teach music to those who promise to preserve it. They do not charge their disciples, and lead a very simple life devoted to the divine one.
They believe in the Sufi tradition deeply. They consider themselves as a medium through which the preaching of great saints is passed on to others. They have never indulged commercially, and they have only a handful of recordings to their name (mostly from live concerts). They believe in singing freely as homage to the divine one. They do not feel very comfortable in using electronic gadgets in their music, and stress on Alap and Taans. They believe that spiritual heights can only be attained if you sing unreservedly, in a free atmosphere.
In 2003, they entered Bollywood, rendering music director and writer Gulzar’s soulful lyrics in their unique style in the film Pinjar. They also sang one song in Dhoop. On the cards is a documentary which the Discovery Channel is planning to make on them.
Pyarelal died on 9 March, 2018 after a cardiac arrest.
Discography
Aa Mil Yaar
Paigham-E-Ishq,
Ishq Musafir
Folk Music of Punjab
Yaad Piya Ki
Filmography
Pinjar (2003)
Dhoop (2003)
Chikku Bukku (2010, Tamil) Song: "Thooral Nindralum" Sung by: Hariharan, Wadali Brothers
Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
Mausam (2011)
Awards
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1992.
Tulsi Award, 1998.
Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 2003.
Puranchand Wadali was awarded the Padma Shri award by the Government of India, 2005.
Life Time Achievement Award 2015 in PTC awards in jalandhar
Tu Mane Ya Na Mane
Wadali Brothers Lyrics
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Jyon kapade di jat hai roon
Kapade vich jyon roon hai lukaya
Yoon bande vich too
Aape bolen aap bulave
Aap kare hoon hoon
Tu mane ya na mane Dildara
Das hor keda Rab da dawara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Apne tan ki khaak utaari
Tab ye ishq ki manzil paayi
Meri saanson ka bole iktaara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Tujh bin jeena bhi kya jeena
Teri chaukhat mera madeena
Kahin aur na sajda gawara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Haste haste har gham sehna
Raazi teri raza mei rehna
Tune mujhe sihaya hai yaara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
The lyrics of this beautiful Sufi song sung by the legendary Wadali Brothers, "Tu Mane Ya Na Mane" have a deep spiritual meaning. The song talks about the unity of God and how all human beings are one. The first verse explains that just like a piece of cloth is made up of different threads woven together, people are also made up of the same universe or cosmic energy. This means that everyone is equal and has the same divine spark within them.
The chorus of the song keeps repeating, "Tu Mane Ya Na Mane Dildara, Asaan ne tennu Rab Manya", which means "Believe it or not, oh friend, we have accepted you as God". This means that the singer has realized that God is not just outside in the temple or mosque, but also inside every human being. It doesn't matter whether you believe in God or not, your existence is proof that God exists.
The song also talks about the power of love and how it can lead one to enlightenment. The singer metaphorically talks about how they reached the destination of love by removing the dirt of their body, which means they purified themselves through love. The song highlights the importance of living a life of love, acceptance, and compassion towards others.
Overall, the song Tu Mane Ya Na Mane is a beautiful representation of the universal spirit and the message of oneness. It encourages us to look beyond our differences and see the divine spark within each one of us.
Line by Line Meaning
Rab bande di jaat ikko
All humans are of one kind and are equal in the eyes of God
Jyon kapade di jat hai roon
Just like the thread is woven in a cloth
Kapade vich jyon roon hai lukaya
The thread is hidden inside the cloth
Yoon bande vich tu
Similarly, God resides within each individual
Aape bolen aap bulave
He speaks to us and calls us Himself
Aap kare hoon hoon
He does His work Himself
Tu mane ya na mane Dildara
Whether you agree or not, my beloved friend
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
We have accepted you as God's own
Das hor keda Rab da dawara
Tell me, who else can be the door to God
Apne tan ki khaak utaari
Let go of your ego and surrender yourself to God
Tab ye ishq ki manzil paayi
Only then can you attain the destination of love
Meri saanson ka bole iktaara
My very breath sings the praises of God
Tujh bin jeena bhi kya jeena
What is life without you, my beloved
Teri chaukhat mera madeena
Your door is my holy place
Kahin aur na sajda gawara
I have no other place to bow down
Haste haste har gham sehna
Enduring every sorrow with a smile
Raazi teri raza mei rehna
I am content with your will
Tune mujhe sihaya hai yaara
You have taught and guided me, my friend
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
We have accepted you as God's own
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@singhroh
Rab bande di jaat ikko
Jyon kapade di jat hai roon
Kapade vich jyon roon hai lukaya
Yoon bande vich too
Aape bolen aap bulave
Aap kare hoon hoon
The Lord and the follower are the same,
Just the way clothes and cotton are the same
The way the clothes are interwoven with strands of cotton,
The same way, my Lord, you are within your follower
You say, and make him do things, You make him come to you
Tu mane ya na mane Dildara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Whether you like it or not my dear
I believe You are my God
Das hor keda Rab da dawara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Tell me which other door shall i knock
I believe You are my God
Apne tan ki khaak utaari
Tab ye ishq ki manzil paayi
Meri saanson ka bole iktaara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
I burnt my self
To reach the destination of Love
Every breath, I believe You are my God
Tujh bin jeena bhi kya jeena
Teri chaukhat mera madeena
Kahin aur na sajda gawara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
There is no life without you
At your doorstep i have found my shrine
I cannot bear to bow my head anywhere else
I believe You are my God
Haste haste har gham sehna
Raazi teri raza mei rehna
Tune mujhe sikhaya hai yaara
Asaan ne tennu Rab manya
Smiling i will face all the trails and tribulations
Just to live in Your shadow
You only have taught me my dear, what Love is
I have accepted You as my God
@prakcoachingclasses6450
Whether you agree for it or not my dear
I believe You are my God
Tell me which other door shall i knock
I believe You are my God
I burnt my self
To reach the destination of Love
Every breath, I believe You are my God
There is no life without you
At your doorstep i have found my shrine
I cannot bear to bow my head anywhere else
I believe You are my God
Smiling ,I will face all the trails and tribulations
Just to live in Your shadow
You only have taught me my dear, what Love is
I have accepted You as my God...
@syedamir8773
Dropping this comment just that whenever someone likes it I will be reminded to listen this masterpiece again and again!😬
@shivi809
Yes m listening it again, nt just first time. Getting addicted. ,❤
@mohdghani7171
listen it again broda
@gursewaksufipeerdamurid5770
https://youtube.com/channel/UCgdR0YToazGM946h7gM_N1Q
@rg8107
Listen now!!!
@shivanikaushik9000
Smart 🤣
@ishaaroraofficial
my dad says that people can sing only and only if they have a good and clean heart...this actually reflects in their song and the smile they give while singing...simply beautiful!
@apoorvadubey7344
Yess
@champion1435
Isha ji so true
@jignaoza943
Very true singing is all about clean heart💖