Aljhecha Kyare
by Narayan Gopal
Aljhecha Kyare is a deeply emotional song that captures the poignant experience of a mother separated from her daughter after marriage. Through vivid, tender imagery, the song portrays a mother's longing and heartbreak as she reflects on the absence of her child in her life. The lyrics paint pictures of everyday moments, like tea leaves and the arrival of the spring festival Teej, which only intensify her sense of loss and isolation.
The song explores the traditional Nepali custom where daughters leave their parental homes after marriage, a practice that often leaves mothers with an aching void. Narayan Gopal's rendering brings out the raw vulnerability in these lyrics, capturing both the mother's quiet suffering and her inability to bless her daughter in her final moments. It's a touching meditation on maternal love, sacrifice, and the bittersweet nature of letting go, wrapped in a melody that feels both melancholic and deeply human.
Aljhecha kyare paacheuri timro chiya ko bota ma
Baljhecha kyare shimal ko kada kalilo khutta ma
Aljhecha kyare paacheuri timro chiya ko bota ma
Aauthiyo ki cheli bhanera aama dobato dhai ki
Teej ma pani birshicha kyare gareb maiti
Salla jhai aama sushai rahin ekklai kotha ma
Aljhecha kyare paacheuri timro chiya ko bota ma
Chori lai aasish thapna paina antim kalaima
Bhantheni baba yehi aashu jhari tikako thalima
Thehi aanshu tika pathaideu ki saal ko paatama
Aljhecha kyare paacheuri timro chiya ko bota ma
Bhantheni daile bhaitikama bahini farkela
Chitizma jastei nidharma hamro indreni larkela
Din bhari kaag karai rahayo belko thuta ma
(Aljhecha kyare paacheuri timro chiya ko bota ma)---3