Jaha Chan Buddha Ka Aakha
by Rocken Music, Bhakta Raj Acharya
This is a deeply patriotic and spiritual ode to Nepal that celebrates the nation's rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and historical significance. The song weaves together threads of Buddhism, nationalism, and devotion as it paints Nepal as a sacred land blessed by Buddha's presence and wisdom. The lyrics invoke ancestral wisdom, describing how the land itself embodies peace, spirituality, and cultural pride, with references to ancient mantras and the eternal connection between a person and their motherland. There's a profound emotional resonance in how the song expresses love for the nation, suggesting that one's homeland is more precious than life itself. The imagery of Buddha's watchful gaze over Nepal and the portrayal of the country as a peaceful sanctuary creates a sense of spiritual reverence alongside nationalist pride. It's a song meant to stir the heart of anyone who cherishes Nepal's legacy and natural splendor.
[Verse 1]
Maya Nepal ko lagcha Nepali etihaas ko
Maya Nepal ko lagcha Nepali etihaas ko
Maya prakriti lo lagcha, kala bhasa ra bhes ko
Purkha ko mantra yo japchu chautari ma basi
Janani janma bhumischa swarga dapi gariyesi
Chorus
Jahan chan buddha ka aankha
Snigdha santa ra sundar
Tyaha cha santi ko chetra
Mero rastra manohar
Pran bhanda pyaro lagcha
Mero desh kata kata
Jhulkincha mamata mero
Bhav ganga jata jata
Jahan chan buddha ka aankha
Solo
Cha thulo chahana mero aama lae hasaune
Cha thulo chahana mero aama lae hasaune
Sarboccha sikhar bata biswo santi chinaune
Yehi pyaro mitrika mathi paurakhi bani kana
Parchu yo chahana purna gari deha samarpana
[Chorus]
Jahan chan buddha ka aankha
Snigdha santa ra sundar
Jaha cha santi ko chetra
Mero rastra manohar
Pran bhanda pyaro lagcha
Mero desh kata kata
Jhulkincha mamata mero
Bhav ganga jata jata