Jiwanko Harek Modama
by Narayan Gopal, Aruna Lama
"Jeevanko Harek Modma" (At Every Turn of Life) is an evergreen Nepali duet sung by two of the country's greatest musical icons, Narayan Gopal and Aruna Lama. The track was written and composed by the legendary musical maestro Gopal Yonjan, whose brilliant arrangement masterfully pairs the deep, resonant baritone of Narayan Gopal with the poignant, melancholic vocals of Aruna Lama. Originally recorded as a standalone single during the classic era of Radio Nepal, the song has since been archived as a historic masterpiece and is widely compiled in various legendary Music Nepal All-Time Hits collections.
The song is a beautiful exploration of companionship, enduring love, and shared destiny amidst life's unpredictable journeys. The title phrase "Jeevanko harek modma" signifies that no matter what twists, hardships, or changes life brings, the bond between the individuals remains unshakable. The composition blends traditional acoustic instruments like the sitar, flute, and subtle string arrangements, creating a nostalgic soundscape that heightens its poetic weight. Decades after its initial recording, the duet remains a benchmark of Nepali Adhunik (modern-contemporary) music, frequently covered by newer generations of artists as a tribute to its timeless emotional depth.
केटा: जीवनको हरेक मोडमा तिमीले मलाई भेट
केटी: म भागे जस्तो गर्छु तिमी मेरो बाटो छेक छेक
केटा: जीवनको हरेक मोडमा तिमीले मलाई भेट
केटी: म धेरै टाढा हुन्न तिमीले मलाई खोज
तिमीलाई भेटेपनि तिमीलाई म त छुन्न
तिम्रै नशालु हाथले तिमीले मलाई छोउ
म डराए जस्तो गर्छु तिमीले आँट मलाई देउ
केटा: जीवनको हरेक मोडमा तिमीले मलाई भेट
केटा: जब लड्न लड्न खोजछु म तिम्रो सामु पुग्दा
ति कोमल पाखुरामा तिमीले मलाई थाम
तिमीले चाहेजति माया तिमीले मलाई देऊ
म रिसाए जस्तो गर्छु तिमीले मलाई फकाऊ
केटा केटी: जीवनको हरेक मोडमा तिमीले मलाई भेट
