Ma Jalera Kharani Bhaye
by Dipak Limbu
"Ma Jalera Kharani Bhaye" is a poignant sentimental song by Deepak Limbu, a celebrated playback singer and winner of the first season of Nepali Tara. The lyrics, penned by Gita Palungwa and set to music by the renowned composer Mahesh Khadka, delve into the profound sorrow of unrequited love and emotional devastation. The title literally translates to "I have burned and turned to ashes," serving as a powerful metaphor for the narrator's state of complete heartbreak. In the lyrics, the narrator expresses a desire to be a "sea of love" but laments finding themselves stranded in a "desert of pain," ultimately asking their former lover not to even speak to them if they meet again.
The song is widely regarded as a classic in the Adhunik (modern) Nepali music genre, showcasing Limbu's signature ability to convey deep vulnerability through his vocals. Its music video, directed by Sagar Subba, visually reinforces this tragedy by depicting a story of a failed marriage and lost love. Since its official digital release and subsequent presence on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, the track has maintained lasting popularity among fans of sentimental Nepali music. It stands as a testament to Limbu's impactful career, which includes contributing to over a thousand songs and participating in a Guinness World Record for the most vocal solos in a single recording.
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Aba ta timile nabhete pani bho
Bhetyou bhane nabole pani bho
Aba ta timile nabhete pani bho
Bhetyou bhane nabole pani bho
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma mayako sagar banu bhanthe
Dukhako maru bhumima pare
Ma mayako sagar banu bhanthe
Dukhako maru bhumima pare
Ma khusi nai khusi jitu bhanthe
Haare sabai kura haare
Jale Jale Jale Jale
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Jaha ma jaau jata pugu
Sandhai ma timrai gungaan sunu
Jaha ma jaau jata pugu
Sandhai ma timrai gungaan sunu
Sadaiba khusi hunu
Yo bhanda aru ma ke bhanu
Jale jale jale jale
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
Ma jalera kharani bhaye
