Sankat Kaal
by Robin Tamang
Sankat Kaal is a deeply moving song that captures the pain and desperation of ordinary people caught in difficult circumstances. Through vivid imagery, Robin Tamang paints a picture of a family whose home has been destroyed by fire in the middle of the night, leaving a mother crying and wondering where her children have gone. The song explores themes of loss, suffering, and social injustice, with the repeated refrain of sankat kaal (times of crisis) emphasizing the weight of hardship.
Beyond the personal tragedy, the song questions larger issues of inequality and morality. Lines about robbing the poor and the destructive nature of resentment suggest a commentary on social corruption and its ripple effects on society. There's a sense of helplessness mixed with concern for the nation's future. The emotional intensity of the lyrics is matched by Robin Tamang's passionate delivery, making this a song that resonates with anyone who has faced adversity or witnessed suffering around them.
Aago lagyo hamro ghar ma, Jyan pahlou timi le
Kina karan ka bane ra, Gaun jalyo, madhyo raat ma
Aama rundai chha, chora chori kahan gayo bhanera
Lagyo hamro rajya ma sankat kaal
Mara mar huna thalyo, lagyo sankat kaal
Bhanau maya timro hatiyar, ji-ta hamro maan
Garib ko bata chorera ke bhanla hamro kaam
Kala ke bhachau timro maan ko rish
Yestai ho bhane ke hola hamro desh
Lagyo hamro jivan ma sankat kaal
Kata Kat huna thalyo, lagyo sankat kaal
Jhukyo hamro surya, andhayro bhayo din ko din
Chod deu timro hatiyar aftharo bhayo hamro jindagi
Lagyo hamro rajya ma sankat kaal
Mara mar huna thalyo, lagyo sankat kaal
Lagyo hamro jivan ma sankat kaal
Kata Kat huna thalyo, lagyo sankat kaal..al al..
