Maya Basnu Bhanda Aaghi
by Ram Krishna Dhakal
"Maya Basnu Bhanda Aaghi" is a moving and melancholic Nepali Adhunik classic sung by the legendary playback veteran Ram Krishna Dhakal. Originally released on June 12, 1997, the track stands out as a jewel in Dhakal's extensive discography, featured on the multi-artist studio collection album Ke Bhul Bhayo Pirya. The song captures the anxiety, hesitation, and vulnerable introspection that precedes a deep romantic commitment. Driven by soft acoustic elements, a lingering flute, and Ram Krishna's trademark emotionally heavy, velvety vocals, the composition perfectly represents the slow-burn, narrative-driven style of late-90s Nepali modern music.
Lyrically, the song acts as a precautionary tale or a quiet warning to the heart, pondering the heavy emotional price, inevitable heartbreaks, and tears that often follow sweet romantic promises. It reflects a protective fear of attachment, urging one to pause and understand the weight of love before completely surrendering to it. Preserved and formally digitized by Music Nepal, the track has maintained a long-lasting legacy and remains highly accessible to listeners across modern streaming networks.
माया बस्नु भन्दा अघी बजार्मा हल्ल भयो
तेसपछिपो उन्को मेरो आपसमा सल्ला भयो
हो साचै
आपसमा सल्ला भयो
माया बस्नु भन्दा अघि
आफ्न कुरा आफु भन्दा पैले बुजे पराइले
आफ्न कुरा आफु भन्दा पैले बुजे पराइले
बारम्बारको भेट्ले हो याहो कुरा गराइले
आगो बल्नु भन्द अघी धुवा छता छुल्ल भयो
आगो बल्नु भन्द अघी धुवा छता छुल्ल भयो
तेसपछिपो उन्को मेरो आपसमा सल्ला भयो
हो साचै
आपसमा सल्ला भयो
माया बस्नु भन्दा अघि
थाहै नदी आफैलाइ गासिन्छकी पिरती यो
थाहै नदी आफैलाइ गासिन्छकी पिरती यो
चितिजमा उनिएझै आकश र धर्ती यो
पानी पर्नु भन्द अघी मेघ धेरै गर्जिरह्यो
पानी पर्नु भन्द अघी मेघ धेरै गर्जिरह्यो
तेसपछिपो उन्को मेरो आपसमा सल्ला भयो
हो साचै
आपसमा सल्ला भयो
माया बस्नु भन्दा अघी बजार्मा हल्ल भल्यो
तेसपछिपो उन्को मेरो आपसमा सल्ला भयो हो साचै
आपसमा सल्ला भयो
माया बस्नु भन्दा अघि
