Mutu Jalirahecha
by Bhakta Raj Acharya
"Mutu Jalirahecha" (My Heart is Burning) is an iconic masterwork of modern Nepali music, originally sung and composed by the legendary "Bhajan Shiromani" late Bhakta Raj Acharya. Featuring profound lyrics written by Binod Dhakal, the song stands as a classic representation of the Adhunik Geet (modern song) genre that defined the golden age of Nepal’s musical history. Acharya’s distinct, emotionally resonant vocals carry a rich classical weight, guiding the listener through a melancholy arrangement. Over the decades, the song has retained its timeless reverence, remaining widely available on streaming platforms like Spotify and continuing to inspire generations of Nepali vocalists who study Acharya's flawless breath control and technique.
The song is an intense, poetic exploration of heartbreak, grief, and longing. The opening lines, "Mutu jalirahecha yo maan galirahecha, timro yaad aaidinda aansu tyasai bagecha," translate to "My heart is burning, my mind is melting; when your memories return, my tears fall freely." The composition intricately paints a picture of a soul trapped between reality and dreams, where every moment of past togetherness (milan ka harek pal) remains painfully etched in the heart.
मुटु जलिरहेछ यो मन गली रहेछ
तिम्रो याद आईदिँदा आँशु त्यसै बगेछ
मुटु जलिरहेछ यो मन गली रहेछ
तिम्रो याद आईदिँदा आँशु त्यसै बगेछ
मुटु जलिरहेछ
मिलनका हरेक पलहरु मुटु भित्र कहीँ बसेछ
मिलनका हरेक पलहरु मुटु भित्र कहीँ बसेछ
विपनामै सपना देख्ने बानी मलाई परेछ
विपनामै सपना देख्ने बानी मलाई परेछ
हुरी चलीरहेछ घाऊ दुखी रहेछ
तिम्रो याद आईदिँदा आँशु त्यसै बगेछ
तिम्रो याद आईदिँदा आँशु त्यसै बगेछ
मुटु जलीरहेछ
तिम्रो मायाको न्यानोपनमा मेरो माया बाँचीदिएछ
तिम्रो मायाको न्यानोपनमा मेरो माया बाँचीदिएछ
तिम्रो ओंठका मुस्कान सगै मेरो हाँसो विलाईदिएछ
तिम्रो ओंठका मुस्कान सगै मेरो हाँसो विलाईदिएछ
जीवन ढलीरहेछ व्यथा बढिरहेछ
तिम्रो याद आईदिँदा आँशु त्यसै बगेछ
मुटु जलीरहेछ
