Ram Yehi Chan Shyam Yehi Chan
by Bhakta Raj Acharya
"Ram Yahi Chhan" is an acclaimed Nepali bhajan composed and sung by the legendary vocalist Bhakta Raj Acharya, affectionately known as the "Bhajan Shiromani" of Nepal. Released on March 31, 2005, as a prominent track in his spiritual album Samarpan Bhajan-1, the song stands out for its deeply moving melody and profound philosophical weight. The title roughly translates to "Ram is right here," and the track spans a duration of just over four minutes, offering listeners a serene space for contemplation. Acharya's signature soulful delivery elevates the song beyond a simple religious hymn, turning it into a timeless masterpiece within Nepali devotional music.
Lyrically, the song explores the core concepts of omnipresence, human frailty, and spiritual surrender. Through lines like "Ram yahi chhan Shyam yahi chhan, shwas-shwas ma parameshwori chhan," Acharya delivers a powerful reminder that the divine resides within every single breath and does not need to be sought in external material worlds. The poetry gently reflects on the vulnerabilities of the human mind—how it easily wanders through life's illusions (bhavasagar) only to realize the fleeting nature of time and age. By juxtaposing the inevitability of human aging with the eternal peace found in divine truth, "Ram Yahi Chhana" serves as both a philosophical guide and a comforting sanctuary for the restless soul.
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
खोज्दा खोज्दै मन यो डुबेछ
सबतिर ईश्वर यत्ति बुझेछ
खोज्दा खोज्दै मन यो डुबेछ
सबतिर ईश्वर यत्ति बुझेछ
यो मन दोषी रुमलिएको को
भवसागरमै परिरहेको
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
हेर उतातिर झुल्किरहेको
दिन दिन जीवन चलिरहेको
हेर उतातिर झुल्किरहेको
दिन दिन जीवन चलिरहेको
सत्य र शान्ति मधु मुस्कान
ईश्वर तेरै हुन् बरदान
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
बुझी बुझी यो जीवन जल्छ
थाहै नपाई आयु सकिन्छ
बुझी बुझी यो जीवन जल्छ
थाहै नपाई आयु सकिन्छ
बेर भएपछि मन आतिन्छ
केवल तिम्रो पद सम्झिन्छ
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
श्वास श्वास मा परमात्मा छन्
राम यही छन् श्याम यही छन्
