Timro Baulai Salam Cha
by Kumar Basnet
Timro Baulai Salam Cha is a heartfelt folk song that celebrates the simple wisdom and warmth of elderly people in Nepali culture. The song opens with a respectful greeting, honoring those who came before us and acknowledging the valuable lessons they carry. Through its lyrics, Kumar Basnet explores themes of aging, memory, and the bittersweet reality that true, genuine people are becoming increasingly rare in modern times.
The song paints vivid imagery of an older person whose mind may be clouded or confused at times (like a locked door where many stories swirl inside), yet their heart remains pure and precious. With references to flowers, sweetness, and natural beauty, the lyrics suggest that authentic human connection and sincerity are gifts harder to find than we'd like. There's a nostalgic, contemplative mood throughout, blending respect for tradition with gentle melancholy about how the world changes.
Timro Baulae Salam Cha
Timro Baulae Salam Cha
Amaa Lae Namaste
Aru Lae Dhogya Chhaa Vandinu
Katai Pani Sodhe Chan Vane
Hey... Uaeta Ho Ni Kancho Juwae Le
Sodhya Chhan Vandinu
Tmro Baulae Salam Cha
Farsi Dherae Pakyo Vane Vitra Vitrae Galinchha
Chori Maeta Base Rahe Anek Kura Jhulinchha
Rato Ramro Gulyo Mitho Baesa Chhada Kheri
Hami Jasto Assal Kta Pawne Chainan Pheri
Timro Baulae Salam Cha
Timro Amaa Lae Namaste
Aru Lae Dhogya Chhaa Vandinu
Seto Kagaj Kalo Masi Lekha Lae Sajilo
Aama Baulae Fakae Bolae Bihe Gara Ma Sita
Jhilke Keta Rojyaw Vane Sasu Le Sataula
Hami Sita Bihe Gare Gharjam Basaula
Timro Baulae Salam Cha
Timro Amaa Lae Namaste
Aru Lae Dhogya Chhaa Vandinu
Katai Pani Jana Sodhe Cha Vane
Hey....Uaeta Ho Ni Kancho Juwae Le
Sodhya Chhan Vandinu
Timro Baulae Salam Cha
Timro Amaa Lae Namaste
Aru Lae Dhogya Chhaa Vandinu
