I've mentioned "Bhajans", Hindu devotional songs, on this site several times. I wanted to share a few of them with you. Some of the ones we sing are "Yesu Bhajans", written by followers of Jesus, but others are written by Hindus, who as far as I know, do not follow Jesus... I'll share one of each. It would be wonderful if everyone that read this site knew Hindi, but unfortunately most don't, so I'll have to post the translation, which won't sound nearly as nice.
"O Palanhare"
Oh, Creator! Transcendent and Distinct.
Apart from you we have no one.
Solve our problems, Lord, apart from you we have no one.
Only you watch over us, You are our caretaker.
You have filled the moon with moonlight...
The sun's brightness is from you alone.
The sky is lost in you.
You have given us the stars.
Lord, if you don't bless this life, then who will?
Oh Lord, please listen to our prayer.
Give patience to the sad!
Let them never be overcome with sadness.
Give the weak your protection and let the poor live in happiness.
Give power to your devotees.
You are the Lord of the world, even so hear our request. On this dark road give us the gift of your brightness.
[This song was actually in the Hindi film Lagaan, which you all should watch.]
"Yesu Raja"
Jesus my King, Lord of the Three Worlds
You are the Sustainer of the Lowly
and the lifter of the downtrodden
Protect my honor in the world, for I have no on here but you
Jesus my King, Lord of the Three Worlds
You came into the world for me, a sinner,
and gave your life for my deliverance
Jesus my King, Lord of the Three Worlds
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