This bhajan reflects on kāyā—the mortal body—as a sacred site of awakening, where true knowledge is received not through ritual, but through attentive listening and inner readiness. The setting is symbolic and serene: the banks of the Ganga, a green tree in bloom, and the Guru arriving and taking a simple seat beneath it. This image represents life, renewal, and the flow of wisdom.
As the Guru sits and imparts knowledge, the song urges the seeker to listen with full awareness—“sun jo the chit lagāye”—for liberation is possible only when the mind is truly present. The Guru’s teaching is not loud or forceful; it is gentle, offered to those prepared to receive it.
The verses move from outer conduct to inner understanding. Advice on humility, speech, and restraint reflects the idea that spiritual dignity grows through awareness, not display. The imagery of the closed fist arriving into the world and the open hand departing reminds us that accumulation has no meaning at the end—only generosity, surrender, and remembrance matter.
Kabir’s voice appears as guidance for the seeker, affirming that devotion to the Divine Name is the true passage across life’s ocean. The bhajan thus becomes a reminder that the body is temporary, but the moment of realization—when Guru, knowledge, and attention align—is timeless.
Quiet, reflective, and deeply instructive, this song invites the listener to pause, listen, and recognize the Guru’s presence not just by the riverbank, but within one’s own consciousness.
Check detailed lyrics and melody below.
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए….
जठे गुरु सा आसान ढालियो म्हारी हेली, बैठा है आसान ढाल रे, मारी हेली।
जठे गुरु सा ज्ञान सुना दियो म्हारी हेली। सुन जो थे चित् लगाए रे।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
सासरिया आवेला घूंघट काढजो मारी हेली।
इन सू बड़ेला थारा मान रे।
पिवरिया आवे तो हंस ने बोलजो मारी हेली, इन सू बड़ेला थारा मान।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
घनों ही कमायो घनों जोड़ियों म्हारी हेली। करियो ना मुट्ठी दान रे।
बंद मुट्ठी तो जग में आईयो मारी हेली, जानो है हाथ पसार।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
कहे कबीर धर्मी दास ने म्हारी हेली। हरि भजो उतरौला पा रे।
हरि भजो उतरौला पार।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
गंगा किनारे हरियो रुखडो मारी हेली, जठे गुरु सा उभा आए रे।
जठे गुरु सा उभा आए।
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye….
Jathe Guru Sa Aasan Dhaliyo Mari Heli, Baitha Hai Aasan Dhal Re, Mari Heli.
Jathe Guru Sa Gyaan Suna Diyo Mari Heli, Sun Jo The Chit Lagaaye Re.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
Saasariya Aavela Ghoonghat Kaadhjo Mari Heli.
In Su Badhela Thara Maan Re.
Pivariya Aave To Hans Ne Boljo Mari Heli, In Su Badhela Thara Maan.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
Ghano Hi Kamaayo Ghano Jodiyo Mari Heli. Kario Na Muththi Daan Re.
Band Muththi To Jag Mein Aaiyo Mari Heli, Jaano Hai Haath Pasaar.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
Kahe Kabir Dharmi Daas Ne Mari Heli, Hari Bhajo Utaraula Paa Re.
Hari Bhajo Utaraula Paar.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
Ganga Kinare Hariyo Rukhdo Mari Heli, Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye Re.
Jathe Guru Sa Ubha Aaye.
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