“Nand Ke Anand Bhayo” is a traditional devotional bhajan sung to celebrate the joyous birth of Lord Krishna, especially during the festival of Janmashtami. The bhajan expresses the happiness and excitement felt by Nand Baba, Krishna’s foster father, and all the residents of Gokul and Braj at the arrival of Krishna, also known as Kanhaiya Lal or Yashoda Lal. The song captures the festive spirit and devotion of the people as they shower praise and blessings on the newborn divine child.
The lyrics repeatedly mention the joy (“anand”) that fills Nand’s home and the village of Gokul with Krishna’s arrival. It describes celebrations with elephants, horses, and palanquins, reflecting the grandeur and happiness associated with Krishna’s birth. The bhajan also honors the cosmic significance of Krishna as the lord of the entire universe (“Koti Brahmand ke Adhipati Lal”) and praises him as the protector of cows and all creatures. It is both a call to rejoice and a prayer to honor the divine child who brings love, peace, and spiritual upliftment to the world.
The bhajan’s meaning revolves around collective ecstasy and devotion towards Krishna, recognizing his divine presence as a source of ultimate joy and benevolence. It plays an important role in devotional rituals and celebrations, invoking feelings of spiritual bliss among devotees.
Lyrics of “Nand Ke Anand Bhayo” (Hindi)
हे आनंद उमंग भयो, जय हो नन्द लाल की
नन्द के आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की
बृज में आनंद भयो, जय यशोदा लाल की
हाथी, घोड़ा, पालकी, जय कन्हैया लाल की
जय हो नंदलाल की, जय यशोदा लाल की
गोकुल में आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की
कोटि ब्रह्माण्ड के अधिपति लाल की
गौ चरने आये, जय हो पशुपाल की
पावन प्रतिपाल की जय हो ब्रज लाल की
नन्द के आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की
आनंद से बोलो सब जय हो बृज लाल की
हाथी, घोड़ा, पालकी, जय कन्हैया लाल की
पूनम के चाँद जैसी शोभा है बाल की
हे नन्द के आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की
जय यशोदा लाल की, जय हो नन्द लाल की
गोकुल में आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की
