भजो नाम जपो नाम (Bhajo Naam Japo Naam) – Lyrics, Meaning & Translation
Below you will find the full lyrics, English translation, and the profound biblical meaning behind this highly joyful, traditional Hindi Christian Bhajan (worship song) that celebrates the name of Jesus.
Lyrics / गीत
भजो नाम जपो नाम
प्यारा नाम यीशु नाम
चाहे सुबह हो या शाम
येशु नाम रे
सब भक्ति करो
मिल गाओ
यीशु नाम रे
१. यीशु बिना एक पल नहीं,
दिल ये उसके नाम किया
दुनिया में वो बात नहीं,
चख कर उसको जान लिया
यीशु पर ही मोह लगाया
उसका ही गुण गाना है,
जय जयकार करो मिल सारे
धन्य मनाना है
२. धन दौलत का मोल नहीं
तूने ऐसा दाम दिया
धर्म-कर्म के फंदों से
मुझको है आज़ाद किया
जिसने रिश्ता जोड़ा मुझसे
उसका ही गुण गाना है
जय-जयकार करो मिल सारे
धन्य मनाना है
English Translation
Chant the name, recite the name,
The beloved name, the name of Jesus.
Whether it is morning or evening,
The name of Jesus.
Everyone, do devotion,
Sing together,
The name of Jesus.
1. Not a single moment without Jesus,
I have dedicated this heart to His name.
The world does not have that same appeal,
Having tasted Him, I have come to know Him.
I have attached my affection only to Jesus,
I must sing only of His praises (virtues).
Everyone, shout His praises together,
And celebrate His blessedness.
2. Wealth and riches hold no value,
Compared to the price You paid.
From the traps of religious rituals and works,
You have set me completely free.
The One who established a relationship with me,
I must sing only of His praises.
Everyone, shout His praises together,
And celebrate His blessedness.
Spiritual Meaning & Theme
This vibrant song is a classic expression of joy, focusing on the sweetness of God’s presence and the freedom found exclusively in the grace of Jesus Christ.
- Unceasing Praise: The chorus urges believers to chant the name of Jesus “morning or evening.” This directly reflects Psalm 113:3 (“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised”). It calls for a lifestyle of continuous, joyful devotion.
- Taste and See: The first stanza contains a beautiful, literal translation of Psalm 34:8 (“Taste and see that the Lord is good”). The worshiper declares that they have “tasted” the goodness of Jesus (Chakh kar usko jaan liya) and realized that the temporary pleasures of the world simply cannot compare.
- Freedom from Dead Works: The second stanza contains deep theological truth regarding salvation. It declares that Jesus paid a price that earthly wealth cannot match (1 Peter 1:18-19). More importantly, it highlights that Christ freed the believer from the heavy, exhausting traps of “Dharm-karm” (meaning religious rituals and works-based salvation), offering a genuine relationship instead of empty religion.