एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु (Eko Dina Udi Chali Jaabu) – Lyrics, Meaning & Translation
Below you will find the full lyrics, English translation, and the profound biblical meaning behind this reflective Sadri/Nagpuri Christian folk song about the fleeting nature of life and the hope of heaven.
Lyrics / गीत
एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
१. नइ लेबो सोना रूपा मोतिया
नइ जाबु बिना दिया बातिया
नइ लेबो सोना रूपा मोतिया
नइ जाबु बिना दिया बातिया
मोय नाइ जाबु बिना दिया बिना बेरा हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
२. पीरिती जोड़ा लो मोय संसार से
मोय हेराये गेलो अपन मसीह से
पीरिती जोड़ा लो मोय संसार से
मोय हेराये गेलो अपन मसीह से
पुछाते खोजाते उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
३. भुइल जाबु दुनिया केर माया के
छोइड़ जाबु सुंदर अपन काया के
भुइल जाबु दुनिया केर माया के
छोइड़ जाबु सुंदर अपन काया के
हरियारा दुनिया में जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
एको दिना उड़ी चली जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
सुंदर काया माटी में मिल जाबु दईया हाय रे हाय
English Translation
One day I will fly away, oh my, oh my.
This beautiful body will mix with the dust, oh my, oh my.
One day I will fly away, oh my, oh my.
This beautiful body will mix with the dust, oh my, oh my.
1. I will not take along any gold, silver, or pearls,
But I will not go without my lamp and wick (light).
I will not take along any gold, silver, or pearls,
But I will not go without my lamp and wick.
I will not go without my lamp, without the time being right, oh my, oh my.
This beautiful body will mix with the dust…
2. I tied my love and affection to this world,
And I became lost and separated from my Christ.
I tied my love and affection to this world,
And I became lost and separated from my Christ.
Asking and searching (for Him), I will fly away, oh my, oh my.
This beautiful body will mix with the dust…
3. I will forget the illusions (Maya) of this world,
I will leave behind this beautiful body.
I will forget the illusions of this world,
I will leave behind this beautiful body.
I will go to the evergreen (eternal) world, oh my, oh my.
This beautiful body will mix with the dust…
Spiritual Meaning & Theme
This beautiful regional hymn serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality and the vital importance of spiritual readiness for eternity.
- The Reality of Dust: The chorus echoes the sobering truth found in Ecclesiastes 3:20 (“All come from dust, and to dust all return”). It reminds believers that outward physical beauty (Sundar kaya) is temporary, and one day the soul will fly away to its Maker.
- Spiritual Readiness vs. Earthly Wealth: The first stanza makes a stark contrast between worldly wealth (gold, silver, and pearls) and spiritual preparation. Drawing heavily from the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25), the singer declares they cannot take riches with them, but they absolutely must not leave without their burning lamp (Diya baatiya)—symbolizing faith and the Holy Spirit.
- The Evergreen World: The final stanzas acknowledge the danger of falling in love with the world (1 John 2:15), which causes us to drift from Christ. However, it ends on a deeply hopeful note, looking forward to leaving behind the temporary illusions of this earth for the “Hariyara duniya”—the evergreen, eternal paradise of Heaven.