गाता प्रभो तेरा आभार (Gaata Prabho Tera Aabhaar) – Lyrics, Meaning & Translation
Below you will find the full lyrics, English translation, and the spiritual meaning behind this beautiful Hindi Christian thanksgiving hymn.
Lyrics / गीत
गाता प्रभो तेरा आभार, मन मेरा शत्-शत् बार
साँसों की मेरी सरगम, नमन करे बारम्बार l
बागों के फूलों से, आकाश के पंछियों से
ज्यादा प्यार तूने दिया…
प्रभु सृष्टि की शोभा से, तारों की आभा से
मुझको है तूने सजाया…
पहले जीवन दिया, दया से फिर सींचा, वरदानों से भर दिया
प्रभु पापों को धो डाला, प्यार से अपनाया शान्ति का वाहक बनाया l
English Translation
My heart sings Your gratitude, O Lord, a hundred times over,
The very melody of my breath bows to You again and again.
More than the flowers of the gardens, more than the birds of the sky,
You have poured Your love upon me…
Lord, with the beauty of creation, with the radiance of the stars,
You have adorned my life…
First, You gave me life, then nourished me with mercy, and filled me with blessings,
Lord, You washed away my sins, embraced me with love, and made me a carrier of peace.
Spiritual Meaning & Theme
This devotional song is a profound expression of thanksgiving and gratitude for God’s overwhelming grace and creation.
- A Melody of Breath: The song beautifully compares the believer’s breath to a musical scale (Sargam). It suggests that our very existence and every breath we take should be a continuous act of worship.
- Surpassing Nature’s Beauty: Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6 (regarding the birds of the air and the flowers of the field), the lyrics remind us that while God created nature beautifully, His love for mankind is infinitely greater.
- Spiritual Transformation: The final stanza outlines the complete journey of a believer: receiving the gift of physical life, being cleansed of sins through God’s grace, and finally, being commissioned to be an instrument of His peace (Shaanti ka vaahak) in the world.