"Tara Vina Shyam Mane" is one of the most popular and timeless Gujarati Garba songs, often sung during the festival of Navratri. It is a devotional song expressing the deep longing of the Gopis (or the devotee) for Lord Krishna (Shyam).
Shyam... Shyam... Shyam... Shyam (Krishna)... A fervent call to Lord Krishna.
Tara vina Shyam mane ekaldu laage,
Without you, Shyam, I feel lonely, The central theme of the song: a deep longing for Krishna's presence.
Raas ramva ne vahelo aavaje.
Please come quickly to play the Raas (Garba dance). An invitation for Krishna to join the devotional dance.
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Sharad Poonam ni raatdi, ohoo...
It is the night of Sharad Poonam (Full Moon of Autumn), The most auspicious night for the Raas Leela, symbolizing perfect beauty and devotion.
Chandani khili chhe bhali bhat ni.
The moonlight has blossomed in a beautiful pattern. Describes the perfect, enchanting atmosphere of the night.
Tu na aave to Shyam, Raas jaame na Shyam,
If you don't come, Shyam, the Raas won't be complete, Shyam, Emphasizes that the dance is meaningless without him.
Raas ramva ne vahelo aav, aav, aav Shyam.
Please come, come, come quickly to play the Raas. A plea for him to hurry.
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Garbe ghumti Gopio,
The Gopis (milkmaids) are twirling in the Garba, Describes the participants of the dance.
Suni chhe Gokul ni sherio.
But the streets of Gokul are deserted (without you). Even though everyone is dancing, the entire village feels empty without Krishna
Suni suni sherio ma, Gokul ni galio ma,
In the deserted streets, in the lanes of Gokul, A reminder of the emptiness felt in his absence.
Raas ramva ne vahelo aav, aav, aav Shyam.
Please come, come, come quickly to play the Raas.
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Ang ang rang chhe Anang no,
On every part of the body, there is the color of Anang (Cupid/love), Refers to the passionate and spiritual love felt for Krishna.
Rang kem jaay taara sang no.
How can this color fade away without your presence? The depth of the love and devotion can only be sustained by being with him.
Tu na aave to Shyam, Raas jaame na Shyam,
If you don't come, Shyam, the Raas won't be complete, Shyam
Raas ramva ne vahelo aav, aav, aav Shyam.
Please come, come, come quickly to play the Raas.
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