Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye (तुने मुझे बुलाया शेरा वालिये)
तुने मुझे बुलाया शेरा वालिये,
Translation: You called me, O Shera Wali (Mother Goddess).
Explanation: भक्त मानता है कि माता ने स्वयं उसे अपने दर्शन के लिए बुलाया है।
मैं आया मैं आया शेरा वालिये ।
Translation: I have come, I have come, O Shera Wali.
Explanation: भक्त पूरे समर्पण के साथ माता के चरणों में पहुँचने की घोषणा करता है।
ज्योता वालिये, पहाड़ा वालिये,
Translation: O Goddess of the sacred flame, O Goddess of the mountains.
Explanation: माता के विभिन्न स्वरूपों और शक्तियों का स्मरण किया गया है।
मेहरा वालिये ॥
Translation: O Merciful Mother.
Explanation: माता की करुणा और कृपा को नमन।
सारा जग है इक बंजारा,
Translation: The whole world is like a wandering traveler.
Explanation: जीवन अस्थायी है, हर व्यक्ति राह का मुसाफ़िर है।
सब की मंजिल तेरा द्वारा ।
Translation: Everyone’s destination is Your doorstep.
Explanation: अंततः सभी को ईश्वर की शरण में ही जाना है।
ऊँचे परबत लम्बा रास्ता,
Translation: The mountain is high and the path is long.
Explanation: भक्ति का मार्ग कठिन और परीक्षा से भरा होता है।
पर मैं रह ना पाया, शेरा वालिये ॥
Translation: Yet I could not stay away, O Shera Wali.
Explanation: कठिनाइयों के बावजूद भक्त को माता ने खींच ही लिया।
सूने मन में जल गयी बाती,
Translation: A lamp was lit in my empty heart.
Explanation: माता की कृपा से भीतर भक्ति और आशा जाग उठी।
तेरे पथ में मिल गए साथी ।
Translation: On Your path, I found companions.
Explanation: भक्ति के मार्ग में संग और सहारा मिलता है।
मुंह खोलूं क्या तुझ से मांगू,
Translation: What should I even ask You for?
Explanation: भक्त की इच्छाएँ समाप्त हो जाती हैं।
बिन मांगे सब पाया, शेरा वालिये ॥
Translation: I received everything without asking, O Shera Wali.
Explanation: माता बिना माँगे भी सब कुछ दे देती हैं।
कौन है राजा, कौन भिखारी,
Translation: Who is a king and who is a beggar?
Explanation: संसारिक पद और धन का कोई महत्व नहीं।
एक बराबर तेरे सारे पुजारी ।
Translation: All Your devotees are equal to You.
Explanation: माता के लिए सभी भक्त समान हैं।
तुने सब को दर्शन देके,
Translation: You gave Your divine vision to everyone.
Explanation: माता किसी में भेदभाव नहीं करतीं।
अपने गले लगाया, शेरा वालिये ॥
Translation: You embraced everyone, O Shera Wali.
Explanation: माता सबको प्रेम और अपनापन देती हैं।
प्रेम से बोलो, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: Say with love, Victory to the Mother Goddess.
Explanation: भक्ति प्रेम से होनी चाहिए।
सारे बोलो, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: Everyone say, Jai Mata Di.
Explanation: सामूहिक श्रद्धा और उत्साह।
आते बोलो, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: Say it while coming, Jai Mata Di.
Explanation: यात्रा की शुरुआत माता के नाम से हो।
जाते बोलो, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: Say it while leaving, Jai Mata Di.
Explanation: विदा भी माता के स्मरण से हो।
कष्ट निवारे, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: She removes all troubles, Jai Mata Di.
Explanation: माता दुखों का नाश करती हैं।
पार निकले, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: She helps us cross life’s difficulties.
Explanation: जीवन-सागर से पार लगाती हैं।
देवी माँ भोली, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: The Goddess Mother is innocent and pure.
Explanation: माता सरल हृदय वाली हैं।
भर दे झोली, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: She fills our bags with blessings.
Explanation: माता कृपा और समृद्धि देती हैं।
वादे के दर्शन, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: She fulfills her promise of giving darshan.
Explanation: माता अपने भक्तों को निराश नहीं करतीं।
जय माता दी, जय माता दी ॥
Translation: Victory to the Mother Goddess, Victory to the Mother Goddess.
Explanation: पूर्ण श्रद्धा और उत्साह से माता की जयकार।
Among the countless devotional songs dedicated to the Divine Mother, “Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye” (You have called me, O Mother who rides the lion) holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This soul-stirring bhajan captures the profound mystical experience when a devotee feels the irresistible pull of Mata Vaishno Devi’s divine call, a summons that transcends physical distance and speaks directly to the soul.
Spiritual Essence of Divine Calling
“Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye” isn’t merely a song, it’s a spiritual phenomenon documented across centuries of Shakti worship. The bhajan articulates a fundamental truth of Hindu devotional tradition: the Divine Mother doesn’t wait passively for devotees to remember Her; She actively calls Her children home through an inner voice that resonates in the heart.
Understanding the Divine Summons
In Shakti tradition, the concept of “bulawa” (divine calling) holds profound significance. When Mata Rani calls a devotee:
Inner Yearning An inexplicable longing arises within the heart, a magnetic pull toward the Mother’s abode. Devotees describe this as sudden, overwhelming desire to visit Her shrine, often accompanied by dreams, visions, or simply an unshakeable knowing that they must go.
Synchronistic Signs The universe begins orchestrating circumstances, unexpected time off work, financial resources appearing, travel obstacles clearing. These “coincidences” confirm that the Mother herself is paving the path for Her child’s arrival.
Emotional Transformation Upon receiving the call, devotees experience profound emotional shifts, tears of joy, heart opening, sense of homecoming even before the physical journey begins.
For those experiencing this divine call, participating in Mata puja services and offering chadhava at Shakti temples strengthens the sacred connection with the Divine Mother.
Lyrics: A Journey of Devotional Response
The bhajan unfolds as a beautiful dialogue between the called and the Caller, the devotee and the Divine:
Primary Declaration
“Tune mujhe bulaya Sherawaliye, main aaya main aaya Sherawaliye” (You have called me, O Mother who rides the lion, I have come, I have come)
These opening lines establish the bhajan’s central theme, the devotee’s joyful, immediate response to Mata’s call. The repetition of “main aaya” (I have come) reflects both the urgency of divine love and the devotee’s eagerness to answer the summons. There’s no hesitation, no questioning, only pure, immediate surrender to the Mother’s will.
Acknowledgment of Various Names
“Jyota Waliye, Pahada Waliye, Mehra Waliye” (O Mother of the divine light, O Mother of the mountains, O compassionate Mother)
These verses honor Mata Vaishno Devi’s various manifestations and attributes. “Jyota Waliye” refers to the sacred flame (jyoti) that represents the Mother’s eternal presence, while “Pahada Waliye” acknowledges Her mountain abode, the Trikuta hills. “Mehra Waliye” celebrates Her infinite compassion that extends to all seekers regardless of their circumstances.
World as Wanderers
“Saara jag hai ik banjaara, sab ki manzil tera dwaara” (The entire world is like nomads, everyone’s destination is Your door)
These profound lines acknowledge a spiritual truth, all humanity wanders through life seeking purpose, meaning, and peace. The bhajan declares that ultimately, everyone’s journey culminates at the Mother’s doorstep, whether they recognize it consciously or not. In this context, devotees aren’t just religious seekers but representatives of universal human longing for divine connection.
Challenging Journey
“Oonche parbat lamba raasta, par main rah na paaya” (The mountains are high and the path is long, but I couldn’t stay away)
This verse captures the physical and spiritual reality of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, a challenging climb through mountain terrain. Yet, the devotee declares that despite these obstacles, the Mother’s call proved irresistible. The phrase “rah na paaya” (couldn’t stay away) expresses how divine love overcomes all barriers, physical fatigue, material concerns, worldly responsibilities, all dissolve before the power of the Mother’s summons.
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Inner Transformation
“Soone man mein jal gayi baati, tere path mein mil gaye saathi” (The lamp lit in my empty heart, companions were found on Your path)
These beautiful verses describe the transformation that occurs when devotees answer the Mother’s call. The “empty heart” (soona man) represents life before divine connection, feeling incomplete, purposeless, alone. The Mother’s call ignites a lamp within this darkness, filling emptiness with divine light.
Additionally, the bhajan acknowledges the sacred fellowship that develops among devotees. The pilgrimage path becomes a space where spiritual companions naturally gather, souls called by the same Mother, supporting each other on the journey. This community dimension of devotion provides both practical and emotional support.
Contentment Beyond Asking
“Munh kholoon kya tujh se maangu, bin maange sab paaya” (What should I ask from You when I’ve received everything without asking?)
This verse captures mature devotion, the realization that the Mother’s grace exceeds all specific requests. Many devotees visit shrines with lists of desires, but this bhajan describes a more elevated spiritual state where one discovers that the Mother has already provided everything needed, often before we even recognize our needs.
This principle, that divine grace anticipates our requirements, forms a cornerstone of Shakti worship. The Mother’s love isn’t transactional (give and take) but unconditional outpouring that continuously blesses Her children.
Divine Equality
“Kaun hai raja, kaun bhikaari, ek barabar tere saare pujaari” (Who is king, who is beggar, all Your worshippers are equal)
These revolutionary lines declare spiritual democracy, before the Mother, all social distinctions dissolve. Wealth, status, education, caste, none of these matter in Her presence. This teaching challenges worldly hierarchies while affirming that every sincere devotee receives equal access to divine grace.
This principle finds practical expression at major Shakti shrines where people from all backgrounds stand in the same queue, receive the same darshan, and experience the same divine blessing. The Mother sees only the purity of devotion, not worldly credentials.
Universal Embrace
“Tune sab ko darshan deke, apne gale lagaya” (Having given everyone Your darshan, You embraced them to Your heart)
The concluding verses celebrate the Mother’s all-embracing love. The image of the Mother hugging Her children after giving darshan captures the intimate, personal nature of divine love despite the cosmic scale of Shakti’s power.
Cultural Context and Pilgrimage Tradition
Understanding this bhajan requires appreciating the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage tradition:
Sacred Journey
The Vaishno Devi shrine, nestled in the Trikuta mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, represents one of Hinduism’s most important Shakti Peethas. Millions undertake the 13-kilometer trek annually, many inspired specifically by the divine calling this bhajan describes.
The pilgrimage isn’t merely religious tourism but a transformative spiritual journey. Devotees traditionally walk the entire distance, engaging in continuous chanting, singing bhajans (including “Tune Mujhe Bulaya”), and maintaining devotional consciousness throughout the climb.
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Concept of Bulawa
In popular devotion, “receiving bulawa” from Mata Vaishno Devi is considered a special grace. Devotees believe that:
- Only those called by the Mother can successfully complete the journey
- The calling arrives at the divinely appointed time in one’s spiritual evolution
- Multiple obstacles falling away simultaneously indicate authentic bulawa
- The call itself purifies and prepares the devotee for darshan
This belief creates a distinctive pilgrimage culture where devotees frame their journey not as personal decision but as divine command, “Maine nahin chuna, Mata ne bulaya” (I didn’t choose, the Mother called).
Spiritual and Psychological Benefits
Regular singing or listening to this bhajan provides numerous benefits:
Strengthening Faith and Surrender
The bhajan cultivates trust in divine timing and providence. Through repeated affirmation that “the Mother has called,” devotees develop patience when life circumstances delay pilgrimage or other spiritual aspirations. This trust reduces anxiety about future while encouraging surrender to divine will.
Community and Belonging
“Tune Mujhe Bulaya” serves as anthem of Shakti devotees worldwide, creating instant connection among strangers. When sung collectively during jagrans, Navratri celebrations, or on the pilgrimage path, it generates powerful communal energy that amplifies individual devotion.
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Emotional Release and Joy
The bhajan’s melodious composition combined with its message of divine love provides healthy emotional outlet. Many devotees report experiencing cathartic tears, heart-opening joy, or profound peace while singing, all signs of spiritual release and healing.
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Preparation for Pilgrimage
For those planning Vaishno Devi pilgrimage or other sacred journeys, regular recitation of this bhajan serves as spiritual preparation. It attunes consciousness to the Mother’s frequency, gradually transforming ordinary awareness into devotional receptivity that enhances pilgrimage experience.
Integrating the Bhajan into Spiritual Practice
To maximize transformative potential:
Daily Devotional Practice
Morning Invocation Begin each day by singing or listening to this bhajan, invoking the Mother’s presence into daily activities. Morning practice establishes devotional foundation that colors all subsequent experiences.
Evening Offering Conclude the day with this bhajan as offering of the day’s activities to Mata Rani. This practice helps maintain continuous remembrance and gratitude.
Continuous Mental Repetition Throughout the day, silently repeat key phrases: “Tune mujhe bulaya” or “Jai Mata Di.” This maintains devotional thread connecting worldly activities with spiritual awareness.
Special Occasions
Navratri Celebrations The nine nights dedicated to Divine Mother provide perfect context for intensive bhajan singing. Participate in community celebrations or create home observances featuring this and other Mata bhajans. Book special Navratri pujas to honor these sacred nights comprehensively.
Fridays Dedicated to the Divine Mother, Fridays offer weekly opportunity for focused Shakti worship. Fast, visit temples, and spend extended time with this bhajan to deepen Mother connection.
Personal Transitions Sing this bhajan during life changes, new beginnings, challenging periods, or moments of gratitude, invoking divine guidance and support.
Creating Sacred Space
Establish dedicated Mother worship area featuring:
- Mata Rani’s image or murti
- Red cloth and flowers
- Lamp and incense
- Sacred yantras for invoking Shakti energy
- Energized spiritual items
Modern Relevance and Contemporary Expression
Despite traditional roots, this bhajan remains profoundly relevant:
Universal Message for Modern Life
Contemporary seekers resonate with the bhajan’s themes:
- Divine Initiative: In a self-help culture emphasizing personal effort, the bhajan teaches that spiritual progress often begins with grace, the Mother calls first
- Journey Over Destination: Modern obsession with quick results contrasts with the bhajan’s celebration of the challenging path itself as sacred
- Community Over Competition: Against individualistic culture, the bhajan emphasizes spiritual fellowship and equal access to divine love
Digital Age Devotion
Technology offers new ways to engage:
- Stream various renditions on music platforms
- Access devotional content through Vama mobile app
- Join virtual sangats and online kirtan sessions
- Learn through video tutorials and lyric websites
Cross-Cultural Appeal
While rooted in Hindu Shakti tradition, the bhajan’s themes transcend religious boundaries:
- Answering inner calling
- Overcoming obstacles for love
- Finding community on spiritual path
- Experiencing grace beyond deserving
Complementary Spiritual Practices
Enhance the bhajan’s benefits through:
Durga/Mother Mantras
Combine bhajan singing with mantra recitation:
- “Om Dum Durgayei Namaha” (Durga mantra)
- “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche” (Durga beej mantra)
- “Jai Mata Di” (simple invocation)
Use prayer malas for counting repetitions.
Shakti Peetha Visits
Pilgrimage to various Shakti Peethas deepens Mother connection. When physical travel isn’t possible, offer remote chadhava at these sacred sites.
Service and Charity
Embody the Mother’s compassion through:
- Helping women and children in need
- Supporting goddess temples
- Feeding the hungry
- Practicing kindness in daily life
Prosperity Consciousness
The Mother blesses devotees with both spiritual and material abundance:
Conclusion: Living in Divine Remembrance
“Tune Mujhe Bulaya Sherawaliye” teaches that spiritual life begins not with our efforts but with divine grace, the Mother calls first, and we simply respond. This perspective transforms spiritual practice from achievement-oriented striving into joyful, loving response to invitation already extended.
Each time we sing or hear this bhajan, we affirm our readiness to answer the call, whether it leads to physical pilgrimage, deeper devotional practice, or simply living with greater awareness of the Mother’s constant presence in our lives.
The question isn’t whether we’ve been called, every sincere seeker has received the Mother’s summons. The question is whether we recognize the call amid life’s noise and whether we possess courage to respond: “Main aaya Sherawaliye” (I have come, O Mother).
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Jai Mata Di!
May the Divine Mother’s call resound clearly in your heart, may all obstacles on your path dissolve through Her grace, and may you experience the infinite love that awaits all who answer Her summons with sincere devotion.
Tune mujhe bulaya Sherawaliye, main aaya main aaya!
