Jay Rajarshi Shahu Raja (जय राजश्री शाहू राजा)

"Jay Rajarshi Shahu Raja", also known as "Shahu Gaurav Geet", is a powerful and inspirational Marathi song dedicated to Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, the great social reformer and visionary king of Maharashtra. With heartfelt lyrics by Suryakant Khandekar and an emotionally charged performance by Prasenjeet Kosambi, this song stands as a tribute to Shahu Maharaj’s relentless efforts toward social justice and equality.

The song beautifully narrates his unparalleled contribution to uplifting the oppressed, advocating for education, and championing workers' rights. As a just and compassionate ruler, he was a true protector of the downtrodden, ensuring that no one was deprived of opportunities due to caste or economic status.

From empowering farmers and laborers to fighting for equal rights and establishing progressive reforms, Shahu Maharaj’s legacy continues to inspire generations. His courageous leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and historic contributions are celebrated in every verse of this song.

Telecast on Colors Marathi (Jalasa Maharashtra Show), this song serves as a musical salute to a revolutionary king, reminding listeners of his extraordinary work and inspiring them to carry forward his mission of social reform and empowerment.

Lyrics: Jay Rajarshi Shahu Raja (जय राजश्री शाहू राजा)

हिरे माणके सोने उधळा,
जययकार करा...
जय राजश्री शाहू राजा,
तुजला हा मुजरा..मुजरा
तुजला हा मुजरा...

महाराष्ट्राचा उद्धारक तु,
तु रयतेचा राजा
पददलीतांचा कैवारी तु,
तु श्रमीकांचा राजा, हो ~~
पराक्रमी तु उज्वल दैवत,
शूर मराठ्यांचे
स्वातंत्र्याचे तुच मनोहर,
स्वप्न भारताचे ~~ २
जय राजश्री शाहू राजा,
तुजला हा मुजरा.. मुजरा
तुजला हा मुजरा....।। १ ।।

हे चुलत्यासंगे खुशीत घेई घास भाकरी चा
उदार हस्ते दान करी हा मान दौलतीचा
वनराजा हा सहज हसवला हरवी कुस्तीत
शेतकरी हा सहज गात असे मोटे वर्गीत मोटे वर्गीत
जय राजश्री शाहू राजा,
तुजला हा मुजरा.. मुजरा
तुजला हा मुजरा.. ।। २ ।।

शाहीरांचा रन मल्लांचा जीवलग तु मानी तु मानी,
परकीयांना नमले नाही मस्तक अभिमानी  अभिमानी,
दीव्य साहसी रने धाडसी मर्दाची छाती,
कडी काळाशी करी सामना वै-यांच्या राती,
वै-यांच्या राती,
जय राजश्री शाहू राजा,
तुजला हा मुजरा..मुजरा
तुजला हा मुजरा... ।। ३ ।।

तुजला हा मुजरा.....

Lyrics By: Suryakant Khandekar

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