Raja Rani Mira
AI-drafted translation — pending review
Mira, a queen, has become a beggar-woman for your sake, O Giridhari.
I wander from path to path as a beggar-woman, begging for the alms of Hari's holy name.
People call Mira a madwoman; the king calls her a disgrace to the family. Mira says, "My Lord is Giridhari" -- she sits on the path of hope, weeping as she watches for him.
Show yourself, O Lord, O Lord! Mira weeps for your sake. Do not make this unfortunate one weep any longer -- keep me merged in your embrace.
O Giridhari, Mira's very life-breath is yours; O Giridhari, it is for you alone.
About Raja Rani Mira
A Hindi/Rajasthani bhajan attributed to the sixteenth-century poet-saint Mirabai, built on her signature self-image as a "beggar queen" -- a princess turned wandering mendicant who seeks nothing but the alms of Hari's name. The middle verse captures the social cost of her devotion: her own family calls her mad and a disgrace to their lineage, while she answers simply that Giridhari, Krishna as Lifter of Govardhana Hill, alone is her Lord, a recurring biographical motif across the wider Mirabai corpus.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Raja Rani Mira?
Raja Rani Mira was composed by Mira Bhai.
What is the meaning of Raja Rani Mira?
Mira, a queen, has become a beggar-woman for your sake, O Giridhari.
How many verses does Raja Rani Mira have?
Raja Rani Mira has 5 verses.
Can I download Raja Rani Mira as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Raja Rani Mira — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.