Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Lata Mangeshkar · Rough Guide To Bollywood Legend: Lata Mangeshkar [2010]
Ishwar satya hai
Satya hi Shiv hai
Shiv hi sundar hai
Jaago uth kar dekho
Jeet jyot ujaagar hai
Satyam Shivam sundaram, satyam Shivam sundaram
Satyam Shivam sundaram, sundaram, aah, aah aah
Satyam Shivam sundaram, satyam Shivam sundaram
--CHORUS--
(Ishwar satya hai)
--FEMALE--
Sundaram
--CHORUS--
(Satya hi Shiv hai)
--FEMALE--
Sundaram
--CHORUS--
(Shiv hi sundar hai)
--FEMALE--
Aah aah aah aah
--CHORUS--
(Satyam Shivam sundaram)
--FEMALE--
Satyam Shivam sundaram, satyam Shivam sundaram
Raam avadh mein
Raam avadh mein, kaashi mein Shiv kanhaa vrindaavan mein
Dayaa karo Prabhu, dekho inko - 2
Har ghar ke aangan mein
Radha Mohan sharanam
Satyam Shivam sundaram, aah
--CHORUS--
Satyam Shivam sundaram
--FEMALE--
Aah aah, aah aah aah aah, aah aah aah, oh oh oh, aah aah aah
Ek soorya hai
Ek soorya hai, ek gagan hai, ek hi dharti mata
Dayaa karo Prabhu, ek bane sab - 2
Sab ka ek se naata
Radha Mohan sharanam
Satyam Shivam sundaram, aah
--CHORUS--
(Satyam Shivam sundaram)
--FEMALE--
Ishwar satya hai
--CHORUS--
(Satyam Shivam sundaram)
--FEMALE--
Satya hi Shiv hai, Shiv hi sundar hai, aah aah
Satyam Shivam sundaram, aah satyam Shivam sundaram
--CHORUS--
(Satyam Shivam sundaram - 4)
--FEMALE--
Aah aah, aah aah, aah aah aah aah, aah, aah, aah aah aah
Oh oh oh oh, aah aah aah aah, oh oh oh oh, aah aah aah, oh oh oh oh
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Lata Mangeshkar's rendition of 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the romantic and devotional fusion characteristic of mid-20th-century Hindi cinema. Recorded for the Rough Guide To Bollywood Legend compilation, this track showcases her unparalleled vocal agility and emotional depth, delivering a performance that bridges the gap between classical Indian traditions and the evolving sounds of Bollywood. The song reflects the era's cinematic style, where music served as a narrative device to evoke deep sentiment and spiritual longing. Mangeshkar's voice, often described as the 'Nightingale of India,' brings a timeless quality to the composition, ensuring its enduring appeal across generations of listeners who appreciate the artistry of her discography.