Pyaas Liye Manwaa
Lata Mangeshkar · Other Songs - Lata Mangeshkar
Ek boond teri daya ki jo barse,
Ban jaaye paawan ye jeevan saara,
Jaise ganga ki ho dhara, jaise ganga ki dhara.
Pyaas liye manwa humara ye tarse......
Jaane anjaane karte rahen bhool hum,
Choone aaye hain charnon ki ab dhool hum,
Teri karuna mile - hain bure ya bhale,
Teri bagiya ke phir bhi to hain phool hum.
Pyaas liye manwa humara yeh tarse......
Tumse hai bas humari yahi prathana,
Leke aaye hain hum to yahi kaamna,
Humko vardaan do, aisa tum gyaan do,
Rahe sabke liye prem ki bhavana.
Pyaas liye manwa humara ye tarse......
Pyaas Liye Manwaa
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Pyaas Liye Manwaa' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in romantic bhajans and devotional music. Recorded during the golden era of Indian playback singing, the track exemplifies her ability to blend spiritual devotion with deep emotional yearning. The composition showcases her signature vocal technique, characterized by a rich, resonant timbre and impeccable phrasing that elevates the melody into a transcendent experience. While often associated with the broader corpus of her work from the mid-20th century, the song remains a staple in the repertoire of classical and semi-classical fusion, reflecting the cultural and musical ethos of her time. It continues to be celebrated for its timeless appeal and the profound connection Mangeshkar established between the listener and the divine through her voice.