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Mohd. Rafi Saheb will always remain as one of the most gifted singers of our generation. I am an ardent fan of Rafi Saheb and his body of work. This song is very dear to me for a reason that it resonates with the ups and downs of one’s life.

I would like to thank Mr. Gurmeet Manku, who has given a beautiful interpretation of this song which is being reproduced with some modifications.

'Mann Re' is a pensive song about letting go. In 2010, Outlook India magazine asked 30 Indian leading composers, lyricists and singers to name their all-time favourite Hindi songs. A list of top 20 songs was published. 'Mann Re' was voted the top song.

This song captures multiple emotions in our lives….like Calmness, Control, Gratitude and finally the Cycle of Birth and Death.

Calmness: The opening verse ('Mann Re Tu Kahe Na Dheer Dhare') implores us to cultivate calmness. 'Mana' means heart and 'Dheer' means patience, calmness. Calmness is lost when one's ego or 'I' desires X but reality is Y, where X and Y are different. The deeper the attachment to X, the deeper the pain and trauma. By accepting Y and by letting go of X, peace and calmness is restored. This concept may be paraphrased as 'submission of I to the will of the Universe'.

Control: Sahir Ludhianvi ji, the famous lyricist who has penned the song, reminds us that we have no control over the ebb and flow of life, no control over splendour of nature. Our attempts to preserve, protect, own or control beautiful creations around us are futile.

Gratitude: The first line ('Utna Hi Upkar Samajh Koi Jitna Saath Nibha De') reminds us of gratitude. We must thank our companions, our helpers, our well wishers, for whatever time and energy they invested in us.

Thankfulness is an awesome technique for submission of one's ego. This line also reminds us of impermanence. Our associations with people around us are temporary. They come, they enrich our lives and they go.

Cycle of Birth and Death: The second line ('Janam Maran Ka Mel Hai Sapna, Ye Sapna Bisra De') reflects the sentiment in many spiritual traditions that our entire experience ('samsara') is merely a dream. Sahir ji implores us to let go of this dream. What does this mean? In Eastern traditions, there is belief in rebirth. Repeated births and deaths keep us in 'samsara', the world we perceive around us. Rebirth is attributed to desires that manifest themselves during our last moments. So, letting go is critical.

Summary: Let go. Let go. Let go. Let contentment be your abode. Let peace and joy be with you.

Enjoy this soulfully pensive song.
Mann Re Tu Kahe Na Dheer Dhare
Movie: Chitralekha (1964)
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
Singer: Mohd. Rafi (Original Singer)
Music: Roshan

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