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Amrutahuni Goad Naam Tujhe Deva — Sant Namdev Abhanga

AbhangasLord VitthalSant Namdev

Amrutahuni Goad Naam Tujhe Deva — Sant Namdev Abhanga

Sant Namdev tells Vitthal His Name is sweeter than nectar, yet the mind will not taste it: sleep and distraction come as Kirtan begins.

Verses

Amritaahuni goda naama tujhe devaa, mana maajhe keshavaa kaa baa na ghe

Thy holy Name is sweeter far than ambrosial nectar, O Lord! Why then, O Keshava, does my stubborn mind refuse to partake of it?

Verse 1

Saanga pandhareeraayaa kaaya karoo yaasee, kaa roopa dhyaanaasee na ye tujhe

Tell me, O Sovereign King of Pandhari, what remedy can I apply to this heart? Why does Thy enchanting divine form fail to arise in my meditation?

Verse 2

Keertanee baisataa nidre naagavile, mana maajhe guntale vishayasukhaa

The moment I sit for sacred Kirtan, overpowering slumber robs me of consciousness; my mind remains bound and hopelessly entangled in fleeting sensory pleasures.

Verse 3

Haridaasa garjatee harinaamaachyaa keerteee, na ye maajhyaa chittee naamaa mhane

The holy servants of Hari roar the glorious praise of the Divine Name in thunderous harmony; yet, laments Nama, this callous heart of mine fails to awaken!

Verse 4

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)
  • Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

Sant Namdev (1270–1350) was the dynamic missionary pillar of the early Warkari movement, carrying the chanting of Vitthal from Pandharpur across North India into the Punjab, where 61 of his hymns are canonized in the Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Namdev's relationship with Vitthal was characterized by affectionate, child-like intimacy (Sakhya Bhava)—he hid nothing from God. Rather than pretending to be an ascetic of iron discipline, he honestly reveals his mind's fatigue and wanderings. Popularized across Indian classical music by Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, this composition remains a staple of Indian devotional culture. It is abhanga no. 1457 in the Shri Namdev Gatha (Maharashtra State Board for Literature and Culture, 1970).

About this Text

Composed by: Sant Namdev

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Sweeter than Amrita

The concept that the Divine Name transcends celestial nectar is foundational to medieval Bhakti poetry, emphasizing that while nectar grants physical longevity, the Name confers liberation (Moksha).

Pt. Bhimsen Joshi's Masterpiece

This abhanga is one of the most recognizable devotional pieces in Indian classical music, performed in Santvani concerts worldwide.

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Connected Teachings

The same teaching, echoed across traditions

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