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“Mere To Giridharī Lāl” (मेरे तो गिरिधरि लाल)
Source
Famous bhajan by Mirabai, the great Bhakti saint-poet.
Addressed to Lord Krishna (Giridhari = lifter of Govardhan hill).
Core Line
“Mere to Giridharī Lāl, dūsaro na kōī”
Meaning
“For me, there is only Giridhari (Krishna); there is no one else.”
Philosophical & Bhakti Meaning
Exclusive devotion (Ananya Bhakti)
Absolute surrender—no dependence on society, ego, fear, or worldly ties.Ego dissolution
The “I” dissolves into love for the Divine.Inner freedom
When Krishna is everything, nothing else can bind or threaten.Living Vedanta through love
What Advaita realizes through knowledge, Bhakti realizes through love.
Symbolism
Giridhari → Protector, sustainer, cosmic support
“Mere to” → Radical personal commitment
“Dusaro na koi” → Non-duality in devotion
Connection to Gita / Vivekananda
Gita 18.66: “Take refuge in Me alone”
Vivekananda: “Love God for love’s sake”
One-Line Essence
When the Divine becomes everything, fear, ego, and separation disappear.
If you want, I can also give:
Full bhajan lyrics with meaning
Non-dual (Advaita) interpretation
Comparison with Christian mysticism (e.g., “God alone”)
Short quote/poster version
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