Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo is a popular Indian bhajan, a Hindu devotional song written by 15th-century mystic-poet, Surdas set to Raga Ramkali.[1][2] It is written in Braj Bhasha, a dialect of Hindi native to Braja, and epitomizes Vātsalya (Parental Love) Rasa describing an episode from the lilas of Krishna.
| "Main Naahin Maakhan Khaayo" | |
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| Language | Braj Bhasa |
| Genre | Classical |
| Length | 3:20 |
| Songwriter(s) | Surdas |
The bhajan was popularised by singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Anup Jalota and Kundan Lal Saigal.[3] Song was also included in B.R. Chopra's popular television series Mahabharat and it was performed by Nitin Mukesh.[4]
Lord Krishna says to his mother that he did not steal the butter. A very popular bhajan, the naughty child Krishna was caught with freshly churned butter by his mother Yashoda, with some still on his face. He claims:
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