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Varkari / Marathi Bhakti
जय जय राम कृष्ण हरी
Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari
Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari
"The Varkari pilgrim's chant — hailing Ram, Krishna, and Hari as one"
Word by Word
- Jai — victory, hail | Ram — Rama, the embodiment of dharma | Krishna — the all-attractive one | Hari — Vishnu as the remover of sorrow; for Varkaris, all three names are Vitthal
Full Translation
Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari is the signature chant of the Varkari tradition of Maharashtra, joining three beloved names of the divine — Ram, Krishna, and Hari — into a single unbroken call. For Varkaris the three names point to one presence: Vitthal, the form of Krishna who stands on a brick in Pandharpur, waiting for his devotees.
Pronunciation Tips
jye jye rahm KRISH-nah HAH-ree