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Lyrics & meaning

Khwaja Endhan Khwaja

From Jodhaa Akbar · 2008

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
A. R. Rahman
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Jodhaa Akbar2008

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Kwajaa jiO Khwaja ji
Kwaajaa kwajaa jiKhwaja, Khwaja ji
Kwajaa ji…eeeee…O Khwaja ji...
Male
Yaa gareeb navaas (4)O benefactor of the poor (repeated 4 times)
Yaa moynudhin (2)O Moinuddin (repeated 2 times)
Yaa kwajaa ji (4)O Khwaja ji (repeated 4 times)
Yaa kwajaa ji…eeeeeeee…..O Khwaja ji...
Male
Oh kwaja moynuddin chishti…Oh Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti...
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Raajaa vin raajaaKing of kings
Aliyaarin anbaalaa …Beloved of Hazrat Ali...
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
Chorus :…………………….Chorus: ...
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Chorus :…………………….Chorus: ...
Raajaa vin raajaaKing of kings
Aliyaarin anbaalaa …Beloved of Hazrat Ali...
Chorus :…………………….Chorus: ...
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa.. aaahaaa..Come into my soul, come... aha...
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Male
{Pedham indri kaneer{Wiping away tears without discrimination,
Thudaithidum vinodhaaO wondrous one who wipes them away,
Thudaithidum vinodhaa} (2)Wondrous one who wipes them away} (repeated twice)
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
Aaaaa…aaaaa…aaaaaaAaaaa...aaaaa...aaaaaa
Male
Thedi varuvorkkellaam kwajaaTo all who come seeking you, O Khwaja
Olivaarkkum sooriyanae thaejaaRadiant sun that pours down light
Aaaaa…aaaaa…aaaaaaAaaaa...aaaaa...aaaaaa
Male
Ungal thar baarilae kwaajaaIn your royal court, O Khwaja
Siram panivaarae avliyaaSaints bow their heads down
Engal engal oli kwaajaaOur light, our Khwaja
Quthubae jistiyaavin raajaaO Qutub, King of the Chishti order
Kwajaavae ungal anbilaeO Khwaja, in your love
Nabi musthafaavai paarthomWe have witnessed Prophet Mustafa
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Raajaa vin raajaaKing of kings
Aliyaarin anbaalaa …Beloved of Hazrat Ali...
Male
En guruvin kodaiyaeGift of my spiritual master
Sathguruvin kodaiyae…ae…Gift of the true master...
Shathguru naadharin kodaiyaeGift of the true master Lord
Vaazhvin aadhaara thaazham neeyaeYou are the foundational anchor of life
Kwajaa ji ..eeeeee…O Khwaja ji...
Male
Shathguru naadharin kodaiyaeGift of the true master Lord
Vaazhvin aadhaara thaazham neeyaeYou are the foundational anchor of life
Irul neekkum anbin peroliyaeGreat light of love that banishes darkness
Nizhalaagum karunai kadalaeOcean of mercy that provides shade
Un paadham serum varaiUntil reaching your feet
Vaazhkkai enbadhoruLife is merely a
Kanavu thaanae kwajaaDream, O Khwaja
Male
{Kwajaa engal kwajaa{Khwaja, our Khwaja
Kwajaa kwajaaKhwaja Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Vaa vaa.. vaa vaa..Come, come... come, come...
Raajaa vin raajaaKing of kings
Aliyaarin anbaalaa …} (2)Beloved of Hazrat Ali...} (repeated twice)
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Male
{Pedham indri kaneer{Wiping away tears without discrimination,
Thudaithidum vinodhaa} (2)Wondrous one who wipes them away} (repeated twice)
Male
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
Kwajaa engal kwajaaKhwaja, our Khwaja
En uyirukkul vaa vaa..Come into my soul, come...
Raajaa vin raajaaKing of kings
Aliyaarin anbaalaa ..Beloved of Hazrat Ali...
Male
Kwajaa ji kwajaa j kwajaa jiKhwaja ji, Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji
Kwajaa ji kwajaa j kwajaa jiKhwaja ji, Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji
Kwajaa ji kwajaa j kwajaa jiKhwaja ji, Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji
Kwajaa ji kwajaa j kwajaa jiKhwaja ji, Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji
Kwajaa ji kwajaa j kwajaa ji….Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji, Khwaja ji...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

"Kwajaa Engal Kwajaa" is the Tamil version of the iconic Sufi devotional song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" composed and rendered by A.R. Rahman for Ashutosh Gowariker's historical drama *Jodhaa Akbar* (2008). The song is a soul-stirring invocation dedicated to Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer, seeking his divine grace, spiritual warmth, and presence within one's soul. The devotion highlights the saint's universal love that wipes away tears without bias across religions and backgrounds. The lyricist portrays the saint as a sun pouring out light, an ocean of compassion, and a true spiritual master. Through the love of Khwaja, the seeker envisions divine truth and Prophet Muhammad, recognizing that human life is merely a fleeting dream until one surrenders at the feet of the master.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Olivaarkkum sooriyanae thaejaa”

Comparing Khwaja to a radiant sun pouring light ("Olivaarkkum sooriyanae") and an ocean of mercy ("karunai kadalae").

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Kwajaa engal kwajaa”

The phrase 'Kwajaa engal kwajaa' and 'En uyirukkul vaa vaa' are repeated obsessively to create a hypnotic Sufi trance and intense spiritual longing.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Shathguru naadharin kodaiyae / Vaazhvin aadhaara thaazham neeyae”

Matching end sounds created by 'kodaiyae' and 'neeyae' to maintain melodious rhythmic structure in Tamil lyrics.

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Trivia

Composed and sung by A.R. Rahman, "Khwaja Mere Khwaja" holds deep personal significance for the composer, who is a devout follower of Sufism. Although originally penned in Urdu/Hindi by Kashif, the Tamil version was crafted by Na. Muthukumar. A.R. Rahman performed the track himself in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi dubs of Jodhaa Akbar, preserving the authentic Qawwali feeling.

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