|| Jai Mata Di ||

This sacred and beautiful collection of Charjyun is getting published very soon, as a humble offering at the lotus feet of the Divine Mother. 

This effort is undertaken in a spirit of devotion and service, with sincere prayers for the health, well-being, and blessings of all those associated with it, including you, the reader. It is offered in loving remembrance of our revered ancestors. This work has been undertaken as an act of sacred service in their cherished memory.

Family Guidance and Gratitude

This endeavor was made possible through the unwavering support, encouragement, and blessings of our family. The compilation and completion of this book were carried out under their guidance, and its fulfillment has brought us deep inner joy and spiritual satisfaction, an outcome we attribute entirely to the grace of the Divine Mother. We, Soni Hitendra Patil and Hitendra Ramchandra Patil – Compilers of this book express our heartfelt gratitude to the following respected family members who contributed to this service.

Purpose and Tradition

We are humble devotees and servants of the Divine Mother. During the auspicious occasions of Navratri and Sukhé, these Charjyun are traditionally sung at Mataji’s jagrans, offering prayers for peace, prosperity, and well-being. Some devotees are well-versed in singing these Charjyun, while others may not know them fully. Through this book, everyone, regardless of prior familiarity, can participate in this sacred tradition with devotion and confidence.

Some compositions are brief, others extended; some are meant for specific rhythms, sequences, and stages of the jagran. Certain Charjyun are sung collectively, while others are rendered solo. Each Charj has its own structure, emotional depth, and spiritual intensity.

Preserving an Authentic Devotional Order

Traditionally, Charjyun were sung at specific moments during the jagran, following a disciplined and progressive devotional order guided by knowledgeable elders. This practice emphasized rhythm, balance, and reverence rather than performance.

Over time, many of these structured practices have faded as generations passed. The primary intention of this compilation is to preserve the authentic tradition, so that Charjyun may continue to be sung in their proper form, sequence, and spirit, and to encourage their revival within our Sindhi Samaj.

For Future Generations

It is our sincere hope that future generations will understand, connect with, and sustain this faith by singing these Charjyun during Navratri and other auspicious occasions. We also intend to record these Charjyun and share them on digital platforms, enabling learners to hear correct pronunciation and develop proper devotional rhythm.

Learning These Charjyun is Not Difficult

With regular listening, understanding, and practice, devotion deepens naturally and the Charjyun begin to flow with ease. Even an imperfect attempt, when made with sincerity and faith, bears spiritual fruit.

Compilation Approach

To create this book, we gathered Charjyun from several ancient texts, sought guidance from learned and experienced elders, and used modern technology to carefully clarify and present the deeper meanings embedded in these devotional compositions.

From childhood, we observed our parents singing these Charjyun and learned them informally through listening and absorption. By the Divine Mother’s blessings, the thought arose within us that these traditions should be passed on to future generations in a structured and formal manner. This inspiration ultimately gave shape to this book, ensuring that this spiritual heritage is preserved and transmitted with care.

With this purpose, we have presented the meanings of these Charjyun in both Hindi and English, so that present and future generations may not only understand the literal meanings but also deeply absorb the sacred faith, devotion, and reverence contained within them.

How to Pronounce

Some Sindhi words are pronounced strictly phonetically, while others contain nasal or velar (through the throat) sounds. These phonetic features are difficult to accurately represent in standard English or in written Sindhi/Hindi Devanagari. To provide clear and consistent guidance on correct pronunciation, we have used the internationally accepted system of transliteration, the International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration (IAST), to render words in both English and Sindhi Devanagari scripts.

A detailed reference list explaining the representation of vowels and consonants used in this book is provided at the end of the book in the section titled “कियं उचारिबो | How to Pronounce.”

A Humble Request

We humbly request readers to share this book with Sindhi friends and family members, so that this sacred tradition may remain protected and continue to flourish through devotion and service for generations to come.