Deeply reverent contemporary ballad honoring the legendary devotion of Princess Yashodhara.
Song Lyrics
යශෝදරා..
අහස පුරා
ලියමි ඔබේ වරුණා
යශෝදරා..
කල්ප පුරා
ආල වැඩුවේ කොහොමා
භවයෙන් භවේ
අභිමන් ගමනේ
පෙරුමන් පුරලා
ඔබකෙසේ..
එතරම් සෙනෙහේ
පිදුවද මංදා..
යශෝදරා..
අහස පුරා
ලියමි ඔබේ වරුණා
යශෝදරා..
කල්ප පුරා
ආල වැඩුවේ කොහොමා
භවයෙන් භවේ
අභිමන් ගමනේ
පෙරුමන් පුරලා
ඔබකෙසේ..
එතරම් සෙනෙහේ
පිදුවද මංදා..
සදා මගේ හදේම උපදින
සංසාර ආදරේ ගැන
මං ඉන්නෙ ඔබ කෙරේ බැඳිලා…
මං පාරමී දම් පිරුවා
කපිල පුර යශෝදරා මා..
භවයෙන් භවයේ
අභිමන් ගමනේ පෙරුමන් පුරලා
ඔබ කෙසේ එතරම් සෙනෙහේ
පිදුවද මංදා
යශෝදරා කඳුලු දරා සඳළු තලේ උන්නා
Song Information
Song Title: යශෝධරා (Yashodara)
Artist: YAKA & DKM ft. Poornima & Malindu
Lyrics: Sajith Akmeemana
Genre: Contemporary Pop / Fusion
Language: Sinhala
Release Year: 2018
Song Summary
“Yashodara” is a soulful contemporary track that pays homage to Princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince Siddhartha. The song’s mood is one of profound admiration and spiritual devotion, reflecting on her incredible patience and the sacrifices she made throughout countless lifetimes (Samsara). It frames her not just as a historical figure, but as the ultimate symbol of selfless love and endurance, waiting on the palace balcony while holding back her tears as her husband sought enlightenment.
Song Meaning
The lyrics, written by Sajith Akmeemana, explore the Buddhist concept of “Paramitha” (perfections) and the journey through “Bhawayen Bhawaya” (lifetime to lifetime). The song wonders how a human heart could offer such immense love across “Kalpas” (eons). It portrays Yashodhara as an active participant in the spiritual journey, “filling the perfections” alongside Siddhartha. The final imagery of her standing on the balcony of Kapilavastu, “holding her tears” (kadulu dara), captures the silent strength of a woman whose devotion was essential to the Great Renunciation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who are the artists behind this version of Yashodara?
The song is a collaboration featuring YAKA and DKM, with vocals by Poornima and Malindu.
What is the historical/religious significance of the song?
It is based on the life of Princess Yashodhara, who supported Prince Siddhartha (later Gautama Buddha) through his long journey toward enlightenment across many births.
Who wrote the lyrics for this track?
The lyrics were penned by Sajith Akmeemana.
What does the phrase “Bhawayen Bhave” mean?
It translates to “from lifetime to lifetime,” referring to the cycle of rebirth in Buddhist philosophy.
What does “Sanda-lu thale” refer to?
It refers to the balcony or upper floor of the palace in Kapilavastu, where Yashodhara is traditionally depicted waiting and reflecting on Prince Siddhartha’s departure.