Chardi Kla Ch Punjab New Punjabi Song
Virasat Sandhu’s “Chardi Kla Ch Punjab” Emerges as a Powerful Anthem of Punjabi Resilience and Hope
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The YouTube channel Virasat Sandhu Music has released a new track, “Chardi Kla Ch Punjab,” a stirring ode to the enduring spirit of Punjab. Featuring artists Virasat Sandhu, Sukh Brar, and lyricist Kuldeep Rathorr, the song serves as a powerful tribute to the land and its people, urging them to forever remain in “Chardi Kala” — a state of eternal optimism and high spirits.
At its core, the song is a call for resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Punjab as a land of stark contrasts, where moments of joyful community service, like setting up sweet water stalls (“ਛਬੀਲਾਂ”), coexist with severe hardships, such as devastating floods (“ਹੜਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਮਾਰਾਂ”). Despite these challenges, the song celebrates the self-reliance of its people, noting that they stand strong on their own (“ਸਾਡੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਹਿੱਕਾਂ ਡਾ ਖੜਦੇ”). The central and recurring refrain, “ਸਦਾ ਚੜਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿਣਾ ਏ ਤੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਿਆ” (O Punjab, you must always remain in high spirits), anchors the song’s uplifting message.
“Chardi Kla Ch Punjab” also champions the idea of a unified Punjab, transcending modern political borders. The lyrics boldly declare, “ਚੜਦਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਾਡਾ ਏ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਵਾਲੇ ਵੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਨੇ” (East Punjab is ours, and those from West Punjab are also ours), invoking a powerful sense of shared heritage. This unity is presented as being under the grace of Guru Nanak (“ਨਾਨਕ ਦੀ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਸਿਰ ਉੱਤੇ”) and protected from those with ill intentions. The theme of faith and heritage is further deepened by the expressed longing to visit Nankana Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site.
The track is steeped in pride for Punjabi identity and values. It speaks of the “Sardari” (sovereignty or leadership) as a crown bestowed by the Guru, an honor for which great sacrifices have been made (“ਗੁਰੂ ਬਖਸ਼ਿਆ ਤਾਜ ਅਸਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰ ਦੇ ਲਈਆਂ ਸਰਦਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੇ”). The song emphasizes that honor is held in higher regard than life itself. Punjab is lauded as a land that gives birth to brave warriors (“ਇਹ ਧਰਤੀ ਸੂਰਮੇ ਜੰਮਦੀ ਏ”). This profound connection to the motherland is poignantly captured in the lyricist’s wish to be reborn on its soil again and again (“ਇਸੇ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੇਡੀਏ ਮੇਰਾ ਜਿੰਨੀ ਵਾਰੀ ਜਨਮ ਹੋਵੇ”) and the sentiment that no matter where a Punjabi resides in the world, their soul remains in Punjab (“ਭਾਵੇਂ ਰਹੀਏ ਕਿਤੇ ਵੀ ਵੱਸਦੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੂਹ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਿਆ”).
With its moving lyrics and heartfelt delivery, “Chardi Kla Ch Punjab” is more than just a song; it is an anthem that embodies the spirit of a people. It encapsulates the core Sikh and Punjabi value of “Sarbat da Bhala” (well-being for all) while celebrating the unwavering spirit, unity, and deep-rooted identity of Punjab.
