Arrey bhang kaa rang jamaa ho chakaachak
Phir lo paan chabaay
Aa umm umm, aahaa!
Arrey aisaa jhatkaa lage jiyaa pe
Punar janam hoi jaay
O khaike paan banaaras vaalaa
O khaike paan banaaras vaalaa
Khul jaaye band akal kaa taalaa...
Phir to aisaa kare dhamaal
Seedhi kar de sabki chaal
O chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa...
O khaaike paan...
Uun...
Arrey ram duhaai ee ee ee, kaise chakkar mein pad gayaa haay haay haay...
Kahaan jaan fansaai ee ee ee, main to sooli pe chadh gayaa haay haay
Kaisaa seedhaa saadaa main kaisaa bholaa bhaalaa, haan haan!
Arrey, kaisaa seedhaa saadaa main kaisaa bholaa bhaalaa
Jaane kaun ghadi mein pad gayaa padhe-likhon se paalaa
Meethi chhoori se, meethi chhoori se huaa halaal
Chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa
O chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa
O khaike paan banaaras vaalaa
Khul jaaye band akal kaa taalaa
Uun...
Ek kanyaa kunvaari ee ee ee hamri soorat pe mar gayee haay haay haay
Ek meethi kataari ee ee ee, hamre dil mein utar gayee haay haay
Kaisi gori gori vo teekhi teekhi chhori, vaah vaah!
Arrey kaisi gori gori vo teekhi teekhi chhori
Karke joraa-jori, kar gayee hamre dil ki chorii
Mili chhori to, mili chhori to huaa nihaal
Chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa
O chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa
O khaike paan banaaras vaalaa
Khul jaaye band akal kaa taalaa
O khaaike paan...
O chhoraa gangaa kinaare vaalaa, haan!
The song on radio reminds me about paan taste and I love paan after meal. Part breath freshener, part digestive aid, paan is essentially a wad of dried fruits, spices and seeds wrapped into a large green leaf from the betel nut plant.With paan, you pick up the entire triangular-shaped package and stuff it into your cheek pocket, chewing a few times to get the juices moving. The betel leaf, a mild stimulant, turns brick red as it’s masticated and puts a slight pep in your step. After all the juices have been released, you spit out the mushy bolus and toss it in the trash — breath fresher, stomach lighter and head abuzz.
From using it in prayers and religious ceremonies to eating it in the form of a “paan”, betel leaves contain many curative and healing health benefits. The leaves are full of vitamins like vitamin C, Thiamine, Niacin, Riboflavin and Carotene and are a great source of Calcium. Since betel is an aromatic creeper, you can easily grow it your backyard as an ornamental plant and derive maximum health benefit from the same. Often referred to as a “paan leaf”, here are some useful medicinal properties of the betel leaf.
It helps in treating diabetes – it is believed that the components present in betel leaves can reduce the level of sugar in the blood, thus helps in controlling diabetes. So betel leaves can be used effectively by people who are trying to shed weight. It increases the metabolism rate on the body and helps reduce body fat. It helps in healing wounds. Betel leaf, when applied over a wound and bandaged can heal around and accelerate the healing process. They are widely used in natural medicine and Ayurveda for treating boils. Betel leaves also come to rescue when you have a headache. The leaves have cooling properties which provide instant relief from the ache. The leaves also contain the goodness of antioxidants which clears the free radical in our body. This restores the normal ph level of an upset stomach.
As a result constipation is eased. You can simply chew betel leaf and ingest its juice on an empty stomach each day to get relief from constipation. Another way to extract the goodness is to mince betel leaf with water and store it overnight-drink the stored water on an empty stomach the next day. People often perceive betel leaf with oral diseases but actually it is chewing of tobacco along the betel leaf. Betel leaf-oil helps to refresh breath, protects against germs, bacteria and other oral pathogens in the mouth. It also prevents tooth decay and helps to strengthen the gum and reinforces teeth.
A symbol of prosperity, a magical ingredient of Ayurveda and an important part of religious customs and traditions, the refreshing and evergreen creeper, commonly known as Paan Patta, holds a special place in Hindu tradition.In South India in a region known as ‘old Mysore’, it is a tradition to offer two betel leaves to the guests on every auspicious occasion. Also, a betel nut and a coin are placed on a betel leaf to be offered as dakshina for priests and elders in South India. Likewise, Assamese offer a betel leaf to guests after having a meal. It is a custom to chew paan ke patte especially after meals as it acts as a digestive. Betel leaves are also used to embellish the Kalash (pot) used for performing various religious rituals as it purifies the water.
According to Ramayana, the time when Shri Hanuman reached Lanka to convey the message of Lord Ram to Sita Devi, she gave him a garland made with betel leaves when she couldn’t find anything else to offer him as a token of delight and appreciation. This is why people offer betel leaves while worshiping Shri Hanuman.
In Mahabharata also, the betel leaf played a significant role. It is believed that Arjun was asked to acquire a betel leaf after his victory the over evil powers in Rajaugya Yagnya by the priests that was needed to start the Yagnya. Since there were none available in that area, Arjun had to go to the Kingdom of Snakes – Nag Lok and ask the queen to give him a betel leaf. This is why the betel leaf is also known as Nag-Velli or Nagarbel.
According to the traditions in many South-East Asian countries, a combination of Betel leaf and Areca nuts is inseparable as they symbolize loyalty in love and a strong bond. Thus, it became a tradition to chew a betel leaf and Areca nut when the bride and groom’s parents talk about their wedding plans for the first time to impart good luck. It is also considered to be a symbol of fertility and is used in many traditions of Indian weddings.According to Ayurveda, betel leaves contain certain elements which can help to cure diseases caused by air and bile. According to the Vaidyas in Sanskrit, betel leaf juice was often prescribed as a remedy for infected ears and pus formation and can cure a headache by applying it on the forehead.
A betel leaf contains vitamin C, iron, carotene, fibre, potassium, iodine and thiamine and hence is used widely in Aryuvedic medicines to prevent bad teeth, treat ulcers and acne, help in relieving coughing and even to cure respiratory disorders like bronchitis.
Anyway A Delhiihite always love paan and Govindpuri Galli No 1 paan is best for me during evening I just visit the Sabji Mandi here and take paan for me,I just love the evening walk from Terhakhand Depot to Govindpuri Extension during evening having paan in mouth.Real interest to walk with strangers in those galli of Govindpuri to view crowd and feel by heart.Paan helps me feel happy in the evenings around Govindpuri
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