पावन है वो प्रभु हमारा

पावन है वो प्रभु हमारा
उसकी जय जयकार करो
निर्बल का वो बल है न्यारा
उसकी जय जयकार करो
जय हो, जय हो, जय हो – 2

दीन दुखियों का है दाता
भटके हुओं को राह दिखाता
सीधे मार्ग में हमें चलाता
उसकी जय जयकार करो
जय हो…

प्रभु हमारा बड़ा महान
निर्बुद्धियों को देता ज्ञान
पतितों का वो बचाता प्राण
उसकी जय जयकार करो
जय हो…

प्रभु की महिमा अपरंपार
जग का वो हे तारणहार
मानो उसे अपना आधार
उसकी जय जयकार करो
जय हो…

Paavan Hai Wo Prabhu Hamara: History, Theology, and Chords

“Paavan Hai Wo Prabhu Hamara” is a classic Hindi devotional hymn that emphasizes the holiness, strength, and guiding hand of God. It is frequently sung in North Indian churches and prayer meetings as an upbeat anthem of victory and praise.

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Author and Origin

This song is a traditional Hindi gospel hymn. While the specific individual author is often unrecorded in modern digital databases, it originates from the indigenous evangelical traditions of the Hindi-speaking belt. It has been preserved through oral tradition and various denominational songbooks for decades, becoming a hallmark of “Sadhana” (devotional) worship.¹

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Transliteration: Paavan Hai Wo Prabhu Hamara

Chorus:

Paavan hai wo Prabhu hamara
Uski jai jai kar karo
Nirbal ka wo bal hai nyaara
Uski jai jai kar karo
Jai ho, jai ho, jai ho (x2)

Stanza 1:
Deen dukhiyon ka hai data
Bhatke huon ko raah dikhata
Seedhe maarg mein humein chalata
Uski jai jai kar karo

Stanza 2:
Prabhu hamara bada mahan
Nirbuddhiyon ko deta gyaan
Patiton ka wo bachata praan
Uski jai jai kar karo

Stanza 3:
Prabhu ki mahima aparampaar
Jag ka wo hai taaranhaar
Maano usey apna aadhaar
Uski jai jai kar karo

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Meaning and Biblical Foundation

Lyric Excerpt	Spiritual Meaning	Primary Bible Verse
“Nirbal ka wo bal hai”	God is the strength of the weak. His power is made perfect in our weakness.	2 Corinthians 12:9: “My power is made perfect in weakness.”²
“Bhatke huon ko raah dikhata”	God is the Good Shepherd who finds the lost and leads them onto the right path.	Psalm 23:3: “He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”
“Nirbuddhiyon ko deta gyaan”	God grants wisdom to the simple and those who lack understanding.	James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all.”³
“Jag ka wo hai taaranhaar”	Jesus is the Savior (Taaranhaar) of the entire world.	1 John 4:14: “The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.”

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Guitar and Piano Chords (Key of D Major)

This song is usually played with a joyful, rhythmic “March” or “Duff” beat. D Major provides a bright, triumphant sound suitable for the “Jai Ho” (Victory) theme.

Tempo: 95 BPM (Upbeat)

Strumming: Down – Down – Up – Down – Up (D-D-U-D-U)

Chorus:

(D) Paavan hai wo (G) Prabhu ha(D)mara

(D) Uski jai jai (A) kar ka(D)ro

(D) Nirbal ka wo (G) bal hai (D) nyaara

(D) Uski jai jai (A) kar ka(D)ro

(D) Jai ho, (G) jai ho, (A) jai (D) ho (x2)

Verse:

(D) Deen dukhiyon (G) ka hai (D) data

(D) Bhatke huon (G) ko raah di(A)khata

(D) Seedhe maarg (G) mein humein cha(D)lata

(D) Uski jai jai (A) kar ka(D)ro

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Bibliography

• Hindi Worship Resources. “Traditional Hymns of Praise.” Last modified January 2026. https://www.hindiworship.org/traditional-collection.
• Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2016).
• OnChord. “Common Major Key Progressions for Indian Worship.” Accessed March 25, 2026. https://www.onchord.com/indian-worship.

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Footnotes

1. “Indigenous Hindi Hymnology,” Indian Christian Heritage, accessed March 25, 2026, https://www.indianchristianheritage.org.
2. Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2016), 2 Corinthians 12:9.
3. “The Wisdom of God in Worship,” The Gospel Coalition, accessed March 25, 2026, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/wisdom-god/.