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bhaja: Sing. (a "bhajan" is a song)

govindaṃ: Objective case of Govinda, as in "Sing of Govinda," Sing to Govinda," or simply "Sing Govinda!"

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"The words 'Bhaja Govindam' are an exhortation to adore and love God. In the 8th century, the great saint, Adi Shankaracharya, wrote a beautiful hymn called 'Bhaja Govindam.' It is a unique prayer as it unifies the path of Wisdom (Jnana Marg) and the path of Devotion (Bhakti Marg)."  ~ Krishna Das


"Seek Govinda, Seek Govinda, Seek Govinda alone you fool!"  ~ Bhaja Govindam


"According to Adi Shankara's commentary on the Vishnu Sahasranama, Govinda has four meanings. 1- The sages call Krishna 'Govinda' as He pervades all the worlds, giving them power. 2- The Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata states that Vishnu restored the earth that had sunk into the netherworld, so all the devas praised Him as Govind (Protector of the Land). 3- Alternatively, it means 'He who is known by Vedic words alone.' 4 - In the Harivamsa, Indra praised Krishna for having attained loving leadership of the cows which Krishna tended as a cowherd, by saying, 'So men too shall praise Him as Govinda.' ('go' meaning cow)"  ~ wikipedia

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