The only systematically, magically, metaphysically, spiritually, anthropomorphically, ecologically, biochemically, ethically, pedagogically, morally, logically, empathetically, harmonically acceptable way of listening to so gaya ye jahaan

I will not sugarcoat this: so gaya ye jahaan does not get the respect it so richly deserves.

A handbook is long overdue, so I took upon myself to compile one.

Always remember that the "in private" way is always the best one. If you implement the "in public" section in private, you are at best doing the second-best job.

A video of the song is provided after the table, though I believe you know it by heart anyway.

Song	Acceptable response (in public)	Acceptable response (in private)
Prelude	Nod	Nod
Mm-hmm-hmm (four times)	Nod	Mm-hmm-hmm (four times)
Snapping of fingers (after third and fourth mm-hmm-hmm)	Nod (at different rhythm)	Snap fingers
So gaya, ye jahaan So gaya, aasmaan So gaya, ye jahaan So gaya, aasmaan	Nod	Sing along
So gayiiiii, hai saari manzilein O saari manzilein So gaya hai rasta	Nod	Sing along (get emotional at “o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)	Nod twice	Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan So gayaaa, aasmaan So gayiiii, hai saari manzilein O saari manzilein So gaya hai rasta	Nod	Sing along
Dhik tik (instrumental)	Nod twice	Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan So gayaaa, aasmaan	Nod	Sing along
Whistle four tunes (twice each)	Nod	Try to whistle accordingly Fail spectacularly
Interlude	Nod	Nod vigorously
Raat aayi to woh jinke ghar ko gaye so gaye	Nod, preferably with eyes closed	Sing along
Music	Nod	Say ta-ra-ra-ra-ra
Raat aayi to hum jaise Awara phir nikle Raahon mein Aur kho gaye	Nod, preferably with eyes closed	Sing along (stretch the “aur”)
Music	Nod	Say ta-ra-ra-ra-ra
Is gully, us gully Is nagar, us nagar Jaayen bhi to kahaan Jaana chahen agar	Nod	Sing along
Hooo So gayiiii, hai saari manzilein O saari manzilein So gaya hai rasta	Nod	Sing along (get emotional at “o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)	Nod twice	Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan So gayaaa, aasmaan So gaya, ye jahaan So gayaaa, aasmaan	Nod	Nod
Interlude	Nod	Nod
Change of interlude	Roll eyes	Roll eyes
Second antara	Lose focus Fast forward if needed Keep watching if YouTube Because Madhuri	Lose focus Fast forward if needed Keep watching if YouTube Because Madhuri
Antara approaching end (andhere mein hai)	Regain focus	Regain focus
Hooooo So gayiii, hai saari manzilein O saari manzilein So gaya hai rasta	Nod	Sing along (get emotional at “o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)	Nod twice	Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan So gaya, aasmaan So gaya, ye jahaan So gaya, aasmaaaaaan	Nod Feel sad because End is nigh	Nod Feel sad because End is nigh
Mm-hmm-hmm (four times)	Nod	Mm-hmm-hmm (four times)
Snapping of fingers (after third and fourth mm-hmm-hmm)	Nod (at different rhythm)	Snap fingers
Replay	Repeat	Repeat

You may listen now.