Atithi Devo Bhava Sacred Tradition Lord Vishnu/Narayana other
Atithi Devo Bhava Sacred Tradition Lord Vishnu/Narayana other
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation of Narayana
Original
अतिथि देवो भव: इति धर्म की रीति। नारायण का रूप है अतिथि की प्रीति॥
Transliteration
Atithi devo bhava iti dharma ki riti. Narayana ka roop hai atithi ki priti.
Meaning / Translation
The tradition of righteousness declares 'The guest is God.' The love and affection shown to a guest is a manifestation of Lord Narayana himself.
Blessing of Annapurna
Original
अन्नपूर्णा माँ का हाथ हो जब भोजन के पात्र में। अतिथि का सत्कार हो, सुख हो घर के द्वार में॥
Transliteration
Annapurna Maa ka haath ho jab bhojan ke paatra mein. Atithi ka satkaar ho, sukh ho ghar ke dwaar mein.
Meaning / Translation
May the hands of Mother Annapurna be present in the vessel of food. As we honor the guest, may prosperity and happiness reside at our doorstep.
Grace of Lord Shiva
Original
शिव की कृपा और पावन संस्कार। अतिथि सत्कार में बसते हैं भगवान॥
Transliteration
Shiva ki kripa aur paavan sanskaar. Atithi satkaar mein baste hain bhagwaan.
Meaning / Translation
With the grace of Lord Shiva and through our sacred values, the Divine resides within the act of welcoming and serving a guest.
Conclusion
Original
अतिथि देवो भव: मंत्र यह महान। विष्णु, शिव और शक्ति का है वरदान॥
Transliteration
Atithi devo bhava mantra yeh mahaan. Vishnu, Shiva aur Shakti ka hai vardaan.
Meaning / Translation
The great mantra 'Atithi Devo Bhava' is a divine blessing bestowed by Vishnu, Shiva, and the primordial Shakti.