Dharma Kuladharma Sacred Foundations Hindu Various other
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View lyrics page →Invocation of Universal Dharma
Original
धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः, धर्म एव जयति। सनातन सत्यम्, आधारं जगत्।
Transliteration
Dharmo rakshati rakshitah, dharma eva jayati. Sanatana satyam, adharam jagat.
Meaning / Translation
Dharma protects those who protect it, and Dharma alone triumphs. Eternal truth is the foundation of the universe.
The Sanctity of Lineage (Kuladharma)
Original
कुलधर्मो हि जीवनम्, पितृ ऋण प्रदाशनम्। कुलदेवता कृपाशीर्वादात्, वंश वृद्धिः सदा भवतु।
Transliteration
Kuladharmo hi jeevanam, pitru rina pradashanam. Kuladevata kripashirvadat, vansha vriddhih sada bhavatu.
Meaning / Translation
Lineage duty is indeed life itself, the fulfillment of the debt to our ancestors. By the grace and blessings of the Family Deity, may the lineage always prosper.
The Sacred Foundations
Original
वेदमंत्राणां शक्तिः, संस्कारोंणां सारः। धर्मं च कुलधर्मं च, पावनं परम सत्यम्।
Transliteration
Vedamantranam shaktih, sanskaranam sarah. Dharmam cha kuladharmam cha, pavanam param satyam.
Meaning / Translation
The power lies in the Vedic mantras, and the essence lies in our sacred rites. Both Universal Dharma and Lineage Duty are holy and represent the ultimate truth.
Prayer for Divine Guidance
Original
हे ईश्वरा! रक्ष रक्ष, धर्म मार्गे मार्गदर्शकम्। कुलधर्म रक्ष धर्मं, सदा नमो नमः।
Transliteration
He Ishwara! Raksha raksha, dharma marge margadarshakam. Kuladharma raksha dharmam, sada namo namah.
Meaning / Translation
O Lord! Protect us, and be our guide on the path of righteousness. Protect our family duties and uphold Dharma; salutations to You always.