Exploring Indian Culture and Traditions
Exploring Indian Culture and Traditions
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation to the Land
Original
भारत की पावन धरा, जहाँ संस्कृति का वास है। वेदों और पुराणों का, कण-कण में विश्वास है।
Transliteration
Bharat ki paavan dhara, jahan sanskriti ka vaas hai. Vedon aur purano ka, kan-kan mein vishwas hai.
Meaning / Translation
The sacred land of Bharat, where culture resides. In every atom, there is faith in the Vedas and the Puranas.
Sacred Nature and Devotion
Original
गंगा की निर्मल धारा, हिमालय का महान शिखर। मंदिरों की पावन घंटी, भक्ति का अनुपम सागर।
Transliteration
Ganga ki nirmal dhara, Himalaya ka mahaan shikhar. Mandiron ki paavan ghanti, bhakti ka anupam saagar.
Meaning / Translation
The pure stream of the Ganga, the great peak of the Himalayas. The sacred bells of the temples, an incomparable ocean of devotion.
Eternal Values
Original
सत्य, अहिंसा और धर्म, जीवन का आधार है। अतिथि देवो भव: का, यहाँ अनुपम संस्कार है।
Transliteration
Satya, ahimsa aur dharma, jeevan ka aadhaar hai. Atithi Devo Bhava ka, yahan anupam sanskaar hai.
Meaning / Translation
Truth, non-violence, and righteousness are the foundation of life. The incomparable tradition of 'The Guest is God' resides here.
Universal Brotherhood
Original
वसुधैव कुटुंबकम का, पावन मंत्र सुनाते हैं। सारा जग एक परिवार, यह पथ हमें सिखाते हैं।
Transliteration
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ka, paavan mantra sunaate hain. Saara jag ek parivaar, yeh path humein sikhaate hain.
Meaning / Translation
We chant the sacred mantra of 'The World is One Family'. It teaches us the path that the whole world is one family.