Guruvayur Ekadasi
Guruvayur Ekadasi
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
जय गुरुवयापुर के स्वामी, जय श्री कृष्ण मुरारी। भक्त जनों के कष्ट मिटाते, तुम हो जग के हितकारी॥
Transliteration
Jai Guruvayapur ke Swami, Jai Shri Krishna Murari. Bhakt janon ke kasht mitate, tum ho jag ke hitkari.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to the Lord of Guruvayur, Victory to Lord Krishna, the slayer of demons. You alleviate the sufferings of your devotees, You are the benefactor of the entire world.
Description of the Deity
Original
पीताम्बर की शोभा न्यारी, मस्तक पर मोर मुकुट धारे। मंद मंद मुस्काते नन्दलाला, मोहनी छवि सब मन को तारे॥
Transliteration
Pitambar ki shobha nyari, mastak par mor mukut dhare. Mand mand muskate Nandlala, mohani chhavi sab man ko tare.
Meaning / Translation
The radiance of your yellow silk garments is unique, with a peacock crown adorning your forehead. Smiling gently, O Nandlala, your enchanting form blesses and liberates all minds.
Glory of Ekadasi
Original
एकादशी का पर्व है पावन, गुरुवयापुर की महिमा अपार। जो भी आए शरण तुम्हारी, पा जाए भवसागर से पार॥
Transliteration
Ekadasi ka parv hai paavan, Guruvayapur ki mahima apaar. Jo bhi aaye sharan tumhari, paa jaaye bhavsagar se paar.
Meaning / Translation
The festival of Ekadasi is sacred, and the glory of Guruvayur is infinite. Whoever seeks your refuge shall cross the ocean of worldly existence (Samsara).
Prayer for Salvation
Original
भक्ति भाव से जो सुमिरन करे, मनवांछित फल को पाए। गुरुवयापुर के चरणों में, जीवन अपना सफल बनाए॥
Transliteration
Bhakti bhaav se jo sumiran kare, manvanchit phal ko paaye. Guruvayapur ke charnon mein, jeevan apna safal banaye.
Meaning / Translation
One who remembers You with pure devotion shall attain their heart's desires. By surrendering at the feet of the Lord of Guruvayur, one makes their life truly successful.