Hindu Calendar and its Significance
Hindu Calendar and its Significance
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Stanza 1: The Five Limbs
Original
पंचग अंग पाँच महान, काल का है यह दिव्य ज्ञान। तिथि, वार, नक्षत्र, योग, करण का है अनुपम संगम।
Transliteration
Panchaga anga paanch mahaan, kaala ka hai yeh divya gyaan. Tithi, vaar, nakshatra, yoga, karana ka hai anupam sangam.
Meaning / Translation
The five limbs of the Panchang are great, they represent the divine knowledge of time. It is a unique confluence of Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (star), Yoga, and Karana (half-tithi).
Stanza 2: Solar and Lunar Cycles
Original
सूर्य चंद्र की गति से, मास और ऋतु का संधान। शुक्ल और कृष्ण पक्ष का, होता है सुंदर विधान।
Transliteration
Surya Chandra ki gati se, maasa aur ritu ka sandhaan. Shukla aur Krishna paksha ka, hota hai sundar vidhaan.
Meaning / Translation
Through the movements of the Sun and the Moon, the months and seasons are determined. The beautiful system of the waxing (Shukla) and waning (Krishna) lunar fortnights is established.
Stanza 3: The Role of Tithi and Nakshatra
Original
तिथि बताती शुभ मुहूर्त, नक्षत्र देते तेज और बल। योग और करण से मिलता, जीवन का मंगल फल।
Transliteration
Tithi bataati shubh muhurta, nakshatra dete tej aur bal. Yoga aur karana se milta, jeevan ka mangal phal.
Meaning / Translation
The Tithi indicates the auspicious moments, while the Nakshatras bestow radiance and strength. Through the alignment of Yoga and Karana, one attains the auspicious fruits of life.
Stanza 4: Conclusion and Spiritual Significance
Original
धर्म और कर्म का आधार, पंचांग है प्रकृति का सार। ब्रह्मांड के लय से जुड़कर, होता जीवन का उद्धार।
Transliteration
Dharma aur karma ka aadhaar, panchanga hai prakriti ka saar. Brahmanda ke lay se judkar, hota jeevan ka uddhaar.
Meaning / Translation
The foundation of righteousness (Dharma) and action (Karma), the Panchang is the essence of nature. By connecting with the rhythm of the universe, one achieves the upliftment of life.