Hindu mythology
Hindu mythology
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation (Ganesha)
Original
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada ||
Meaning / Translation
O Lord with the curved trunk and massive body, whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
The Creation (Brahma & Saraswati)
Original
ब्रह्मा सृजनकर्ता हैं, वेदों के ज्ञाता। सरस्वती संग मिलकर, रचते यह जग सारा॥
Transliteration
Brahma srijankarta hain, Vedon ke gyata | Saraswati sang milkar, rachte yeh jag saara ||
Meaning / Translation
Brahma is the Creator, the knower of the Vedas. Together with Saraswati, he fashions this entire universe.
The Preservation (Vishnu & Lakshmi)
Original
पालनहार विष्णु हैं, क्षीर सागर निवासी। लक्ष्मी के संग मिलकर, जगत को देते शक्ति॥
Transliteration
Paalanhara Vishnu hain, Ksheer Sagar nivasi | Lakshmi ke sang milkar, jagat ko dete shakti ||
Meaning / Translation
Vishnu is the Sustainer, the resident of the Ocean of Milk. Alongside Lakshmi, he provides the energy and prosperity to the world.
The Transformation (Shiva & Shakti)
Original
महादेव शिव हैं, संहार के स्वामी। शक्ति संग मिलकर, मिटाते सब क्लेश-शामी॥
Transliteration
Mahadev Shiva hain, Sanhaar ke swami | Shakti sang milkar, mitate sab klesh-shaami ||
Meaning / Translation
Mahadev Shiva is the Lord of transformation and dissolution. Along with Shakti, he removes all suffering and worldly afflictions.
The Eternal Truth
Original
सत्यम् शिवम् सुन्दरम्, यही मूल आधार। हिंदू धर्म की महिमा, अनंत और अपार॥
Transliteration
Satyam Shivam Sundaram, yahi mool aadhar | Hindu dharma ki mahima, anant aur apaar ||
Meaning / Translation
Truth, Auspiciousness, and Beauty—this is the fundamental foundation. The glory of Hindu Dharma is infinite and immeasurable.