Hindu Pilgrimage Sites in the Himalayas
Hindu Pilgrimage Sites in the Himalayas
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Mukhda (Refrain)
Original
हिमालय की गोद में बसे, पावन तीर्थ महान। शिव और विष्णु के चरणों में, झुकता सारा जहान।
Transliteration
Himalaya ki god mein base, paavan teerth mahaan. Shiv aur Vishnu ke charnon mein, jhukta saara jahaan.
Meaning / Translation
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, lie the holy and great pilgrimage sites. Before the feet of Shiva and Vishnu, the entire world bows.
Stanza 1: Kedarnath
Original
केदारनाथ की पावन घाटी, शिव का है वास। मंदाकिनी की लहरों में, गूँजे दिव्य प्रकाश।
Transliteration
Kedarnath ki paavan ghaati, Shiv ka hai vaas. Mandakini ki lehron mein, goonje divya prakash.
Meaning / Translation
In the holy valley of Kedarnath, Lord Shiva resides. Within the waves of the Mandakini river, a divine light resonates.
Stanza 2: Badrinath
Original
बद्री विशाल की महिमा भारी, नारायण का धाम। अलकनंदा के तट पर, गूँजे विष्णु का नाम।
Transliteration
Badri vishaal ki mahima bhaari, Narayana ka dhaam. Alaknanda ke tat par, goonje Vishnu ka naam.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of the vast Badrinath is immense, it is the abode of Lord Narayana. On the banks of the Alaknanda river, the name of Vishnu echoes.
Stanza 3: Gangotri and Yamunotri
Original
गंगोत्री से गंगा बही, पावन अमृत धार। यमुना मैया की कृपा से, महके सारा संसार।
Transliteration
Gangotri se Ganga bahi, paavan amrit dhaara. Yamuna Maiya ki kripa se, mehke saara sansaar.
Meaning / Translation
From Gangotri flows the Ganga, a stream of holy nectar. By the grace of Mother Yamuna, the entire world is fragrant and blessed.
Stanza 4: Amarnath
Original
अमरनाथ की गुफा निराली, हिमलिंग का रूप। शिव की भक्ति में डूबा, पावन पावन धूप।
Transliteration
Amarnath ki gupha niraali, Himling ka roop. Shiv ki bhakti mein dooba, paavan paavan dhoop.
Meaning / Translation
The cave of Amarnath is unique, featuring the form of the Ice Lingam. Even the sunlight feels sacred, immersed in the devotion of Shiva.
Conclusion (Antara)
Original
हिमालय के इन तीर्थों में, मिलता मोक्ष का द्वार। जो भी आए श्रद्धा से, उसका हो बेड़ा पार।
Transliteration
Himalaya ke in teerthon mein, milta moksha ka dwaar. Jo bhi aaye shraddha se, uska ho beda paar.
Meaning / Translation
In these pilgrimage sites of the Himalayas, one finds the gateway to salvation (Moksha). Whoever comes with true devotion, shall find their worldly journey successfully completed.