Importance of the Divine Feminine in Hinduism
Importance of the Divine Feminine in Hinduism
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation of Primordial Energy
Original
आदि शक्ति तू ही है, ब्रह्मांड का आधार। शक्ति रूप में तू बसी, कण-कण में विस्तार।
Transliteration
Aadi Shakti tu hi hai, brahmaand ka aadhaar. Shakti roop mein tu basi, kan-kan mein vistaar.
Meaning / Translation
You are the Primordial Power, the very foundation of the entire universe. In the form of Energy, you reside within every single atom and particle.
The Protector (Durga)
Original
दुर्गत निवारिणी दुर्गा, असुरों का संहार। भक्तों की तू रक्षक है, करती भय का नाश।
Transliteration
Durgat nivarini Durga, asuron ka sanhaar. Bhakton ki tu rakshak hai, karti bhay ka naash.
Meaning / Translation
O Durga, the remover of all suffering and the destroyer of demons. You are the protector of your devotees, annihilating all fear.
The Provider (Lakshmi)
Original
लक्ष्मी रूप में तू ही, सुख और वैभव की खान। धन-धान्य और ऐश्वर्य की, तू ही है पहचान।
Transliteration
Lakshmi roop mein tu hi, sukh aur vaibhav ki khaan. Dhan-dhanya aur aishwarya ki, tu hi hai pehchaan.
Meaning / Translation
In the form of Lakshmi, you are the treasure trove of happiness and prosperity. You are the very identity of wealth, abundance, and divine splendor.
The Wisdom Giver (Saraswati)
Original
सरस्वती बन ज्ञान दे, वीणा की मधुर तान। अंधकार को दूर कर, दे बुद्धि का वरदान।
Transliteration
Saraswati ban gyaan de, veena ki madhur taan. Andhkaar ko door kar, de buddhi ka vardaan.
Meaning / Translation
Manifest as Saraswati and grant us wisdom through the sweet melody of your Veena. Remove the darkness of ignorance and bestow the boon of intellect.
Conclusion: The Universal Mother
Original
जगदम्बा तू ही माता, तू ही सृजन का सार। तेरी महिमा अपरंपार, करूँ बारंबार प्रणाम।
Transliteration
Jagadamba tu hi maata, tu hi srijan ka saar. Teri mahima aparampaar, karoon baarambaar pranaam.
Meaning / Translation
O Jagadamba, you are the Mother and the very essence of all creation. Your glory is infinite; I bow to you again and again.