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View lyrics page →Invocation of the Conch (Shankha)
Original
शंख की गूँज से गूँजे ये नभ, पावन करे सब जग का सब। धर्म की ध्वनि, सत्य का स्वर, मिटा दे मन का सारा डर।
Transliteration
Shankha ki goonj se goonje ye nabh, paavan kare sab jag ka sab. Dharma ki dhvani, satya ka swar, mita de mann ka saara dar.
Meaning / Translation
With the resonance of the conch, the heavens resound, purifying everything in the entire world. The sound of righteousness, the voice of truth, eliminates all fears from the mind.
The Auspicious Bell (Ghanta)
Original
घंटी की ध्वनि मंगलमय, मन को दे शांति असीम। देवों का आह्वान करे, बुराई को दूर करे।
Transliteration
Ghanti ki dhvani mangalmay, mann ko de shaanti aseem. Devon ka aahwan kare, burai ko door kare.
Meaning / Translation
The sound of the bell is auspicious, providing boundless peace to the mind. It calls upon the deities and drives away all evil.
The Melody of the Veena
Original
वीणा की झंकार मधुर, ज्ञान की वर्षा करे भरपूर। माँ सरस्वती का है यह रूप, मिटा दे अज्ञान का स्वरूप।
Transliteration
Veena ki jhankaar madhur, gyaan ki varsha kare bharpoor. Maa Saraswati ka hai yeh roop, mita de agyaan ka swaroop.
Meaning / Translation
The sweet resonance of the Veena showers abundance of knowledge. This is a form of Mother Saraswati, which erases the essence of ignorance.
The Rhythm of Percussion (Mridangam/Tabla)
Original
मृदंग और ताल की सुंदर थाप, भक्ति में डूबे सारा संसार। लय और ताल का मेल निराला, जीवन में लाए खुशियों का उजाला।
Transliteration
Mridang aur taal ki sundar thaap, bhakti mein doobe saara sansaar. Lay aur taal ka mel niraala, jeevan mein laaye khushiyon ka ujaala.
Meaning / Translation
The beautiful rhythm of the Mridangam and the beat, the entire world is immersed in devotion. The unique union of rhythm and tempo brings the light of happiness into life.
Conclusion/Prayer
Original
वाद्य यंत्रों का करें वंदन, स्वर से महके हृदय का चंदन। नाद ब्रह्म का गुणगान करें, प्रभु चरणों में ध्यान धरें।
Transliteration
Vaadya yantron ka karein vandan, swar se mahke hriday ka chandan. Naad Brahma ka gungaan karein, Prabhu charnon mein dhyaan dharein.
Meaning / Translation
Let us bow to the sacred musical instruments, letting the sandalwood of our hearts bloom with sound. Let us sing the glories of Nada Brahma (The Divine Sound) and meditate at the feet of the Lord.