Jagannath Rath Yatra History, Rituals Lord Jagannath festival
Jagannath Rath Yatra History, Rituals Lord Jagannath festival
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View lyrics page →महिमा (The Glory)
Original
जय जगन्नाथ स्वामी, पुरी धाम विराजे। रथ यात्रा उत्सव में, भक्त हृदय में साजे॥
Transliteration
Jai Jagannath Swami, Puri Dham Viraje. Rath Yatra Utsav mein, bhakt hriday mein saaje.
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Lord Jagannath, who resides in the holy abode of Puri. During the festival of Rath Yatra, He adorns the hearts of all devotees.
छेरा पहरा अनुष्ठान (The Ritual of Chhera Pahanra)
Original
गजपति राजा सेवक बन, स्वर्ण झाडू से सेवा करें। चरणों की धूलि पाकर, जीवन सफल वे करें॥
Transliteration
Gajapati Raja sevak ban, swarna jhadu se seva karein. Charano ki dhuli paakar, jeevan safal ve karein.
Meaning / Translation
The King becomes a humble servant, performing the sacred service with a golden broom. By receiving the dust of the Lord's feet, he makes his life successful.
दिव्य रथों का वर्णन (Description of the Divine Chariots)
Original
नंदीघोष, तालध्वज, दारपदलन रथ महान। तीन देवों की सवारी, बढ़ती जग की शान॥
Transliteration
Nandighosa, Taladhwaja, Darpadala ratha mahaan. Teen devon ki sawari, badhti jag ki shaan.
Meaning / Translation
The great chariots Nandighosa, Taladhwaja, and Darpadala. The procession of the three deities increases the glory of the entire world.
गुंडिचा यात्रा (The Journey to Gundicha)
Original
गुंडिचा मंदिर की ओर, बढ़े प्रभु की सवारी। भक्त पुकारें पुकार, जय जगन्नाथ सुखकारी॥
Transliteration
Gundicha mandir ki ore, badhe Prabhu ki sawari. Bhakt pukarein pukar, Jai Jagannath sukhkari.
Meaning / Translation
Towards the Gundicha temple, the Lord's procession moves forward. Devotees call out loudly, 'Victory to Lord Jagannath, the giver of joy!'
दर्शन का फल (The Fruit of Darshan)
Original
रथ के दर्शन पाकर, मिटे जन्मों के पाप। जगन्नाथ की शरण में, मिले मोक्ष का जाप॥
Transliteration
Rath ke darshan paakar, mite janmon ke paap. Jagannath ki sharan mein, mile moksha ka jaap.
Meaning / Translation
By obtaining the vision of the chariots, the sins of many lifetimes are erased. In the refuge of Lord Jagannath, one attains the chant of liberation.