Janmashtami Significance, Customs, Rituals Celebration Lord Krishna festival
Janmashtami Significance, Customs, Rituals Celebration Lord Krishna festival
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →The Divine Birth (Janm Leela)
Original
मध्यरात्रि में जन्मे कृष्ण, देवकी नंदन गोकुल आए। कारागार के ताले टूटे, कंस का भय मिटाने आए।
Transliteration
Madhyaratri mein janme Krishna, Devaki nandan Gokul aaye. Karagar ke taale toote, Kans ka bhay mitane aaye.
Meaning / Translation
Krishna was born at midnight, the son of Devaki arrived in Gokul. The locks of the prison broke, He came to eliminate the fear of Kansa.
Rituals and Devotion (Abhishek and Vrat)
Original
पंचामृत से अभिषेक करें, झूला झुलाएं बाल गोपाल। व्रत रखें सब श्रद्धा से, मनाएं उत्सव बेमिसाल।
Transliteration
Panchamrit se abhishek karein, Jhula jhulaayein Baal Gopal. Vrat rakhein sab shraddha se, manaayein utsav bemisaal.
Meaning / Translation
We perform the sacred bath (Abhishek) with Panchamrit and swing the cradle of Little Krishna. Everyone observes the fast with deep devotion, celebrating an incomparable festival.
Celebrations and Customs (Dahi Handi)
Original
दही हांडी की धूम मची है, माखन चोर की लीला न्यारी। गोकुल की गलियों में गूँजे, मुरली मनोहर की वारी वारी।
Transliteration
Dahi Handi ki dhoom machi hai, Makhan chor ki leela nyaari. Gokul ki galiyon mein goonje, Murli Manohar ki vaari vaari.
Meaning / Translation
The excitement of Dahi Handi is everywhere; the divine play of the Butter Thief is unique. The praises of the Flute Player resonate through the streets of Gokul.
Significance (Dharma Sthapana)
Original
जन्माष्टमी का पर्व निराला, धर्म की स्थापना करने आए। भक्त पुकारे प्रेम से कान्हा, जगत के स्वामी कहलाए।
Transliteration
Janmashtami ka parv niraala, Dharma ki sthapna karne aaye. Bhakt pukaare prem se Kanha, Jagat ke swami kehlaaye.
Meaning / Translation
The festival of Janmashtami is extraordinary; He came to establish righteousness (Dharma). Devotees call out to Kanha with love, He is hailed as the Lord of the Universe.