Meenakshi Significance, Worship, Mantras, Festivals pooja
Meenakshi Significance, Worship, Mantras, Festivals pooja
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Significance (Mahatmyam)
Original
मछली जैसी सुंदर नेत्रों वाली, मदुरै की रानी, माँ मीनाक्षी। करुणा की मूर्ति, भक्तों का आधार, जगत जननी मीनाक्षी देवी।
Transliteration
Machli jaisi sundar netron wali, Madurai ki Rani, Maa Meenakshi. Karuna ki murti, bhakton ka aadhar, Jagat Janani Meenakshi Devi.
Meaning / Translation
She who has eyes as beautiful as a fish, the Queen of Madurai, Mother Meenakshi. An embodiment of compassion, the foundation of devotees, the Mother of the Universe, Goddess Meenakshi.
Sacred Mantra (Mantra Japa)
Original
ॐ श्री मीनाक्षीयै नमः। ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं मीनाक्षी देव्यै नमः।
Transliteration
Om Shri Meenakshiyai Namah. Om Hreem Shreem Meenakshi Devyai Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the divine Goddess Meenakshi. Salutations to Goddess Meenakshi, possessing the sacred energies of Hreem and Shreem.
Devotional Praise (Stuti)
Original
जय मीनाक्षी, जगदम्बा शक्ति, भक्तों की रक्षा करने वाली। करुणा की सागर, ममता की मूरत, सब दुखों को हरने वाली। तेरे चरणों में शीश झुकाते, सुख-शांति का वरदान पाते।
Transliteration
Jai Meenakshi, Jagadamba Shakti, bhakton ki raksha karne wali. Karuna ki sagar, mamta ki murat, sab dukhon ko harne wali. Tere charnon mein sheesh jhukate, sukh-shanti ka vardaan paate.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Meenakshi, the cosmic power of the Mother, the protector of devotees. An ocean of compassion, an embodiment of motherly love, the remover of all sorrows. Bowing our heads at your feet, we receive the boon of peace and happiness.
Worship and Festivals (Pooja aur Utsav)
Original
मदुरै के उत्सवों में तेरा वास, भक्ति और श्रद्धा का है विश्वास। पूजा और आरती से तू प्रसन्न होती, भक्तों के जीवन में खुशियाँ भरती।
Transliteration
Madurai ke utsavon mein tera vaas, bhakti aur shraddha ka hai vishwas. Pooja aur aarti se tu prasann hoti, bhakton ke jeevan mein khushiyan bharti.
Meaning / Translation
You reside in the great festivals of Madurai, the essence of faith and devotion. You are pleased by worship and sacred aarti, filling the lives of your devotees with joy.