Nirjala Ekadashi
Artist: Avinash Karn
Nirjala Ekadashi
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। जय जय श्री हरि विष्णु, जगत के पालनहार। निर्जला व्रत जो करे, पावे मुक्ति का द्वार॥
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya. Jai Jai Shri Hari Vishnu, Jagat Ke Paalanhaar. Nirjala Vrat Jo Kare, Paave Mukti Ka Dwar.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva. Hail, hail Lord Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. Whoever performs the Nirjala (waterless) fast attains the gateway to liberation.
Glory of Lord Vishnu
Original
शंख चक्र गदा पद्म, हाथ सोहें सुजान। क्षीर सागर में शयन, प्रभु के अद्भुत रूप महान॥
Transliteration
Shankh Chakra Gada Padma, Haath Sohen Sujaan. Ksheer Sagar Mein Shayan, Prabhu Ke Adbhut Roop Mahaan.
Meaning / Translation
The conch, discus, mace, and lotus shine in His divine hands. Resting in the Ocean of Milk, the Lord's wondrous form is magnificent.
Significance of the Nirjala Fast
Original
एकादशी का व्रत पावन, कठिन तप का है नाम। जल बिन रहकर जो ध्यावे, सिद्ध हों उसके काम॥
Transliteration
Ekadashi Ka Vrat Paavan, Kathin Tap Ka Hai Naam. Jal Bin Rehkar Jo Dhyaave, Siddh Hon Uske Kaam.
Meaning / Translation
The Ekadashi fast is sacred, known as a rigorous penance. He who meditates while abstaining even from water, all his endeavors shall be successful.
Prayer for Salvation (Moksha)
Original
हे प्रभु कृपा दृष्टि करना, चरणों में स्थान दे। भक्ति अपनी दान के दाता, मोक्ष का वरदान दे॥
Transliteration
He Prabhu Kripa Drishti Karna, Charano Mein Sthaan De. Bhakti Apni Daan Ke Daata, Moksha Ka Vardaan De.
Meaning / Translation
O Lord, cast Your merciful glance upon us and grant us a place at Your holy feet. O Giver of devotion and blessings, grant us the boon of salvation.