Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra
Lyrics with Meaning
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Original
जय जगन्नाथ, जय जगन्नाथ, रथ पर विराजे जगन्नाथ। भक्त पुकारें, दर्शन दे दो, मिटा दो सबकी संकट-कठ।
Transliteration
Jai Jagannath, Jai Jagannath, Rath par viraje Jagannath. Bhakt pukaarein, darshan de do, mita do sabki sankat-kath.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Lord Jagannath, victory to Lord Jagannath, Jagannath is seated upon the chariot. The devotees call out, 'Grant us your divine vision and remove all our tribulations.'
The Divine Trio
Original
बलभद्र संग सुभद्रा प्यारी, नीलचक्र की महिमा न्यारी। नंदीघोष रथ सुंदर साजे, भक्तों के मन को है भावे।
Transliteration
Balabhadra sang Subhadra pyaari, Nilachakra ki mahima nyaari. Nandighosha rath sundar saaje, bhakton ke mann ko hai bhaave.
Meaning / Translation
Along with Balabhadra and the beloved Subhadra, the glory of the Nilachakra (Blue Wheel) is unique. The Nandighosha chariot is beautifully adorned, which delights the hearts of the devotees.
The Act of Devotion
Original
रस्सी खींचें प्रेम भाव से, प्रभु के चरणों में ध्यान लगा के। रथ यात्रा की महिमा भारी, जय जगन्नाथ, जय जगन्नाथ।
Transliteration
Rassi kheenchein prem bhaav se, Prabhu ke charnon mein dhyan laga ke. Rath Yatra ki mahima bhaari, Jai Jagannath, Jai Jagannath.
Meaning / Translation
Pulling the ropes with deep love and devotion, keeping our minds focused on the feet of the Lord. The glory of the Rath Yatra is immense, Victory to Lord Jagannath, Victory to Lord Jagannath.