Shaktism and the Significance of the Divine Feminine
Shaktism and the Significance of the Divine Feminine
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation (Dhyanam)
Original
ॐ श्री मात्रे नमः। आदि शक्ति, जगदम्बा, जगत् जननी नमोस्तुते।
Transliteration
Om Shri Maatre Namah. Adi Shakti, Jagadamba, Jagat Janani Namostute.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Divine Mother. Primordial Power, Mother of the Universe, Mother of all existence, I bow to you.
Stanza 1: The Primordial Energy
Original
आदि शक्ति तू ही है, जग का आधार। तू ही माया, तू ही सत्य, तू ही संसार। शून्य से तू निकली, अनंत तेरा विस्तार।
Transliteration
Adi Shakti tu hi hai, jag ka aadhar. Tu hi Maya, tu hi Satya, tu hi sansaar. Shunya se tu nikli, anant tera vistaar.
Meaning / Translation
You are the Primordial Power, the very foundation of the universe. You are Illusion, you are Truth, and you are the world itself. Emerging from the void, your expansion is infinite.
Stanza 2: The Protector (Durga Aspect)
Original
दुष्टों का नाश करे, माँ दुर्गा रूप धरे। सिंहवाहिनी, महिषासुर मर्दिनी, भय का नाश करे। शक्ति का शस्त्र उठा, अधर्म का संहार करे।
Transliteration
Dushton ka naash kare, Maa Durga roop dhare. Simhavahini, Mahishasura Mardini, bhay ka naash kare. Shakti ka shastra utha, adharma ka sanhaar kare.
Meaning / Translation
You destroy the wicked, assuming the form of Mother Durga. Rider of the lion, slayer of Mahishasura, you destroy all fear. Wielding the weapons of power, you annihilate unrighteousness.
Stanza 3: Wisdom and Abundance (Lakshmi & Saraswati)
Original
लक्ष्मी रूप में सुख देती, वैभव का वरदान। सरस्वती बन ज्ञान जगाए, मिटाए सब अज्ञान। तेरी कृपा से ही मिलता, जीवन को सम्मान।
Transliteration
Lakshmi roop mein sukh deti, vaibhav ka vardaan. Saraswati ban gyaan jagaaye, mitaaye sab agyaan. Teri kripa se hi milta, jeevan ko sammaan.
Meaning / Translation
In the form of Lakshmi, you grant happiness and the boon of prosperity. As Saraswati, you awaken wisdom and erase all ignorance. Through your grace alone, life finds its dignity.
Stanza 4: The Destroyer of Time (Kali Aspect)
Original
काली रूप में काल को जीते, महाकाली तू महान। अंधकार को हर लेती, देती नया जीवन दान। तेरी शक्ति ही ब्रह्मांड का, परम विधान।
Transliteration
Kali roop mein kaal ko jeete, Mahakali tu mahaan. Andhkaar ko har leti, deti naya jeevan daan. Teri shakti hi brahmaand ka, param vidhaan.
Meaning / Translation
In the form of Kali, you conquer Time; O Great Kali, you are magnificent. You dispel the darkness and grant the gift of new life. Your power is the ultimate law of the cosmos.
Conclusion (Phalashruti)
Original
चरणों में तेरे शीश झुकाएं, तेरी महिमा गाएं। शक्ति की इस ज्योत से, जीवन को महकाएं। जय माँ शक्ति, जय जगदम्बा!
Transliteration
Charano mein tere sheesh jhukayein, teri mahima gaayein. Shakti ki is jyot se, jeevan ko mehkayein. Jai Maa Shakti, Jai Jagadamba!
Meaning / Translation
We bow our heads at your feet and sing your glories. With this flame of Divine Power, may our lives be filled with fragrance. Victory to Mother Power, Victory to the Mother of the Universe!