Sharda Mata (Aalha)
Artist: Sonam Mishra
Sharda Mata (Aalha)
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Original
जय शारदा माता, मैया जय शारदा माता।<br>विद्या की देवी, सुख की दाता॥
Transliteration
Jai Sharda Mata, Maiya Jai Sharda Mata.<br>Vidya ki devi, sukh ki daata.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Sharda, O Mother, victory to Mother Sharda. The Goddess of knowledge, the giver of happiness.
Stanza 1: Divine Appearance
Original
श्वेत वस्त्र धारिणी, वीणा हाथ सोहती।<br>हंस वाहिनी माता, मन हर्ष प्रमोदती॥
Transliteration
Shwet vastra dhaarini, veena haath sohati.<br>Hans vaahini mata, man harsh pramodati.
Meaning / Translation
Wearing pure white garments, with the Veena looking beautiful in her hand. The Mother who rides the swan, fills the mind with joy and delight.
Stanza 2: Bestower of Wisdom
Original
अज्ञान तिमिर हारी, बुद्धि प्रदायिनी।<br>सकल कलाओं की देवी, सकल सिद्धि प्रदायिनी॥
Transliteration
Agyaan timir haari, buddhi pradayini.<br>Sakal kalaon ki devi, sakal siddhi pradayini.
Meaning / Translation
The remover of the darkness of ignorance, the bestower of intellect. The Goddess of all arts, the giver of all perfections.
Stanza 3: Prayer for Grace
Original
हम बालक शरण तिहारी, चरणों में शीश नवाते।<br>कृपा दृष्टि कर दो माता, संकट दूर भगाते॥
Transliteration
Hum baalak sharan tihaari, charnon mein sheesh nawaate.<br>Kripa drishti kar do mata, sankat door bhagaate.
Meaning / Translation
We are your children seeking refuge, we bow our heads at your holy feet. Cast your glance of grace upon us, Mother, and drive away our troubles.
Conclusion
Original
जो जन आरती गावे, मनवांछित फल पावे।<br>शारदा मैया की जय, मंगल गान गावे॥
Transliteration
Jo jan aarti gaave, manvaanchhit phal paave.<br>Sharda Maiya ki jai, mangal gaan gaave.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings this aarti, attains the fruits of their heart's desires. Victory to Mother Sharda, as we sing auspicious songs.