The Role of Women in Hindu Mythology and Society
The Role of Women in Hindu Mythology and Society
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Stanza 1: The Primordial Energy (Shakti)
Original
आदि शक्ति स्वरूपा नारी, जग की जननी सारी। शक्ति का आधार है नारी, सृष्टि का विस्तार है नारी।
Transliteration
Adi shakti swaroopa nari, jag ki janani saari. Shakti ka aadhar hai nari, srishti ka vistaar hai nari.
Meaning / Translation
Woman is the embodiment of the primordial energy, the mother of the entire universe. She is the foundation of power and the expansion of all creation.
Stanza 2: Wisdom and Knowledge (Saraswati)
Original
सरस्वती बन ज्ञान सिखाती, बुद्धि का मार्ग दिखाती। विद्या की देवी बनकर, अज्ञान का अंधकार मिटाती।
Transliteration
Saraswati ban gyan sikhaati, buddhi ka maarg dikhaati. Vidya ki devi bankar, agyan ka andhkar mitaati.
Meaning / Translation
Manifesting as Saraswati, she teaches wisdom and shows the path of intellect. As the Goddess of learning, she dispels the darkness of ignorance.
Stanza 3: Prosperity and Grace (Lakshmi)
Original
लक्ष्मी बन कर वैभव लाए, घर में खुशहाली लाए। धन, धान्य और ऐश्वर्य, नारी रूप में सदा पाए।
Transliteration
Lakshmi ban kar vaibhav laaye, ghar mein khushhaali laaye. Dhan, dhanya aur aishwarya, nari roop mein sada paaye.
Meaning / Translation
Becoming Lakshmi, she brings splendor and prosperity, filling the home with happiness. Wealth, sustenance, and abundance are eternally found in the feminine form.
Stanza 4: Strength and Justice (Durga & Kali)
Original
दुर्गा बन कर शक्ति दिखाती, अधर्म का जो नाश कराती। काली बन कर दुष्टों को, भय का पाठ पढ़ाती।
Transliteration
Durga ban kar shakti dikhaati, adharm ka jo naash karaati. Kali ban kar dushton ko, bhay ka paath padhaati.
Meaning / Translation
Manifesting as Durga, she displays immense strength and destroys unrighteousness. As Kali, she teaches the wicked the meaning of fear.
Stanza 5: Virtue and Resilience (Sita & Draupadi)
Original
सीता सा त्याग है नारी, द्रौपदी सा स्वाभिमान है भारी। मर्यादा और धर्म की, वह अनमोल विधात्री है।
Transliteration
Sita sa tyag hai nari, Draupadi sa swabhiman hai bhaari. Maryada aur dharm ki, vah anmol vidhaatri hai.
Meaning / Translation
Woman possesses the sacrifice of Sita and the immense self-respect of Draupadi. She is the invaluable nurturer of dignity and righteousness (Dharma).
Stanza 6: Conclusion (Salutation)
Original
नारी ही समाज का आधार, नारी ही संस्कृति का सार। नमन है उस शक्ति को, जो है संसार का श्रृंगार।
Transliteration
Nari hi samaj ka aadhar, nari hi sanskriti ka saar. Naman hai us shakti ko, jo hai sansar ka shringaar.
Meaning / Translation
Woman is the foundation of society and the essence of culture. Salutations to that power which is the adornment of the entire world.