Vidya Daan Sacred Duty Gifting Saraswati other
Vidya Daan Sacred Duty Gifting Saraswati other
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation to Ganesha
Original
प्रथम वंदना गजानन को, विघ्न विनाशक मंगलकारी। बुद्धि प्रदाता सिद्धि दाता, मंगलमय सब जग भारी॥
Transliteration
Pratham vandana Gajanan ko, vighna vinashak mangalkari. Buddhi pradata siddhi data, mangalmay sab jag bhari.
Meaning / Translation
First, I bow to Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles and the bringer of auspiciousness. The giver of intellect and success, who brings prosperity to the entire world.
Salutation to Goddess Saraswati
Original
हे शारदे माँ ज्ञान दायिनी, वीणा वादिनी शुभकारी। अज्ञान तिमिर को दूर हटाकर, ज्योति ज्ञान की तुम उतारती॥
Transliteration
Hey Sharda Maa gyan dayini, Veena vadini shubhkari. Agyan timir ko door hatakar, jyoti gyan ki tum utarti.
Meaning / Translation
O Mother Sharda, giver of knowledge, the celestial player of the Veena, bringer of auspiciousness. By removing the darkness of ignorance, you bestow the light of divine wisdom.
The Glory of Vidya Daan
Original
विद्या दान परम तपस्या, सबसे पुण्य महान है। जो बाँटे ज्ञान जगत में, वही सच्चा इंसान है॥
Transliteration
Vidya daan param tapasya, sabse punya mahan hai. Jo baante gyan jagat mein, wahi saccha insaan hai.
Meaning / Translation
The gifting of knowledge is the supreme penance and the greatest virtue of all. He who shares knowledge with the world is a truly noble soul.
The Role of the Guru
Original
गुरु की कृपा से विद्या मिलती, संशय सारे मिट जाते। ज्ञान दान के पावन पथ पर, हम सब आगे बढ़ जाते॥
Transliteration
Guru ki kripa se vidya milti, sanshay saare mit jaate. Gyan daan ke paavan path par, hum sab aage badh jaate.
Meaning / Translation
Through the grace of the Guru, knowledge is attained and all doubts are dissolved. On the sacred path of imparting knowledge, we all progress forward.
Final Prayer
Original
सरस्वती माँ आशीष दे दो, बुद्धि और विवेक प्रदान करो। विद्या दान का संकल्प हमारा, सफल जीवन का वरदान करो॥
Transliteration
Saraswati Maa aashish de do, buddhi aur vivek pradan karo. Vidya daan ka sankalp hamara, safal jeevan ka vardaan karo.
Meaning / Translation
O Mother Saraswati, grant us your blessings; bestow upon us intellect and discernment. May our vow to share knowledge be a boon that leads to a successful and righteous life.