Ahimsa Paramo Dharma: The Hymn of Universal Non-Violence
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Ahimsa Non Violence Supreme Dharma Universal other
Invocation of Supreme Dharma
Original
अहिंसा परमो धर्मः, सर्वभूत हिते रतः। सत्य शांति सदा भूयात्, जगत् कल्याण हेतुः॥
Transliteration
Ahimsa paramo dharmah, sarvabhuta hite ratah. Satya shanti sada bhuyat, jagat kalyan hetuh.
Meaning / Translation
Non-violence is the supreme dharma, dedicated to the welfare of all living beings. May truth and peace always prevail for the ultimate well-being of the universe.
Vishnu: The Preserver's Compassion
Original
श्री विष्णु करुणा सागर, जगत पालन आधार। अहिंसा रूप धरो प्रभु, करुणा का विस्तार॥
Transliteration
Shri Vishnu karuna sagar, jagat palan adhaar. Ahimsa roop dharo prabhu, karuna ka vistaar.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Vishnu, the ocean of compassion and the foundation of cosmic preservation. O Lord, please manifest in the form of non-violence and expand Your infinite mercy.
Shiva: The Stillness of Peace
Original
शिव शांत स्वरूप धारी, ध्यान मग्न अविनाशी। अहिंसा भाव जगाते, परम शांति निवासी॥
Transliteration
Shiva shant swaroop dhaari, dhyan magna avinashi. Ahimsa bhaav jagate, param shanti nivasi.
Meaning / Translation
Lord Shiva, the bearer of the peaceful form, the indestructible one immersed in deep meditation. You awaken the spirit of non-violence, O dweller of supreme peace.
Devi: The Nurturing Light
Original
जगदम्बा शक्ति स्वरूपा, ममता की प्रतिमूर्ति। अहिंसा मार्ग दिखाती, जगत की दिव्य ज्योति॥
Transliteration
Jagadamba shakti swaroopa, mamta ki pratimurti. Ahimsa maarg dikhati, jagat ki divya jyoti.
Meaning / Translation
Mother Jagadamba, the embodiment of cosmic power and the very image of maternal love. You show us the path of non-violence, the divine light of the world.
Universal Prayer for All
Original
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। अहिंसा परम धर्मः, मंगलमय जगत् सदा॥
Transliteration
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu niramayah. Ahimsa param dharmah, mangalmay jagat sada.
Meaning / Translation
May all beings be happy, may all be free from suffering and disease. Non-violence is the supreme dharma; may the world always be filled with auspiciousness.