Buddha Purnima Vandana (Hymn of Buddha Purnima)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Buddha Purnima Significance, Rituals, Celebrations festival
Introduction: The Birth of Enlightenment
Original
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा का पावन पर्व, ज्ञान का दीप जलाता है। सिद्धार्थ रूप में जन्मे थे, बुद्ध कहलाते हैं।
Transliteration
Buddha Purnima ka paavan parv, gyaan ka deep jalaata hai. Siddhartha roop mein janme the, Buddha kehlaate hain.
Meaning / Translation
The sacred festival of Buddha Purnima lights the lamp of knowledge. Born in the form of Siddhartha, he is known as the Buddha.
The Moment of Enlightenment
Original
बोधि वृक्ष की शीतल छाया, सत्य का मार्ग दिखाया। अज्ञान का तिमिर मिटाकर, निर्वाण मार्ग अपनाया।
Transliteration
Bodhi vriksh ki sheetal chhaya, satya ka maarg dikhaaya. Agyaan ka timir mitaakar, nirvaan maarg apnaaya.
Meaning / Translation
Under the cool shade of the Bodhi tree, the path of truth was revealed. Erasing the darkness of ignorance, he embraced the path of Nirvana.
Rituals and Spiritual Path
Original
दीप जलाकर, ध्यान लगाकर, शांति का मंत्र हम जपें। करुणा और अहिंसा पथ पर, मानवता का मार्ग चुनें।
Transliteration
Deep jalaakar, dhyaan lagaakar, shaanti ka mantra hum japen. Karuna aur ahimsa path par, maanavta ka maarg chunein.
Meaning / Translation
Lighting lamps and meditating, let us chant the mantra of peace. Walking the path of compassion and non-violence, let us choose the way of humanity.
Universal Peace and Refuge
Original
बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि, धम्मं शरणं गच्छामि। शांति और प्रेम का संदेश, विश्व में सदा फैलाएं।
Transliteration
Buddham sharanam gachchhami, Dhammam sharanam gachchhami. Shaanti aur prem ka sandesh, vishwa mein sada phailaayein.
Meaning / Translation
I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma. Let us spread the message of peace and love throughout the world forever.