Naraka Chaturdashi Mahima Bhajan
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation
Original
नरक चतुर्दशी का पावन त्यौहार, खुशियाँ लाया है जग में अपार। अधर्म का नाश हुआ, धर्म की हुई जीत, गाते हैं सब मिलकर प्रभु की प्रीत।
Transliteration
Naraka Chaturdashi ka paavan tyohar, Khushiyan laya hai jag mein apaar. Adharm ka naash hua, dharm ki hui jeet, Gaate hain sab milkar Prabhu ki preet.
Meaning / Translation
The holy festival of Naraka Chaturdashi, Has brought immense joy to the world. Unrighteousness was destroyed, righteousness triumphed, Everyone sings together of the Lord's love.
The Legend of Krishna and Narakasura
Original
नरासुर का जब बढ़ा अत्याचार, काँपने लगा सारा संसार। कृष्ण ने लिया मुरली और चक्र, किया असुर का पूर्ण संहार।
Transliteration
Narakasura ka jab badha atyachar, Kampne laga saara sansaar. Krishna ne liya murli aur chakra, Kiya asur ka poorn sanhaar.
Meaning / Translation
When the tyranny of Narakasura increased, The entire world began to tremble. Krishna took up His flute and His Sudarshana Chakra, And completely destroyed the demon.
The Victory of Light
Original
सत्यभामा संग रण में आए, असुर का अहंकार मिटाए। अंधकार मिटा, प्रकाश आया, जग में नया सवेरा छाया।
Transliteration
Satyabhama sang ran mein aaye, Asur ka ahankaar mitaaye. Andhkaar mita, prakash aaya, Jag mein naya savera chhaya.
Meaning / Translation
Along with Satyabhama, He entered the battlefield, And crushed the demon's ego. The darkness vanished, light arrived, And a new dawn spread across the world.
Celebration of Choti Diwali
Original
दीयों की ज्योति से घर सजाएं, छोटी दिवाली हर्ष से मनाएं। कान्हा की महिमा अपरंपार, जय श्री कृष्णा, जय जयकार!
Transliteration
Diyon ki jyoti se ghar sajaayein, Chhoti Diwali harsh se manaayein. Kanha ki mahima aparampaar, Jai Shri Krishna, Jai Jaikaar!
Meaning / Translation
Let us decorate our homes with the light of lamps, And celebrate Choti Diwali with great joy. Lord Krishna's glory is boundless, Hail Lord Krishna! Victory to Him!