Atma-Ekta Bhajan (Song of Oneness and Service)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Concept Langar Equality Spiritual Community Universal Divine/Atman other
Mukhda (Chorus)
Original
एक ही ज्योति, एक ही प्राण, सबमें बसते एक भगवान। भेद मिटाकर, प्रेम जगाकर, करें हम सबका कल्याण।
Transliteration
Ek hi jyoti, ek hi praan, sabme baste ek bhagwaan. Bhed mitaakar, prem jagaakar, karein hum sabka kalyan.
Meaning / Translation
One single light, one single life force, one God resides within all. By erasing distinctions and awakening love, let us work for the welfare of everyone.
Antara 1 (The Equality of Being)
Original
कोई ऊँचा, कोई नीचा, न कोई छोटा, न कोई बड़ा। सेवा की इस पावन गंगा में, हर हृदय है साथ खड़ा। जाति-धर्म के बंधनों को, आओ मिलकर तोड़ें हम। आत्म-भाव की राह पर चलकर, जग से नाता जोड़ें हम।
Transliteration
Koi ooncha, koi neecha, na koi chhota, na koi bada. Seva ki is paavan ganga mein, har hriday hai saath khada. Jaati-dharm ke bandhanon ko, aao milkar todein hum. Aatma-bhaav ki raah par chalkar, jag se naata jodein hum.
Meaning / Translation
No one is high, no one is low; no one is small, no one is great. In this holy river of selfless service, every heart stands united. Let us come together to break the bonds of caste and creed. Walking the path of spiritual oneness, let us connect with the entire world.
Antara 2 (The Sacred Service/Langar Concept)
Original
अन्नदान ही है पूजा सच्ची, आत्मा ही है सार। जो भूखे को खिला दे भोजन, वही है परम उपकार। एक ही पंगत, एक ही स्वाद, सब समान हैं आज। सेवा भाव से ही मिलता, आत्म-ज्ञान का राज।
Transliteration
Annadaan hi hai pooja sacchi, aatma hi hai saar. Jo bhookhe ko khila de bhojan, wahi hai param upkaar. Ek hi pangat, ek hi swaad, sab samaan hain aaj. Seva bhaav se hi milta, aatma-gyaan ka raaj.
Meaning / Translation
The offering of food is the truest worship; the Soul is the ultimate essence. He who feeds the hungry performs the highest act of kindness. Sitting in one line, sharing one taste, all are equal today. Only through the spirit of service can the secret of Self-realization be found.
Conclusion (The Ultimate Realization)
Original
सबमें एक ही तत्व है, सबमें एक ही रूप। आत्म-भाव में मिल जाएँ हम, मिट जाए सब स्वरूप। जय हो दिव्य आत्मा की, जय हो प्रेम की धार।
Transliteration
Sabme ek hi tatva hai, sabme ek hi roop. Aatma-bhaav mein mil jaayein hum, mit jaaye sab swaroop. Jai ho divya aatma ki, jai ho prem ki dhaar.
Meaning / Translation
In everyone is the same element, in everyone is the same form. Let us merge into the consciousness of the Atman, where all individual identities dissolve. Victory to the Divine Soul, victory to the flow of universal love.