महाकाल मोक्ष वंदना (Mahakal Moksha Vandana)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Death Dying Hinduism Transition Atman Lord Shiva sanskar
Invocation to the Conqueror of Death
Original
हे महाकाल, हे मृत्युंजय, करुणा के सागर, अंत समय में हमारे रक्षक बनो, हे शिव शंकर।
Transliteration
He Mahakal, He Mrityunjaya, Karuna ke sagar, Ant samay mein hamare rakshak bano, He Shiv Shankar.
Meaning / Translation
O Mahakal, O Conqueror of Death, Ocean of Mercy, Be our protector at the final hour, O Lord Shiva.
The Departure of the Soul
Original
देह छूटे, प्राण निकले, आत्मा का प्रवास हो, नश्वर शरीर से मुक्त होकर, शिव का ही वास हो।
Transliteration
Deh choote, praan nikle, Atma ka pravaas ho, Nashwar shareer se mukt hokar, Shiv ka hi vaas ho.
Meaning / Translation
As the body is released and life departs, may the Soul's journey begin, Free from this perishable body, may the soul reside only in Shiva.
The Eternal Transition of Atman
Original
न मृत्यु सत्य, न जीवन सत्य, केवल आत्मा का परिवर्तन है, शिव की शरण में ही इस संसार का अंत और आरंभ है।
Transliteration
Na mrityu satya, na jeevan satya, keval Atma ka parivartan hai, Shiv ki sharan mein hi is sansaar ka ant aur aarambh hai.
Meaning / Translation
Neither death is truth, nor life is truth; only the transformation of the Atman is real, In the refuge of Shiva lies the end and the beginning of this world.
Prayer for Moksha (Liberation)
Original
हे त्रिनेत्रधारी, हमें जन्म-मरण के चक्र से मुक्त करो, अपने परम धाम में हमें मोक्ष का दान दो।
Transliteration
He Trinetradhari, humein janm-maran ke chakra se mukt karo, Apne param dhaam mein humein moksha ka daan do.
Meaning / Translation
O Three-Eyed Lord, liberate us from the cycle of birth and death, Grant us the gift of Moksha in Your supreme abode.