Dharma and Duty 2: The Call of Righteousness
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
The Call of Duty
Original
कर्तव्य पथ पर बढ़ते जाना, धर्म का मार्ग कभी न भूलना।
Transliteration
Kartavya path par badhte jaana, dharma ka maarg kabhi na bhoolna.
Meaning / Translation
Keep moving forward on the path of duty, and never forget the path of righteousness.
Detachment in Action
Original
फल की इच्छा त्याग कर केवल, कर्म को ही अपना धर्म बनाना।
Transliteration
Phal ki iccha tyag kar keval, karma ko hi apna dharma banana.
Meaning / Translation
Renouncing the desire for results, make your selfless action your only righteousness.
The Soul's Resolve
Original
सत्य और न्याय का संकल्प हो, आत्मा का सदा ही कल्याण हो।
Transliteration
Satya aur nyaay ka sankalp ho, aatma ka sada hi kalyan ho.
Meaning / Translation
With a resolve for truth and justice, may the soul attain eternal well-being.
The Cosmic Order
Original
धर्म की रक्षा ही जीवन का सार, कर्म ही है जीवन का आधार।
Transliteration
Dharma ki raksha hi jeevan ka saar, karma hi hai jeevan ka aadhaar.
Meaning / Translation
Protecting Dharma is the essence of life; action is the very foundation of existence.