Dharma Stuti (Hymn to the Ancient Codes of Conduct)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Dharmasutras Ancient Codes Conduct Ethics Dharma other
Invocation
Original
धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः, धर्मराजाय नमो नमः। सत्यं, शीलं, तपश्चैव, धर्मस्य मूलं स्मर॥
Transliteration
Dharmo rakshati rakshitah, Dharmarajaya namo namah. Satyam, sheelam, tapashchaiva, dharmasya moolam smara.
Meaning / Translation
Dharma protects those who protect it; Salutations to the King of Dharma. Remember that Truth, Character, and Penance are the roots of Dharma.
The Essence of Sutras
Original
विधि-विधान और सुतॄओं का, ज्ञान तुम्हीं में समाहित है। कर्तव्य पथ पर चलने का, मार्ग तुम्हीं ने दिखाया है।
Transliteration
Vidhi-vidhaan aur sutraon ka, gyaan tumhi mein samahit hai. Kartavya path par chalne ka, maarg tumhi ne dikhaya hai.
Meaning / Translation
The knowledge of laws, regulations, and the ancient Sutras is contained within you. You have shown the path to walk upon the road of duty.
Praise of Cosmic Order
Original
न्याय और नीति के स्वामी, जगत के आधार हो। अधर्म का नाश कर स्वामी, धर्म का विस्तार करो॥
Transliteration
Nyaay aur neeti ke swami, jagat ke aadhaar ho. Adharma ka naash kar swami, dharma ka vistaar karo.
Meaning / Translation
O Master of justice and ethics, you are the foundation of the world. O Lord, destroy unrighteousness and expand the glory of Dharma.
Prayer for Salvation
Original
मर्यादा और नैतिकता, जीवन का आधार। धर्मराज की शरण में रहकर, हो भवसागर पार॥
Transliteration
Maryada aur naitikta, jeevan ka aadhaar. Dharmaraja ki sharan mein rehkar, ho bhavsagar paar.
Meaning / Translation
Dignity and morality are the pillars of life. By seeking refuge in Dharmaraja, one may cross the ocean of worldly existence.