Divine Architecture: Shri Jagannath Stuti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
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The Divine Form (Swaroop)
Original
नीलाचल वासी, दिव्य रूप धारी, नयन विशाल, महिमा तुम्हारी। बिना हाथ-पाँव, फिर भी जग संवारे, भक्तों की नैया, तुम ही तो तारे।
Transliteration
Nilachala vaasi, divya roopa dhaari, nayana vishala, mahima tumhari. Bina haath-paanv, phir bhi jaga sanvaare, bhakton ki naiya, tum hi to taare.
Meaning / Translation
Dweller of Nilachala, possessing a divine form, with large eyes, your glory is immense. Despite having no hands or feet, you sustain the entire universe, and you are the one who carries the devotees' boat across the ocean of life.
The Sacred Architecture (Vastukala)
Original
शिखर ऊँचा, नीलचक्र विराजे, मंदिर के प्रांगण में, देवत्व साजे। दिव्य वास्तुकला, आध्यात्मिक शान, जगन्नाथ स्वामी, तुम हो महान।
Transliteration
Shikhar ooncha, Nilachakra viraaje, mandira ke praangan mein, devatva saaje. Divya vaastukala, aadhyatmik shaan, Jagannath swami, tum ho mahaan.
Meaning / Translation
The spire rises high, with the Blue Disc (Nilachakra) enshrined upon it, divinity adorns the temple courtyard. Through divine architecture and spiritual grandeur, O Lord Jagannath, you are magnificent.
Spiritual Heritage (Virasat)
Original
पुरी की धरती, पावन और न्यारी, भक्ति की सुगंध, चारों ओर छाई। सनातन विरासत, तुम्हारी पहचान, चरणों में तेरे, सारा जहान।
Transliteration
Puri ki dharti, paavan aur nyaari, bhakti ki sugandh, chaaron ore chhayi. Sanatan virasat, tumhari pehchan, charnon mein tere, saara jahaan.
Meaning / Translation
The land of Puri is pure and unique, the fragrance of devotion spreads in every direction. Eternal heritage is your identity; the entire universe lies at your holy feet.