Ghee and Oil in Sacred Rituals (Ritualistic Bhajan)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Ghee vs Oil in Hindu Rituals
Stanza 1: The Purity of Ghee
Original
शुद्ध घृत का महत्व महान, सात्विक भाव जगाता प्राण। अग्नि देव को प्रिय है घी, मिटाता मन के सारे क्ली।
Transliteration
Shuddh ghrit ka mahatva mahan, saattvik bhaav jagaata praan. Agni Dev ko priya hai ghee, mitaata man ke saare klee.
Meaning / Translation
The importance of pure ghee is great, it awakens the pure (Sattvic) essence of life. Agni Dev (the Fire God) is pleased by ghee, as it erases all impurities of the mind.
Stanza 2: The Divine Flame
Original
यज्ञ कुंड में जब घी बहे, देवों का आशीष तब मिले। ज्योति जले जो घृत की लौ, आत्म-ज्ञान की होवे लौ।
Transliteration
Yagya kund mein jab ghee bahe, devon ka aashish tab mile. Jyoti jale jo ghrit ki lau, aatma-gyaan ki howe lau.
Meaning / Translation
When ghee flows into the sacrificial altar, the blessings of the deities are received. When the flame of ghee burns, it kindles the light of self-knowledge.
Stanza 3: The Role of Oil
Original
तिल का तेल भी काम आए, दीया भक्ति का दीप जलाए। तामस-राजस भेद मिटाए, संकट में जो मार्ग दिखाए।
Transliteration
Til ka tel bhi kaam aaye, diya bhakti ka deep jalaaye. Taamas-raajas bhed mitaaye, sankat mein jo maarg dikhaaye.
Meaning / Translation
Sesame oil also serves a purpose, lighting the lamp of devotion. It helps balance the qualities of Tamas and Rajas, showing the way through times of crisis.
Stanza 4: Conclusion of Devotion
Original
घृत है सात्विक, दिव्य प्रकाश, तेल है सेवा का विश्वास। विधि विधान का मान करें, प्रभु चरणों में ध्यान धरें।
Transliteration
Ghrit hai saattvik, divya prakash, tel hai seva ka vishwas. Vidhi vidhaan ka maan karein, Prabhu charnon mein dhyaan dharein.
Meaning / Translation
Ghee is Sattvic and represents divine light; oil represents the faith of selfless service. Let us honor the sacred rituals and meditate at the feet of the Lord.