Mandir Sthapana: The Sacred Architecture of Home
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
The Sacred Abode
Original
गृह के भीतर पावन स्थान, देवों का जहाँ हो वास। शांति और सुख का यह आधार, भक्ति का पावन विस्तार।
Transliteration
Grih ke bheetar paavan sthaan, devon ka jahan ho vaas. Shanti aur sukh ka yeh aadhaar, bhakti ka paavan vistaar.
Meaning / Translation
A sacred place within the home, where the gods reside. This is the foundation of peace and happiness, the pure expansion of devotion.
The Vastu Direction
Original
ईशान कोण में मंदिर विराजे, मन के अंधकार को भगाए। उत्तर-पूर्व की दिशा है श्रेष्ठ, जहाँ मिटते हैं सब कष्ट।
Transliteration
Ishan kon mein mandir viraaje, man ke andhkaar ko bhagaaye. Uttar-poorv ki disha hai shreshth, jahan mit-te hain sab kasht.
Meaning / Translation
May the temple sit in the North-East corner, driving away the darkness of the mind. The North-East direction is supreme, where all sufferings vanish.
Materials and Placement
Original
संगमरमर या चंदन की काष्ठ, पवित्रता का रखें हम साथ। मूरति हो सदा मुख पूर्व की ओर, खिंचे ईश्वर की दिव्य डोर।
Transliteration
Sangmarmar ya chandan ki kaasht, pavitrata ka rakhein hum saath. Murti ho sada mukh poorv ki ore, khinche Ishwar ki divya dor.
Meaning / Translation
Whether of marble or sandalwood wood, let us maintain purity. May the deity always face East, drawing the divine thread of God.
Ritual and Prosperity
Original
दीप-धूप और पुष्पों की माला, भक्ति का यह पावन उजाला। वास्तु अनुसार जो धाम बनाए, घर में सुख-समृद्धि सदा आए।
Transliteration
Deep-dhoop aur pushpon ki maala, bhakti ka yeh paavan ujaala. Vastu anusar jo dhaam banaye, ghar mein sukh-samriddhi sada aaye.
Meaning / Translation
Lamps, incense, and garlands of flowers—this is the sacred light of devotion. One who builds the abode according to Vastu principles, may prosperity and happiness always enter the home.