Dharma Mahima: The Importance of Righteous Living
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Importance Dharma Righteous Living None other
Mukhda (Refrain)
Original
धर्म ही सत्य है, धर्म ही आधार। धर्म बिना जीवन है, भवसागर में पार।
Transliteration
Dharma hi satya hai, dharma hi aadhaar. Dharma bina jeevan hai, bhavsagar mein paar.
Meaning / Translation
Dharma is the truth, Dharma is the foundation. Without Dharma, life cannot cross the ocean of worldly existence.
Stanza 1
Original
धन और वैभव सब मिट जाएँगे, धर्म के पथ पर ही हम पाएँगे। पाप का फल तो दुख ही लावे, धर्म ही मोक्ष का मार्ग दिखाए।
Transliteration
Dhan aur vaibhav sab mit jayenge, Dharma ke path par hi hum payenge. Paap ka phal toh dukh hi laave, Dharma hi moksha ka maarg dikhaaye.
Meaning / Translation
Wealth and glory will all eventually fade away; only on the path of Dharma will we truly find fulfillment. The fruit of sin only brings suffering, while Dharma shows the path to ultimate liberation.
Stanza 2
Original
सत्य बोलें, परोपकार करें, धर्म के मार्ग पर सदा चलें। स्वार्थ त्याग कर सेवा भाव, धर्म ही है जीवन का मुख्य चाव।
Transliteration
Satya bole, paropkaar kare, Dharma ke maarg par sada chale. Swarth tyaag kar seva bhaav, Dharma hi hai jeevan ka mukhya chaav.
Meaning / Translation
Speak the truth, practice benevolence, and always walk upon the path of righteousness. By renouncing selfishness and embracing the spirit of service, one finds that Dharma is the true essence of life.
Stanza 3
Original
न कोई अन्य सहारा यहाँ, धर्म ही है जग का मूल विधान। शरण में इसकी जो भी आए, भव बंधन से मुक्ति पाए।
Transliteration
Na koi anya sahaara yahaan, Dharma hi hai jag ka mool vidhaan. Sharan mein iski jo bhi aaye, Bhav bandhan se mukti paaye.
Meaning / Translation
There is no other refuge here; Dharma is the fundamental law of the universe. Whoever seeks shelter in righteousness attains liberation from the bonds of worldly existence.