Essence of Sanatana Dharma (Introduction to Hinduism)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
The Prayer for Enlightenment
Original
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥
Transliteration
Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya, Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityorma Amritam Gamaya
Meaning / Translation
Lead me from the unreal to the real; Lead me from darkness to light; Lead me from death to immortality.
The Principle of Dharma
Original
धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः। सत्यमेव जयते नानृतम्॥
Transliteration
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah. Satyamev Jayate Nanritam
Meaning / Translation
Dharma (righteousness) protects those who protect it. Truth alone triumphs, not falsehood.
The Mahavakyas (Great Truths)
Original
अहं ब्रह्मास्मि। तत्त्वमसि। सर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्म॥
Transliteration
Aham Brahmasmi. Tat Tvam Asi. Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma
Meaning / Translation
I am the Absolute Reality. Thou art That. All this is indeed the Divine Reality.
Universal Oneness
Original
वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्। एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति॥
Transliteration
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti
Meaning / Translation
The whole world is one family. Truth is one, but the wise call it by many names.