Maa Kali Vandana (Kali Bari Devotional)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation
Original
जय काली माँ, जय काली माँ, महिमा तेरी अपरम्पार। काल रूपिणी, शक्ति स्वरूपा, तू ही जग का आधार।
Transliteration
Jai Kali Maa, Jai Kali Maa, mahima teri aparampaar. Kaal roopini, Shakti swaroopa, tu hi jag ka aadhaar.
Meaning / Translation
Hail Mother Kali, Hail Mother Kali, your glory is infinite. The embodiment of time and power, you are the foundation of the entire universe.
Iconography
Original
मुंडमाल गले सोहे, खप्पर हाथ में धार। महाकाली माँ, तू ही संकट हार।
Transliteration
Mundmaal gale sohe, khappar haath mein dhaar. Mahakali Maa, tu hi sankat haar.
Meaning / Translation
A garland of skulls adorns your neck, and you hold the sacrificial skull-cup in your hand. Great Mother Kali, you are the remover of all calamities.
Prayer for Enlightenment
Original
अंधकार मिटा दे माँ, प्रकाश दे हमें ज्ञान। तेरे चरणों में झुकता, सारा ये संसार।
Transliteration
Andhkaar mita de Maa, prakash de humein gyaan. Tere charno mein jhukta, saara yeh sansaar.
Meaning / Translation
O Mother, destroy the darkness of ignorance and grant us the light of knowledge. The entire world bows at your holy feet.
Temple Prayer
Original
काली बाड़ी के मंदिर में, ज्योत जले अविराम। शरण तुम्हारी आए हम, जपें तेरा ही नाम।
Transliteration
Kali Bari ke mandir mein, jyot jale aviraam. Sharan tumhari aaye hum, japen tera hi naam.
Meaning / Translation
In the temple of Kali Bari, the eternal flame burns without ceasing. We have come to your refuge, chanting only your divine name.