Karthikai Deepam Bhajan
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Karthikai Deepam — Tamil Festival of Lamps
Invocation
Original
दीप जलाओ, अंधकार मिटाओ, कार्तिकेय दीपम का पर्व मनाओ।
Transliteration
Deep jalao, andhkaar mitao, Karthikai Deepam ka parv manao.
Meaning / Translation
Light the lamps, dispel the darkness, and celebrate the festival of Karthikai Deepam.
Praise to the Divine Light
Original
शिव की ज्योति, जग में चमके, पावन दीपों से मन ये महके।
Transliteration
Shiva ki jyoti, jag mein chamke, paavan deepon se mann ye mehke.
Meaning / Translation
The light of Lord Shiva shines throughout the world, and the mind becomes fragrant with these holy lamps.
The Form of Jyoti
Original
ज्योति रूप में शिव विराजे, अंधकार सब दूर भगाए।
Transliteration
Jyoti roop mein Shiva viraje, andhkaar sab door bhagaye.
Meaning / Translation
Shiva resides in the form of the infinite light, driving away all darkness from our lives.
Spiritual Enlightenment
Original
मंगलमय हो यह पावन बेला, ज्ञान का दीप जले हृदय में अकेला।
Transliteration
Mangalmay ho yeh paavan bela, gyaan ka deep jale hriday mein akela.
Meaning / Translation
May this holy time be auspicious; let the lamp of true knowledge burn within the depths of the heart.