Mahavir Jayanti Mahima (Glory of Mahavir Jayanti)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Mahavir Jayanti Significance, Rituals, Celebrations Lord Mahavira festival
Invocation
Original
जय महावीर, जय महावीर, सत्य धर्म के पथ के पथिक। अहिंसा की ज्योति जलाकर, जग को बनाया दिव्य और सुलक्षण।
Transliteration
Jai Mahavira, Jai Mahavira, Satya dharma ke path ke pathik. Ahimsa ki jyoti jalakar, jag ko banaya divya aur sulakshan.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mahavira, Victory to Mahavira, the traveler on the path of true righteousness. By lighting the flame of non-violence, You have made the world divine and virtuous.
The Five Great Vows (Pancha Mahavrata)
Original
अहिंसा परम धर्म हमारा, सत्य की राह पर चलना प्यारा। अस्तेय, ब्रह्मचर्य, अपरिग्रह का ज्ञान, महावीर ने दिया हमें पावन वरदान।
Transliteration
Ahimsa param dharma hamara, satya ki raah par chalna pyara. Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha ka gyan, Mahavira ne diya humein paavan vardaan.
Meaning / Translation
Non-violence is our supreme duty, walking the path of truth is beloved. The wisdom of non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment, Mahavira has bestowed upon us as a sacred boon.
Rituals and Celebration
Original
अभिषेक और पूजन की छटा निराली, जय महावीर की गूंज है मतवाली। संयम और तप का पर्व है आया, जग को मुक्ति का मार्ग दिखाया।
Transliteration
Abhishek aur poojan ki chata nirali, Jai Mahavira ki goonj hai matwali. Sanyam aur tap ka parv hai aaya, Jag ko mukti ka marg dikhaya.
Meaning / Translation
The splendor of the holy bath and worship is unique, the chant of 'Victory to Mahavira' is intoxicating. The festival of restraint and penance has arrived, having shown the world the path to liberation.
Prayer for Humanity
Original
चरणों में आपके शीश झुकाते, महावीर जयंती हर्ष से मनाते। शांति और प्रेम का दीप जलाएं, मानवता का सच्चा धर्म अपनाएं।
Transliteration
Charnon mein aapke sheesh jhukate, Mahavira Jayanti harsh se manate. Shanti aur prem ka deep jalayen, Manavta ka saccha dharma apnayen.
Meaning / Translation
We bow our heads at your holy feet, celebrating Mahavir Jayanti with great joy. Let us light the lamp of peace and love, and embrace the true religion of humanity.