Narada Muni Stuti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Narada Muni
Invocation
Original
नारायण नारायण जपते, देवर्षि नारद मुनि। वीणा वादन करते सदा, प्रभु चरणों में लीन॥
Transliteration
Narayana Narayana japte, Devarshi Narada Muni. Veena vaadan karte sada, Prabhu charnon mein leen.
Meaning / Translation
Chanting 'Narayana, Narayana', the divine sage Narada Muni constantly plays his Veena and remains absorbed at the feet of the Lord.
Description of Form
Original
हाथ में वीणा, गले में माला, दिव्य रूप अति प्यारा। ज्ञान और भक्ति के सागर, जग का तारणहारा॥
Transliteration
Haath mein veena, gale mein maala, divya roop ati pyaara. Gyaan aur bhakti ke saagar, jag ka taaranhaara.
Meaning / Translation
With a Veena in hand and a garland around his neck, his divine form is most beautiful. He is an ocean of knowledge and devotion, the savior of the world.
Glory of his Travels
Original
लोक-लोक भ्रमण करते, भक्ति मार्ग दिखलाते। विष्णु नाम की महिमा गाकर, जन-जन को हर्षित करते॥
Transliteration
Lok-lok bhraman karte, bhakti maarg dikhlaate. Vishnu naam ki mahima gaakar, jan-jan ko harshit karte.
Meaning / Translation
Wandering from one world to another, he shows the path of devotion. By singing the glories of Lord Vishnu's name, he brings joy to every soul.
Prayer for Wisdom
Original
हे देवर्षि! हमें भी दो, ज्ञान और भक्ति का वरदान। तुम्हारे चरणों में अर्पित हो, हमारा तन और मन॥
Transliteration
He Devarshi! Humein bhi do, gyaan aur bhakti ka vardaan. Tumhare charnon mein arpit ho, humara tan aur mann.
Meaning / Translation
O Divine Sage! Grant us also the boon of knowledge and devotion. May our body and mind be surrendered at your holy feet.