Shishu Raksha Lori (Infant Protection Lullaby)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation to Shashti Devi
Original
हे छठी मैया, रक्षा करना, नन्हे को आशीष देना। कृपा दृष्टि सदा बनी रहे, संकटों को दूर करना।
Transliteration
He Shashti Maiya, raksha karna, nanhe ko aashish dena. Kripa drishti sada bani rahe, sankaton ko door karna.
Meaning / Translation
O Mother Shashti, please protect and bestow blessings upon this little one. May your merciful gaze always remain upon them, and may you keep all troubles away.
Prayer for Health and Longevity
Original
निरोगी काया, दीर्घायु हो, सुख-समृद्धि का वास हो। जीवन पथ पर सदा प्रकाश हो, खुशियों का अटूट विश्वास हो।
Transliteration
Nirogi kaya, deerghayu ho, sukh-samriddhi ka vaas ho. Jeevan path par sada prakash ho, khushiyon ka atoot vishwas ho.
Meaning / Translation
May the body be free from all diseases, may there be a long life, and may prosperity reside within. May there always be light on the path of life, and an unbreakable faith in happiness.
Protection from the Evil Eye
Original
बुरी नज़र से रक्षा हो, देवों का वरदान हो। हर बाधा से दूर तू, सदा सुरक्षित और महान हो।
Transliteration
Buri nazar se raksha ho, devon ka vardaan ho. Har baadha se door tu, sada surakshit aur mahaan ho.
Meaning / Translation
May the child be protected from the evil eye and blessed with the boons of the gods. May you be far from every obstacle, and always remain safe and great.
Lullaby for Peaceful Sleep
Original
सो जा मेरे नन्हे, सपनों में देव मिलें। शांति और प्रेम की छाँव में, तू सुख से पल जाए।
Transliteration
So ja mere nanhe, sapnon mein dev milein. Shanti aur prem ki chhaon mein, tu sukh se pal jaye.
Meaning / Translation
Sleep, my little one, may you encounter the gods in your dreams. May you grow in comfort under the shade of peace and love.