O Nume Tutelar (O Guardian Deity) - Guardian Hymn
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
O NUME TUTELAR (O GUARDIAN DEITY)
Invocation
Original
हे मेरे रक्षक, हे कुलदेवता, आपकी शरण में आया हूँ। आपके चरणों में मेरा कोटि प्रणाम है।
Transliteration
He mere rakshak, he kuladevata, aapki sharan mein aaya hoon. Aapke charnon mein mera koti pranaam hai.
Meaning / Translation
O my protector, O Guardian Deity, I have come to your refuge. I offer millions of salutations at your lotus feet.
The Divine Light
Original
अंधकार को मिटाकर, आप ज्योति जलाते हैं। संकटों के समय, आप ही बचाते हैं।
Transliteration
Andhkaar ko mitakar, aap jyoti jalaate hain. Sankaton ke samay, aap hi bachaate hain.
Meaning / Translation
By erasing the darkness, you ignite the divine light. In times of crisis, you are the one who saves me.
The Guide and Foundation
Original
आप ही मार्गदर्शक, आप ही आधार। आपके बिना सूना है, यह सारा संसार।
Transliteration
Aap hi maargdarshak, aap hi aadhaar. Aapke bina soona hai, yeh saara sansaar.
Meaning / Translation
You are the guide, you are the foundation. Without you, this entire world feels empty.
Prayer for Presence
Original
सदा मेरे हृदय में, वास आपका हो। हर पल हर सांस में, ध्यास आपका हो।
Transliteration
Sada mere hriday mein, vaas aapka ho. Har pal har saans mein, dhyaas aapka ho.
Meaning / Translation
May you reside in my heart forever. May my meditation be focused on you in every moment and every breath.