Panch Kedar Mahima
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 6 sections
Invocation
Original
पंच केदार की महिमा भारी, शिव शंकर की लीला न्यारी। हिमालय की गोद में बसे, भक्ति के पावन दिव्य दर्शन मिले।
Transliteration
Panch Kedar ki mahima bhari, Shiv Shankar ki leela nyari. Himalaya ki god mein base, bhakti ke pawan divya darshan mile.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of the Panch Kedar is immense, the divine play of Lord Shiva is unique. Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, one receives holy and divine visions of devotion.
Kedarnath (The Hump)
Original
प्रथम केदार केदारनाथ, शिव का कूबड़ पावन साथ। त्रिशूल धारी, जटाधारी, भक्तों के संकट हरने वाले भारी।
Transliteration
Pratham Kedar Kedarnath, Shiv ka kubad pawan saath. Trishul dhari, Jatadhari, bhakton ke sankat harne wale bhari.
Meaning / Translation
The first Kedar is Kedarnath, where the sacred hump of Shiva resides. The wielder of the trident and the one with matted hair, He who removes the great troubles of His devotees.
Madhyamaheshwar (The Navel)
Original
द्वितीय मध्यमहेश्वर धाम, नाभि रूप का पावन नाम। मंदाकिनियाँ की लहरों में, शिव का तेज समाया है प्राण में।
Transliteration
Dwitiya Madhyamaheshwar dham, nabhi roop ka pawan naam. Mandakiniyon ki lehron mein, Shiv ka tej samaya hai praan mein.
Meaning / Translation
The second is the abode of Madhyamaheshwar, the holy name of the manifestation of the navel. Amidst the waves of the Mandakini, the brilliance of Shiva resides in the very breath of life.
Tungnath (The Arms)
Original
तृतीय तुंगनाथ अति पावन, बाहु रूप का दिव्य सावन। ऊँचे पर्वत, स्वच्छ आकाश, जहाँ बसते हैं महादेव खास।
Transliteration
Tritiya Tungnath ati pawan, bahu roop ka divya saawan. Unche parvat, swachh aakash, jahan baste hain Mahadev khaas.
Meaning / Translation
The third is the extremely holy Tungnath, the divine manifestation of the arms. Upon high mountains under a clear sky, where Mahadev dwells in a special form.
Rudranath (The Face)
Original
चतुर्थ रुद्रनाथ है प्यारा, मुख रूप का तेज सितारा। कठिन मार्ग और गहरी घाटी, शिव की महिमा सबसे न्यारी।
Transliteration
Chaturtha Rudranath hai pyaara, mukh roop ka tej sitara. Kathin marg aur gehri ghati, Shiv ki mahima sabse nyari.
Meaning / Translation
The fourth is the beloved Rudranath, the shining star of the manifestation of the face. Through difficult paths and deep valleys, the glory of Shiva is most unique.
Kalpeshwar (The Hair)
Original
पंचम कल्पेश्वर है महान, जटा रूप का पावन ध्यान। शिव के चरणों में शीश झुकाएं, पंच केदार का पुण्य पाएं।
Transliteration
Pancham Kalpeshwar hai mahaan, jata roop ka pawan dhyaan. Shiv ke charnon mein sheesh jhukayein, Panch Kedar ka punya paayein.
Meaning / Translation
The fifth is the great Kalpeshwar, the holy meditation on the manifestation of the hair. Bowing our heads at the feet of Shiva, we attain the spiritual merit of the Panch Kedar.