Pancha Maha Yajna Stotram (The Five Great Sacrifices)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 7 sections
Pancha Maha Yajna Five Great Various other
Introduction
Original
धर्म मार्ग पर चलने वाले, गृहस्थ के पाँच कर्तव्य। पंच महायज्ञ द्वारा, जीवन बना अति सुलभ।
Transliteration
Dharma maarg par chalne waale, grihastha ke paanch kartavya. Pancha maha yajna dwara, jeevan bana ati sulabh.
Meaning / Translation
For those walking the path of righteousness, there are five duties of a householder. Through the Five Great Sacrifices, life becomes profoundly meaningful.
1. Brahma Yajna (Sacrifice to Sages/Knowledge)
Original
प्रथम ब्रह्म यज्ञ है महान, वेदों का स्वाध्याय और ज्ञान। गुरु का सम्मान और शास्त्र का पाठ, मिटाता है अज्ञान का अंधकार।
Transliteration
Pratham Brahma Yajna hai mahaan, vedon ka swadhyay aur gyaan. Guru ka samman aur shaastra ka paath, mitaata hai agyaan ka andhkaar.
Meaning / Translation
The first is Brahma Yajna, the greatness of studying the Vedas and gaining knowledge. Respecting the Guru and reciting the scriptures removes the darkness of ignorance.
2. Deva Yajna (Sacrifice to Deities)
Original
द्वितीय देव यज्ञ की रीति, अग्निहोत्र और देवताओं की प्रीति। यज्ञ की आहुति और मंत्रों का जाप, देवताओं का मिलता है आशीष अपार।
Transliteration
Dwitiya Deva Yajna ki reeti, agnihotra aur devataon ki preeti. Yajna ki aahuti aur mantron ka jaap, devataon ka milta hai aashish apaar.
Meaning / Translation
The second is the ritual of Deva Yajna, through fire offerings and devotion to the deities. Through sacrificial offerings and chanting mantras, one receives immense blessings from the gods.
3. Pitri Yajna (Sacrifice to Ancestors)
Original
तृतीय पितृ यज्ञ का विधान, पूर्वजों का करते हम ध्यान। तर्पण और श्राद्ध का पावन कर्म, पितरों का मिलता है मंगल और धर्म।
Transliteration
Tritiya Pitri Yajna ka vidhaan, purvajon ka karte hum dhyaan. Tarpan aur shraadh ka paavan karma, pitaron ka milta hai mangal aur dharma.
Meaning / Translation
The third is the ordinance of Pitri Yajna, where we meditate upon our ancestors. The sacred acts of Tarpan and Shradh bring auspiciousness and dharma from our forefathers.
4. Bhuta Yajna (Sacrifice to Living Beings)
Original
चतुर्थ भूत यज्ञ की सेवा, जीव-जंतुओं पर दया की मेवा। पशु-पक्षियों और प्रकृति का साथ, बढ़ाता है जीवन की मिठास।
Transliteration
Chaturth Bhuta Yajna ki seva, jeev-jantuo par daya ki mewa. Pashu-pakshiyon aur prakriti ka saath, badhaata hai jeevan ki mithaas.
Meaning / Translation
The fourth is the service of Bhuta Yajna, the fruit of compassion towards all living creatures. Accompaniment with animals, birds, and nature adds sweetness to life.
5. Nru/Atithi Yajna (Sacrifice to Guests/Humanity)
Original
पंचम अतिथि और नृ-सेवा, मानवता की पावन मेवा। अतिथि सत्कार और दीन-दुखियों का साथ, यही है धर्म का सच्चा हाथ।
Transliteration
Pancham atithi aur nru-seva, manavta ki paavan mewa. Atithi satkaar aur deen-dukhion ka saath, yahi hai dharma ka saccha haath.
Meaning / Translation
The fifth is the service to guests and fellow humans, the sacred fruit of humanity. Welcoming guests and supporting the needy is the true hand of Dharma.
Conclusion
Original
इन पाँच यज्ञों का जो करे पालन, सुखी रहे उसका तन और मन। धर्म की ज्योति सदा जलती रहे, जीवन सफलता की राह पर बढ़े।
Transliteration
In paanch yajnon ka jo kare paalan, sukhi rahe uska tan aur mann. Dharma ki jyoti sada jalti rahe, jeevan safalta ki raah par badhe.
Meaning / Translation
Whoever follows these five sacrifices, their body and mind shall remain blissful. May the light of Dharma always burn, and may life progress on the path of success.