Pathsala: The Land of Culture
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Pathsala The Land Of Culture
Invocation (Guru Vandana)
Original
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah | Guruh Sakshat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah ||
Meaning / Translation
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Shiva. The Guru is the ultimate Supreme Reality; salutations to that holy Guru.
The Abode of Wisdom
Original
पाठशाला है संस्कृति का धाम, जहाँ गूँजता वेदों का नाम। ज्ञान की गंगा यहाँ बहती, मानव का जीवन संवारती।
Transliteration
Pathshala hai sanskriti ka dhaam, jahan goonjta Vedon ka naam. Gyan ki Ganga yahan behti, maanav ka jeevan sanwaarti.
Meaning / Translation
Pathshala is the sacred abode of culture, where the name of the Vedas resonates. The Ganges of knowledge flows here, refining and beautifying human life.
The Essence of Tradition
Original
संस्कारों की पावन थाली, यहाँ खिलती ज्ञान की लाली। सभ्यता का दीप जलाते, हम अपनी संस्कृति को बचाते।
Transliteration
Sanskaron ki paavan thaali, yahan khilti gyan ki laali. Sabhyata ka deep jalaate, hum apni sanskriti ko bachaate.
Meaning / Translation
In the sacred vessel of values, the radiance of wisdom blooms. Lighting the lamp of civilization, we preserve our eternal culture.
Eternal Glory
Original
ज्ञान का मंदिर, संस्कृति की शान, पाठशाला हमारा गौरव और मान। सत्य, धर्म और कर्म का मार्ग, यही है जीवन का अनुपम स्वर्ग।
Transliteration
Gyan ka mandir, sanskriti ki shaan, Pathshala hamara gaurav aur maan. Satya, Dharma aur Karma ka maarg, yahi hai jeevan ka anupam swarg.
Meaning / Translation
A temple of knowledge, the glory of culture, Pathshala is our pride and honor. The path of Truth, Righteousness, and Duty—this is the incomparable heaven of life.