ऋषिकेश महिमा (Glory of Rishikesh)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Stanza 1: The Holy Ganges
Original
गंगा की लहरों में बहता है पावन धाम, ऋषिकेश की पावन भूमि, देवों का है नाम।
Transliteration
Ganga ki lehron mein behta hai paavan dhaam, Rishikesh ki paavan bhoomi, devon ka hai naam.
Meaning / Translation
In the waves of the Ganges flows the holy abode; the sacred land of Rishikesh is the very name of the Gods.
Stanza 2: The Land of Sages
Original
ऋषियों की तपस्थली, ज्ञान का यह सागर, मन को शांति दे, मिटाए सब डर।
Transliteration
Rishiyon ki tapasthali, gyaan ka yeh saagar, Mann ko shaanti de, mitaaye sab dar.
Meaning / Translation
The place of penance for the sages, this ocean of knowledge, grants peace to the mind and removes all fear.
Stanza 3: Divine Presence
Original
शिव की शरण में, शांति का वास है, गंगा की धारा में, भक्ति का एहसास है।
Transliteration
Shiv ki sharan mein, shaanti ka vaas hai, Ganga ki dhaara mein, bhakti ka ehsaas hai.
Meaning / Translation
In the refuge of Lord Shiva, peace resides; in the flowing stream of the Ganges, one feels the essence of devotion.
Stanza 4: Conclusion
Original
हर हर गंगे, जय ऋषिकेश, भक्ति में लीन हो, पावन यह देश।
Transliteration
Har Har Gange, Jai Rishikesh, Bhakti mein leen ho, paavan yeh desh.
Meaning / Translation
Hail the Ganges, Victory to Rishikesh! Immersed in devotion, this land is truly sanctified.