Ishta Devata Stotram: The Sacred Bridge
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Sacred Bridge Understanding Role Rituals Ishta Devata other
Dhyanam (Meditation)
Original
ॐ नमो भगवते इष्टदेवताय। हृदय कमल में स्थित, परम शान्ति प्रदाता। आप ही सत्य के स्वरूप हैं।
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Ishtadevataaya. Hridaya kamala mein sthit, param shanti pradata. Aap hi satya ke swaroop hain.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the Chosen Deity. Seated in the lotus of the heart, the giver of supreme peace. You are the very embodiment of Truth.
The Sacred Bridge (Setu)
Original
जीव और ब्रह्म के मध्य, आप ही सेतु हैं। आपकी कृपा से ही अज्ञान का अंधकार मिटता है।
Transliteration
Jeeva aur Brahma ke madhya, aap hi setu hain. Aapki kripa se hi agyan ka andhakar mitta hai.
Meaning / Translation
Between the individual soul and the Supreme Reality, You are the bridge. Through Your grace alone, the darkness of ignorance is dispelled.
Upasana (Ritual and Devotion)
Original
मंत्र, ध्यान और अर्चना, सब आपकी ही सेवा है। मेरे इष्ट, मुझे अपने चरणों में स्थान दें।
Transliteration
Mantra, dhyana aur archana, sab aapki hi seva hai. Mere Ishta, mujhe apne charnon mein sthaan dein.
Meaning / Translation
Mantras, meditation, and rituals—all are services unto You. My Chosen Deity, grant me a place at Your divine feet.