Sant Eknath's Abhang: The Foundation of Bhagavata Dharma
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Sant Eknath Architect Bhagavata Dharma Lord Vitthal other
Invocation of Vitthal
Original
विठ्ठल विठ्ठल गजरी, दुमदुमली ही पंढरी। भक्तांच्या मनी वसला, पांडुरंग हा थोर।
Transliteration
Vitthala Vitthala gajari, dumadumali hi Pandhari. Bhaktanchya mani vasala, Panduranga ha thor.
Meaning / Translation
With the resounding chants of Vitthala, the holy land of Pandhari echoes. In the hearts of the devotees resides the great Lord Panduranga.
The Essence of Bhagavata Dharma
Original
भागवत धर्माचा हा पाया, विठ्ठल नामाचा अभंग। भक्तीच्या मार्गावर, लागला विठ्ठलाचा रंग।
Transliteration
Bhagavata dharmacha ha paya, Vitthala namacha abhang. Bhaktichya margavar, lagala Vitthalacha rang.
Meaning / Translation
This is the foundation of Bhagavata Dharma, the eternal and unbreakable chant of Vitthala's name. Upon the path of devotion, one is immersed in the divine color of Vitthala.
Surrender and Grace
Original
एकनाथ म्हणे, विठ्ठल चरणी लीन। नाम स्मरून पावे, विठ्ठल कृपा पूर्ण।
Transliteration
Eknath mhane, Vitthala charani leen. Naam smarun paave, Vitthala krupa purna.
Meaning / Translation
Eknath says, I am completely surrendered at the feet of Vitthala. By constantly remembering His name, one attains the fullness of Vitthala's grace.