Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti Stuti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Shankaracharya Jayanti Significance, Rituals, Celebrations festival
Invocation and Birth
Original
कालडी की पावन भूमि पर, अवतारी रूप धरा। अद्वैत ज्ञान का दीप जला, जग का कष्ट संहारा॥
Transliteration
Kaladi ki paavan bhoomi par, avtaari roop dhara. Advaita gyaan ka deep jala, jag ka kasht sanhaara.
Meaning / Translation
On the holy land of Kaladi, the divine incarnation took form. He lit the lamp of Advaita (non-duality) knowledge and removed the sufferings of the world.
Establishment of Dharma
Original
चार मठों की स्थापना की, धर्म ध्वजा लहराई। शंकराचार्य की महिमा ने, सत्य की राह दिखाई॥
Transliteration
Chaar mathon ki sthapna ki, dharma dhvaja lahraayi. Shankaracharya ki mahima ne, satya ki raah dikhayi.
Meaning / Translation
He established the four mathas (monasteries) and hoisted the flag of Dharma. The glory of Shankaracharya showed the path of truth.
Jayanti Celebrations and Rituals
Original
जयंती के पावन पर्व पर, भक्त करें गुणगान। दीप जलाकर, पूजन करके, पाते हैं वरदान॥
Transliteration
Jayanti ke paavan parv par, bhakt karein gun-gaan. Deep jalakar, poojan karke, paate hain vardaan.
Meaning / Translation
On the holy festival of Jayanti, devotees sing his praises. By lighting lamps and performing sacred rituals, they receive divine blessings.
Prayer for Enlightenment
Original
हे गुरुदेव! ज्ञान प्रदान कर, अज्ञान का नाश करें। अद्वैत भाव की शक्ति से, जीवन में प्रकाश भरें॥
Transliteration
Hey Gurudev! Gyaan pradaan kar, agyaan ka naash karein. Advaita bhaav ki shakti se, jeevan mein prakaash bharein.
Meaning / Translation
O Great Teacher! Grant us knowledge and destroy our ignorance. With the power of the non-dual consciousness, fill our lives with divine light.