Core Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
The Divinity of Humanity (Ramakrishna)
Original
जीव ही शिव है। दीन-दुखियों की सेवा ही साक्षात् ईश्वर की पूजा है।
Transliteration
Jiva hi Shiva hai. Deen-dukhion ki seva hi saakshaat Ishwar ki pooja hai.
Meaning / Translation
The living being is Shiva. Serving the poor and the suffering is the direct worship of God himself.
Unity of All Paths (Ramakrishna)
Original
जैसे विभिन्न नदियाँ अंततः समुद्र में मिलती हैं, वैसे ही सभी धर्म एक ही सत्य की ओर ले जाते हैं।
Transliteration
Jaise vibhinn nadiyan antatah samudr mein milti hain, vaise hi sabhi dharm ek hi satya ki ore le jaate hain.
Meaning / Translation
Just as different rivers eventually merge into the ocean, all religions lead to the same ultimate Truth.
The Call to Awakening (Vivekananda)
Original
उठो, जागो और तब तक मत रुको जब तक लक्ष्य प्राप्त न हो जाए।
Transliteration
Utho, jaago aur tab tak mat ruko jab tak lakshya prapt na ho jaye.
Meaning / Translation
Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached.
Strength and Inner Divinity (Vivekananda)
Original
शक्ति ही जीवन है, कमजोरी मृत्यु है। तुम अनंत शक्ति के भंडार हो। स्वयं को कमज़ोर मत समझो।
Transliteration
Shakti hi jeevan hai, kamzori mrityu hai. Tum anant shakti ke bhandar ho. Swayam ko kamzor mat samjho.
Meaning / Translation
Strength is life, weakness is death. You are a storehouse of infinite power. Do not consider yourself weak.
The Purpose of Life (Vivekananda)
Original
आत्मनो मोक्षार्थं जगत् हिताय च।
Transliteration
Atmano mokshartham jagat hitaya cha.
Meaning / Translation
For the sake of one's own liberation and for the welfare of the entire world.