Bhakti Ras: The Essence of Divine Love
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Stanza 1: The Supremacy of Devotion
Original
भक्ति ही परम सत्य है, प्रेम ही सार है। ज्ञान और कर्म भी विरल, भक्ति ही आधार है।
Transliteration
Bhakti hi param satya hai, prem hi saar hai. Gyaan aur karma bhi viral, bhakti hi aadhaar hai.
Meaning / Translation
Devotion is the ultimate truth, and love is its very essence. Knowledge and ritualistic actions are secondary; devotion is the true foundation.
Stanza 2: The Act of Surrender
Original
चरणों में जो झुक गया, उसे जग जीतना क्या? हृदय में जो बस गया, उसे फिर खोना क्या?
Transliteration
Charanon mein jo jhuk gaya, use jag jeetna kya? Hriday mein jo bas gaya, use phir khona kya?
Meaning / Translation
One who has bowed at the Divine feet has no need to conquer the world. One who has found the Divine dwelling in the heart has nothing left to lose.
Stanza 3: Unconditional Love (Nishkama Bhakti)
Original
न माँगूँ मैं स्वर्ण, न माँगूँ मैं राज, बस तेरा नाम हो, हृदय में तेरा वास।
Transliteration
Na maangu main swarn, na maangu main raaj, Bas tera naam ho, hriday mein tera vaas.
Meaning / Translation
I ask not for gold, nor do I ask for a kingdom; I seek only Your name and Your eternal presence within my heart.
Stanza 4: The Bridge to the Infinite
Original
प्रेम ही वो सेतु है, जो प्रभु से मिलाता है, शून्य से अनंत तक, भक्ति पथ ले जाता है।
Transliteration
Prem hi woh setu hai, jo Prabhu se milaata hai, Shoonya se anant tak, bhakti path le jaata hai.
Meaning / Translation
Love is the bridge that connects the soul to the Lord; the path of devotion leads the seeker from the void to the infinite.