Varanasi Ke Ghat (The Ghats of Kashi)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Stanza 1: The Sacred Banks
Original
काशी के पावन तट पर, गंगा की बहती धार, घाटों की आरती से, महके सारा संसार।
Transliteration
Kashi ke paavan tat par, Ganga ki behti dhaara, Ghaton ki aarti se, mehke saara sansaar.
Meaning / Translation
On the sacred banks of Kashi, where the Ganges flows continuously, the essence of the Ghats' Aarti perfumes the entire world.
Stanza 2: The Divine Sound
Original
शंखों की ध्वनि गूंजे, दीपों की है लौ, हर हर महादेव का, गूंजे मधुर स्वर।
Transliteration
Shankhon ki dhwani goonje, deepon ki hai lau, Har Har Mahadev ka, goonje madhur swar.
Meaning / Translation
The sound of conches echoes, the flames of the lamps glow, and the sweet chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' resonate everywhere.
Stanza 3: The Truth of Existence
Original
मणिकर्णिका की ज्वाला, जीवन का सत्य, विश्वनाथ की शरण में, मिटे सब भय।
Transliteration
Manikarnika ki jwala, jeevan ka satya, Vishwanath ki sharan mein, mite sab bhay.
Meaning / Translation
The flames of Manikarnika reveal the ultimate truth of life; in the refuge of Lord Vishwanath, all fears are destroyed.
Stanza 4: The Gateway to Liberation
Original
गंगा मैया की गोद में, मोक्ष का है द्वार, काशी के घाटों पर, शिव का है दरबार।
Transliteration
Ganga Maiya ki god mein, moksha ka hai dwaar, Kashi ke ghaton par, Shiv ka hai darbaar.
Meaning / Translation
In the lap of Mother Ganga lies the gateway to liberation (Moksha); upon the Ghats of Kashi, Lord Shiva holds His divine court.