Vedanta and Harmony of Religions
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Vedanta and Harmony of Religions
Invocation of Truth
Original
एकं सत् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति। सत्य एकं मानस मर्म निहितम्॥
Transliteration
Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti. Satya Ekam Manasa Marma Nihitam.
Meaning / Translation
Truth is one, the wise call it by many names. The truth is one, residing in the deepest essence of the mind.
The Essence of Non-Duality
Original
न कोई पराया, न कोई भिन्न, सर्वम् ब्रह्ममय जगत् विमलम्। आत्मा ही परमात्मा का रूप, अद्वैत सत्य का दर्शन अनुपम॥
Transliteration
Na koi paraya, na koi bhinn, sarvam brahmamayam jagat vimalam. Atma hi Paramatma ka roop, advaita satya ka darshan anupam.
Meaning / Translation
There is no stranger, there is no difference; the whole world is pure and permeated by Brahman. The individual soul is a reflection of the Supreme Soul; the vision of non-dual truth is incomparable.
Unity in Diversity
Original
विभिन्न मार्ग, विभिन्न नाम, लक्ष्य एक ही परम धाम। धर्म अनेक, सत्य एक, शांति का मार्ग पावन नेक॥
Transliteration
Vibhinna maarg, vibhinna naam, lakshya ek hi param dhaam. Dharma anek, satya ek, shaanti ka maarg paavan nek.
Meaning / Translation
Different paths, different names, yet the goal is the same supreme abode. Religions are many, but Truth is one; the path of peace is holy and noble.
Universal Brotherhood
Original
वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम् मंत्र हमारा, प्रेम और सद्भाव ही जीवन सहारा। वेदांत का सार यही संदेश, मानवता का सदा रहे परिवेश॥
Transliteration
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam mantra hamara, prem aur sadbhav hi jeevan sahara. Vedanta ka saar yahi sandesh, manavta ka sada rahe parivesh.
Meaning / Translation
The mantra 'the world is one family' is ours; love and goodwill are the supports of life. This is the essence of Vedanta: that the atmosphere of humanity should always prevail.