Bhavani dayaani maha baak baani
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | भवानी दयानी महा बाक बानी | Bhavani dayaani maha baak baani | Compassionate Bhavani; ‘mahaa baak baani’. |
| Sthayi | सुर नर मुनि जन मानि सकल बुध ग्यानी | Sur nar muni jan maani sakal budh gyaani | Honoured by gods, humans, sages and all the wise. |
| Antara | जग जननि जग जानि महिषासुर मरदनि | Jag janani jag jaani Mahishasur maradani | Mother of the world, known throughout it, destroyer of Mahishasur. |
| Antara | ज्वाला मुखी चंडि अमर पद दानी | Jwala Mukhi Chandi amar pad daani | Jwala Mukhi, Chandi, giver of the deathless state. |
Word notes
Janani addresses the goddess as the world’s mother. Maradani describes her crushing or defeating Mahishasur. Amar pad is the deathless state offered as a blessing, rather than a worldly office or rank.