Jagat janani Jagadamba Bhavani
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | जगत जननि जगदंब भवानि | Jagat janani Jagadamba Bhavani | Mother of the world, Jagadamba, Bhavani, |
| Sthayi | कृपा करनि दुख हरनि सुख करनि | Kripa karani dukh harani sukh karani | you grant grace, remove sorrow and bring happiness. |
| Sthayi | प्रणत जन शरनि भव जलधि तरनि | Pranat jan sharani bhav jaladhi tarani | You shelter those who bow to you and carry them across the ocean of worldly existence. |
| Antara | मैं पतीत सेवक चरनन को | Main patit sevak charanan ko | I am fallen, a servant at your feet. |
| Antara | मुझ पर कृपा दृष्टि अब कीजे | Mujh par kripa drishti ab kije | Now cast your gracious glance on me. |
| Antara | महामाय जोगनी शिवानी | Mahamaya jogani Shivani | Mahamaya, Jogani, Shivani, |
| Antara | प्रणत जन शरनि भव जलधि तरनि | Pranat jan sharani bhav jaladhi tarani | you shelter those who bow to you and carry them across the ocean of worldly existence. |
Word notes
Janani means mother. Pranat jan are those who bow or seek refuge. Bhav jaladhi pictures worldly existence as an ocean, and tarani expresses carrying someone across it. Kripa drishti is a compassionate glance.