पावन तीर्थों का महिमा गान (Glory of the Sacred Pilgrimage Sites)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Stanza 1: Introduction
Original
पुण्य भूमि की महिमा न्यारी, तीर्थ यात्रा है सबसे प्यारी। श्रद्धा मन में लेकर हम, चले प्रभु के द्वार।
Transliteration
Punya bhoomi ki mahima nyaari, teerth yatra hai sabse pyaari. Shraddha man mein lekar hum, chale Prabhu ke dwaar.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of the sacred lands is unique; the pilgrimage journey is the most beloved. Carrying faith in our hearts, we head towards the Lord's door.
Stanza 2: The Char Dham
Original
बद्रीनाथ में विष्णु विराजे, द्वारका में कृष्ण साजे। जगन्नाथ पुरी की माया, रामेश्वरम की पावन छाया।
Transliteration
Badrinath mein Vishnu viraaje, Dwarka mein Krishna saaje. Jagannath Puri ki maaya, Rameshwaram ki paavan chhaya.
Meaning / Translation
In Badrinath, Vishnu resides; in Dwarka, Krishna is adorned. The divine mystery of Jagannath Puri, and the holy shadow of Rameshwaram.
Stanza 3: Kashi and Ganga
Original
काशी नगरी शिव की प्यारी, मोक्षदायिनी गंगा की क्यारी। गंगा जल में पाप मिटते, मन के अंधकार सब छँटते।
Transliteration
Kashi nagari Shiv ki pyaari, mokshdayini Ganga ki kyaari. Ganga jal mein paap mitte, man ke andhkaar sab chhantte.
Meaning / Translation
Kashi city is beloved to Shiva, amidst the flowery banks of the liberating Ganga. In the waters of Ganga, sins are washed away, and the darkness of the mind dissolves.
Stanza 4: Conclusion
Original
तीर्थों के दर्शन से पावन, हो जाए हमारा जीवन। चरणों में तेरे शीश झुकाते, भक्ति का हम दीप जलाते।
Transliteration
Teerthon ke darshan se paavan, ho jaaye humara jeevan. Charano mein tere sheesh jhukaate, bhakti ka hum deep jalaate.
Meaning / Translation
By witnessing these pilgrimage sites, our lives become pure. We bow our heads at your feet and light the lamp of devotion.