Tuesday, November 6, 2012

99 - Bhagvat Gita Chapter 1 Shlok 9


99 - Bhagvat Gita Chapter 1 Shlok 9


Ram Ram, Namaste, Hare Krishna, Namaskaaram, Sai Ram, Bula, Salaam, Sat Shri Akaal, Hari Bol ! 

Guru Jan Ko Sadar Pranaam !! 

Gita 1.9

अन्ये च  बहवः  शूरा मदर्थे  त्यक्त  जीविताः 
नाना  शस्त्र प्रहरणाः सर्वे  युद्ध  विशारदाः

Anye cha bahvah Shuraa Madarthe Tyakt Jeevitaah
Nana Shastra Praharnaah Sarve Yudh Vishaardaah

अन्ये  – इनके  अतिरिक्त; बहवः  – बहुत  से; शूराः – शूर  वीर  है, जिन्होंने ; मदर्थे  – मेरे  लिए ; त्यक्त जीविताः  – अपने  जीने  कि इच्छा को  भी  त्याग  कर  दिया  है ; च  – और ; नाना  शस्त्र प्रहरणाः  – जो अनेक  प्रकार  के  अस्त्र -शास्त्रों  को  चलाने  वाले  है, तथा  जो ; सर्वे  – सब  के  सब ; युद्ध  विशारदाः – युद्ध कला  में  अत्यंत  चतुर  है 


Anye – Inke atirikt; Bahvah – Bahut se; Shuraah – Shuur Veer hay, jinhone; Madarthe – Mere liye; Tyakt Jeevitaah – Apne jeene ki itch aka bhi tyaag kar diya hay; Cha – Aur; Nana Shastra Praharnaah – Jo anek prakaar ke astra-shastron ko chalaane waale hay, tatha jo; Sarve – Sab ke sab; Yudh Vishaardaah – Yudh kala mein atyant chatur hay

Duryodhan says to Guru Dron….Apart from those great warriors mentioned in Shlok 1.8, there are other brave soldiers who, for me, have abandoned their desire to live, and these great warriors are well versed in how to use various weapons, and all of them are extremely talented in the art of warfare.
Although these soldiers are pretty talented and brave they are not worthy of mention by Duryodhan.

Then he proceeds to describe the Commanders-in-Chief of the two armies.

Muskuraate Raho !
These are my personal notes and any anomalies in these attempted translations are not meant to confuse you, but an indication of a lack of knowledge on my part.
Please correct and use as you may see appropriate.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

98 - Durga Chalisa in Hindi & English


Ram Ram, Namaste, Hare Krishna, Namaskaaram, Sai Ram, Bula, Salaam, Sat Shri Akaal, Hari Bol ! 

Guru Jan Ko Sadar Pranaam !! 

A very happy Nav-Ratri to all !!!

Durga Chalisa in Hindi & English

Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Namo Namo Durge Sukh karni,
Namo Namo Ambe Dukh harni. 
नमो  नमो  दुर्गे  सुख  करनी 
नमो  नमो  आंबे  दुःख  हरनी 
Nirankar hai jyoti tumhari,
Tihun lok Faili Ujayari. 
निरंकार  है  ज्योति  तुम्हारी 
तिहुँ लोक  फैली  उजयारी  
Shashi lalaat mukh maha vishala,
Netra lal bhri-kutee vikarala. 
शशि  ललाट  मुख  महा  विशाला 
नेत्र  लाल  भ्रीकुटी  विकराला  
Roop Matu ko adhika suhave,
Darash karat jan ati sukh pave.  
रूप  मातु  को  अधिक  सुहावे 
दरश  करत  जन  अति  सुख  पावे  
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Tum sansaar shakti lay kina,
Paalan hetu anna dhan dina.  
तुम  संसार  शक्ति  लैय  किना 
पालन  हेतु  अन्न धन  दिना  
Anna-purna huwi jag paala,
Tum hi aadi sundari Baala.  
अन्न-पूर्णा हुवी  जग  पाला 
तुम  ही  आदि  सुंदरी  बाला
Pralaya kaal sab naashan haari,
Tum Gauri Shiv-Shankar pyari.  
प्रलय  काल  सब  नाशन  हारी 
तुम  गौरी  शिव-शंकर  प्यारी   
Shiv yogi tumhre guna gaaven,
Brahma Vishnu tumhen nit dhyaven.  
शिव  योगी  तुम्हरे  गुण गावें 
ब्रह्मा  विष्णु  तुम्हें  नित  ध्यावें   
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Roop Saraswati ka tum dhara,
De subuddhi rishi munin ubara.  
रूप  सरस्वती  का  तुम  धारा
दे  सुबुद्धि  ऋषि  मुनिन  उबारा  
Dhaara roop Narsingh ko amba,
Pragat bhayin phard kar khamba.  
धारा रूप  नरसिंह  को  अम्बा 
प्रगट  भयीं  फाड़ कर  खम्बा   
Raksha kari Prahlaad bachayo,
Hirana-Yaaksh ko swarga pathayo.  
रक्षा  करी  प्रहलाद  बचायो 
हिरण-याक्ष  को  स्वर्ग  पठायो   
Lakshmi roop dharo jag mahi,
Shree Narayan anga samaahi.  
लक्ष्मी  रूप  धरो  जग  माहि 
श्री  नारायण  अंग समाही  
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Ksheer sindhu mein karat vilasa,
Daya Sindhu, deeje man aasa.  
क्षीर  सिन्धु  में  करत  विलासा 
दया  सिन्धु  दीजे  मन  आसा   
Hingalaaj mein tum hi Bhavani,
Mahima amit na jaat bakhaani.  
हिंगलाज  में  तुम  ही  भवानी 
महिमा  अमित  न  जात  बखानी   
Matangi Dhooma-vati Mata,
Bhuvaneshwari baglaa sukh daata.  
मातंगी  धूमा-वती  माता 
भुवनेश्वरी  बगला  सुख  दाता   
Shree Bhairav sara jag taarani,
Chhinna Bhaal bhav dukh nivaarani.  
श्री  भैरव  सारा  जग  तारणी 
छिन्न भाल  भाव  दुःख  निवारानी 
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Kehari Vahan soh Bhavani,
Langur Veer Chalat agavaani.  
केहरी  वाहन  सोह  भवानी 
लंगुर वीर  चालत  अगवानी  
Kar men khappar khadag viraje,
Jako dekh kaal dar bhaaje.  
कर  में  खप्पर  खडग  विराजे 
जाको  देख  काल  दर  भाजे
Sohe kar mein astra trishoola,
Jaate uthat shatru hiya shoola.  
सोहे  कर  में  अस्त्र  त्रिशूला 
जाते  उठत  शत्रु  हिया शूला   
Nagar-kot mein tumhi viraajat,
Tihun lok mein danka baajat.  
नगर-कोट  में  तुम्ही  विराजत 
तिहुँ  लोक  में  डंका  बाजत   
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Shumbh Nishumbh Danuj tum maare,
Rakt-beej shan-khan sam-haare.  
शुम्भ  निशुम्भ  दनुज  तुम  मारे 
रक्त-बीज  शन-खन सम-हारे   
Mahishasur nripa ati abhimaani,
Jehi agha bhaar mahi akulani.  
महिषासुर  नृप  अति  अभिमानी 
जेहि  अघ भार  महि अकुलानी
Roop karaal Kaalika dhaara,
Sen Sahit tum tihin samhaara.  
रूप  कराल  कालिका  धारा
सेन  सहित  तुम  तिहीं  संहारा  

Pari bheer Santan par jab jab,
Bhayi sahaay  Maatu tum tab tab.  
परी भीर  संतन पर  जब  जब 
भयी  सहाय   मातु  तुम  तब  तब 
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Amar-puri aru basav lokaa,
Tav Mahima sab rahen ashoka.
अमर-पूरी  अरु  बासव  लोका 
तव  महिमा  सब  रहें  अशोका 
Jwala mein hai jyoti tumhaari,
Tumhen sada poojen nar naari.
ज्वाला  में  है  ज्योति  तुम्हारी 
तुम्हें  सदा  पूजें  नर  नारी 

Prem bhakti se Jo yash gave,
Dukh-daridra nikat nahin aave.
प्रेम  भक्ति  से  जो  यश  गावे 
दुःख-दरिद्र  निकट  नहीं  आवे 
Dhyave tumhen jo nar man laee,
Janam-maran se so chuti jaee.
ध्यावे  तुम्हें  जो  नर  मन  लाई
जनम-मरण  से  सो  छुटी जाई
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Jogi sur-muni kahat pukaari,
Yog na ho bin shakti tumhaari.  
जोगी  सुर-मुनि  कहत  पुकारी 
योग  न  हो  बिन  शक्ति  तुम्हारी  
Shankar Aachaa-raj tap keenhon,
Kam aur krodha jeeti sab leenhon.  
शंकर  आचा-रज तप कीन्हों 
काम और  क्रोध  जीती  सब  लीन्हों   
Nishi-din dhyan dharo Shankar ko,
Kahu kaal nahin sumiro tum ko.  
निशि-दिन  ध्यान  धरो  शंकर  को 
कहु काल  नहीं  सुमिरो  तुम  को 
Shakti roop ko maram na paayo,
Shakti gayi tab man pachitaayo.  
शक्ति  रूप  को  मर्म  न  पायो 
शक्ति  गयी  तब  मन  पछितायो   
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Shatru naash keeje Maharaani,
Sumiron eka-chit tumhen Bhavani.  
शत्रु  नाश  कीजे  महारानी 
सुमिरों  एक-चित  तुम्हें  भवानी   
Karo kripa He Maatu dayaala,
Riddhi-Siddhi de karahu nihaala.  
करो  कृपा  हे  मातु  दयाला 
रिद्धि-सिद्धि  दे  करहु  निहाला  
Jab lagi jiyoon daya phal paoon,
Tumhro yash may sada sunaoon.  
जब  लगी  जियूं  दया  फल  पाऊँ 
तुम्हरो  यश  मै सदा  सुनाऊँ
Durga Chalisa jo koi gaave,
Sab sukh bhog param-pad paave.  
दुर्गा  चालीसा  जो  कोइ  गावे 
सब  सुख  भोग  परम पद  पावे   
Devi Daas Sharan Nij Jaani
Karahun Kripaa Jagdamb Bhavaani
देवी  दास  शरण  निज  जानी 
करहूँ  कृपा  जगदम्ब  भवानी 
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 
Namo namooo, namo namooo
Namo namooo, namo namooo.....
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो  
नमो  नमो , नमो  नमो 

Muskuraate Raho !
These are my personal notes and any anomalies in these attempted translations are not meant to confuse you, but an indication of a lack of knowledge on my part.
Please correct and use as you may see appropriate.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

97 - Bhagvat Gita Chapter 1 Shlok 8




Gita 1.8


भवान्भीष्मश्च  कर्णश्च  कृपश्च  समितिअन्जयः 
अश्वत्थामा  विकर्णश्च  सौम्दात्तिस्तथैव   च  (1.8)

Bhawaanbhishmashch Karnashch Kripashch Samitianjayaah
Ashwatthaamaa Vikarnashch Sowmdattistathaywo cha

भवान – आप  (द्रोणाचार्य); च  – और ; भीष्मः – पितामह भीष्म ; च  – तथा ; कर्णः – कर्ण;
च  – और; समितिअन्जयः – संग्राम  विजयी ; कृपः  – क्रिपाचार्य ; च  – तथा ; तथा  – वैसे ; एव – हि ; अश्वत्थामा  – अश्वत्थामा ; विकार्नः – विकर्ण ; च  – और ; सौम्दात्तिः  – सौमदत्त  का  पुत्र  भूरिश्रवा .

Bhawaan – Aap (Dronachaarya); Cha – Aur; Bhishmah – Pitamah Bhishm; Cha – Tatha; Karnah – Karna; Cha – Aur; Samitianjayah – Sangram Vijayi; Kripah – Kripaachaarya; Cha – Tatha; Tatha – Waise; Eo – Hi; Ashwatthaama – Ashwatthaama; Vikarnah – Vikarna; Cha – Aur; Saumdattih – Saumdatt ka Putra Bhurishrava.



Who are the stalwarts of the Kaurav army ?

Dronaacharya – Represents Revenge (Badle ki bhavna) . Seeking revenge against King Durpad
Pitamah Bhishm – Wishes, Desire (Icchaa - इच्छा). Icchaa Mrityu – The whole Kaurav army is defeated but Pitamah Bhishm (desire) is still alive. Desire is the last thing that leaves us prior to death.
Karna – Uccha Akansha, उच्च आकांशा  - Wanting to prove that he is the best archer, better than Arjun.
Kripa Acharye – Kripa also means pity. Feeling pity for someone less fortunate is great but asking to be pitied, asking for a favour by not speaking the truth. Being the Kul Guru he refused to speak the truth, did not say a word, when evil minded Kauravas were undressing Dropadi
Ashwatthaama – He represents Aashakti. An addiction, something you cannot live without. When Guru Dron (falsely) hears of Ashwatthama’s death he lays his weapons down and allows Dhristadhumna to slay him.
Vikarna – is Vikalpa meaning doubt, hesitation, not believing in the righteous way.
Saumdatti – Son of Saumdutt, Bhurishrava who represents Hatred & Revenge. Bhurishrava & Saatyaki’s parents had a fight over Devaki. When Saatyaki was invited to join the Pandava’s army, Bhurishrava joined the Kaurav’s army so he could avenge his father.


While every Shlok in Sri Bhagvat Gita is enlightening, this Shlok is particularly important in that it shows the importance of Karma. Janma (birth) is important in that it provides one with a platform to perform great deeds. Despite being born in a family with all the means of success, where one has easy access to knowledge from one’s already learned elders, it is the deeds (Karma) that will decide our destiny.  We see here that the great Purohits Dronaacharya and Kripaachaarya are both standing on the side of evil (Kauravs).

Similarly in RCM Balkand Doha 176 we hear about Ravan…

उपजे  जदपि  पुलस्त्य  कुल  पावन  अमल  अनूप 
तदपि  महीसुर  श्राप  बस  भय सकल  अघरूप (RCM 1/176)

Upaje jadapi Pulastya kul Paawan amal anoop
Tadapi Mahisur Shraap bas bhaye sakal aghroop

Despite being born in a great family with great ethics and teachings, due to the bad deeds of the previous life, Ravan becomes a Raakshas, an evil person.


Muskuraate Raho !
These are my personal notes and any anomalies in these attempted translations are not meant to confuse you, but an indication of a lack of knowledge on my part.
Please correct and use as you may see appropriate.