Devavanim Vedavanim Mataram Vandamahe

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• verse 1

  देववाणीं वेदवाणीं मातरं वन्दामहे ।चिरनवीना चिरपुराणीं सादरं वन्दामहे ॥ ध्रु॥

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  dēvavāṇīṃ vēdavāṇīṃ mātaraṃ vandāmahē ।chiranavīnā chirapurāṇīṃ sādaraṃ vandāmahē ॥ dhru॥

  meaning

  We reverently salute the language of the gods, the speech of the Vedas, our Mother — ever-fresh and ever-ancient, we salute her with devotion. [Dhruva / refrain]

• verse 2

  दिव्यसंस्कृतिरक्षणाय तत्परा भुवने भ्रमन्तः ।लोकजागरणाय सिद्धाः सङ्घटनमन्त्रं जपन्तः ।कृतिपरा लक्ष्यैकनिष्ठा भारतं सेवामहे ॥ 1॥

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  divyasaṃskṛtirakṣaṇāya tatparā bhuvanē bhramantaḥ ।lōkajāgaraṇāya siddhāḥ saṅghaṭanamantraṃ japantaḥ ।kṛtiparā lakṣyaikaniṣṭhā bhārataṃ sēvāmahē ॥ 1॥

  meaning

  Wandering through the world devoted to protecting divine culture, ready for the awakening of all people, chanting the mantra of organisation — engaged in action, singularly focused on the goal, we serve Bharata. [v.1]

  word by word

  भारतBhaarataBharatavarsha

  तत्परTatparaDevoted to

  भुवनBhuvanaWorld

  सिद्धःSiddhahAccomplished · [He indeed becomes a] Siddha, [Gana or Gandharva, truly] · Siddha, Spiritually Accomplished
• verse 3

  भेदभावनिवारणाय बन्धुतामनुभावयेम ।कर्मणा मनसा च वचसा मातृवन्दनमाचरेम ।कीर्तिधनपदकामनाभिर्विरहिता मोदामहे ॥ 2॥

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  bhēdabhāvanivāraṇāya bandhutāmanubhāvayēma ।karmaṇā manasā cha vachasā mātṛvandanamācharēma ।kīrtidhanapadakāmanābhirvirahitā mōdāmahē ॥ 2॥

  meaning

  For the removal of the spirit of division, let us experience brotherhood; by deed, mind, and speech let us practise the salutation to the Mother; free from desire for fame, wealth, and position, let us rejoice. [v.2]

  word by word

  मनसाManasaain my Mind · With Mind

  चCaAnd, sometimes used only for emphasis or gap-filling · for emphasis · And, sometimes used for emphasis · And · And, Also, Sometimes for emphasis or gap-fillings · Indeed · And, Also, sometimes for emphasis or gap-filling · And, Also · For emphasis or gap-filling · And, Also, For emphasis · And, Also, sometimes for emphasis · Also · And, Also, Moreover · And, for emphasis · And, Also, sometimes for emphasis or gap-flilling · Moreover, Also · And, sometimes for emphasis or gap-filling · And, As Well as · Gap-filling or emphasis · And, for gap-filling · And, Also, sometimes for gap-filling · And, sometimes for emphasis · And, sometimes used for filling gaps

  वचसाVacasaaOf Speech
• verse 4

  संस्कृतेर्विमुखं समाजं जीवनेन शिक्षयेम ।मानुकूलादर्शं वयं वै पालयित्वा दर्शयेम ।जीवनं संस्कृत हितार्थं ह्यर्पितं मन्यामहे ॥ 3॥

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  saṃskṛtērvimukhaṃ samājaṃ jīvanēna śikṣayēma ।mānukūlādarśaṃ vayaṃ vai pālayitvā darśayēma ।jīvanaṃ saṃskṛta hitārthaṃ hyarpitaṃ manyāmahē ॥ 3॥

  meaning

  Let us teach society turned away from culture through our own lives; maintaining and demonstrating the noble ideal, let us show the way; we consider our lives dedicated for the benefit of culture. [v.3]

  word by word

  वयVayaOne who Weaves, Weaver

  वैVaiA particle of affirmation or emphasis · For emphasis, Indeed, Truly, Certainly · Or · For emphasis, Indeed, Truly · A particle of emphasis and affirmation usually means indeed, truly, certainly · A particle of emphasis · Indeed, Truly, Verily; · Indeed, For emphasis · A particle for emphasis and affirmation · For emphasis, Truly, Certainly

  जीवनJiivanaLife
• verse 5

  वयमसाध्यं लक्ष्यमेतत् संस्कृतेन साधयन्तः ।त्यागधैर्यसमर्पणेन नवलमितिहासं लिखन्तः ।जन्मभूमिसमर्चनेन सर्वतः स्पन्दामहे ॥ 4॥

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  vayamasādhyaṃ lakṣyamētat saṃskṛtēna sādhayantaḥ ।tyāgadhairyasamarpaṇēna navalamitihāsaṃ likhantaḥ ।janmabhūmisamarchanēna sarvataḥ spandāmahē ॥ 4॥

  meaning

  We who are accomplishing this seemingly impossible goal through Sanskrit, writing a new chapter of history with sacrifice, courage, and dedication — in the adoration of our birthplace we vibrate on all sides. [v.4]

  word by word

  सर्वतःSarvatah(By those, Protect us from) all sides · From all sides · Everywhere
• verse 6

  भारताः सोदराः स्मो भावनेयं हृदि निधाय ।वयं संस्कृतसैनिकाः सज्जीता नैजं विहाय ।परमवैभवसाधनाया वरमहो याचामहे ॥ 5॥

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  bhāratāḥ sōdarāḥ smō bhāvanēyaṃ hṛdi nidhāya ।vayaṃ saṃskṛtasainikāḥ sajjītā naijaṃ vihāya ।paramavaibhavasādhanāyā varamahō yāchāmahē ॥ 5॥

  meaning

  We Indians are brothers — holding this sentiment in our hearts, we Sanskrit-soldiers are ready, laying aside self; for the attainment of supreme splendour, we seek the highest boon. [v.5]

  word by word

  हृदिHrdiIn the Heart · [He attains his innermost longing and Devi always dwell] in his heart · Heart · within the cave of the Heart · Within the Heart

  निधायNidhaayaFixed or Placed in

  वयVayaOne who Weaves, Weaver

  भारतBhaarataBharatavarsha

  सोदरSodaraBorn from the same womb
• verse 7

  देववाणीं वेदवाणीं मातरं वन्दामहेचिरनवीनां चिरपुराणीं सादरं वन्दामहे ॥

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  dēvavāṇīṃ vēdavāṇīṃ mātaraṃ vandāmahēchiranavīnāṃ chirapurāṇīṃ sādaraṃ vandāmahē ॥

  meaning

  We reverently salute the language of the gods, the speech of the Vedas, our Mother — ever-fresh and ever-ancient, we salute her with devotion. [Final verse / refrain]