Maithreem Bhajata
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Maithreem Bhajata मैत्रीं भजत is a benediction composed in Sanskrit by Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, renowned as the Paramacharya of Kanchi.
The song was set to a Ragamalika by composer Shri Vasant Desai.
Historical Importance
It was rendered at the United Nations on Oct. 23, 1966 on the occasion of the UN day, by Bharat Ratna Smt. M. S. Subbulakshmi and Dr. Radha Viswanathan and received a standing ovation.[1]
For further Mythological importance, please check it out here: Karnatic.com [2]
Information
- Raaga - Sung in Ragamalika. Yaman Kalyani and Kaapi.
- Tala - Adi
- मैत्रीं भजत अखिलहृज्जेत्रीम्
- आत्मवदेव परानपि पश्यत
- युद्धं त्यजत स्पर्धां त्यजत
- त्यजत परेषु अक्रममाक्रमणम्
- जननी पृथिवी कामदु:खास्ते
- जनको देवः सकलदयालुः
- दाम्यत दत्त दयध्वं जनताः
- श्रेयो भूयात् सकलजनानाम्।
- Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
- Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
- Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
- Atmavadeva paraanapi pashyatha
- Atmavadeva paraanapi pashyatha
- Yuddham thyajatha , Spardhaam Tyajata ,
- Yuddham thyajatha , Spardhaam Tyajata ,
thyajatha Pareshua-akramamaakramanam
thyajatha Pareshua-akramamaakramanam
- Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
- Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
- Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey
- Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey
- JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluhu
JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluhu
- Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah
- Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah
- Shreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
- Shreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
- Shreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
- Shreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
- Shreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
Meaning
Though it is not possible to translate the song into English and still preserve its original meaning to the fullest extent, sources available from the World Wide Web suggest the following translation:
- Maithreem Bhajatha Akila Hrith Jeththreem - to Cultivate Friendship and Humility, which will conquer the Hearts of Everyone.
- Atmavat Eva Paraan api pashyata - Look upon others similar to yourself.
- Yuddham Tyajata - Renounce War
- Spardhaam Tyajata - forsake Competition
- Tyajata Pareshwa akrama aakramanam - Give up Aggression and acquiring by force
- Jananee Prthivee Kaamadughaastey - Mother Earth yields all that we desire,'Kaamadughaastey'-she gives that all the things we desire (cloths,food etc)
- JanakO Deva: Sakala Dayaalu: - And our father, the God is the most compassionate
- Daamyata - practice Restraint
- Datta - Donate
- Dayathvam - Be Kind to others
- Janathaa: - Oh People of the World
- Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.
References
- Sources
- http://rlalitha.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/maitreem-bhajata-a-benediction/
- http://stotraratna.sathyasaibababrotherhood.org/a228.htm
- Listen to Maitreem Bhajatha by MS on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg6S1DoQA6A
- Listen to Maitreem Bhajatha by Vishaka Hari along with English exposition - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ixzlwK-LSI
- Listen to Maitreem Bhajatha by IndianRaga Labs Los Angeles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NIhnpYH4NA