जय महेश जटाजूट कंठ सोहे कालकूट
राग: ध्रुपद ताल
जय महेश जटाजूट कंठ सोहे कालकूट
जन्म मरण जाए छूट नाम लेत जाके ।१।
तीन नयन चंद्र भाल गल में मुंडन की माल
शोभत तन मिरगछाल कटि में नाग बाके।२।
गौरी बसत सदा संग भस्म लसत अंग अंग
शीश गंग के तरंग वाहन वृषमाके।३।
कर त्रिशूल अरु कुठार बह्मानंद निर्विकार
जाकी महिमा है अपार करत वेद थाके।४।
Bhajan lyrics by Swami
Bramhanandji maharaj
Title:Jay mahesh jatajut
raag: dhrupad taal
jay mahesh jatajoot
kanth sohe kaal koot
janam maran jaye chhoot
naam let jake ||1||
teen nayan chandra bhal
gale me mundan ki mal
shobhat tan miragchhal
kati me naag bake ||2||
gauri basat sada ang
bhasm lasat ang ang
sheesh gang k tarang
vahan vrishbhake ||3||
kar trishul aru kuthar
bramhanand nirvikar
jaaki mahima hai apaar
kehat ved thake ||4||
Semantics:
"Hail
to Shiva, with poison on His throat, the divine ring.
Chant His
name and break free from the cycle's endless spin,
Liberation
from birth and death, found within.
Three eyes
gaze, the crescent moon adorns His brow,
Snakes coil
around His waist, skulls a garland show.
Deer skin
attire, ashes mark His holy frame,
The Ganges
flows from His matted hair, a sacred stream.
Upon Nandi,
His bull, with Gauri by His side,
Shiva,
adorned with ashes, in divinity does reside.
Trident in
hand, an axe beside,
Immutable,
beyond change, His greatness does abide.
Vedas falter
in describing His vast celestial might,
Lord Shiva's
glory immeasurable, infinite in sight.
Brahmanand
extols, with devotion ever pure,
In praise of
the Supreme, Lord Shiva, tranquil and sure."
Connotations:
Swami
Brahmanand begins by exclaiming, "Hail to the great God Shiva!",
setting the tone for his profound admiration. He expounds on Shiva's matted
hair, portraying it not just as a physical adornment but as a profound symbol
of unity amidst scattered thoughts. This imagery reflects the deity's role in
guiding devotees towards focused concentration and mental clarity, thereby
emphasizing the importance of disciplined spiritual practice.
Furthermore, the depiction of the
river Ganga flowing from Shiva's locks is imbued with symbolic depth,
representing the dissemination of true knowledge and spiritual purity. It
signifies Shiva's embodiment as a source of divine wisdom and cleansing, essential
for seekers on the path of enlightenment.
Brahmanand draws a moral lesson from
Shiva's act of consuming poison during the cosmic churning, known as the
Samudra Manthan. This act becomes a metaphor for tolerance and the mastery over
anger and negativity—a poignant reminder for humanity to cultivate patience and
forbearance even amidst challenges and adversities.
The mention of Shiva's third eye
underscores His profound insight and spiritual vision, which transcends the
mundane world. It symbolizes his ability to perceive truth beyond physical
appearances, guiding souls towards spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
The necklace of skulls around Shiva's
neck symbolizes his conquest over mortality and the transient nature of
existence. It signifies his role as the ultimate conqueror of death and the
eternal cycle of birth and rebirth.
Shiva's consort, Gauri (Parvati),
represents the divine feminine energy complementing Shiva's masculine prowess.
Together, they exemplify the harmonious union of Shakti (energy) and Shiva
(consciousness), essential for cosmic balance and spiritual evolution.
Mounted atop Nandi, the sacred bull,
Shiva signifies righteousness and steadfastness in spiritual principles. His
adornment with ashes from cremation grounds signifies his detachment from
worldly attachments and serves as a stark reminder of life's impermanence and
the inevitability of mortality.
Shiva's weaponry—the trident and
axe—symbolizes his role as the destroyer of ignorance (represented by the three
gunas: Satva, Rajas, Tamas) and ego, paving the way for spiritual liberation
and enlightenment. This aspect portrays Shiva as the supreme guide and
protector, leading devotees towards ultimate spiritual purity and
transcendence.
In conclusion, Brahmanand humbly
acknowledges the vastness and ineffable glory of Lord Shiva, asserting that
even the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of knowledge, cannot fully encapsulate
the entirety of Shiva's divine essence. This reverence underscores Shiva's
omnipresence and eternal significance in the cosmic order, inspiring profound
devotion and reverence among seekers of truth and spiritual fulfillment.
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