Maithreem Bhajata

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 received a standing ovation.

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Information

Raaga - Sung in RagamalikaTala - Adi

Lyrics

मैत्रीं भजत अखिलहृज्जेत्रीम्आत्मवदेव परानपि पश्यतयुद्धं त्यजत स्पर्धां त्यजतत्यजत परेषु अक्रममाक्रमणम्जननी पृथिवी कामदुघास्तेजनको देवः सकलदयालुःदाम्यत दत्त दयध्वं जनताःश्रेयो भूयात् सकलजनानाम्।Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,Atmavadeva paraanapi pashyathaYuddham thyajatha , Spardhaam Tyajata ,

thyajatha Pareshu akramamaakramanam

Jananee Pruthivee KaamadughaasteyJanakO Devah Sakala DayaaluhDaamyata Datta Dayadhvam JanathaahSreyo Bhooyaath Sakala JanaanaamSreyo Bhooyaath Sakala JanaanaamSreyo 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 WordWide 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 WarSpardhaam Tyajata - forsake CompetitionTyajata Pareshwa akrama aakramanam - Give up Aggression don't be aggressiveJananee 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: - There is only one father in common,god he is Our Father, most compassionate of one and allDaamyata - practice RestrainsDatta - So, Donate your wealth to othersDayathvam - So, Be Kind to othersJanathaa: - Oh People of the WorldSreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.