जय शंकरा गंगाधरा
जय शंकरा ! गंगाधरा !
गौरीहरा, गिरिजावरा !
विपदा हरा, शशिशेखरा !
विष प्राशुनी जगतास या
दिधली सुधा करुणाकरा !
गीत - विद्याधर गोखले
संगीत - पं. राम मराठे
🔤 English Transliteration:
Jaya Shankara Gangadhara
Jaya Shankara Gangadhara
Gaurihara Girijavara
Vipada hara Shashishekhar
Vish prashuni jagataas ya
Didhali sudha Karunakara
Lyrics: Vidyadhar Gokhale
Music: Pt. Ram Marathe
🌸 English Meaning:
Victory to Lord Shankara, the bearer of the holy Ganga.
Glory to Shankara, the consort of Gauri and beloved of Girija.
O remover of difficulties, O moon-crested Lord,
You who drank the deadly poison for the sake of the world,
And in your compassion turned destruction into nectar.
🪔 Reflection:
This powerful song praises Lord Shiva as the silent savior of the universe. When the deadly poison emerged during the churning of the ocean, it was Shiva who drank it to protect creation. He held the poison in his throat, becoming Neelkanth, choosing suffering so that the world could survive. What deep compassion this shows. True greatness is not in power, but in sacrifice.
Vidyadhar Gokhale’s words and Pt. Ram Marathe’s music set to Rag Ahirbhairav bring alive this image of Shiva—not distant, but protective and loving. When we chant “Jai Shankara,” we are not only praising Him; we are remembering that strength and kindness must go together. In our own life, when challenges arise, can we respond with calm courage? Can we hold negativity without spreading it further? Shiva teaches us balance, sacrifice, and silent grace.
This bhajan invites us to bow not just to the deity in the temple, but to the divine strength within our own heart.
🎵 YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpFy2IGZTpo&list=RDzpFy2IGZTpo&start_radio=1
Music: Pt. Ram Marathe
Singer : Anand Bhate
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