Maithreem Bhajatha Song lyrics with meaning

This prayer was written by Paramacharya of Kanchi “Sri Chandhrashekara Saraswathi” (Periyava) to be sung in the U.N. Assembly by Smt. M.S.Subbalakshmi (Bharath Ratna) during its 50th anniversary and dealt about universal brotherhood and peace as enshrined by the Sanathana Dharma.

Song Lyrics

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 Pareshu akramamaakramanam

thyajatha Pareshu akramamaakramanam

Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,

Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,

Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey

Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey

JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluh

JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluh

Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah

Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

Lyrics with meaning

Maithreem Bhajatha – Serve with Friendship and Humility,

Akila Hrith Jeththreem - which will conquer the Hearts of Everyone.

Atmavat Eva Paraan api pashyata - Look upon others similar to yourself.

Yuddham Tyajata - Renounce War

Spardhaam Tyajata – Renounce unnecessary competition for Power

Tyajata Pareshwa akrama aakramanam - Give up Aggression on other’s properties

Jananee Prthivee Kaamadughaastey - Mother Earth is wide enough and ready to give us all that we desire like a Kaamadenu, ‘

Kaamadughaastey'-she gives that all the things we desire (cloths, food etc)

JanakO Deva: Sakala Dayaalu - God, our Father, is very compassionate to All

Daamyata – So, Restrain yourself

Datta – So, Donate your wealth to others

Dayathvam – So, Be Kind to others

Janathaa: - Oh People of the World

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam - May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous