Maaturaasishaa vandita bhuvi, santhi hi naro nandita divi
One becomes respected in this world and happy in the other world only by gaining Mother’s blessings.
dhaarithosmyaham svodare tvayaa, paalithosmyaham svasthanae tvayaa
You maintained me in the womb and nourished me with your milk.
sisuraham yadaa kaelilampataahaa, na srutham mayaa tae tadaa vachaahaa
In my childhood, being attracted to toys, I didn’t pay attention to your words.
sikshanae mama na cha kadaa rucheehi, saa tvayaa kruthaa vardhitaa mateehi
I had no interest in learning, but you created the interest in me and developed my intellect.
baalavartanam kashtadaayakam, manyasae tu tad harshakaaranam
Even though a child’s actions cause much pain, you look upon these as a source of joy!
rogapeeditho yatkadaapyaham, saevasae tadaa maamaharnisham
Whenever I am sick, you nurse me day and night.
vismaraamyaham tae katham krutham, matkruthae sadaa praemasamyutham
How can I ever forget all that is done by you with so much affection?
pashyasi gunam sarvadaa mama, avagunam tu mae naekshasae katham
You always see my virtues (good qualities), but how come you never see my vices (bad ones)?
iyamudaarataa tvayi cha vartatae, naetharatra saa jagati drusyate
This large-heartedness exists only in you, and is not seen anywhere else in the world.
durlabhaa na hi baandhavaa bhuvi, janani durlabhaa tvatsamaa ayi
Relatives and friends are easy to find in the world, but it is indeed difficult to get a mother like you.
maatrudaevo yad bhava sruthischa tat, braveetyaadaraad bhaavayepyaham
I have heard “Be devoted to mother like you would to God”, and I do follow the same.
maatari naro daevameekshatae, sarvatopi tam sa hi nireekshatae
(S)He who sees God in (her) his own mother, (s)he alone sees God everywhere as well.
atha mayaarchanam vandanam krutham, tava cha keertanam paadasaevanam
Hence, I worship and salute you now, sing your glories and serve your feet.
janani taepyaham sarvadaa runee, bhaktirastu nae nischala tvayee
O mother, I remain forever indebted to you. May my devotion to you be firm and deep!
amba tvaamaham pranatavaansadaa, aasishascha tvam daehi mae mudaa
O mother, I remain forever prostrated before you. Give me your blessings gladly.
