Book Title: Jain Thoughts And Prayers English Gujarati Author(s): Kanti V Mardia Publisher: Yorkshire Jain FoundationPage 24
________________ MAITRI BHAAVNU (GUJARATI) Maitri bhaavanu pavitra jharanu Muja haiyaamaan vahyaa kare, Shubh thaao aa sakal vishvanun Evi bhaavanaa nitya rahe. Evi ... THE IMMORTAL SONG OF BROTHERHOOD May the sacred stream of amity flow forever in my heart, May the universe prosper, such is my cherished desire. Gunathi bharela gunian dekhi Haiyun maarun nrutya kare, E santo naa charan kamal maan Muja jivananu arghya rahe. Muja ... May my heart sing with ecstasy at the sight of the virtuous May my life be an offering at their feet. Din krur ne dharma vihonaa Dekhi dilamaan dard rahe, Karunaabhini aankhomaanthi Ashruno shubh shrota vahe. Ashruno ... May my heart bleed at the sight of the wretched, cruel and the poor And may tears of compassion flow from my eyes. Maarg bhulelaa jivan pathikane Maarg chindhavaa ubho rahun, Kare upekshaa e maaragani Toye samalaa chitta dharun. Toye ... May I always be there to show the path to the pathless wanderers of life, Yet if they should not hearken to me, may I abide patiently, Chitrabhaanuni dharmabhaavanaa Haiye sau maanav laave, Ver jheranan paap tajine Mangal gito e gave. Mangal ... Maitribhaavanu ... May the spirit of goodwill enter into all our hearts, May we sing all together the immortal song of brotherhood (...of sisterhood...etc.) 23 24 For Private & Personal Use Only www.yjf.org.uk For Private & Personal Use Only www.yjfory ukPage Navigation
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