[The following poem is my amateurish attempt to write a Sanskrit hymn on Dharmaraja Yudhishthira. English translation is also provided in brackets. Please read and let me know how it is. And if possible, please forgive my mistakes.
On this Valentine's day, I dedicate this hymn to Yudhishthira. Mahabharata says that Dharma increases in the person who just takes Yudhishthira's name. I have tried to reflect this concept in my poem. May Dharma live in everyone's heart who reads this.]
Dharmanandanam PrathamaPandavam
Shurasutaasutam Chandravanshajam.
Pandavaagrajam
Sahodarapriyam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The son of Dharma, who is the first Pandava, who is the son of daughter of Shura (Kunti), the descendant of lunar dynasty, the one who is eldest among the Pandavas, the one who is dear to his brothers, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Kanakavaranam Taamralochanam
Soumya aananam Shantacharitam
Kshamaparayanam Dhairyaabhushanam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The one with golden complexion, one whose eyes are copper-hued, whose face is serene and nature is peaceful, who is forgiving and wears ornaments of patience, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Satya aashritam Shraddhamanasam
Gyanavanaparam Bhalladharanam
Rajyapalakam
Prajajanapriyam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The one who is sheltered in truth, whose mind dwells in respect to elders, who is extremely knowledgeable, who wields spear, one who takes care of his kingdom and is beloved of the subjects, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Vaasudevapriyam Dharmarakshakam
Devanugrihitam
Deva aatmajam
Krishnachayanam Dharmasthaapakam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The one who is dear to Vaasudeva (Krishna), who protects Dharma, who is blessed by all Gods and is himself an offspring of God, the one who was chosen by Krishna for establishment of Dharma, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Dharmanripavaram Prajavatsalam
Drupadasutaapriyam Devikavallabham
Bharata Ishwaram Rajadhirajanam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The one who is a ruler of justice, one who is affectionate to his subjects, who is beloved of the daughter of Drupada (Draupadi), who is the Lord of Devika, who is the Emperor of Bharatavarsha, the king of all kings, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Krodhavihinam
Tapoparayanam
Jeevavatsalam
Sadhusevapriyam
Sarpoddharakam
Shatrurakshakam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The one with no anger, one who cherishes penances, who loves all creatures, loves to serve the sages, one who rescued serpent and saved his enemies, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
Pandavapatim
Veera Maharathim
Dharmanayakam Mridangavahanam
Swarnasomadhwajam
Dharmarakshitam.
Naama Yudhishthiram vande Dharmavardhakam.
[The leader of Pandavas, the valorous warrior, who led the side of Dharma, whose chariot carries tabors, whose flag is adorned by a golden moon, who is the protector of Dharma, I bow to that name of Yudhishthira, which uplifts Dharma in us.]
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