Monday, October 4, 2010

Bhai Dooj(Fhota) Sholkas and Mantra Explained

Shloka for Bhai Dooj (in Sanskrit)

"Bhratus tabaa grajaataaham,
Bhunksa bhaktamidam shuvam
Preetaye yama raajasya
Yamunaah Visheshatah"

Translation in English:
I'm your sister,
Eat this sacred rice,
For the pleasure of
"Yam Raj" and "Yamuna"

Mantra for Bhai Duj (in Bengali)

"Bhaier kapale dilam phonta,
Jamer Duare porlo kanta,
Jamuna Dae Jomke phonta,
Ami di amar bhaike phonta,
Bhai jeno hoy lohar vata."

English Translation:
I put a "phota" on my brother's fore-head,
To make my brother immortal "Yamuna" gives a "phota" to "Yam",
I give a "phota" to my brother Brother, may becomes tough as iron.