Preface

I still remember my school days, when this song would be sung once every week during our morning prayers. Back then, I hardly understood the meaning of the words, yet something about it always felt deeply moving and strangely familiar. The melody carried a quiet sense of peace and reverence that stayed with me long after the prayers ended.

Many years later, when I rediscovered the same song and truly began to understand its meaning, I was in complete awe of the beauty, compassion, and universality woven into its words.

Maithreem Bhajatha is a timeless composition by Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati. Through this post, I wish to share not only the song itself, but also the profound meaning behind it — compiled and interpreted to the best of my understanding from various sources.

Maithreem Bhajatha - Composed by Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati

Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,

Cultivate Friendship and Humility, which will conquer the Hearts of Everyone

Atmavadeva paraanapi pashyatha
Atmavadeva paraanapi pashyatha

Look upon others similar to yourself

Yuddham thyajatha , Spardhaam Tyajata ,
Yuddham thyajatha , Spardhaam Tyajata ,

Renounce War, forsake competitions

thyajatha Pareshu akramamaakramanam
thyajatha Pareshu akramamaakramanam

Give up Aggression and acquiring by force

Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,
Maithreem Bhajatha , Akhila Hrujjethreem,

Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey
Jananee Pruthivee Kaamadughaastey
JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluh
JanakO Devah Sakala Dayaaluh

Mother Earth yields all that we desire (clothes,food etc). For the almighty is the most compassionate.

Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah
Daamyata Datta Dayadhvam Janathaah

practice restraint, donate, be kind to others, oh people of the World.

Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam
Sreyo Bhooyaath Sakala Janaanaam

May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.