Yashodhara Tathagatachya Marge (यशोधरा तथागतच्य मार्गे)

Yashodhara Tathagatachya Marge (यशोधरा तथागतच्य मार्गे) The Marathi song is sung by Milind Shinde and lyrics by Damodar Shirvale The song shows the journey of Yashodhara, the wife of Lord Buddha, as she embraces the path of renunciation and becomes a Buddhist nun. The song highlights her devotion and commitment to the teachings of Lord Buddha, as she leaves behind her luxurious life and worldly possessions.

Yashodhara's path begins with her learning the path of enlightenment from her husband, Lord Buddha, and willingly giving up her material wealth and comforts. She adorns herself with simplicity and takes up the begging bowl as a symbol of her new life. The song emphasizes her sacrifice and the transformation she undergoes as she lets go of the trappings of royalty.

Throughout her journey, Yashodhara remains steadfast in her resolve, undeterred by the challenges and hardships she encounters. She becomes a source of inspiration for others, as her dedication and fortitude shine through her actions. The song reflects her unwavering faith and her choice to embrace the three refuges of Lord Buddha, Dharma (his teachings), and Sangha (the community of practitioners).

Overall, this Marathi song celebrates Yashodhara's path of renunciation and her ultimate surrender to the teachings of Lord Buddha. It portrays her as a symbol of strength, resilience, and spiritual transformation, inspiring listeners to embrace a life of simplicity, compassion, and enlightenment.

Lyrics: Yashodhara Tathagatachya Marge (यशोधरा तथागतच्य मार्गे)

यशोधरा तथागताच्या मार्गे निघाली
गृहत्याग केला आणि भिक्षुणी ती झाली
बुद्धं सरणं गच्छामि , धम्म सरणं गच्छामि, संघ सरणं गच्छामि. ।। धृ   ।।

पती शिकवणीचा मार्ग सांगाया जगास
संपतीनी ऐश्वर्याची ठेवली ना आस
सोनीयाचे अलंकार ते फेकुनि महाली
गृहत्याग केला आणि भिक्षुणी ती झाली
बुद्धं सरणं गच्छामि , धम्म सरणं गच्छामि, संघ सरणं गच्छामि. ।। १  ।।

परिव्रजा केले आणि चिवर परिधान
भिक्षा पात्र हाती घेतले बुद्धाच्या सामान
राज वैभवास करुनि दुजाच्या हवाली  
गृहत्याग केला आणि भिक्षुणी ती झाली
बुद्धं सरणं गच्छामि , धम्म सरणं गच्छामि, संघ सरणं गच्छामि. ।। २  ।।

देह सदा कमी लागो पीडित जनाच्या
ह्याच भावना त्या होत्या तेयेच्या मनाच्या
सोडूनिया थाट दिला तो वैभवशाली
गृहत्याग केला आणि भिक्षुणी ती झाली
बुद्धं सरणं गच्छामि , धम्म सरणं गच्छामि, संघ सरणं गच्छामि. ।। ३  ।।

धैर्यवादी यशोधरेची बघून तयारी
कपिलवस्तू नागरीमधल्या थक्क झाल्या नारी  
दामोदर गेली गेली बुद्ध छात्रा खाली
गृहत्याग केला आणि भिक्षुणी ती झाली
बुद्धं सरणं गच्छामि , धम्म सरणं गच्छामि, संघ सरणं गच्छामि. ।। ४ ।।

Lyrics By: Damodar Shirvale

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