પ્રભુ મારી માતને શાંતિ ધરી દો

પદ - ૧૨૦૮
pada - 1208

પ્રભુ મારી માતને શાંતિ ધરી દો
prabhu māri māt-ne shāňti dhari do
મમતા કેરા મુળને કાપો, કલેશ બધાયે ટાળો
પૂર્ણ કરી દો, મુક્ત કરી દો, ધન્ય કરી દો આજે .......પ્રભુ મારી
mamtā kerā mul-ne kāpo, klesh badhāye tālo
poorna kari do, mukta kari do, dhanya kari do āje ....... prabhu māri

ઈચ્છાઓ સઘળી શાંત કરી દો, પ્રાર્થના સુણજો અમારી
જીવન એમનું પ્રેરક બનજો, આશિષ વર્ષો સદાયે .....પ્રભુ મારી
ichchhā-o saghali shāňt kari do, prārthanā sunjo amāri
jeevan em-nu prerak ban-jo, āshish varsho sadāye ..... prabhu māri

English translation (by AI):
This bhajan is a soulful prayer to the Lord, pleading for a mother’s spiritual liberation and ultimate peace. It asks the Divine to remove her earthly attachments, quiet her worldly desires, and dissolve all conflicts, while turning her life into a blessed, inspiring legacy showered with eternal blessings.

0. Oh Divine Lord, please grant eternal peace, calmness, and serenity to my mother's soul.

1. Sever her ties to earthly attachments and illusions, and dissolve all her remaining pains, worries, and struggles. Today, let her soul achieve ultimate spiritual fulfillment, liberate her from the cycle of rebirth, and bless her eternally.

2. Hear our humble plea, Oh Lord, and quiet all her worldly desires so her mind rests in absolute tranquility. May the legacy of her life remain a guiding inspiration for us, and may Your divine blessings shower upon her forever.

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Spiritual Context
This bhajan belongs to the Hindu tradition of Prarthana (supplication) and Bhakti (devotion). It is a selfless prayer offered by a child for their mother's spiritual ascension. In Indian philosophy, a mother is often seen as the ultimate symbol of Mamta (earthly attachment). This prayer asks the Divine to help her transcend that very attachment so her soul can find ultimate liberation.

Line-by-Line Spiritual Meaning

1. Transcending the Ego and Attachment

“Mamta kera mul-ne kapo…”
•    Context: Mamta is the deep, possessive attachment a mother has for her children and home. While beautiful, it binds the soul to the earthly cycle. Cutting its "roots" means freeing her soul from worldly illusions (Maya) so she can attach herself purely to the Divine.

2. Resolving Karmic Debts

“…klesh badhaye talo”
•    Context: Klesh refers to mental afflictions, spiritual ignorance, and karmic struggles. The prayer asks God to dissolve her remaining negative karma and mental unrest, clearing her path toward spiritual purity.

3. Spiritual Liberation (Moksha)

“Poorna kari do, mukta kari do, dhanya kari do aje”
•    Context: This highlights the ultimate Vedic goals of life: Poornatva (spiritual fulfillment), Mukti (liberation from rebirth), and Dhanya (divine grace). It asks that she experience the absolute freedom of the soul now, in this very moment.

4. Extinguishing Desires

“Ichchha-o saghali shant kari do…”
•    Context: According to the Bhagavad Gita, unfulfilled desires (Ichchha) are the cause of rebirth and suffering. Quieting all desires signifies achieving Vairagya (detachment), leading to a state of absolute, unshakable peace (Shanti).

5. A Legacy of Grace

“Jeevan em-nu prerak ban-jo, ashish varsho sadaye”
•    Context: Even as her soul detaches from the world, her lived life remains a Sadhana (spiritual practice) that inspires others. It asks that she become a conduit for God's eternal grace (Ashish).

Key Spiritual Takeaways

• The Highest Form of Filial Love: True love for a parent goes beyond physical comfort; it means praying for their soul's ultimate freedom and eternal peace.
• Liberation Requires Detachment: Human suffering stems from attachments and desires. Spiritual peace is achieved only when these are surrendered to the Divine. 
• Grace Over Effort: While human effort matters, ultimate liberation (Mukti) and fulfillment (Poornatva) are gifts granted through divine grace and prayer.