Hunkaar Bhare Badal Garje Garje As battle cries roar, the thunderous clouds rumble,
Talwar Uthe Bijli Kadke Kadke And swords flash like lightning striking again and again.
Pag Dhar De Jahan Dharti Dhuje Dhuje Wherever he sets foot, the very earth shudders,
Ban Kaal Maratha Badh Jeete Advancing as the Maratha personification of death, he conquers.
Ek Ek Kar Ke Sab Gadh Jeete One by one, he seized every ‘Gadh’ ‘fortress’,
Har Dushman Se Ladh Rann Jeete Winning the battlefield by fighting every foe.
Hind Re Maathe Suraj Sa Like a sun shining on the forehead of India,
Chhatrapati Veer Shiva Chamke The brave Chhatrapati Shivaji radiates brilliance.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Shivaji’s forehead mark was sharp, and so was his blade,
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji A divine incarnation of Lord Shambhu was Shivaji.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The earth’s blessed to have birthed a son like Shivaji,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji For he’s upheld the honor of the ‘Kesariya’ ‘saffron flag’.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Shivaji’s forehead mark was sharp, and so was his blade,
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji A divine incarnation of Lord Shambhu was Shivaji.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The earth’s blessed to have birthed a son like Shivaji,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji For he’s upheld the honor of the ‘Kesariya’ ‘saffron flag’.
Muthabr Ghyetly Mavle Sobti Taking a handful of loyal ‘Mavala’ soldiers along,
Ny Pahilya Jati Pati Ldlaya Mati Saati They ignored caste and creed to fight for the soil.
Fadla Khothla Ny Chlu Dilya Kuti Niti He tore through deception and crushed every wicked ploy,
Mughlachya Uravr Fadkvla Bhagva Hati Hoisting the ‘Bhagva’ ‘saffron flag’ upon the Mughals’ chests.
Mughlacha Baap To Raja Maja Raja Maja He’s the Mughals’ master, my King, my great King,
Surya Huna Tej Hota Raja Maja Raja Maja Radiating more heat than the sun was my King, my King.
Har Har Karit Gaja Vaja Gaja Vaja With ‘Har Har’ chants and thunderous celebration,
Har Har Karit Ubha Kela Swarja Maja With ‘Har Har’ chants, he established my ‘Swarajya’ ‘self-rule’.
Vijay Tilak Kadhe Bhaal Rahe May the mark of victory always grace your forehead,
Mhari Mamta Thari Dhal Rahe And may my motherly love serve as your shield.
Laaj Bachana Maati Re Protect the honor of our motherland’s soil,
Kahe Jija Bai Shivaji Se So commands Mother Jijabai to young Shivaji.
Jab Tak Tu Teri Saans Rahe As long as you’ve got breath in your body,
Par Thare Se Rann Mein Kaal Rahe Let death itself tremble before you in battle.
Ladhna Jab Tak Praan Rahe Keep fighting as long as life remains within,
Kayam Vatan Swabhimaan Rahe So the nation’s self-respect stands tall forever.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Shivaji’s forehead mark was sharp, and so was his blade,
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji A divine incarnation of Lord Shambhu was Shivaji.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The earth’s blessed to have birthed a son like Shivaji,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji For he’s upheld the honor of the ‘Kesariya’ ‘saffron flag’.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Shivaji’s forehead mark was sharp, and so was his blade,
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji A divine incarnation of Lord Shambhu was Shivaji.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The earth’s blessed to have birthed a son like Shivaji,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji For he’s upheld the honor of the ‘Kesariya’ ‘saffron flag’.
Dadye Dile Shoryachya He gave legendary examples of supreme valor,
Lihli Ghatha Ithasachi And penned the epic saga of our history.
Bal Dilya Muthi Muthi He infused strength into every clenched fist,
Sani Choghda As the ‘Choghada’ ‘ceremonial drums’ rang out,
Dadye Dile Shoryachya He gave legendary examples of supreme valor.
Lihli Ghatha Ithasachi He carved a saga into history’s heart,
Bal Dile Muthi Muthi pouring strength into every fist.
Sanai Sauoghda The drums and pipes resound,
Vaji Gaji Sahydyrichya Kad Koti echoing through the million peaks of Sahyadri.
Naad Ghume Teeni Loki This sound vibrates across the three worlds,
Jay Bhavani Jay Shivaji Victory to Bhavani, Victory to Shivaji!
Jay Bhavani Victory to Bhavani!
Haan Chaaha Woh Hind Ek Dor Se Bandha Yes, he dreamt of a Bharat bound by a single thread,
Usne Chaaha Woh Hind Kesariya Ranga he envisioned a nation cloaked in saffron hues.
Haan Chaaha Woh Hind Chaaro Aur Juda Yes, he sought a Bharat united on every side,
Usne Chaaha Woh Hind Parvat Sa Khada he wanted a nation standing tall as a mountain.
Jeevan Arpan Is Pujya Dhara Ko He dedicated his life to this sacred soil;
Utra Rann Par Jab Khoob Ladha Woh when he stepped onto the field, he fought with a fury.
Jaadu Jan Jan Par Kh#on Baha Do He cast a spell on every soul; let the lifeblood flow,
Lahre Parcham Praan Gawa Do let the banner wave high, even if life is the cost.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji The sharp mark and the keen sword belonged to Shivaji;
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji he was the divine incarnation of Lord Shiva himself.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The earth became blessed with the birth of its son,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji he upheld the honor of the saffron legacy.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Shivaji’s mark and blade were forged in fire;
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji he walked the earth as the avatar of the Great Destroyer.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The land found its grace when Shivaji was born,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji he shielded the dignity of the saffron spirit.
The Tez Tilak Talwar Shivaji Brighter than the sun was the steel of Shivaji,
Ho Shambhu Roop Avtaar Shivaji the living manifestation of Shambhu’s divine power.
Hui Dhara Dhanya Jann Laal Shivaji The soil sang in gratitude for its darling child,
Rakhi Kesariya Ki Laaj Shivaji he preserved the glory of the saffron standard.
Lagte Gaye L#ashon Ke Dher Bas Baha L#hu Kabhi Ruka Nahi Though the fallen lay in heaps, the tide of sacrifice never ebbed,
Ladhta Raha Woh Sher Maratha Woh Chhatrapati Kabhi Jhuka Nahi that Maratha lion fought on, for the Chhatrapati never bowed.