Vande Mataram
Vande Mataram
वन्दे मातरम्
वन्देमातरं
सुजलां सुफलां मलयज शीतलां
सस्य श्यामलां मातरं ॥वन्दे॥
शुभ्रज्योत्स्ना पुलकितयामिनीं
पुल्लकुसुमित द्रुमदल शोभिनीं
सुहासिनीं सुमधुर भाषिणीं
सुखदां वरदां मातरं ॥ वन्दे ॥
कोटिकोटि कण्ठ कलकल निनादकराले
कोटि कोटि भुजैर् धृत कर करवाले
अबला केयनो मा एतो बले
बहुबल धारिणीं नमामि तारिणीं
रिपुदलवारिणीं मातराम् ॥ वन्दे ॥
तिमि विद्या तिमि धर्म तुमि हृदि तुमि मर्म
त्वं हि प्राणाः शरीरे
बाहुते तुमि मा शक्ति हृदये तुमि मा भक्ति
तो मारयि प्रतिमा गडि मन्दिरे मन्दिरे ॥ वन्दे ॥
त्वं हि दुर्गा दश प्रहरण धारिणी
कमला कमलदल विहारिणी
वाणी विद्यादायिनी
नमामि त्वां
नमामि कमलां अमलां अतुलां
सुजलां सुफलां मातरम् ॥ वन्दे ॥
श्यामलां सरलां सुस्मितां भूषितां
धरणीं भरणीं मातरं
About This Stotram
Vande Mataram
Sanskrit Title: वन्दे मातरम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Vande Mataram is ly significant as a symbol of India's struggle for independence and its national identity. It personifies India as a divine mother, invoking deep emotional and spiritual connection. Its verses describe the beauty, fertility, and strength of the land, portraying it as a benevolent and powerful deity. The song's powerful imagery and evocative language resonated deeply with millions, becoming an anthem of resistance against colonial rule and a cornerstone of national consciousness. Its spiritual undertones elevate the concept of nationhood to a divine level, making it a sacred invocation for many.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bharat Mata (Mother India) |
| Author | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee |
| Type | Song |
| Category | Patriotic Song |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The 'Vande Mataram' stotram is not from any ancient Hindu scripture or traditional devotional text. It is a patriotic song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Bengali. It was first published in his novel 'Anandamath' in 1882. The song was later adopted as the national song of India. While it is devotional in its sentiment towards Mother India, it is not a stotram in the traditional sense of praising a specific deity from the Hindu pantheon. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Instills patriotism and love for the nation
- Promotes national unity and pride
- Inspires courage and sacrifice for the country
- Fosters a sense of belonging and identity
- Encourages selfless service to Mother India
Best Time to Recite
Can be recited at any time, but particularly significant during national holidays like Independence Day (August 15th) and Republic Day (January 26th), and other patriotic gatherings.
Historical Context
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed 'Vande Mataram' in Bengali in 1875, and it was first published in his novel 'Anandamath' in 1882. The novel itself is set during the Sannyasi Rebellion of the late 18th century. The song gained immense popularity during the Indian independence movement, particularly after it was first sung at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. While the song is devotional towards Mother India, it is not a stotram in the classical sense, as it does not praise a specific Hindu deity from the traditional scriptures. Its author, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was a prominent Bengali writer, poet, and journalist.
Alternate Names
- Mother, I bow to thee!
Last Updated: 2025-12-01