Chapter 10
CELEBRATORY NOTES
Activity 1 - Let’s Listen and Learn a Diwali Song
Jagmag Aayi Diwali!
Lyrics
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali
Khushiyaan dher laayi diwali
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali.
Deep jale hain ghar ghar dekho
Rangoli se sajaa hai aangan
Roshan ki ladiyaan hai taali
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali.
Naye naye kapde pahane hain
Nayi nayi cheezein hain aayi
Nayi nayi si galiyaan sajaali
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali
Phir karke badiyaa sa bhojan
Haste khelte gaana gaate
Phooljadi aur charkh jalaali
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali.
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali
Khushiyaan dher laayi diwali
Jagmag jagmag aayi diwali.
10 CELEBRATORY NOTES
About the Song
This song describes Diwali, the
festival of lights celebrated to
mark the return of Lord Rama to
Ayodhya. On this day, people wear
new clothes and light their houses
with diyas (lamps). There is joy and
excitement all around..
Language: Hindi
Activity 2 - Let’s Listen and Learn a New Year Song in Sanskrit
Lyrics
Kshanam Prati Kshanam Yan Navam Navam
Taccha Sundaram Saccha Tacchivam
Varsha Nutanam Te Shubham Mudam
Uttarottaram Bhavatu Siddhidam.
Meaning
That which is ever new and fresh,
that alone is good, real and beautiful.
May this New Year bring you great
goodness, happiness, and success
Composer: Swami Tejomayananda
Activity 3 - Let’s Listen and Learn a Christmas Song
Jingle Bells
Lyrics
Dashing through the snow,
in a one-horse open sleigh.
O’er the fields we go,
laughing all the way.
Bells on bobtails ring,
making spirits bright.
What fun it is to ride and
sing a sleighing song tonight.
Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way.
Oh what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh. Hey!
Lyricist and Composer:
James Lord Pierpont
During the
Christmas season,
groups of people
gather and sing
Christmas songs
or carols together,
and this is known
as carolling.
Activity 4 - Let’s Listen and Learn a Song for Eid
Aao Eid Manaye
Lyrics
Aao Eid manaye
Ek dooje ke sang
Todein nafrat ki deewar
Gale lagaye pyaar se
Ghar ko deepo se sajayein
Bhed-bhav ko man se mitayein
Naye kapdon ke sang-sang
Mehendi aur chudiyo ke rang-rang
Dawat ki khushiyan manayein
Chhote bado ke saath-saath
Khuda se duaayein mange hum
Nana-Nani, Dada-Dadi
Eid Mubarak aur karam.
About the Song
The song ‘Aao Eid Manaye’
is about celebrating Eid with
unity and love. It talks about
decorating homes, letting go
of hate, wearing beautiful
clothes, and enjoying the festival
with family or friends. It also
highlights the importance of
seeking blessings from the
almighty and elders.
Activity 5 - Let’s Listen and Learn a Prayer
Dedicated to Lord Buddha
Lyrics
Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami
Dhammam Sharanam Gachchhami
Sangham Sharanam Gachchhami
Buddham Sharanam Gachchhami
Dhammam Sharanam Gachchhami
Sangham Sharanam Gachchhami
About the Song
In this prayer dedicated to Lord Buddha,
the worshipper declares their refuge in
Lord Buddha and Dharma
About the Song
This is a song from Kashmir. This song is about a black bumble bee that has joined a celebration
Activity 6 - Let’s Listen and Learn a Patriotic Song
Let us learn a song
that will tell us how
nature surrounds the
land of Bharat
Did you note the taala of
the song? It is dha ge na ti
na ka dhi na — Keherva
Lyrics
Hind desh ke niwasi sabhi jan ek hain
rang roop vesh bhasha chahe anek hain
Bela gulab juhi champa chameli –2
pyare pyare phool ghunthe mala me ek hain
Hind desh ke niwasi sabhi jan ek hain
rang roop vesh bhasha chahe anek hain
Ganga Yamuna Brahmaputra Krishna Kaveri –2
jaake mil gayi sagar me hui sab ek hain
Hind desh ke niwasi sabhi jan ek hain
rang roop vesh bhasha chahe anek hain
Koyal ki kook pyari papeehe ki ter nyari –2
Gaa rahi tarana bulbul raag magar ek hain
Hind desh ke niwasi sabhi jan ek hain
rang roop vesh bhasha chahe anek hain
Composer: Pt. Vinay Chandra Maudgalya
Activity 7 - Sing Along!
Listen to the song online and sing along.
Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena
Lyrics
Humko man ki shakti dena man vijay karein
Doosron ki jai se pehle khud ki jai karein
Bhed-bhaav apne dil se saaf kar sakein
Doston se bhool ho to maaf kar sakein
Jhoot se bache rahein, sach ka dum bharein
Doosron ki jai se pehle khud ki jai karein
Mushkilein padein to Hum pe,
itna karm kar
Saath dein to dharm ka,
Chalein to dharm par
Khud pe hausla rahe,
Badi se na darein
Doosron ki jai se pehle
Khud ki jai karein
Lyricist: Gulzar
Composer: Vasant Desai
Meaning
O God, give us the strength of mind
give us victory over our mind.
Before we attempt to conquer others,
help us conquer ourselves first.
Help us cleanse our hearts
of discrimination,
If friends make mistakes,
enable us to forgive them,
Protect us from lies,
let truth prevail in our lives.
When we are faced with difficulties,
do this much for us —
With the support of dharma,
help us walk on the path
of righteousness,
Help us remain self-confident
and unafraid of evil.
