Tvameva Mata Lyrics & Meaning - English

|| Tvameva Mata ||

Sanskrit (देवनागरी):

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव।

त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव॥

त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव।

त्वमेव सर्वं मम देव देव॥

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Transliteration:

Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva

Tvameva Bandhushcha Sakha Tvameva

Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva

Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva

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Line-by-Line Translation:

1. Tvameva Mata cha Pita Tvameva – You alone are my Mother and Father
2. Tvameva Bandhuścha Sakha Tvameva – You alone are my relative and my dearest friend
3. Tvameva Vidya Draviṇam Tvameva – You are my knowledge and my wealth
4. Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva – You are everything to me, O Lord of Lords

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Essence of the Shloka:

This is a total offering of the self to God, recognizing that:

• All roles and relationships are fulfilled by the Divine
• Material and spiritual resources come from the Divine
• Inner knowledge and outer support are sustained by the Divine
• God is the ultimate source, companion, and destination

This prayer is ideal for cultivating bhakti (devotion), gratitude, and oneness with the Divine—especially in times of introspection, need, or thanksgiving.

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When & How It's Used:

• Commonly recited:
  • At the end of daily prayers
  • After meditation or bhajans
  • In temples or ashrams
• It’s often sung slowly with deep feeling and gentle rhythm