Vande Mataram Song Lyrics in Bengali – Words, Meaning
& History
How Vande Mataram Was Born:
Writer: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Language: Bengali
Year Written: Around 1870s
First Appearance: In the Bengali novel Anandamath (1882)
Special status: National song of India (1950)
Only the first two verses of this song are used for official
purposes.
Vande Mataram Lyrics in Bengali
Bengali Script:
বন্দে মাতরম্
সুজলাং সুফলাং
মলয়জশীতলাং
শস্যশ্যামলাং মাতরম্।
শুভ্র-জ্যোৎস্না-পুলকিত-যামিনী
ফুল্ল-কুসুমিতা-দ্রুমদলশোভিনী,
সুহাসিনী সুমধুর ভাষিণী,
সুখদা বরদা মাতরম্॥ ১ ॥
Meaning of Vande Mataram in English
Vande Mataram – I salute you, Mother
Sujalam, suphalam – Full of pure water, full of fruits
Malaya-ja sheetalam – Cool breeze from the south
Shasya shyamalam – Fields rich with green crops
Shubhra jyotsna pulakita yamini – Nights glowing in
moonlight.
Phulla kusumita drumadala shobhini – Trees bright with
flowers.
Suhasini, sumadhura bhashini – Smiling, speaking sweetly.
Sukhada, varada Mataram – Giver of happiness and blessings
Why Vande Mataram is Special
This song is motivation for freedom fighters like Subhas
Chandra Bose, Bipin Chandra Pal and many others.
It was sung during protests, marches, and cultural events in
the independence era.
Even today, it is performed on occasions like Republic Day
and Independence Day to show respect for our motherland.
Final Thoughts
Vande Mataram is more than a song – it is a heartfelt
tribute to our country. Written in Bengali, its words celebrate India’s beauty,
culture, and spirit. Every time we sing it, we connect with the love and pride
that fuelled our nation’s journey to freedom. This song still inspires youth of
our country to contribute more towards the country.
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