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Vande Mataram Song Lyrics in Bengali – Words, Meaning & History

Vande Mataram Song Lyrics in Bengali – Words, Meaning & History

Vande Mataram Song Lyrics in Bengali – Words, Meaning & History

Vande Mataram (বন্দে মাতরম্)is one of India’s most respected patriotic songs. It was first written in Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the late 19th century. This song became a source of inspiration for the people of India during the freedom struggle and still holds a special place in every Indian’s heart.

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

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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