Jana = People

Gana = Group
Mana = Mind
Adhinayaka = Leader
Jaya He = Victory
Bharatha = India
Bhagya = Destinty
Vidhata = Disposer
Panjaba = Punjab
Sindhu = Indus
Gujaratha = Gujarat
Maratha = Marati
Dravida = South
Uttkala = Orissa
Banga = Bengal
Vindhaya = Vindhyas
Himachal = Himalay
Yamuna = Yamuna
Ganga = Ganges
Uchehhala = Moving
Jaladhi = Ocean
Taranga = Waves
Tava = Your
Shuba = auspicious
Naame = name
Jage = Awaken
Tava = your
Shubha = Auspicious
Aashisha = Blessings
Maage = Ask
Gaahe = Sing
Tava = Your
Jaya = victory
Gatha = Song
Jana = People
Gana = group
Managala = Fortune
Dayaka = Giver
JAya He = Victory Be
Bharata = India
Bhagya = Destiny
Vidhata = Dispenser
Jay He, Jay He, Jay He
Jay Jay Jay Jay He = Victory
Victory, Victory, Victory, Victory

Jana = person/individual (Sanskrit+others)

gana = group (Sanskrit+others)
mana = mind (Sanskrit+others)
adhinaayaka = naayak = leader/ruler (Sanskrit+others)
So, Jana-gana-mana-adhinaayaka = leader/ruler of the minds of the people. (people = group of
persons)
jaya = vijaya = victory (Sanskrit+others)
he* = a standard salutation (e.g. He Raam!), indicative of 'you'
Bhaarata = India = the country's name (Sanskrit+others)

bhaagya = luck/destiny (Sanskrit+others)

vidhaataa = maker/controller/dispenser (Sanskrit+others)
So, Bhaarata-bhaagya-vidhaataa = controller of India's destiny
Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravid, Utkal (traditional name of Orissa) and Banga (traditional
name of Bengal) are names of regions/states/communities of undivided India and are languageindependent.
More proper nouns...
Vindhya, Himachal are mountain ranges.
Yamuna, Ganga are rivers.
Uchchhala = rising/roaring (similar to uchhalnaa, in Hindi, which means to rise)
jaladhi = sea/ocean (Sanskrit)
taranga = waves (Sanskrit+others)
Thus, Uchchhala-jaladhi-taranga refers to the roaring waves of the surrounding oceeans/seas.
Tava = your (Sanskrit)
shubha = pure/good (Sanskrit+others)
naame = name (Sanskrit+others)
[Two possibilities for jaage; I'm not sure which one is correct.]
Jaage = awakens (as in jaagnaa, in Hindi, to mean awaken) OR
jaage = chants/echoes
Tava = your (Sanskrit)
shubha = pure/good (Sanskrit+others)
aashisha = blessings (Sanskrit+others)
maage = seeks/begs/asks for (most Indian languages)
Thus, Tava shubha-aashisha maage = Seek(s) your good blessings.
Gaahe = sings (Sanskrit+others)
tava = your (Sanskrit)
jaya = vijaya = victory (Sanskrit+others)
gaathaa = song/story
Thus, Gaahe tava jaya-gaathaa = Sings songs of your praise
Jana = person/individual (Sanskrit+others)
gana = group (Sanskrit+others)
mangala = good/ominous (Sanskrit+others)
daayaka = giver (Sanskrit+others)
So, Jana-gana-mangala-daayaka = giver of the good for the people. (People = group of persons)
jaya = vijaya = victory (Sanskrit+others)
he* = a standard salutation (e.g. He Raam!), indicative of 'you'

Bhaarata = India = the country's name (Sanskrit+others)

bhaagya = luck/destiny (Sanskrit+others)
vidhaataa = maker/controller/dispenser (Sanskrit+others)
So, Bhaarata-bhaagya-vidhaataa = controller of India's destiny
'Jaya he' means 'victory to you'

Background Adi Sankaracharya (8th century) is traditionally said to have established four mathas
(monasteries) in India, and to have placed them under the leadership of his four chief
disciples. The heads of these four and other monasteries of the Dasanami orders have
come to be known as Sankaracharyas themselves, in honor of the founder. They are
considered to be the leaders of the ten orders of the Dasanami Sannyasins associated
with Advaita Vedanta [404 Not Found (Wed, 13 Jul 2005 20:47:54 GMT)]. The principal
eastern (Purvamnaya), southern (Dakshinamnaya) and western (Pascimamnaya)
institutions are based at Puri (Orissa), Sringeri (Karnataka) and Dwaraka (Gujarat)
respectively. The northern (Uttaramnaya) Sankaracharya seat is at Jyotirmath (also
known as Joshimath) near Badrinath. In addition to these four, there are numerous other
mathas throughout India, and the seven Dasanami Akhadas (Juna, Niranjani,
Mahanirvani, Ananda, Atal, Avahan, Agni - the last is a Brahmacharin Akhada, not a
Sannyasin one) that have their own separate administrations and leaders.
The history of Jyotirmath is extremely complicated. According to official accounts, after
the period of one Swami Ramakrishna Tirtha in the 18th century, the matha was extinct
for about 165 years, before it was revived in 1941, under Swami Brahmananda
Saraswati. However, in the meantime, various Sannyasins had claimed to be the
Sankaracharya of Jyotirmath, and for some time, many people thought that
the Rawal (head-priest) of the Badrinath temple was also the Sankaracharya of
Jyotirmath. There are records of lawsuits from the early 1900's, which show a number of
names, each laying claim to the Jyotirmath Sankaracharya title. Before discussing the
recent history of this institution, one issue must be properly understood. What does it
mean for a matha to have become extinct? In the traditional understanding, the answer
is always with reference to the Mathadhipati, the head of the matha. To say that a matha
has become extinct is to say that the lineage of successors has petered out, either
because of confusions in the line of succession or because of lack of qualified people to
lead the matha.
The appointment of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati in 1941 was made by a group of
monks and pundits based in Varanasi (the Bharata Dharma Mahamandala, Kashi Vidvat
Parishad, and the Akhila Bharatiya Dharmasangha), with the blessings of Swami Bharati
Krishna Tirtha, the then Sankaracharya of Puri. Swami Chandrasekhara Bharati of
Sringeri also endorsed Brahmananda's appointment. Thus, right from the beginning of
the Jyotirmath's revival in 1941, the opinions of the heads of other Amnaya mathas were
taken seriously into consideration. [1] Another important factor that legitimated the
Jyotirmath revival should not be overlooked. This is the involvement of the Hindu kings in
north India in the process, and their acceptance of Brahmananda Saraswati. The ruler of

Garhwal was important because Badrinath was in his province, while the rulers of
Varanasi and Darbhanga were well known and respected as patrons of several religious
institutions. India was not yet independent in 1941, and this royal recognition helped in
overcoming potential opposition from previous claimants to the Jyotirmath title, and their
followers. Brahmananda was selected as he was widely regarded as the epitome of the
qualifications mentioned in texts like Mahanusasana and Mathamnaya, which are
attributed to Adi Sankaracharya. For the purposes of this discussion, it is immaterial to
investigate who wrote these texts, or to question whether Adi Sankaracharya established
any mathas at all. It is sufficient to note that the living tradition of Advaita monasticism
more or less unanimously accepts these texts and the four Amnaya mathas as
originating from Adi Sankaracharya himself.
Govardhan Matha: PURI

The Govardhana matha is located in the city of Puri in Orissa state (India), and is
associated with the Jagannath temple. It is one of those four cardinal mathas said to
have been founded by Adi Shankara, and is the eastern matha. As per the tradition
initiated by Adi Shankara, it is in charge of the Rig Veda. Padmapadacharya was the first
pontiff appointed by Adi Shankara.
The Deities
The deities here are Jagannath and the devi is Bhairavi.The mahavakya is Prajnana
Brahma.There are shri vigraha of Goverdhananatha Krishna and Ardhanareshwara
Shiva installed by Adi Shankara.
Activities of Govardhana Math
Peeth Parishad- Aditya Bahini And Anand Bahini. The Aditya Bahini institution of young
males and Anand Bahini Institution of females, is governed by the Peeth Parishad which
has senior citizens as its members, presided by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Maharaj
Himself.The medical and voluntary service of Aditya Bahini in the Puri Ratha Yatra is
lauded by one and all. Shankaracharya Govardhan Ved Pathashala: The Peetham runs a
Ved Path Shala to impart the Vedic Education to the students in the traditional manner.
Presently around 30 students learn Vedas in this Pathashala. Shankaracharya Govardhan
Yoga Vidyalaya: Students learn Yogasanas in the Yoga Vidyalaya. These students have
stood first in various competitions at State level Yogasana Competition. Shankaracharya
Govardhan Vyayama Shala: The Vyayama Shala trains the athletes in various exercises.
Shankaracharya Chikitsalaya: A dispensary is run by the Govardhan Peetham for the
health-care of the pilgrims and the residents of Puri free of cost. Shankaracharya
Govardhan Go-Shala: The cow-shed i.e. Go Shala extends services to around 70 cows.
The service to cow is not done with the objective of milk or milk-products. It is done
purely as the religious service towards Cow. It aims at breeding pure Indian breeds and
future aims at providing such pure breeds to the farmers. It also aims at developing
various methods of medicine-making and manure-making from cow-urine and cow-dung.
Shringeri Matha SHRINGERII

Sringeri Temple is dedicated to goddess Saraswati (Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts,
wisdom and nature). Sringeri Temple was founded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in 8th Century
Sringeri Temple is located in the holy town of Sringeri in Karnataka. It is in the midst of magical
Western Ghats with their evergreen forests and heavenly weather.

The main deity of Sringeri Temple is Sri Sharada Parameshwari. She is also considered the
Goddess of Learning. Initially, the idol of the Goddess was made of wood and was installed by
Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In the 14th Century, Guru Vidyashankara installed a golden statue of
Sharada in the temple. The goddess sits in a padmasana holding pustaka, japa mala,
chinmudra and amruta kalasa in each of her four hands

Navaratri festival is celebrated for 11 days on a grand scale at the Sringeri Temple every
year. Special Puja is performed in the shrine during the Chaitra Shukla Poornima day

Along with health, happiness and wealth, Saraswati Devi blesses the devotees with
excellent education, good manners and wisdom. Above all, you will gain inner peace, steady
thought process and the ability to achieve your goals

Many people come to Sringeri Temple to perform Aksharabhyasam for their kids. They
believe that by doing so, their kids will get good education and reach high positions in life

Sringeri Sharada Peetham:

Just adjoining the Sringeri Temple, there is a famous monastery known as Sringeri Sharada
Peetham which was established by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century

The gurus of the matha follow Advaita Vedanta philosophy. The gurus believe that the
Brahman is the ultimate cosmic spirit and all the gods described in scriptures are just
manifestations of Brahman. They believe in the innermost self of the human being Aham
Brahma Asmi, which means I am the Universal spirit

The gurus at the matha teach that an individual must imbibe the good habits of the guru
in addition to revering and listening to the gurus teachings

The matha has produced so many scholars. The swamis of this matha consider themselves
as the descendants of Sri Adi Shankaracharya

The matha runs a few colleges and a hospital. It also maintains some temples and Vedic
schools across India. The Sringeri Temple is maintained by the matha. The matha also strives
hard to preserve the natural beauty of Sringeri
ishya

Maha

Mahvkya

Veda

Sampraday
a

Hastmalakcrya

Govardhana
Pha

Prajnam brahma (Brahman

is Knowledge)

Rig Veda

Bhogavala

Surevarcrya

rada Pha

Aham brahmsmi (I am
Brahman)

Yajur Veda

Bhrivala

Padmapdcrya

Dvraka Pha

Tattvamasi (That thou art)

Sama Veda

Kitavala

Toakcrya

Jyotirmaha
Pha

Ayamtm brahma (This

Atman is Brahman)

Atharva
Veda

Nandavala

Dvarka Matha
The Dwaraka pitha or Dwaraka matha, Gujarat is an ancient monastery situated in the coastal city of
Dwaraka, India. It is one of the four cardinal mathas or seats of learning founded by Adi Shankara in 8th
Century CE, and is the pascimamnaya matha, or western matha. It is also known as the Kalika Matha, and
as per the tradition initiated by Adi Shankara, it represents the Sama Veda.
Shardha Peeth is the first Peeth among the four Peeths established by Adi Shankaracharya. Other Peeths
founded by Adi Shankaracharya are at Sringeri, Puri and Jyotirmath. The Shardha Peeth is over 250 years
old and is visited every year by thousands of pilgrims from across India.
Adi Shankaracharya found this Peeth in 491 AD for withholding the traditions of India. This Peeth is also
known by various names like Kalika Matha, which is in charge of the Sama Veda, the Paschimamnaya
Matha and the Western Matha.
The Shardha Peeth operates a museum, Shardha Vidhyapeeth Art College and an Indian Research Temple.
This Peeth is an ideal learning centre for students who want to acquire knowledge about Indian Culture and
Archaeology. The entire research work in the Peeth is carried out in Sanskrit language. This Peeth is
managed by Swami Swaroopananda Saraswati, who also heads the Northern Matha at Jyotirmath
Jyotirmatha Pitham
Deities
Devotees worship several murtis in the temple, the most important a one meter tall statue of Vishnu as
Lord Badrinarayan made of black Saligram stone.