What is the meaning of Vande Matram?

The phrase "Vande Matram" (वन्दे मातरम्) is a Sanskrit phrase that literally means "I bow to you, Mother" or "I praise you, Mother."

• Vande (वन्दे) comes from the Sanskrit root Vand, which means "to bow," "to praise," or "to revere."
• Matram (मातरम्) is the accusative case of the Sanskrit word Matr, which means "Mother."

In the context of the song, the "Mother" is a personification of the motherland, or Bharat Mata (Mother India). The full song is a hymn that describes the motherland's beauty, strength, and resources, venerating it as a divine, motherly figure.