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Navagraha Stotram

2008-01-25T14:38:00.002-05:00

NAVAGRAHA STOTRAM

1. Sung in CHORUS

Namah Sooryaya Chandraya
Mangalaya Budhayacha
Guru Shukra Shani Bruhas Cha
Raahave Ketave Namaha

Salutations to the navagrahaas, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu.

2. Ravi

Japaa Kusuma Sankasham
Kaashya Peyam Maha Dyutim
Tamo Arim Sarva Paapagh Nam
Pranatosmi Divaa Karam

I pray to the Sun, the day-maker, destroyer of all sins, the enemy of darkness, of great brilliance, the descendent of Kaashyapa, the one who shines like the japaa flower.

3. Chandra

Dadhi Shankha Tusha Raabham
Kshiiro Dhaarnava Sambhavam
Namaami Shashinam Somam
Shambor Mukuta Bhushanam

I pray to the Moon, who shines coolly like curds or a white shell, who arose from the ocean of milk, who has a hare on him, Soma, who is the ornament of Shiva’s hair.

4. Kuja

Dharani Garbha Sambhuutam
Vidyut Kanti Samaprabham
Kumaram Shakti Hastam Cha
Mangalam Prana Maa Myaham

I pray to Mars, born of Earth, who shines with the same brilliance as lightning, the young man who carries a spear.

5. Budha

Priyangu Kalikaa Shyamam
Rupenaa Pratimam Budham
Sowmyam Sowmya Guno Petam
Tam Budham Prana Maa Myaham

I pray to Mercury, dark like the bud of millet, of unequalled beauty, gentle and agreeable.

6. Guru

Devanaam Cha Rishii Namcha
Gurum Kanchana Sannibham
Buddhi Bhuutam Trilo Kesham
Tam Namami Bruha Spatim

I pray to Jupiter, the teacher of gods and rishis, intellect incarnate, lord of the three worlds.

7. Shukra

Hima Kunda Mruna Labham
Daityanam Paramam Gurum
Sarva Shastra Pravak Taram
Bhar Gavam Prana Maa Myaham

I pray to Venus, the utimate preceptor of demons, promulgator of all learning, he who shines like the fiber of snow-white jasmine.

8. Shani

Neelaan Jana Sama Bhasam
Ravi Putram Yama Grajam
Chhaya Martanda Sambhutam
Tam Namaami Shanaish Charam

I pray to Saturn, the slow moving, born of Shade and Sun, the elder brother of Yama, the offspring of Sun, he who has the appearance of black collyrium.

9. Rahu

Ardha Kaayam Mahaa Viiryan
Chandraa Ditya Vimar Dhanam
Sinhi Kaa Garbha Sambhutam
Tam Rahum Prana Maa Myaham

I pray to Rahu, having half a body, of great bravery, the eclipser of the Moon and the Sun, born of Simhikaa.

10. Ketu

Palasha Pushpa Sankaasham
Taarakaa Graha Mastakam
Rowdram Rowdraat Makam Ghoram
Tam Ketum Prana Maa Myaham

I pray to Ketu, who has the appearance of Palaasha flower, the head of stars and planets, fierce and terrifying.

11. Sung in CHORUS

Iti Vyaasa Mukhodgiitam Yah Pateth Susa Maahitah
Divaa Vaa Yadi Vaa Raatrau Vighna Shaantir Bhavishhyati

Those who read the song sung by Vyaasa, will be joyous, sovereign and powerful, and will succeed in appeasing obstacles, occurring by day or by night.

12. Sung in CHORUS

Iti Shrii Vyaasa Virachitam Navagraha Stotram Sampoornam

Thus ends the song of praise of the nine planets composed by Shri Vyaasa muni.

Graha Shaanti

2008-01-25T14:38:00.001-05:00

GRAHA SHAANTI
(These are the Gaayatri mantras for the nine planets)

Shree Surya Gaayatri

Om Bhaas Karaaya Vidmahe,
Mahaa Dyuti Karaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Surya Prachodayaat.

Shree Chandra Gaayatri

Om Nishaa Karaaya Vidmahe,
Kalaanaa Thaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Chandra Prachodayaat.

Shree Mangal Gaayatri

Om Angaa Karaaya Vidmahe,
Bhumi Paalaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Kuja Prachodayaat.

Shree Budha Gaayatri

Om Aatre Yaaya Vidmahe,
Indra Putraaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Budha Prachodayaat.

Shree Brihaspati Gaayatri

Om Angira Saaya Vidmahe,
Suraa Chaaryaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Guru Prachodayaat.

Shree Shukra Gaayatri

Om Bhaarga Vaaya Vidmahe,
Asuraa Chaaryaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Shukra Prachodayaat.

Shree Shani Gaayatri

Om Shanaish Cha Raaya Vidmahe,
Surya Purtraaya Dhemahi,
Tanoo Manda Prachodayaat.

Raahu Gaayatri

Om Brahama Putraaya Vidmahe,
Simhikaayaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Raahu Prachodayaat.

Ketu Gaayatri

Om Chitra Varnaaya Vidmahe,
Sarpa Swarupaaya Dhemahi,
Tanno Ketu Prachodayaat.

Om Brahmaa Muraari Stripuraanta Kaari,
Bhaanu Shashi Bhumi Suto Budhash Cha.
Gurush Cha Shukrash Cha Shani Raahu Ketavah,
Sarve Grahaa Shaati Karaa Bhavantu.
Om shaanti shaanti shaanti.

If you cannot read the Gaayatri mantra for each planet, then the last mantra (Brahmaa-muraari) must be read every morning before you leave your home.

Devi Suktam

2008-01-25T14:37:00.000-05:00

DEVI SUKTAM

Namoh Devyai Mahadevyai
Sivayei Satatam Namah !

Namah Prakrityai Bhadrayai
Niyatah Pramatah Ma Tam !!

Raudrai Namo Nityayai
Gauryei Dhatrayei Namo Namah !

Jyotsnayei Chendu Roopinyei
Sukhayei Satatam Namah !!

Kalyanyei Pranatam Vridhayei
Siddhayei Kurmo Namo Namah !

Nairtyei Bhoobhritam Lakshmye
Sharvanyei Te Namo Namah !!

Durgayei Durga Parayei
Sarayei Sarva Karinye !

Khyatyei Tatheva Krishnayei
Dhoomrayei Satatam Namo Namah !!

Ati Saumya Tiraudraye
Natastsyei Namo Namah !

Namo Jagatpratish Thaye
Devyei Krityei Namo Namah !!

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Vishnumayeti Shabdita !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi, the power of Lord Vishnu, who abides in all beings. Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Chetanetya Bhideeyate !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as the eternal consciousness.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Budhiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as intelligence.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Nidraroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutation to Devi who causes sleep in all beings.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Kshudharoopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi, who causes hunger in all beings.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Chayaroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as the power of reflection.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Shaktiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who manifests as power in all beings.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Trishnaroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who causes thirst in all beings.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Kshantiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as forgiveness.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Jatiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as genius.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Lajjaroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who manifests in all beings as modesty.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Shantiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who manifests in all begins as peace.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Shraddharoopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who manifests in all beings as faith.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Kantiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as beauty.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Lakshimiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all begins as wealth.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Vrittiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all begins as activity.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Smritiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as memory.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Dayaroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutation to Devi who abides in all beings as compassion.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Tushtiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as contentment.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Matriroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as Mother.
Salutations to her again and again.

Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu
Bhrantiroopena Sanstitha !
Namastasyei Namastasyei
Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who abides in all beings as delusion.
Salutations to her again and again.

Indriyanamdhishthatri Bhootanam Chakhileshu Ya !
Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyei Vyaptidevyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi, the Ruler of all the elements and all the senses.
Salutations to her again and again.

Chitiroopen Ya Kritsnametadvyapya Sthita Jagat !
Namastasyei Namastasyei Namastasyei Namo Namah !!

Salutations to Devi who pervades the whole universe and abides in all beings as consciousness.
Salutations to her again and again.

Stuta Sureih Poorvabheeshthasamsraya,
Tatha Surendrena Dineshu Sevita !

Karotum Sa Nah Shubhahetureeshwari,
Shubhani Bhadranyabhihantu Chapadah !!

Ya Sampratam Choddhatadaityetapitai,
Rasmabhireesha Cha Surernamasyate !

Ya Cha Smrita Takshanameva Hanti Nah,
Sarvapado Bhaktivinamrammortibhih !!

Shakradaya Stuti

2008-01-25T14:35:00.000-05:00

SHAKRADAYA STUTI

1.. Shakraa Daya Sura Ganaa Nihate Tiviirye
Tasmin Durat Mani Suraari Baley Cha Devyaa.
Taan Tushtu Vu Pranati Nam Rashiro Dharaan Saa
Vaag Bhih Praharshha Pulakodh Gamachaa Rudehaa.

2.. Devyaa Yayaa Tatamidam Jaga Daat Mashak Tyaa
Nish Shesh Ha Deva Gana Shakti Samu Hamuu Tyaa.
Taam Ambikaa Makhila Deva Mahar Shi Puujyaam
Bhaktyaa Nataa Sma Vida Dhaa Tu Shubhaa Ni Saanah.

3.. Yasyaah Prabhaava Matulan Bhagavaan Ananto
Brahmaa Harash Cha Na Hi Vaktu Malam Balan Cha.
Saa Chandikaa Khila Jagat Pari Paa Lanaaya
Naashaaya Chaa Shubha Bhayasya Matin Karotu.

4.. Yaa Shri Svayam Sukriti Naam Bhavaneshhva Lakshmi
Paapaat Manaam Kritadhiyaam Hridaa Yeshu Buddhi.
Shraddhaa Sataam Kulajana Prabha Vasya Lajjaa
Taan Tvaam Nataa Sma Paripaalaya Devi Vishvam.

5.. Kin Varna Yaama Tava Ruupa Machin Tya Metat
Kin Chaa Tiviir Yama Sura Kshaya Kaari Bhuuri.
Kin Chaa Haveshhu Charitaani Tavaad Bhutaani
Sarveshhu Devya Sura Deva Ganaadi Keshhu.

6.. Hetu Samasta Jagataam Trigunaapi Doshhai
Gangyaa Yase Hariharaa Dibhirapya Paaraa.
Sarvaa Shrayaa Khila Midam Jagadam Shabhuuta
Mavyaa Kritaahi Paramaa Prakriti Stva Maadyaa.

7.. Yasyaah Samasta Surataa Samudii Ranena
Triptin Prayaa Tisakaleshhu Makheshhu Devi.
Svaahaasi Vai Pitriga Nasya Cha Tripti Hetu
Ruch Chaaryase Tvamata Eva Janai Svadhaa Cha.

8.. Yaa Mukti Hetu Ravi Chantya Mahaa Vrataa Tvan
Abhyasyase Suniyaten Driya Tatt Vasaarai.
Mokshaar Thibhir Munibhir Asta Samasta Doshhai
Vidyaa Si Saa Bhagavatii Paramaa Hi Devi.

9.. Shabdaat Mikaa Suvi Malagyar Jushhaan Nidhaana
Mudgii Tharam Yapada Paa Thava Taan Cha Saamnaam.
Devi Trayi Bhagavati Bhava Bhaavanaaya
Vaattaar Cha Sarva Jagataan Paramaattir Hantrii.

10.. Medhaa Sidevi Viditaa Khilashaa Strasaaraa
Durgaa Si Durga Bhava Saagara Naura Sangaa.
Shri Kaitabh Aari Ridayai Kakritaa Dhivaa Saa
Gaurii Tvameva Shashi Mauli Krita Pratishh Thaa.

11.. Iishhat Sahaa Sama Malan Paripuurna Chandra
Bimbaa Nukaari Kana Kottama Kaanti Kaantam.
Atyad Bhutan Prarita Maata Rushhaa Tathaapi
Vaktran Vilokya Sahasaa Mahishhaa Surena.

12.. Drishhtvaa Tu Devi Kupitan Bhrukutii Karaala
Mudyach Chhashaan Kasadrishach Chhavi Yanna Sadyah
Praanaan Mumocha Mahishhas Tada Tiiva Chitran
Kair Jiivyatehi Kupitaan Taka Darshanena

13.. Devi Prasiida Paramaa Bhavatii Bhavaaya
Sadyo Vinaasha Yasi Kopa Vatii Kulaani
Vignyaa Tameta Dadhu Naiva Yadas Tameta
Niitan Balan Suvipulan Mahishhaa Surasya

14.. Te Sammataa Janapadeshhu Dhanaani Teshhaan
Teshhaan Yashaan Si Na Cha Sii Dati Dharma Vargah
Dhanyaasta Eva Nibhri Taat Majabhritya Daaraa
Yeshhaan Sadaabh Yuda Yadaa Bhavatii Prasannaa

15.. Dharmyaar Ni Devi Sakalaa Ni Sadaiva Karmaa
Nyatyaa Dritah Pratidi Nan Sukritii Karoti.
Svargan Prayaati Cha Tato Bhavatii Prasaadaa
Llokatra Yepi Phaladaa Nanu Devi Tena.

16.. Durge Smritaa Harasi Bhiiti Masheshha Jantoh
Svasthaih Smritaa Mati Matii Va Shubhaan Dadaasi.
Daaridrya Dukha Bhaya Haarini Kaa Tvadan Yaa
Sarvo Pakaara Kara Naaya Sadaa Drar Chittaa.

17.. Ebhir Hatair Jagadu Paiti Sukhan Tathai Te
Kurvan Tu Naama Narakaaya Chiraaya Paapam.
Sangraa Ma Mrityu Madhi Gamya Divan Prayaantu
Mat Veti Nuuna Mahitaan Vinihansi Devi.

18.. Drishh Tvaiva Kin Na Bhavatii Prakaroti Bhasma
Sarvaa Suraana Rishhu Yath Prahi Noshhi Shastram.
Lokaan Prayaantu Ripa Vopi Hi Shastra Puutaa
Itthan Matir Bhavati Teshh Vapi Teti Saadhvii.

19.. Khadaga Prabhaani Kara Visphura Nai Statho Graih
Shuulaa Grakaanti Nivahena Drisho Suraa Naam.
Yannaa Gataa Vilayaman Shumadin Dukhanda
Yogyaa Nanan Tava Vilo Kaya Taan Tadetat.

20.. Durvrit Tavritta Shaman Tava Devi Shiilan
Ruupan Tathaita Davi Chintya Matul Yaman Yai.
Viiryan Cha Hantri Hrita Deva Paraa Kramaa Naan
Vairishh Vapi Prakati Taiva Dayaa Tva Yettham.

21.. Yeno Pamaa Bhavatu Tesya Paraa Kramasya
Ruupan Cha Shatru Bhayakaar Yati Haari Kutra.
Chitte Kripaa Sama Ranishh Thura Taa Cha Drishh Taa
Tvayyeva Devi Varade Bhuvana Trayepi.

22.. Trailo Kyameta Dakhilan Ripunaa Shanena
Traatam Tvayaa Samara Muur Dhani Tepi Hatvaa.
Niitaa Divan Ripuga Naa Bhaya Mapya Paastam
Masmaa Kamun Mada Suraa Ribhavan Namaste.

23.. Shuulena Paahi No Devi,
Paahi Khadh Gena Chaambike.
Ghantaa Svanena Na Paahi,
Chaa Paj Yaani Svanena Cha.

24.. Praachyaan Raksha Pratii Chyaan Cha,
Chandike Raksha Dakshine.
Bhraama Nenaat Mashuu Lasya,
Uttara Syaan Tatheshvari.

25.. Saumyaani Yaani Ruupaani,
Trailo Kye Vicharanti Te.
Yaani Chaatyar Tha Ghoraani,
Tai Rakshaa Smaan Stathaa Bhuvam.

26.. Khadga Shuula Gadaa Diini,
Yaani Chaa Straani Tembike.
Kara Pallava Sangiini,
Taira Smaan Raksha Sarvata.

27.. Rishhiruvaacha

28.. Evan Stutaa Surair Divyai,
Kusu Mair Nandanod Bhavai.
Architaa Jagataan Dhaatrii,
Tathaa Gandhaa Nu Lepanai.

29.. Bhaktyaa Samastai Stridashair,
Divyair Dhuupaistu Dhuupitaa.
Praaha Prasaada Sumukhii,
Samastaan Pranataan Suraan.

30.. Devyuvaacha

31.. Vriyataan Tridashaa Sarve,
Yada Smatto Bhivaan Chhatam.

32.. Devaa Uchu

33.. Bhagavatyaa Kritan Sarvan,
Na Kinchida Vashishhyate.
Yadayan Nihata Shatru,
Rasmaa Kan Mahishhaasura.

34.. Yadi Chaapi Varo Deya,
Stvayaa Smaakan Maheshvari.
San Smritaa San Smritaa Tvan No,
Hinse Thaa Para Maa Pada.

35.. Yashcha Matya Stavai Rebhi,
Tvaan Sto Shhyatya Malaanane.

36.. Tasya Vittaddhir Vibhavair,
Dhana Daaraa Disam Padaam.
Vriddhaye Asmat Prasannaa Tvan,
Bhavethaa Sarvada Ambike.

37.. Rishhiruvaacha

38.. Iti Prasaad Itaa Devair,
Jagato Arthe Tathaa Atmana.
Tathet Yuktvaa Bhadra Kaalii,
Babhuu Vaantar Hitaan Ripa.

39.. Itye Tat Kathitan Bhuupa,
Sambhuutaa Saa Yathaa Puraa.
Devii Deva Shariire Bhyo,
Jagat Traya Hi Taishhinii.

40.. Punashcha Gaurii Dehaat Saa,
Samudh Bhuutaa Yathaabhavath.
Vadhaaya Dushh Tadaityaa Naan,
Tathaa Shumbhani Shumbhayo.

41.. Raksha Naaya Cha Lokaa Naan,
Devaa Naa Mupa Kaarinii.
Tachchhrinushhva Mayaa Akhyaatan,
Yathaa Vat Katha Yaami Te.

42.. Iti Shrii Maarkande Yapuraane Saavar Nike Manvantare Deviimaahaatmye Shakraadistutirnaama Chaturtho Adhyaaya

43..Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu Shanti Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Nama

Bhavanyashtakam

2008-01-25T14:29:00.002-05:00

BHAVANYASHTAKAM

Na Taato Na Maato Na Bandhur Na Daata,
Na Putro Na Putri Na Bhrityo Na Bharta.
Na Jaaya Na Vidya Na Vriteer Mameva,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

O Mother Divine!
Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, Children and Friends –
None of these are eternally mine.
Knowledge, intellect, mind and will power are also not eternal.
O Mother of the universe - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Bhavadbha Vapaarey Mahadukha Bheeruhu,
Prapaata Prakaami Pralobhi Pramatah.
Kusansaara Paasha Prabhadha Sadaham,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

O Mother Divine!
I have fallen in the ocean of birth and death, and I fear their sorrows.
I am trapped by my ego, with its countless desires, greed, pride and lust.
O Mother of the universe - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Na Jaanami Daanam, Na Cha Dhyaana Yogam,
Na Jaanami Tantram, Na Cha Stotra Mantram.
Na Jaanami Poojaam, Na Cha Nyaasa Yogam,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

O Mother of the universe - I do not know how to come close to you.
I do not know any form of puja, or prayers, or how to worship you at all.
Help me, O Mother Divine - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Na Jaanami Punyam, Na Jaanami Theertham,
Na Jaanami Mutkeem, Layam Vaa Kadachit.
Na Jaanami Bhatkeem, Vratam Vaapi Maatah,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

I do not know how to be righteous or find your abode.
I do not know how to achieve freedom by dissolving my ego.
I am devoid of the will to fight; I surrender.
I am not strong enough to make any vow.
O Mother of the universe - You are my saviour, my eternal refuge.

Kukarmi, Kusangi, Ku buddhi, Kudasah,
Kulaachara Heenah, Kadachaara Leenah.
Kudrushtih, Kuvaakya, Prabandah Sadaham,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

My mind is always engaged in worthless thoughts and actions.
My intellect has become dull, enslaved by old habits.
I am unable to behave honourably and my intentions are self-serving.
My speech is harsh and hurtful.
Save me, O Mother of the universe - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Prajesham, Ramesham, Mahesham, Suresham,
Dinesham Nishiteshwaram Va Kadachit.
Na Jaanami Chaanyat Sadaham Sharanye,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

Oh Goddess Supreme !
Brahman, Vishnu, Maheshwara, Indra, Chandra or Surya I do not know.
O Mother of the universe, you are known for your compassion.
You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Vivaadey, Vishadey, Pramadhey, Pravaasey,
Jaale Chaanalay, Parvatey, Shatru Madhyae.
Aranye Sharanye Sada Maa Prapahi,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

O compassionate Mother, please protect me always,
in debate and in danger, in excitement and grief, at home and in alien lands,
amidst water and fire, on mountain and forest,
among enemies, everywhere, and in all places.
O Mother of the universe - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Anatho Daridro Jara Rogayukto,
Mahashkeena Deenah Sada JadyaVaktrah.
Vipatto Pravishtah Pranashtah Sadaham,
Gatistvam Gatistvam Twameka Bhavani.

O Mother, I feel like an orphan on this Earth,
powerless and without inner wealth,
deluded by ignorance and unable to see the light of truth.
O Mother of the universe - You are my only saviour, my eternal refuge.

Devi Kshama

2008-01-25T14:29:00.001-05:00

DEVI KSHAMA

Na Mantram No Yantram
Tadapi Cha Na Jaane Stuti Maho.
Na Chaa Vaanam Dhyaanam
Tadapi Cha Na Jaane Stuti Kathaa.
Na Jaane Mudraaste
Tadapi Cha Na Jaane Vila Panam.
Param Jaane Maata
Twa Danu Saranam Klesha Haranam.

I do not know mantras (short prayers) or yantras (how to pray).
I do not know how to do puja or pray.
I do not know how to invoke your name.
I do not know how to medicate.
I do not know any stutis (long prayers) or kathas (long prayers).
I do not know any mudras (signs).
I do not know how to implore deep pleading.
I do know one thing, though.
I knot that if I follow you, then within the folds of your love, I will be released from all my troubles.

Vidher Agnaa Nenaa
Dravina Vira Henaa Lasatayaa.
Vidheyaa Shakyat Vaa
Tava Charana Yoryaa Chyutir Abhut.
Tad Etat Ksantavyam
Janani Sakalo Dhaarini Shive.
Kuputro Jaayeta
Kvachi Dapi Kumaata Na Bhavati.

Oh, Mataji, liberator of all without discrimination,
I do not know how to do puja, and I am by nature lazy.
I do not have the ability or capacity to do the right kind of prayer.
Given all these shortcomings of mine, if there have been any mistakes in my prayers today, please overlook them.
Because the son can be bad, it is not in the Mother’s nature to be bad.

Prthivyaam Putraaste
Janani Bahavaha Santi Saralaa.
Param Teshaam Madhye
Viralataraalo Ham Tava Sutaha.
Madiyo Yam Tyaagah
Samuchita Midam No Tava Shive.
Kuputro Jaayeta
Kvachi Dapi Kumaata Na Bhavati.

O, Mother,
On this earth you have many good sons and daughters.
Of all your children, however, I am the worst and have been the most bad.
Please do not forsake me because I have not concentrated on you; this is not reasonable.
Because the son can be bad, it is not in the Mother’s nature to be bad.

Jagan Maatar Maata
Tava Charana Sevaa Na Rachitaa.
Na Va Dattam Devi
Dravina Mapi Bhuya Stava Mayaa.
Tathaapi Tvam Sneham
Mayi Nirupamam Yat Prakurushe.
Kuputro Jaayeta
Kvachi Dapi Kumaata Na Bhavati.

O, Mother of the Universe,
I have never rubbed your feet, nor done any sort of service to you, nor given you wealth.
Still strangely enough, you continue to bestow your grace on an underserving me.
Because the son can be bad, it is not in the Mother’s nature to be bad.

Parityaktaa Devaa
Vividha Vidha Sevaa Kulatayaa.
Mayaa Panchaa Sheete
Adhikam Apanite Tu Vayasi.
Idaanim Chen Maatah
Tava Yadi Krupaa Naapi Bhavitaa.
Niraa Lambo Lambo
Dara Janani Kam Yaami Sharanam.

O, Paravati Ma, who has given birth to Lord Ganesh,
I prayed other gods, and remained busy with different kinds of works.
Now I am 85 years old, and all other gods have left me because I cannot give them all my prayers.
I despair. I cannot expect any help from them.
If you also leave me at this time, where shall I go for support except to you?

Shvapaako Jalpaako
Bhavati Madhu Paako Pama Giraa.
Niraa Tanko Ranko
Viharati Chiram Koti Kanakay.
Tavaa Parne Karne
Vishati Manu Varne Phalam Idam.
Janah Ko Jaanite
Janani Japaniyam Japa Vidhau.

O, Mother!
If anybody hears even a word of your chant, the result is this:
Even the meanest man can utter the honey-sweet words of your chant and will become a very proficient speaker,
Even the poorest man will find work and enjoy millions of pieces of gold.
When even a word of you chant has this result, the ones who are doing it regularly and methodically, we cannot fathom what the result will be. What mortal can know this?

Chita Bhasmaalepo
Garalam Ashanam Dik Pata Dharo.
Jata Dhaari Kanthe
Bhujaga Pati Hari Pasupatih.
Kapali Bhuteshu
Bhajati Jagadi Shaika Padavim.
Bhavaani Tvatpaani
Grahana Paripaati Phalam Idam.

O, Goddess Bhavani,
The one who rubs his body with ashes and whose food is poison,
Whose body is nude, and who has matted hair, a necklace of cobras and a skull in his hands as an alms bowl,
How does one such as he get the name Jagadeesh, Lord of the World?
What is the reason for this? How did he get such an imminent position?
It is only because of his union with you that his importance has increased.

Na Mokshas Yaakaankshaa
Bhava Vibhava Vaanchaapi Cha Na Me.
Na Vignaanaa Pekshaa
Sasimukhi Sukhe Chaapi Na Punah.
Atastvaam Sai Yaache
Janani Jananam Yaatu Mama Vai.
Mrdaani Rudraani
Shiva Shiva Bhaavan Iti Japatah.

O, the Mother whose countenance is like the moon!
I do not have any desire for deliverance (moksha).
I do not have any desire for worldly wealth.
I do not have any craving for knowledge.
I also do not want happiness.
All I pray is that the rest of my life may pass in uttering all of your names.

Naaraa Dhitaasi
Vidhinaa Vividho Pachaaray.
Kim ruksha chintana
Parair Na Krtam Vachobhih.
Shyaame Tvameva
Yadi Kinchana Mayyanaathe.
Dhatse Krupaam
Uchitam Amba Param Tavaiva.

O, Mother! I bow down to you.
I could not methodically do your puja and prayers, time and again I stumbled.
My meditations were never crystal clear, it was as if a veil blocked my vision.
Please help me, that I may reach you.
You bestow on me the greatest grace, which is deserving only of you.
Such a merciful mother can give shelter to such an undeserving son.

Aapatsu Magnah Smaranam Tvadiyam,
Karomi Durge Karunaar Navesi.
Naita Chathatvam Mama Bhaava Yethaah,
Ksudhaatar Shradhaa Jananim Smaranti.

O, Mother! Durga! The ocean of mercy!
I pray to you because all I have around me are difficulties.
I did not pray to you before this.
Please don’t consider this prayer as proof of my wickedness.
The child who is suffering from hunger and thirst only remembers his Mother.

Jagadamba Vichitram Atra Kim,
Paripurnaa Karunaasti Cenmayi.
Aparaadha Paramparaa Param,
Na Hi Mataa Samupekshate Sutam.

O, Mother of the universe!
I am not surprised, because of your complete grace.
A son may do fault after fault, but the mother never ignores him.

Matsamaah Pataki Nasti
Paapaghni Tvaatsamaa Na Hi.
Evam Gnaatva Mahaadevi
Yathaa Yogyam Tathaa Kuru.

O, Mahadevi, Great Goddess!
There is no sinner like me on this earth.
No one can forgive my sins but you.
Knowing this, please do whatever you think is reasonable.

Om Poornamadah

2008-01-25T14:28:00.001-05:00

OM POORNAMADAH INVOCATION

AUM
Puurnamadah
Puurnamidam
Puurnaath Puurna Mudachyate
Puurnasya
Puurnamaadaaya
Puurnamevaa Vashishhyate

That is whole.
This is whole.
Out of the whole only the whole comes.
Even after taking the whole out of the whole,
that which remains is still whole.

Karacharana Kritam Vaa

2008-01-25T14:27:00.002-05:00

PRAYER TO SHANKAR

Karacharana Kritam Vaa
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Shravana Nayanajam Vaa
Maanasam Vaa Paraadham
Vihitama Vihitam Vaa
Sarvame Tat Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe
Shri Mahaadeva Shambho

O Lord, kindly forgive all the wrong acts and omissions I have committed,
whether I committed them knowingly or unknowingly,
with my hands, feet, words, ears, eyes, or mind.
Glory to you, Mahadeva, who is the ocean of kindness and compassion, and the cause of happiness.

Before going to sleep, one ends the day with this prayer.
One asks the Lord for forgiveness for wrong acts that one may have knowingly or unknowingly committed during the day.

Karpuura Gauram Karunaa Vataaram

2008-01-25T14:27:00.001-05:00

PRAYER TO SHANKAR

Karpuura Gauram Karunaa Vataaram
Sansaara Saaram Bhujagendra Haaram
Sadaa Vasantam Hridayaa Ravinde
Bhavam Bhavaanii Sahitam Namaami

I salute to that Ishwara (Shankar),
along with Bhavani (Parvati),
who is as white as camphor,
who is an incarnation of compassion,
who is the essence of this world,
who wears a serpent around his neck,
and who is ever present in the lotus abode of our hearts.

Jaya Aadhya Shakti

2007-08-22T21:21:00.000-04:00

MATAJI NI AARTI
(this aarti is sung during each night of Navaratri)

Jaya Aadhya Shakti,
Maa Jaya Aadhya Shakti,
Akhand Brahmaand Nibhaavyan,
Akhand Brahmaand Nibhaavyan,
Padave Pragatyaan Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Dwitiya Bay Swaroop,
Shiva Shakti Janoo,
Maa Shiva Shakti Janoo,
Bramhaa Ganapati Gaavun,
Bramhaa Ganapati Gaavun,
Hara Gaavun Hara Maa
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Tritiya Trana Swaroop,
Tribhuvana Maan Betha,
Maa Tribhuvana Maan Betha,
Traya Thaki Taraveni,
Traya Thaki Taraveni,
Tun Taraveni Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Chote Chatura Mahaalaxmi,
Maa Sacharaa Chara Vyaapyaa,
Maa Sacharaa Chara Vyaapyaa,
Chaar Bhujaa Chau Deesha,
Chaar Bhujaa Chau Deesha,
Pragatyaa Dakshina Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Panchame Pancha Rushi,
Panchame Goona Padama,
Maa Panchame Goona Padama,
Pancha Sahasta Tyan Sohiya,
Pancha Sahasta Tyan Sohiya,
Panche Tatwo Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Shasthi Tun Naaraayani,
Mahishaasura Maaryo,
Maa Mahishaasura Maaryo,
Nara Naaree Naa Roope,
Nara Naaree Naa Roope,
Vyapaa Saghade Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Saptami Sapta Pataal,
Saaveetri Sandhya,
Maa Saaveetri Sandhya,
Gau Gangaa Gaayatri,
Gau Gangaa Gaayatri,
Gauri Geeta Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Ashtami Ashta Bhooja,
Aayee Aanandaa,
Maa Ayee Aanandaa,
Surinara Moonivara Janamyaa,
Surinara Moonivara Janamyaa,
Devay Daityo Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Navami Navakula Naag,
Seve Navadurga,
Maa Seve Navadurga,
Navaraatri Naa Poojana,
Shivraatri Naa Arachana,
Kidhaa Hara Brahmaa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Dashami Dasha Avatara,
Jaya Vijiyaa Dashmi,
Maa Jaya Vijiyaa Dashmi,
Raame Raama Ramaadya,
Raame Raama Ramaadya,
Raavana Rodyo Maa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Ekadashi Agiyaarasha,
Kaatyayani Kaamaa,
Maa Kaatyayani Kaamaa,
Kaam Doorga Kaalika,
Kaam Doorga Kaalika,
Shyaama Ne Raama,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Baarase Baala Roop,
Bahuchari Ambaa Maa,
Maa Bahuchari Ambaa Maa,
Batuk Bhairava Sohiye,
Batuk Bhairava Sohiye,
Taara Chhe Tuja Maa
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Terase Tulajaa Roop,
Tun Taaruni Maata,
Maa Tun Taaruni Maata,
Brahmaa Vishnu Sadashiva,
Brahmaa Vishnu Sadashiva,
Guna Taara Gaata,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Chaudashe Chaudaa Roop,
Chandi Chaamunda,
Maa Chandi Chaamunda,
Bhaava Bhakti Kain Aapo,
Potani Kai Stapho,
Sinha Vahani,
Maa Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Pooname Kumbha Bharyo,
Saambhalajo Karoonaa,
Maa Saambhalajo Karunaa ,
Vashishtha Devay Vakhaanya,
Maarkande Devay Vakhaanya,
Gaaye Shubha Kavitaa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Sauvanta Sole Sattaavana,
Saulashe Baavisha Maa,
Maa Saulashe Baavisha Maa,
Sauvanta Sole Pragatyaan,
Sauvanta Sole Pragatyaan,
Revaa Ne Tire,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Trambaavati Nagari,
Aaye Roopaavati Nagari,
Maa Manchaavati Nagari,
Sola Sahastra Traan Sohiye,
Sola Sahastra Traan Sohiye,
Kshamaa Karo Gauri,
Maa Dayaa Karo Gauri,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Shivashakti Ne Aarti,
Je Koyee Gaashe,
Maa Je Bhaave Gaashe,
Bhane Shivaananda Swaami,
Bhane Shivaananda Swaami,
Sukha Sampati Thaasshey,
Maa Kailaashe Jaashe,
Maa Ambaa Dukha Harashe,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Ekama Eka Swaroop,
Antara Nava Darasho,
Maa Antara Nava Darasho,
Bholaa Bhoodar Ba Bhajataa,
Maa Ambaa Ne Bhaajata,
Bhavaa Saagar Tarasho,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Bhava Na Jaanoo,
Bhakti Na Jaanoo,
Nava Jaanu Sevaa,
Maa Nava Jaanu Sevaa,
Vallabha Bhatta Ne Aapi,
Sarva Jane Ne Aapi,
Maa Charno Mi Sevaa,
Om Jayo Jayo Maa Jagadambe

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

2007-08-22T21:20:00.000-04:00

OM JAYA JAGADISHA HARE AARTI

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Bhakta Jano Ke Sankata
Dasa Jano Ke Sankata
Kshana Mein Door Kare
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Glory be unto the Lord!
He resolves in an instant
all the problems of his worshippers.
Glory be into the Lord!

Jo Dhyaave Phal Paave
Dukha Binase Man Ka
Swami Dukha Binase Man Ka
Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave
Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave
Kashta Mite Man Ka
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

He who praises Lord Vishnu is rewarded.
Sorrow is removed from mind and heart
Happiness and wealth come to the home
Pain is wiped away from the body
Glory be into the Lord!

Mata Pita Tum Mere
Sharana Padu Main Kisaki
Swami Sharana Padu Main Kisaki
Tum Bina Aur Na Dooja
Prabhu Bina Aur Na Dooja
Aasa Karu Main Jisaki
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
You are my mother and father
In whom I take refuge
No other than You do I accept
Of whom I accept everything
Glory be into the Lord!

Tuma Pooran Parmathmaa
Tuma Antaryami
Swami Tum Antaryami
Para Brahma Parameshwara
Para Brahma Parameshwara
Tum Sab Ke Swami
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the complete being
You are the knower of all hearts
You are beyond Brahma, the Supreme Lord
You are the Lord of all
Glory be into the Lord!

Tuma Karuna Ke Saagar
Tuma Paalana Kartaa
Swami Tum Paalana Kartaa
Mein Murakh Khal Kaamee
Mein Sevaka Tuma Swami
Kripa Karo Bharataa
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are an ocean of compassion
You are the sustainer
I am the servant, You the Lord
Grant me Your Grace, O Lord
Glory be into the Lord!

Tuma Ho Ek Agochar
Sab Ke Pranapati
Swami Sab Ke Pranapati
Kisa Vidha Milun Dayamaya
Kisa Vidha Milun Krupamaya
Tum Ko Main Kumati
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the Invisible One
The protector of all life force
Who else would be the channel
Through whom the compassion flows
Glory be into the Lord!

Deena Bandhu Dukh Hartaa
Tuma Rakshaka Mere
Swami Tuma Rakshaka Mere
Karuna Hastha Uthaoo
Apne Sharana Badhao
Dwaara Padaa Tere
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the brother of the meek
And reliever of their sorrow
You are my savior. Raise Your Hands
In blessing - I am lying at Your Door

Vishaya Vikara Mitao
Paap Haro Deva
Swami Paap Haro Deva
Shraddha Bhakti Badaoo
Shraddha Prem Badaoo
Santana Ki Sevaa
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Wipe out worldly faults
Take away my sins, O Lord
Increase my faith and devotions
In order that I may serve the saints
Glory be into the Lord!

Tana Mana Dhana Sab Hai Tera
Swami Sab Kuch Hai Tera
Tera Tuj Ko Arpan
Tera Tuj Ko Arpan
Kyaa Laage Mera
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

My body, my mind, my wealth, all are yours,
Oh God, everything is yours,
When offering all I have to you,
I only offer you what is yours.
And that is no offering at all.
Glory be unto the Lord!

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Bhakta Jano Ke Santana
Dasa Jano Ke Sankata
Kshana Mein Doora kare
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Glory be unto the Lord
He resolves in an instant all the problems
of his worshippers.
Glory be into the Lord!

Gayatri Mantra

2007-08-22T21:19:00.002-04:00

GAYATRI MANTRA

Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha,
Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.

Mother,
who subsists as all three Kalas (Lapses of Time: past, present and future),
in all three Lokas (worlds or realms of experience),
and all three Gunas (Universal Attributes: harmony, agitation and inertial).
I pray to you to illuminate my intellect and dispel my ignorance, just as the splendorous sunlight dispels all darkness.
I pray to you to make my intellect serene and bright.

The Gayatri Mantra is the most sacred of the Rg Veda Mantras.
Gayatri means, “the savior of the singer.”
Reciting this prayer protects one from harm, dispels the darkness of ignorance and illuminates the world.

Ohm Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

2007-08-22T21:19:00.001-04:00

PEACE INVOCATION

Ohm Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah,
Sarve Santu Niramayah.
Sarve Bhadrani Pushyantu,
Maa Kaschid Dukhabhaag Bhavet.
Ohm Shaanti Shaanti Shaanti.

Shubhamastu, Kalyaanamastu,
Aishwaryamastu, Udayostu, Udayostu

May all be happy.
May all enjoy health and freedom from disease.
May all have prosperity and good luck.
May none suffer or fall on evil days.

These are prayers for the prosperity and welfare of humanity.
To achieve anything in life, one has to make an effort and await the results.
Many unknown factors and laws influence the outcome of that effort.
By praying to the Lord, one acknowledges these laws as the natural order inseparable from the Lord, and one acknowledges the Lord as the giver of all results of actions.

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhuuteshhu

2007-08-22T21:18:00.000-04:00

PRAYER TO DEVI

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhuuteshhu
Maatri Rupena Sansthita
Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai
Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

O mother, who is present everywhere, who is the embodiment of the Universal Mother,
I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee.

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhuuteshhu
Shakti Rupena Sansthita
Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai
Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

O mother, who is present everywhere, who is the embodiment of Power and Energy,
I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee.

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhuuteshhu
Shaanti Rupena Sansthita
Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai
Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

O mother, who is present everywhere, who is the embodiment of Peace,
I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee.

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhuuteshhu
Lakshmi Rupena Sansthita
Namas Tasyai Namas Tasyai
Namas Tasyai Namo Namah

O mother, who is present everywhere, who is the embodiment of Wealth and Good Fortune,
I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee.

Sarveshaam, Swastir Bhavatu

2007-07-25T20:46:00.002-04:00

PEACE INVOCATION

AUM
Sarveshaam,
Swastir Bhavatu.
Sarveshaam,
Shantir Bhavatu.
Sarveshaam,
Purnam Bhavatu.
Sarveshaam,
Mangalam Bhavatu.
AUM Shantih, Shantih, Shantih.

AUM
May all be auspecious;
May all attain peace;
Let there be fulfillment and contentment the world over;
May all be blessed.
AUM peace, peace, peace.

Sarva Mangala Maangalye

2007-07-25T20:46:00.001-04:00

PRAYER TO DEVI

Sarva Mangala Maangalye,
Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike.
Sharanye Tryamba Ke Gauri,
Naaraayani Namostute.

Adorations to Goddess,
who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious,
who is the consort of Lord Shiva,
who is the bestower of every desire of one’s heart.
Adorations to You!
O Devi, I have taken refuge in you.

Goddess Parvati is the consort of Lord Shiva and is worshipped as Shakti. Puranic literature describes her as having many forms, including Durga, Chandi, Kali and Uma. While Shiva symbolizes the efficient cause of the creation, Shakti symbolizes the material cause.

Yaa Kun Den

2007-07-25T20:45:00.002-04:00

PRAYER TO SARASWATI

Yaa Kun Den
Du Tushara Haara Dhavalaa,
Yaa Shubh Ra Va Straa Vritra.

Yaa Weena
Wara Danda Mandita Karaa,
Yaa Shweta Padmaa Sanaa.

Yaa Brahmaa Chyuta Shankarah Prabhritibhih.
Devaih Sadaa,
Vanditaa.

Saa Maarn,
Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee.
Nishesha Jaadyaa Pahaa.

Fair as a jasmine flower, the moon or a flake of snow,
Dressed in white, her hands adorned by the graceful veena staff,
Adorned by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the other deities,
Protect me, Oh Goddess Saraswati, remover of ignorance inert.

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya

2007-07-25T20:45:00.001-04:00

RG VEDA INVOCATION

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya
Ohm Shanti Shanti Shanti

God, please lead me (by giving me knowledge)
from the unreal to the real;
from darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge);
from death (limitation) to immortality (liberation).

Samudra Vasane Devi

2007-07-25T20:44:00.001-04:00

MORNING PRAYER

Samudra Vasane Devi,
Parvata Stana Mandale.
Vishnupatni Namastubhyam,
Paada Sparsham Kshamasva Me.

O! Mother Earth, who has the ocean as clothes and mountains and forests on her
body, who is the wife of Lord Vishnu, I bow to you.
Please forgive me for touching you with my feet.

This is a Morning Prayer called “karadarshana”. You begin the day with this prayer.

“Kara” means the palm of the hand and it stands for the five karmendriyas, or the organs of action. While looking at the palm, you invoke the Lord in the form of various deities, thus sanctifying all the actions that will be done during the day.

By acknowledging the Lord as the giver of the capacity to perform actions and as the giver of the fruits of those actions, you sanctify those actions. You pray in the morning to reinforce the attitude that all actions are performed as a service to the Lord.

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi

2007-07-25T20:42:00.000-04:00

MORNING PRAYER

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi,
Karamuule Saraswati.
Karamadhye Tu Govinda,
Prabhaate Kara Darshanam.

The front part of the hands (the fingertips) are ascribed to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, the middle part (the palm proper) to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, and the root (the part of hand near the wrist) to Govinda (God).

Therefore, every morning, one should have a respectful look at one’s hand, which symbolizes honest labor.

Twameva Mata

2007-07-17T15:36:00.001-04:00

END PRAYER

Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva.
Twameva Bandhu, Cha Sakha Twameva.
Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva.
Twameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva.

O God,
You are my mother, my father, my brother, and my friend.
You are my knowledge and my only wealth.
You are everything to me and the God of all Gods.

This mantra is usually recited at the conclusion of a prayer session, meditation, or religious function.
Here the devotee surrenders his or her individuality to the Lord for his Grace.

Shanta Karam

2007-07-17T15:35:00.000-04:00

PRAYER TO LORD VISHNU

Shanta Karam Bhujaga Shayanam,
Padmanabham Suresham.
Vishvadharam Gagana Sadrusham,
Megha Varnam Shubhangam.
Lakshmi Kantam Kamala Nayanam,
Yogibhir Dhyana Gamyam.
Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhaya Haram,
Sarva Lokaia Kanatham.

I adore Lord Vishnu
who is the embodiment of peace,
who lies on the Shesha serpent,
whose navel is the source of the Lotus of the Universe,
whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds,
whose body shines with heavenly beauty,
who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi,
whose eyes are like Lotus,
who is meditated upon by the yogis,
who is the remover of the fear of the
world-process, the cycle of birth and death.

Gurur Brahma

2007-07-17T15:34:00.000-04:00

PRAYER TO TEACHER

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur Devo Mahesh Varah.
Guru Shakshat Para Brahma,
Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah.

The teacher is like Lord Brahma as he Generates knowledge within us,
like Lord Vishnu as he Drives ideas and knowledge into our mind unto the right path,
and like Lord Mahesha (Shiva) as he Destroys the ill-conceived ideas that come from our knowledge,
while enlightening us and helping us stay on the right path.

Thus the teacher is like our ultimate God and we should pray and give respect to our teacher.

Shanti Mantra

2007-07-16T14:25:00.001-04:00

SHANTI MANTRA

Ohm Saha Naa Vavatu,
Saha Nau Bhunaktu,
Saha Viiryam Karavaa Vahai,
Tejas Vinaa Vadhii Tamastu,
Maa Vid Vishhaa Vahai.
Ohm Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Ohm,
May God protect us.
May God nourish us.
May we acquire the capacity to study and to understand the scriptures.
May our studies be thorough and faithful (so we may become brilliant).
May we never quarrel with or hate each other.
Ohm, peace, peace, peace.

At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students generally recite this peace invocation together.
Both seek the Lord’s blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, or the inability to concentrate or poor health.
They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship, without which communication of any subject matter is difficult.
Therefore, this prayer is important for both the teacher and the student.

Vasudeva Sutam Devam

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Prayer to Lord Krishna

Vasudeva Sutam Devam
Kansa Chaanuura Mardanam
Devakii Paramaa Nandam
Krishhnam Vande Jagadh Gurum

I bow to you, Lord Krishna,
the resplendent son of Vasudev,
who killed the great tormentors Kamsa and Chanoora,
who is a source of great joy to Devaki,
and who is indeed a world teacher.

Vakratunda Mahakaaya

2007-07-16T14:19:00.000-04:00

Invokation to Lord Ganesh

Vakratunda Mahaakaaya
Suuryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva
Shubha Kaaryeshhu Sarvadaa

O Lord Ganesha,
Who possesses a large body (mahakaya),
A curved trunk (vakratunda),
Who shines with the brilliance of a million suns (surya koti)!
Please make all my work free of obstacles, always.