Bal Vikas
Slokas and
Bhajans
Yr. 2007-Yr.
2008
Nori
Foundation, Inc.
Slokas and
Bhajans
Sloka is a Sanskrit word used to denote a prayerful verse written
as per certain strict grammatical rules. The slokas presented here are for
everyday use. These prayers are generally directed to specific God or Goddess
such as Ganesh, Rama, Devi, Krishna etc. Conveying the majesty and the
Omnipotence of God, the slokas portray vivid descriptions of the different Gods
and their Divine powers. Anyone who chants these powerful verses and invokes
the appropriate Gods (Goddess), will be able to achieve a steady and peaceful
mind full of devotion. That in short is the purpose of the slokas.
Bhajan
When all the participants in a bhajan
sing in unison, what sacred vibrations are produced and what Divine energies
are released! When these vibrations fill the world, what changes can they bring
about! When one sings alone, the heart is merged in the song. But when many
sing together, it acquires a Divine power.
Bhajan must become an
unbroken stream of bliss on your tongues and in your hearts; it must confer on
you the uninterrupted awareness of soham, of the unity of I and
He. The tongue is the post, bhajan is the rope; with that
rope, you can bring God Almighty near you and tie Him up so that His grace
becomes yours.
Desire and anger are ... two enemies.
Devotional singing ... is a good disciplinary process by which these two can be
kept away. Let your whole life be a spiritual song. Believe that God is
everywhere at all times, and derive strength, comfort, and joy by singing His
glory in His presence.
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Viryam Karavaavahai
Tejaswi
Nau Avadhitam Astu
Maa Vidwisha Vahai
Ganesh
1. Shuklaambara Dharam
Vishnum
Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayeth
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad
in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere),
whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor),
who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and
happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles.
2. Vakra Tunda Maha Kaya
Koti Surya Samaprabha
Nirvignam Kurume Deva
Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada
O’Lord with a curved Trunk
and Mighty body and whose lusture equals million suns, I pray to thee. O’Lord, remove the obstacles from all the
actions I perform.
Guru
3. Guru
Brahmaa Guru Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwarah
Guru Saakshaata Parabrahma
Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah
Guru is Brahma,
Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Maheshwara (Shiva),
Guru is Supreme Brahman Itself, Prostration unto that Guru
4. Nyanamoolam
Guru Moorthim
Poojamoolam Guru Padam
Mantramoolam Guru Vakhyam
Mokshamoolam Guru Kripa
The Guru’s
form is the best to meditate upon. The
guru’s feet are the best for worship; the Guru’s word is the mantra; the Guru’s
Grace is the root of liberation.
Devi
5. Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu
Shakthi
Rupena Samsthitha
Namastasyay
Namastasyay
Namastasyay
Namo Namaha.
To the Divine Goddess who resides in
all existence in the form of Universal mother, We bow to her, we bow to her,
and continually we bow to her.
6. Saraswati Namastubhyam
Varade
Kamarupine
Vidhyarambham
Karishyami
Siddhirbhavatu
Mee Sada
I bow to Goddess Saraswati who full-fills the wishes of the devotees. I
pray you to enlighten me with knowledge.
Rama
7. Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Rame
Raame Manorame
Sahasra
Nama Tat Tulyam
Rama
Nama Varanane
I
meditate upon Sri Ram as Sri Rama Rama Rama, the thrice recital of Rama’s name
is equal to Recitation of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama
8. Raamaaya Raamabhadhraaya
Raamachandhraaya Vedhase
Raghunaathaaya Naathaaya
Seethaayaaha Pathaye Namaha
To Rama, Rambhadhra,
Raghunatha (these are different names of Lord Rama), The consort of Sita, Our
Salutations to you!
Hanuman
9. Asadhya Sadaka Swamin
Asadhyam
Tava Kim Vada
Rama
Dhhotha Kripa Sindho
Mat
Karyma Sadaka Prabho
He, who could achieve that which is
impossible, who could do even the most impossible things, Hey Swami, please
tell me, Is there anything you cannot do?
You are the ambassador of Lord Rama,
You are the ocean of compassion,
Prabho, please help me in discharging my duties and responsibilities.
10. Manojavam Maruta Tulya Vegham
Jitendriyam
Buddhi Matam Varishtam
Vatatmajam
Vanara Yuta Mukhyam
Sri
Rama Dhootam Charanam Prapadhye
I
surrender to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama,
whose speed is as swift as the mind and
as swift as the wind.
Who has controlled his sense organs and
is the most intelligent
among the intelligent ones; who is the
son of vayu and the chief
of the monkey tribe.
Krishna
11. Vasudeva Sutam Devam
Kamsa Chanura Mardhanam
Devaki Paramanandam
Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum
I salute Lord Krishna, the
Lord, the Teacher of the world, son of Vasudeva, destroyer of Kamsa and Chanura
and the greatest Joy of Devaki.
12. Krishnaya Vasudevaya
Devaki
Nanda Nayacha
Nandagopa
Kumaraya
Sri
Krishnaya Namo Namaha
I bow and pray to lord
Shiva
13. Sivam Sivakaram Shantam
Shivat
Manam Sivottamam
Shiva
Marga Pranetaram
Pranatosmi
Sada Sivam
Lord Shiva is auspiciousness itself and
he creates auspicious things and he of peaceful nature. He is Supreme Brahman, the highest God. He guides us towards auspiciousness. I prostrate before him who is always
auspicious.
14.
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bhandhanath
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
Vishnu
15. Kaayena
Vaachaa Manasendriyairvaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Svabhaavaatah
Karomi Yadhyadh Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami
"I
offer everything to Lord Vishnu (Narayana); whatever I do with my body, words,
mind, limbs, intellect or my inner self whether intentionally or
unintentionally. I bow to the great lord, Vishnu".
16. Shaantaakaaram
Bhujanga Shayanam, Padmanaabham Suresham
Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham,
Meghavarnam Shubhaangam
Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam,
Yogibhidh Yaarnagamyam
Vande Vishhnum Bhava Bhayaharam,
Sarvalokaikanaatham"
Lord
Vishnu is the personification of peace, who rests on the Shesha Naag. The
Narayana, from whose navel the Lotus springs and whose complexion is swarthy
like the clouds. The God, who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, whose body
shines with divine splendor and whose eyes are like Lotus. I bow to you, Oh
lord, Vishnu, who is meditated upon by the yogis and who is the remover of the
fear of the world-cycle.
17. Deepajyothi Parabrahma
Deepajyothi
Janardhana
Deepo
me hara tu paapam
Deepaa
Jyothir Namostute
I salute the Lord, the sustainer of the
creation, in the form of this light. I salute this light (the Lord), may He
destroy afflictions resulting from my omissions and commissions.
PEACE
MANTRAS
18.
Sarvesham Shantir Bhavatu
Sarvesham Purnam Bhavatu
Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavatu
19. Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramayaah
Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu
Maa Kaschid-Dukha-Bhag-Bhavet
20 Swasthi Praja Bhyah
Pari Pala Yantam
Nya Yena Margena Mahi Mahishaha
Go Brahmanebhyaha Shubhamastu Nityam
Lokaa Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu
Let Prosperity be
Glorified -
Let rulers, (Administrators) Rule the world with law and Justice
Let Divinity and Erudition be
protected
Let people of the whole world be happy
and prosperous