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Ganesh
- Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha
Kapilo Gajakarnakaha
Lambodarascha Vikato
Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas. |
- Dhoomaketur Ganaadhyashah
Phaalachandro Gajaanana
Vakratundo Shoorpakarno
Heyrambho Skandapoorvajaha
The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another name for Lord Subrahmanya)
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Guru
- Akhanda Mandalaakaaram
Vyaaptam Yenam charaacharam
Tatpadam Darshitam Yena
Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha.
Guru can guide us to the supreme knowledge of THAT which pervades all the living and non-living beings in the entire Universe (namely Brahman). I salute such a Guru.
- Aneka Janma Sampraapta
Karma Bandha Vidaahine
Atma Gnyaana Pradaaneyna
Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha.
The one who can help us free from the chain of karma accumulated over several lives, by teaching us the knowledge of the self (Atma Gnyaana), I salute such a Guru.
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- Shiva Mataa cha Parvati Devi, Pitaa devo Maheswaraha |
Bandhawah Shiva Bhakatascha, Swadesho Bhuvana Trayam ||
My mother is Goddess Parvathy, My father is God Maheswara My relations are the devotees of Shiva, and my country is the universe
- Karpoor Gauram Karunnaavataram Sansaar Saaram Bhujgendra Haaram.
Sadaa Vasantam Hridyaarvrinde Bhavam Bhavaani Sahitam Namaami.
I Bow to Bhavani as well as to Lord Shiva who is white as camphor, who is compassion incarnate, who is the essence of the world, who wears a garland of a large snake and who always dwells in the lotus like hearts of his devotees.
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Devi
- Sarva Mangala Mangalye
Shive Sarvatha Saadhike,
Sharanye Triyambake Gauri
Naraayani Namostute.
Thou art the all auspicious Shiva (Shakti aspect), the bountiful;
I prostrate myself at Thy feet.
O Triyambaks (Three eyed one), Gauri (the one with a fair complexion, Parvathi) Naraayani.
- Namastestu Mahaamaye Shripeetha Surapoojite
Shankha Chakra gadaahaste Sri Mahalakshmi Namostute
I bow down at Thy Lotus Feet. Thou art the destroyer of delusion and the source of all prosperity, who is worshipped by all the Gods, who is holding in her hands the conch shell, the discus and the club, Oh, Mahalakshmi, I bow down to Thy Lotus Feet.
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Narayana
- Mookam Karoti Vaachalam, Pangu Langhyate Girim,
Yatkripa Tamham Vande Parmananda Madhavam.
I pray (vande) The Almighty Lord God(Parmanand Madavam) who makes the dumb(mook) speak (vachalam), the Lame(pangu) climb/cross (langhyete) the mountains(girim) to bestow His Kind Blessings(kripa).
- Santhakaram Bujaga Sayanam Padmanabham Suresam|
Viswadhaaram Gagana Sadrusam Megha Varnam Shubangam ||
Lakshmi Kantham Kamala Nayanam Yogi Hrid Dyana Gamyam |
I bow before the God Vishnu, Who is personification of peace, Who sleeps on his folded arms, Who has a lotus on his belly, Who is the God of gods, Who is the basis of earth, Who is similar to the sky, Who is of the colour of the cloud, Who has beautiful limbs, Who is the consort of Lakshmi, Who has lotus like eyes, Who is seen by saints through thought, Who kills all worries and fears, And who is the lord of all the worlds.
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Rama
- Ramaya Rama Bhadraya Ramachandraya Vedhase |
Raghu Nathaya Nathaya Sitayah Pataye Namaha ||
To Rama, Ramabhadra, Raghunatha(These are different names of Lord Rama), the Lord, the Consort of Seetha, our salutations to him
- Neelambhuja Shyamaala Komlangam
Sita Samaropita Vamabhagam,
Panam Mahasaika Charoo Chapam
Namami Ramam Raghuvansha Natham"
Lord Rama is the chief amongst the Raghus. His handsome body is of dark blue color like the blue lotus. He has Sita seated on his left. He is the one, who wields a beautiful bow and arrows in his hands. I bow to such great Lord.
May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures). May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om peace, peace, peace. |
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13.Hanuman
- Yatra Yatra Raghunatha Keertanam
Tatra Tatra Krita Mastakanjalim
Bhaashpa-Vaari Paripoorna Lochanam
Marutim Namada Rakshasa-Antakam
In all those nooks and corners, where the lord of Raghunath (Rama)* is sung about, In all such nooks and corners is he (Hanuman), With tears flooding from the eyes, Salutations to my Lord Maruthi*, He who saw the end of all evil ones.
- Manoj-avam Maruta Tulya Vegam
Jitendriyam Bhudhi-mataam Varishtam
Vaataatmajam Vaanara-yoota-mukhyam
Sri Ramadootam Sharanam Prapadye
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.
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- Krishna Krishnaaya Vasudevaya Devaki Nandanaayacha |
NandaGopa Kumaaraya Govindaaya Namo Namaha ||
We Bow to Krishna, Who is Son of Vasudeva and Devaki Son of Nandagopa and who is also Govinda - Protector of Cows.
- Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kansa Chaanuuramardanam
Devakii Paramaanandam Krishhnam Vande Jagad Gurum"
Krishna is the Supreme Lord, Son of Devaki (Sister of Kansa) and Vasudeva. He is the slayer of Kansa and Chanur. I bow to such great lord and may god bless me with his grace always. |
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Tulsi Sloka
- Yenmoole Sarvatheerthaani Yenmadhye Sarvadevatha
Yadagre Sarva Vedaascha Thulaseem-tham Namamyaham
I bow down to the Tulasi at whose base are all the holy places, at whose top reside all deities and on whose middle are all the Vedas.
Peace Mantras
- Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha
Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu
Mas Kaschid Dhuka Bhag Bhavet
May all be happy. May all enjoy health and freedom from disease. May all enjoy prosperity. May none suffer.
- Om Poornamadah Poornamidam
Poornat Poornamudachyate,
Poornasya Poornamaadaya
Poornamevavashishyate,
Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih
The literal meaning of this mantra is: "That is Absolute, This is Absolute, Absolute arises out of Absolute, If Absolute is taken away from Absolute, Absolute remains OM Peace, Peace, Peace".
- Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya,
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya,
Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya,
Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih"
The accurate sense of this mantra is: "OM lead me from unreal to real, lead me from darkness to light, lead me from death to immortality OM Peace, Peace, Peace".
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