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Keep Your Dharma Alive

Havan Yagna aG b uide AND

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The Power of Mantras A mantra is a mystic formula divinely revealed in the hearts of the enlightened seers, and later recorded in the Vedas.

HAVAN YAGNA A Guide and Benefits

Sound holds a key place in Hindu thought. Some writers believe that it preceded the creation of the universe, and its vibrations are thought to bind the atoms of the world. Mantras are sacred syllables that encapsulate particular forms of cosmic power (shakti). All Mantras are sacred and spiritually charged. By chanting a mantra repeatedly with love and devotion a person can benefit tremendously. He develops a pure mind which enables him to realize God. Each mantra has a presiding deity. For example the Gayatri mantra is dedicated to Surya Narayan and the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra to Lord Shiva. Mantra means that which has to be repeated and understood. The word mantra is derived from two Sanskrit words: Man—to repeat in the mind (manana); and Tra—to protect or to free from .

Compiled by: Pandit Ram Hardowar April 26, 2007

Therefore, the word mantra, in it’s most literal sense, means to free from the mind. Mantras accomplish many wondrous deeds simply by correctly chanting them with steadfast devotion. Mantras also purify one's consciousness, give spiritual enlightenment, and connects one with the Supreme. Hindus also believe that a mantra received from a Saint or Guru is far more effective than mantras selected on your own. 81

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HIS HOLINESS PANDIT HARDOWAR PANDAY DHARMACHARYA 1924-2006

The Spiritual Leader and Founder of Shri Surya Narayan Mandir. His holiness, Pt. Hardowar Panday Ji, established Shri Surya Narayan Mandir in North America in 1993. Panditji started his career as a Priest at the tender age of ten. As a little boy, he had to represent his father at religious and community affairs. His Guru, Pt. Lallman Sukul Vidyalankar and his Vidya Guru Pt. Basdeo Sharma were both prominent and knowledgeable priests known throughout the Caribbean. He motivated the residents of Crabwood Creek, Guyana to construct a Mandir, which today stands with its beautiful Murties as a symbol of his love and dedication to Hinduism. It was in recognition of his outstanding service to Sanatan Dharma that the Guyana Pandits Council, in 1972, awarded him the prestigious title of "Dharma Ratna.” He migrated to the United States in August 1988; where he continued serving his community with the same zeal and enthusiasm. During retirement he compiled and published a very thorough and authoritative book on Hindu rituals, entitled "Karma Kandha Padhati," along with a number of prayer and bhajan books. By establishing this mandir in New York, Panditji was able to serve the Hindu community with vigor and energy. Here at Shree Surya Narayan Mandir, Panditji has had a tremendous impact on the lives of all devotees. He visualized the need for another Surya Mandir in Orlando -- currently under construction. In recognition of his years of service, he was awarded the most prestigious title of Dharmacharya. May Surya Narayan continue to bless him. His work continues . . .

SHRI SURYA NARAYAN MANDIR INC. 92-17 172 STREET JAMAICA NY 11433

AKHANDA HAVAN YAJNA THE DEVOTEES AT SURYA MANDIR ON THIS HISTORIC HAVAN YAJNA. WELCOME TO FOUR (4) HOURS OF CONTINUOUS HAVAN YAJNA PERFORMED BY 108 BLESSED FAMILIES. PLEASE TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU TO THE HAVAN YAJNA.

HAVAN KUNDA MALA GHEE COTTON WOOL DHOOP AGARBATTIE HAVAN SAMAGREE CAMPHOR MATCHES 1-LOTA 2-THAREE 1-SMALL BOWL 2-METAL SPOONS SHEETS TO SPREAD OPTIONAL: MAHAN BHOG, PERA, OR FRUITS OF YOUR CHOICE.

Karmanye eva adhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana ma karmaphalahetur bhur ma te sango stva akarmani Your right is to work only but never to the fruit there of. Do not be motivated to act by results, nor turn to inaction.

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Roshanji: Guruji, How should I sit while doing Japa? Guruji: There are many basic yoga postures which are recommended during meditation and chanting. Some of the most common asanas are sukh-asana and pa-asana. You will have to experiment and determine which is the most convenient posture for you. During chanting, you should maintain a steady posture, control breathing, and focus your mind on your Ishta Deva. Roshanji: O revered Guruji, describe to me the proper way to use the mala.

Dedication and Thanks

Guruji: Once in your proper asana, the mala should be held in your right hand, elevated so it does not hang below the navel. Keep the hand near the heart or the chin. The mala must not be visible to you or to others. Cover it with a clean piece of cloth. Use the middle finger and the thumb of the right hand to roll the beads. The use of the index finger is prohibited. Do not cross the meru (the center bead) while rolling the beads. Turn back when you come to the meru, if you wish to continue chanting. Roshan: Guruji, If I do not have a mala, can I still chant?

This Havan manual is dedicated to my loving parents Dharmacharya Pandit Hardowar Panday and Mataji Kowsilia Panday.

My sincere thanks to my God son Roshan Shiwcharran for typesetting and assistance with compiling this guide. Also many thanks to my Dharam Patni Radhaji and my God daughter Sarikaji for helping with the editing process.

Guruji: Yes. You can count with the lines on your fingers. If you find this difficult, then you can chant without counting. When the mind wanders, do the Japa aloud, or whisper the Mantra for some time and come back to mental Japa again as soon as possible. When you repeat the Mantra, have the feeling or mental attitude that the Lord is seated in your heart, that purity or Sattva is flowing from the Lord into your mind, that the Mantra is purifying your heart, destroying desires, cravings and evil thoughts. Do not do the Japa in a hurried manner. Do it slowly with feeling, onepointedness of mind and steadfast devotion. Roshanji: Thank you Guruji. I think this was my most enlightening journey to Pennsylvania. Guruji: You are welcome. May the blessings of Lord Shiva always be with you.

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Roshanji: Guruji, How many times should I chant my Mantra? Guruji: You should chant your mantra at least 108 times, which is equivalent to one round on your mala. As you know, the number 108 is very auspicious, and synchronizes with life itself. We breathe 10,800 times per day; this number is used to arrive at the number of beads in the mala. If you have more time then you can do as many rounds within your comfort zone; of course the more repetitions of mantras, the greater the benefits. Roshanji: Guruji, when is the best time to chant? Guruji: Of course, the best time of day is during Brahma Muhurta which is from 3 AM to 6 AM . Roshanji: Guruji, What happens if it is not convenient for me to chant during Brahma Muhurta? Guruji: You can chant anytime during the day at your convenience; however, Brahma Muhurta yields the best results. Chanting is better than no chanting regardless of time. Face east during the morning, north during midday, and west during the evening. This enhances the efficacy of the Japa. Roshanji: Guruji, Where should I sit to do Jap? Guruji: Sit on a deer skin or rug in a separate meditation room or in any suitable place in your home or a Mandir. The deer skin conserves body-electricity and reduces heat transfer.

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Foreword All parents should be proud of their heritage and most of all it is incumbent upon them to instill these virtues into their children. Faith, devotion and the love for God are some of the core values to be shared with our young impressionable minds. These values are best taught when the entire family unit is involved in performing the same activity in an atmosphere of unity and love. Shri Surya Narayan Mandir is blessed to have Pt. Ram Hardowar, the son of our Founder; Dharmacharya Pandit Hardowar Panday. Pt. Ram has put together this Havan primer for every Hindu family. Using this book, the entire family can sit together and perform a complete Havan ceremony as recommended by the Vedas. These prayers and chants (all transliterated) along with their meaning will deepen the understanding and strengthen the faith of every Hindu. Panditji has carefully selected a collection of the most important Mantras/Chants to suit even the busiest individual without sacrificing the significant benefits derived from a Havan Yajna. It is my sincere hope that this book will motivate and inspire all to continue to chant and perform Havan Yajnas using the basic mantras described. Many thanks to Panditji Ram for taking time out of his busy schedule to put this manual together.

Amar Persaud

Amardat Persaud President Shri Surya Narayan Mandir Inc. 92-17 172 Street, Jamaica NY 11433.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction..........................................................................2 Commencement of Havan Yajna Opening prayer .........................................................................4 Purification................................................................................4 Ang-Sparsh................................................................................5 Swasti .........................................................................................6 Invocation of Agni Devata .............................................................10

Prayers/Gayatri Ganesh Ji ...................................................................................14 Saraswattie Maa........................................................................16 Durga Maa.................................................................................16 Lakshmi Maa ............................................................................19 Vishnu Bhagawan .....................................................................21 Lord Shiva / Pancha Akshara Stotram...................................23 Shiva Prarthana / Namaskar Mantra .....................................25 Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra .....................................................27 108 Names of Lord Shiva .........................................................28 Hanuman Ji ...............................................................................31 Lord Rama ................................................................................33 108 Names of Lord Rama.........................................................35 Lord Krishna.............................................................................37 Guru Deva .................................................................................39 Surya Deva ................................................................................41 Nava Graha Gayatri .................................................................45 Shanti Mantras..........................................................................46 Gayatri Maa ..............................................................................49 Havan .........................................................................................51

Main Aarties

Ganesh Ji ...................................................................................59 Saraswattie Maa........................................................................60 Durga Maa.................................................................................61 Lakshmi Maa ............................................................................62 Hanuman Ji ...............................................................................63 Vishnu Bhagawan .....................................................................64 Lord Rama ................................................................................65 Lord Shiva .................................................................................66 Lord Krishna.............................................................................67 Surya Narayan Bhagwan .........................................................68 Closing Prayers .......................................................................................69 Articles Benefits of Mantra Chanting ...................................................72-73 Havan Yagna - Scientific Explanation ....................................74-77 How to Chant ............................................................................78-80 The Power of Mantras..............................................................81

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How To Chant A conversation between Roshanji (Shishya) and Pandit Ram (Guruji) during a trip to Pennsylvania. Roshanji: Seeta Ram Guruji, What is the best mantra for me to chant? Guruji: Roshanji Seeta Ram, You have asked a very good question. Let me take this opportunity to explain for the benefit of all. The best Mantra for you to chant is your Guru Mantra. Generally for all those who have received Diksha this recommendation will hold true. For those who have not received Diksha but worships an Ishta Deva ( Aspect of Ishwara ) then the Beej mantra of their Ishta should be chanted. Additional information can be found in this manual on your Ishta. Of course in addition to your Guru Mantra, there are other Mantras which can be chanted for different purposes. For example the Gaitree Mantra should be chanted in addition to your Guru Mantra. Your guru mantra must be kept a secret. Roshanji: Guruji, I have seen some people use a mala for chanting. Should I also use one? Guruji: Yes, it Is recommended to use the appropriate mala depending on the Deity you are meditating upon. There are different types of malas associated with each Deity; for example, rudraksh is used for Lord Shiva, and spatik for Saraswati Ma. The mala is an easy method of counting the number of times you have chanted the mantra. It sets up a positive vibration in your mind.

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The clouds are formed in the first layer only. The factors responsible for the formation of clouds are ( i ) the presence of water vapors in the air, (ii ) temperature, (iii) the pressure of air, (iv) the number, size and shape of dust particles and (v) the particles of smoke. In order to make the clouds pure and nourishing, it is best to get the smoke of yajna enter into them. This is why in ancient times, when the Agnihotra and yajnas were performed in large numbers, the rains were pure and full of vitality and hence the grains and herbs were also full of these qualities. It is the subtle part of the grains that nourishes the mind. Therefore, there should be no surprise, if the minds of the habitants of the ancient culture of yajna, too would have been endowed with purity and goodness. The method, by which these divinely inspired persons, devoted to yajna, changed themselves into Devatas and brought heaven on earth, is with us as their decendants even today. Today, as the environment is getting more and more contaminated and polluted, the need for Havan-Yajna has increased much more as compared to the past. Polluted atmosphere pollutes the mind and the body of all living creatures. As a result, diseases, anxiety and aggression are spreading everywhere. The only effective scientific solution to this problem has appeared in the form of Havan. Continual performance of Havan-Yajna, decreases tamasic qualities and increases sattvic qualities . Friends, here is an opportunity for each and every one of us to make a difference in our world. Perform Havan Yajna and procure peace & happiness in our homes, villages , cities, country and indeed the entire universe.

INTRODUCTION Havan Yagna is as ancient as this world, for it is prescribed in the oldest of texts-the Vedas. In its physical form, Havan Yagna is a devotional offering of havan samaagri (herbal preparations and food) in the fire accompanied by the chanting of Vedic mantras. This is only the outer physical process or ritual of Yagna, which has deep scientific importance and beneficial effects. Havan Yagna is also known as Havan, Homam or Agnihotra. Pt.Ram Hardowar Agni, the fire god, is the most revered deity of the Vedas, based on the number of mantras dedicated to Him. Agni is the link between man and God. When offerings are made into the fire, Agni Deva acts as the messenger and takes the offerings to the respective Deities, in much the same way a mailman will deliver a properly addressed envelope to its destination. It is our belief that all things, even the Devatas, have Agni present within them. He is the eternal witness, or saakshi, to all activities. It is like the vowel “A” in all letters, which remains hidden in every sound uttered, showing Agni’s all-pervading presence. The color of fire is the color of Sanatan Dharma; saffron represents the destruction of all negative vibrations and the sustenance of purity. Indra, Surya, and Agni are the three main deities of the Vedic era; while Indra controls the air, and Surya the sky, Agni is the presiding deity of the Earth. No activity is sanctioned without the presence of the Fire God. When Prabhu Shri Ram established friendship with Sugriva, it was the fire that witnessed their friendship. When Raja Dasratha wanted to be blessed with sons, it was Agni Deva who fulfilled his wishes. Even today, no wedding is complete without the blessings of Agni Devata; in fact, it is the Fire God that unites the two jivas. 2

He is also the eternal protector, as demonstrated when Lord Rama requested Agni Deva to keep Mata Sita safely in his care until Ravana was defeated. Agni is invoked in different forms: for pujas, he is referred to as Vaishwanar; for weddings, he is called Yojak; for shraddas, he is called Kraabya; and for cooking at home, he is called Grihapaatra. The meaning of Yagna is not only confined to the performance of Havan. It has a much wider and deeper meaning. The word Yagna is derived from the Sanskrit verb Yaj, which has a threefold meaning: worship of deities (deva-puja), unity (sangati karana) and charity (daana). The philosophy of Yagna teaches one to exist in harmony in our society. This lifestyle promotes and protects higher human values and is indeed the basis of an ideal human culture. The performance of Havan Yagna beautifully combines these two aspects (Agni & Yajna) into a ritual which purifies the individual mind, protects families, and brings harmony to the entire society. May the blessings of Agni Devata be with all. Sita Ram.

Pt. Ram Hardowar.

The first advantage of Havan is the purification of air. The air surrounding the yajna, gets hot, becomes light due to the high temperature of the fire and rises up. The evacuated region is filled by the fresh air drawn from the surroundings. This air is thus sterilized due to the high temperature of the fire. Sunrays of different colors have different wavelengths and hence their effect on the germs also differs. An experiment was done to see this effect, the inner walls of several canisters were painted with different colors and they were kept in such a room where a large number of mosquitoes were present. At the time of sunrise, lids were placed on all the canisters with the mosquitoes inside. When the lids were removed in the evening, it was found that the number of mosquitoes was least in the canister which was painted with orange color. The color of fire is also orange. Thus the utility of Agnihotra and its effect becomes clear. Scientists have discovered two types of materials for destroying germs. They are (i) antiseptics and (ii) disinfectants. The materials in the first category protect human beings from germs but do not kill the latter. The materials of the second category directly kill the germs. Some materials have both of these properties, depending on their concentration. Havan gas is free from this defect. Even if there is some harmful portion, it is destroyed by the vapors of cow ghee and is made beneficial. The use of pure cow ghee cannot be over emphasized. There are two layers of air in the atmosphere. The first one ranges up to six miles from the surface of the earth and the second one goes up to just over 600 miles.

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Minute particles have different shapes in natural form. The curvature of particles decreases as the subtlety increases i.e. as the particle size decreases their chemical activity increases. In this category of materials, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves etc are used in very high quality Havan samagri. The fragrant oils (cow ghee) in the Havan samagri catches fire easily; and after vaporization, it expands considerably. Thus, its effect also becomes extensive. Several compounds have been found in the vapors of Havan samagri. Some of these, e.g., aldehydes, amines, phenols, etc have already been identified. Salted materials are prohibited for use in the preparation of samagri, because salt (which is sodium chloride) decomposes to produce chlorine gas. The latter is as harmful to the human beings as it is to the bacteria. Cow ghee is used in the havan, in specific quantity. This has two advantages: first, it ignites the fire and controls its temperature, and second, after conversion into the vapor state it surrounds the minute particles of the Havan samagri and produces negative charges on them.

COMMENCEMENT OF Havan Yajna INSTRUCTIONS - Devotees should stand with clasped hands and chant the following opening prayer. OPENING PRAYER: — &I g`exay nm: — nm: siv5e jgdekc9u8e

jgTp/ sUitiS4itnaxhetve |

5yImyay i5gu`aTm2air`e ivri’cnaray`x£raTmne ||

Om Shree Ganesh aya namaha. Om namah savitray jaga-day-ka chak shu-say, jagat prasuti sthiti naashahay taway. Triee ma-ya-ya trigun atma dharinay viranchi narayana shankara atmanay. “Prem say bolo Shree Surya Narayan Bhagwan ki Jai” MEANING: Salutations to thee O LORD who art the eye (light) of the universe, who is the cause of origination, preservation and dissolution. We bow to you this day with the recognition, that thou art the embodiment of the Vedas and the manifestation of BRAHMA, VISHNU & SHIVA. PRAYER: SEAT-PURIFICATION — p<$vI Tvya 2
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Tv. c 2ary ma. deiv piv5. ku= casnm\ || — Apiv5: piv5o va svaRvS4a. gtoip va | y: SmreTpu~DrIka9. sbRa¾aWy.tre xuic: ||

Om Prithvi twayaa dhritaa lokaa devi, twam vishnu- na dhritaa. Twam cha dhaarya maam devi Pavitram kuru cha asanam. Om apavitra pavitro-waa, sarva va-shtang gato piwaa. Yah smarait pundari-kaak-sham, sarvaa-hya-bhayn taray suchihi.

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MEANING: O Maa, thou art the protector of this entire universe, the giver of all material things in this world, we pray that you purify our seat. We pray, Oh Lord, for you to remove all impurities around us and purify our mind, thought and body for worship. 4

INSTRUCTION: All devotees can now sit in the Pa or Sukh aasan (Lotus or fold legs) facing the Altar in an upright position; with mind focused on the Lord as we continue.

Havan Yajna

– Scientific Explanation -

Washing of hands.

Om hastow prakshaalanam, samarapayami govindaaya namaha. Water is sipped from the right palm at the end of each prayer. — Am
Om amrito-paastar-namasi swaaha. Om aamritaa-pidhaa-namasi swaaha. Om satyam yasha shree maye, shree shra yataam swaahaa.

Performance of Havan Yajna recommended by the Vedas, is perhaps one of the most powerful tools available for MAN’S wellbeing and happiness. In Bhagwad Gita Lord Shri Krishna Says the following of Yajna . “Yagyad bhavati parjanyah, yagya karma samud bhava.” Gita 3/14 Yajna is based on prescribed action as described in the Vedas, from yajna rain comes and, from rain comes food which is converted into energy that maintains life.

INSTRUCTION: Wash hands after sipping.

Om hastow prakshaalanam, samar payami govindaaya namaha. MEANING: O Lord, please let these few drops of water purify our mind, thought, and body. May you bestow upon us truth, fame, victory, and prosperity.

ANG-SPARSH(Touch Body) INSTRUCTIONS: Water is taken in the left palm, the two middle fingers of the right hand is dipped in the water and touches the following parts of the body. PRAYER: — vak\vak\| Om vaakvaak ....................................................mouth — p/a`: p/`: |

Om praanah praanah.......................................nostrils

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Om chakshu chakshu .......................................eyes

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Om shrotram shrotram....................................ears

— naiw: |

Om naabhih.......................................................navel

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Om hridayam....................................................heart

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Om kanthah ......................................................throat

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Om shirah..........................................................head

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Om baahubhyaam yashobalam.......................shoulders

— krtl krp<*#e Wyam\nm:|| Om kartala karprishthay bhyaam namaha...palms

MEANING: We ask God to purify, protect, and energize all parts of the body so that we may perform our duties in accordance with the teachings of Shree Satya Sanatan Dharma.

SANKALPA (Noble Resolve)

All devotees take their right names and reminding themselves of their purpose for assembly with the Priest in sending a combined spiritual message to GOD - SHREE SURYA NARAYAN BHAGWAN - indicating their divine mission and seeking to identify themselves as one with HIM.

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In order to understand Havan Yajna scientifically; we need to understand the effect of some of the following. (1) Shapes of “yajna (havan) kuñd” (the vessel for preserving the oblatory fire); (2) The selection of“samidhas” (wood or fuel for yajna) and their specific combustion properties; (3) Correct pronunciation of mantras; (4) The time of havan yajna; and (5) The analysis of “Havan samagri” (the articles for oblation). The heat and light that are generated by the combustion of samidhas and the Havan samagri in the kuñdas of different sizes and shapes give rise to various changes in the environment. This fact has been verified by scientific experiments. There occurs a distinct change in the intensity of heat and the quality of fire produced by the change in the samidha. For example, one can easily distinguish between the quality of fire produced by different types of dhoop. The physical properties of materials are dependent on their physical state (solid, liquid, gas). Solid materials have a less chance of interaction or mixing with that of the other materials. However, if the materials are transformed into a more subtle state e.g., vapor or gaseous state, the probability of interaction between the constituents of the two types of materials increases. 74

“OM Hreem Ghrini Surya Aditya OM” SviSt vacnm\ - SWASTI VAACHANAM Prayers for Prosperity

Healing by Manta Chanting The chanting of Om has now received widespread recognition. It is used by non-Hindus throughout the western world. Mantras can be used to treat tension and many other diseases of the mind and body.

— hir: — SviStn[N³o v<²&va: | SviSt n: pU8a ivXvveda:|

The BSS research center in Haridwar, India is currently carrying out extensive experiments on 'mantra shakti' and its healing power. The result of these experiments are used to that Mantra chanting with devotion can be used scientifically for healing and environmental cleansing.

Om Hari Om Swasti na Indro vriddhas shravah, Swasti nah pusha vishva vedaah, Swasti nas tarkshyo aristha nemih, Swasti no Brihaspatir da dhaatu.

Over the last 20 years of my practice as a Priest, I have personally experienced the tremendous and sometimes instantaneous results mantra chanting has on myself and other devotees. The Guru mantra, Gayatri and MahaMrtyunjaya mantra among others brings great benefits if chanted regularly with faith and devotion. ~~~~~

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yju 25/19

MEANING: May the master of all knowledge shower prosperity upon us, May the nourisher of all, the author of the Vedas give prosperity to us, May the Lord who is ever in motion be propitious to us; May God the Lord of all the elements of nature confer unto us, prosperity. — py: p
yju - 18/36.

Om Payah Prithivyam paya ousha dhishu payo divyanta rikshay payodhaah Payasvati pradishah santu mahiyam. MEANING: O God may all the plants, oceans, sky, air etc. be blessed with the capacity to provide nourishment for all. — iv*`orra3mis iv*`o: XnP5eSyo iv*`o: SyUris iv*`o2u/Rvois| vE*`vmis iv*`ve Tva || Ë || yju - 5/21.

Om Vishnor raraatamasi Vishnoh snaptrasto, Vishno syurasi Vishnur druvasee. Vaishna-vamasi Vishnaway twaa. MEANING: O world thou art created by GOD, animate and inanimate objects, are the two-fold powers of GOD, O air, thou art wide spread through GOD’S strength, O Atman, thou art ever immortal through GOD’S grace. O complete universe, thou art created by GOD Brahman. O man worship the all pervading GOD Vishnu. 73

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The Benefits of Mantra Chanting

iGndeRvta ..........................Agnir Devataa

vato devta ...............................Vaato Devataa

"Mananaat traayate iti mantraha"

sUyoR devta ................................Suryo Devataa cNd/ma devta ...........................Chandramaa Devataa vsvo devta .............................Vasvo Devataa

A mantra is a mystic formula put together by the Rishis and Munis through divine inspiration for the benefit of humanity. Mantras are found in the Vedas and Upanishads.

=³a devta ................................Rudraa Devataa aidTya devta........................Adityaa Devataa m=to devta .............................Maruto Devataa ivXvedeva devta ........................Vishway Deva Devataa b
Om Dhyow Shantir, Antariksha Gwam Shantih, Prithivi Shantir, Aapah Shantir, Oashadhaya Shantih. Vanaspataya Shantir, Vishway-devaa Shantir, Brahma Shantih, Sarva Gwam Shantih, Shantir Ayva, Shantih Saama, Shantir Aydhe. Subha Shantir Bhavatu. Meaning: May there be peace in the heavenly regions, may there be peace in the atmosphere, may peace reign on earth, may the waters be soothing, may the medicinal herbs bring peace to us, may the Vedas bring peace to us, and may there be peace everywhere at all times. — ivXvain dev sivtdRuirtain prasuv | yd\W³. tNn

asuv || yju -30/3

Om Vishvaani Deva Savitar duritaani parasuva, yad bhadram tanna aasuva.

Meaning: O radiant divinity, cause of all creation, remove all evils from us and endow us with all that is noble. 7

(That which uplifts by constant repetition is a Mantra.)

Sound From Mantra Chanting Is Power It is a proven fact that the vibration of Mantra chanting can lift the believer towards an understanding of the higher (absolute) self. Different sounds have different effects on human psyche. A soft sound of wind rustling through leaves soothes our nerves, the musical note of running stream enchants our heart; while thunders may cause awe and fear. In the same way, sacred utterances or chanting of Sanskrit Mantras provide us with the power to attain our goals and lift ourselves from the ordinary to the higher level of consciousness. They give us the power to cure diseases; ward off evils; gain wealth and ultimately attain liberation. Origin of Mantras As mentioned earlier, Mantras are from the Vedas. The teachings of the Vedas consist of various Mantric chants or hymns cognized by different Seers or Rishis through divine revelation. All Mantras begin with Om - the primordial sound, the sound that is said to have its origin at the time of the creation of the universe. Om: The Beginning & the End Om is the most important of all mantras. The most symbolic name of GOD, the representation of the Supreme Brahman. All mantras generally begin and sometimes also end with Om. For example the very powerful Mantra dedicated to Surya Narayan Bhagwan. 72

INSTRUCTIONS: All devotees now kneel down to the Lotus like feet of the Lord, in complete surrender, seeking His mercy.

— [ma =d/ay tvse kpidRne 9ydVIray

— gu=b/R½a gu=ivR*`u gRu=deRvo mheXvr: |

AiSmNnnaturm\|

p/wramhemtI: | y4a XamsidVpde ctu*pde ivXv. pu*3. Ga/ame

gu= sa9at pr. b/½ tSme &Igurve nm: ||

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur devo Maheshwara, Gurur saakshaat param Brahma, tasmai Shree Guraway namaha. MEANING: Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Shiva, Guru is the Supreme Brahman, Salutations unto thee.

— xaiNt: xaiNt: xaiNt: — OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI OM.\

— 0tNte deve sivtYy)Mp/ahuBbR
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— ivXve devas [h madyNtama. p/it*# | 08 vE p/it*#anam\y)o y5Eten y)en yj.te svRmev p/iti*#t. wvtu ||

HARI OM TATSAT , HARI OM TATSAT , HARI OM TATSAT

Om Ima Rudraya Tavasay Kapardinay Kshaya Dweraya Prabha Ramahay Matihi. Yatha Sama Sadwipaday Chatuspaday Vishwam Pushtam Gramay Asmin Nanaturam. Om Atantay Daway Savitaa Yagyam Prahur Brihaspatayea Brahmanay. TainaYagyam Avataina Yagya Pati Taina mamava. Om Manojutir Jushata Majayasya Brihaspatir Yagyam Imam Tano Twarishtam Yagyam Gwam Samiman Dadhatu. Om Vishway Deva Sa Iha Madayantamam Pratishta. Aisha wai Pratishtanam Yagyo Yatrai Taina Yajantay Sarvam Eva Pratishtitam Bhavatu.

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sumuqXcEkdNtXc, kiplo gjk`Rk: |

— m.5 hIn. i¢ya hIn. wi¯ hIn. jnadRn |

lMbodrXc ivk3o, iv^nnaxo ivnayk: |

yTpUijt. mya dev pirpU`R. tdStume ||

2Um/ketugR`a@y9o, walcN³o gjann: | μadxEtain namain, y: p#eC7<`uyadip || iv´arMwe ivvahe c, p/vexe ingRme t4a | s.g/ame s£3e cEv, iv^nStSy n jayte | xuKlaMbr2r. dev., xixv`R. ctuwRujm\|

Om Mantra heenam kriya heenam bhakti heenam janardana, yat poojitam mayaa deva, pari poornam tadastumay. 4R:

he na4 mE. m.5 se hIn h>U\|

he p/wU

kmR se hIn h>u

Or wi¯ se

hIn h>U

ap kI k<pa se mera pUjm sMpU`R ho ||

p/sNnvdn. @yayet\, svRiv^nopxaNtye || wIiPsta4R is²y4R, pUijto y: surasurE: | svRiv^nhrStSmE, g`ai2ptye nm: || Om Sumu-khas-chai-kadan-tascha, Kapilo Gaja karnakh. Lambo darascha Vikato, Vigna-nasho Vinayakah. Dhumra- kaytur Gana-dhyaksho, Bhaal-chandro Gajananah. Dwaadas-hai taani naamaani, yah pathay chrunu yaa dapi. Vidhya-arambhay Vivaahay cha, pra-vayshay nirgamay tathaa. Sangramay sankatay chaiva, Vighnas-tasya na jaayatay. Suklaam- var-dharam Devam, sashi varnam chatur bhujam. Prasan-navadanam dhyaa-yait, sarva- vigno pashaantayea. Abheep sithartha siddhyartha, poojito yah suraa suraih. Sarva vighna harastasmai,Ganaadhi patayea namaha. MEANING: Salutations to Ganapati Bhagwan who is the remover of all obstacles and difficulties from our lives. Whoever chants these twelve names of Ganeshji at beginning of studies, weddings, upon leaving their homes or when faced with enemies, will become successful and victorious.

MEANING: O Lord, I am not versed in Mantras, nor do I have any devotion. May you have mercy upon me by bringing my Pooja to a successful completion. — papoh. pap kmaR h. papmaTma pap sMwv: 5aih ma. puNDir ka9. sbR papo hro hir |

Om Paapoham paapa karma ham paapamatma paap sambava, Traahi maam pundari kaaksham sarva papo haro hari. MEANING: O LORD, all wrongs which we may have committed by thought, word and deed, may you, O Father, through thy divine knowledge lead us to the righteous path so that all our sins may be destroyed. It is only through your Grace and Power that we can achieve true happiness. — ´O: xaiNtrNtir9 Gv. xaiNt: p<$vI xaiNtrap: xaiNtro82y: xaiNt:|

GANESHA’S TWELVE NAMES AND MEANING 1.Sumukh----------------------Handsome 2.Eka-danta -------------------One tusked Lord 3.Kapila------------------------Reddish brown in color 4.Gajakarna -------------------The one with elephant ears 5.Lambodara ------------------Large stomach 6.Vikata ------------------------Formidable 7.Vignanashan ----------------Remover of obstacles 8.Vinayaka --------------------The one without a leader 9.Dhumra-kaytu --------------Dark brown color 10.Gana-dhyaksha -----------Protector of Lord Shiva’s followers 11.Bhala-chandra-------------Moon-shaped forehead 12.Gaja nana ------------------Elephant faced God

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xaiNtrev

xaiNt: sa ma xaiNtrei2 || xuwxaiNtwRvtu || yju 36/17

Om Dhow Shantir, Antariksha Gwam Shantih, Prithivi Shantir, Aapah Shantir, Oashadhaya Shantih. Vanaspataya Shantir, Vishwaydevaa Shantir, Brahma Shantih, Sarva Gwam Shantih, Shantir Ayva, Shantih Saama, Shantir Aydhe. Subha Shantir Bhavatu. MEANING: May there be peace in the heavenly regions, may there be peace in the atmosphere, may peace reign on earth, may the waters be soothing, may the medicinal herbs bring peace to us, may the Vedas bring peace to us, and may there be peace everywhere at all times. 70

CLOSING PRAYERS — xaNtakar. wuj.g xyn. pd\mnaw. surex., ivXva2ar. ggn sd<x. me6v`R.-xuwa¥m\|

svR devta nmSkar — isi² bui² siht. &ImNmhag`ai2ptye nm: | Om Siddhi Buddhi Sahitam Shri Manmaha Ganaadhi Pataye Namah. — &I l(mI naray`aWya. nm:|............Om Shri Lakshmi Narayana bhyaam namah. — ]mamheXvraWya. nm:| ..........................Om Uma Maheshwara bhyaam namah.

l(mIkaNt. kmlnyn. yoigiw@yaRn gMy., vNde iv*`u. wvmy hr. svR lokEk na4m\|| Shaanta-kaaram-bhujang shainam-panaa bham suresham, vishvaa-dhaaram-gagan sadrisham-meigh varnam shubhaangam. Lakshmi kaantam-kamal nayanam yogi bhir dhyaan gamyam, Vanday Vishnu-bhav bhaya haram-saarva lokai ka-naaatham.

MEANING: Obeisance to Vishnu Bhagwan, who is the embodiment of peace and dispeller of all fears. Sustainer of the universe, vast as the sky, with color like the clouds and lying on the bed of snakes. Who is the Lord of wealth and beauty,verily the object of meditation for Yogis and of this Universe.

— va`Iihr~ygwaRWya. nm:|.....................Om Vaani Hiranya Garbhaa bhyaam namah. — xcIpurNdaWya. nm: |..........................Om Sachi poranda bhyaam namah. — mataipt
— Tvmev mata c ipta Tvmev, Tvmev bN2uXc sqa Tvmev | Tvmev iv´a d/iv`. Tvmev, Tvmev svR. mmdev dev ||

Twameva maataa cha pitaa twameva, twameva bandhuscha sakhaa twameva.Twameva vidya dravinam twameva, twameva saarvam mama deva deva. 4R

wgvan\,

Or sqa hE. |

ap hI hmarI iv´a t4a 2n hE. |

he na4 Aap hI mere svRSv hE. apke S4an me. iksI

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INSTRUCTIONS: The fire should be lit, while chanting the following: — wUwRuv: Sv: | — wUwuRv: Sv: ´Oirv wUMna pi<4vI v virM`a | tsyaSte p
Om Bhur bhuvah swah, Om bhur bhuvah swah-dyou riva BhoomnaaPrithivi va varimnaa-tas yaas tay-Prithivi-Dev Yajni- prish thay agnim anaa dam-annaadya-yaa-da-Dhay.

ap hI hmare mataipta h.E|

ap hI hmare bN2uu Svaimn\,

AGNI DEVATA (FIRE GOD) - INVOCATIONS.

ap hI pUjnIy ]paSy dev hE. |

Ny ka wUlkr wI mE. kwI

pUjm n k+. ||

MEANING: O LORD thou art our Father, Mother, Family, and Friend. Thou art knowledge, wealth and everything else in this world.

MEANING: The Fire God links the Earth, Intermediate and Heavenly Regions. Today we ignite the fire on this altar, on Mother Earth. O Agni Devata may you take all our offerings to the various Regions. — AiGnmI–e puroeiht. y)Sy devm
Om Agni milay purohitam yagyasya deoamritvijam; hotaaram ratna dhaatamam. MEANING: To that LORD who is the source of all light, we offer our adorations. He who existed before the creation of this universe also exist in the minutest particle. Thou art the first teacher who is fit to be worshipped and who is the provider of all beautiful things. 69

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INSTRUCTION: The fire is fanned very gently with the right hand, while chanting the following Mantra.

Shri Surya narayan aarti

— ]d\bu@y SvaGne p/itjag
Om Udbudhya swagnay-prati-jaagrihitwa-mishta purtay-sam-srijaythaa mayam cha. Asmin sadhas-thay adhyut ta rasmin-vishway devaa-yaj maanash cha seedata. MEANING: Hey Agni Devata, may your flame rise so that the GODS may be pleased with us. May our offerings be accepted and all our desires fulfilled.

INSTRUCTIONS: Priest performs brief (PANCH UPCHAR) Pooja to Agni Devata, while all devotees meditate upon the purifing power of GOD. MANTRA: After Pooja to Agni Devata

— AGneny sup4a raye ASman\ivXvain dev vyunain ivμUan\| yuyo@y SmJjuhura`meno wUiy*#a. te nm: ]¯I. iv2em ||

Om Agne naya supathaa raaye asmaan vishvaani deva vayunaani vidvan. Yuyo dhyasmajjuhuraana-meno bhooyish thaante nama uktim vidhema. MEANING: O Self-Effulgent Being, All-Holly and knower of all things. Lead us through the path of goodness , prosperity and knowledge. Keep us away from evil deeds. May we contemplate on your Divine nature and always be happy.

sim2adan-mN5 OFFERING OF DHOOP: Three pieces of dhoop, dipped in Ghee is placed in the Fire one by one while chanting of the following Mantras: First piece of Dhoop:

— AyNt [@m AaTma jatvedSte ne@ySv v2RSvce² v2Ry caSman\p/jya pxuiwbR/½ vcRse naNna´en sme2y Syaha |

Om jai surya bhagwan, jai ho dinkar bhagwan. Jagat kay neitra swaroopa, tumaho triguna swaroopa. Dharat sabahee tab dhyaan, Om jai surya bhagwan. Sarati aruna hai prabhu tum, Shweta kamal dharee Tuma chara bhuja dharee. Ashwa hai sapta tumharee, hoti kiran pasaray. Tum ho dewa mahaan, Om jai surya bhagwan. Usha kaal may jab tum, Ho dayaa chal aakhay Sab tab darshan paatay. Phailaa tay ujiyaraa, jaagat ka sab jag saraa. Kari sab tab gun gaan, Om jai surya bhagwan. Sandhya may bhuwan eshwar, astaa chal jaatay Bho dhan tab ghar aatay. Gow do li phaila may, har ghar har angan may. Ho taba mahima gaan, Om jai surya bhagwan. Dewa danuj nar naree Rishi muni bhar bhajatay Aditya hirdai japtay. Stotra yea mangal karee, isaki hai rachanaa nyaree. Dey nab jeewan gaan, Om jai surya bhagwan. Tumho trikaala rachaitaa, Tuma jag kay aadhaar Mahima tab apa ram par. Pranoka sinchan karatay, bhakto ko apnay daytay. Bal budhi aur gyaan, Om jai surya bhagwan.

[dmGnye jatvedse [dNn mm ||É||

OM Ayanta idham aatmaa, jaata-vedas tay-nay dhyaswa, vardhaswa chaydha, vardhya chaas-maan, prajayaa pashu-bhir-Brahma, varchasay naan-naa dhayna, samay-dhaya swaahaa. Idam agnayay-jaata veda say idan-na-mama. MEANING: O Agni Deva, accept our offering and bless us with progeny, prosperity and knowledge. This offering is for the source of divine knowledge and not for me. 11

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Second Piece of Dhoop:

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Vasudeva sutam devam, kamsa chaanur mardanam. Devaki parm-anandam, Krishnam vanday jagat gurum. Aartie kunj bihaaree ke, Shri giridhar Krishna muraree kee Galay may bai jan tee maala—maalaa. Bajaa way murli madhur baalaa – baalaa Srawan may kundal dhal kaalaa – dhal kaalaa Nand say nand, shri anand kand, mohan brij chand Raadhika raman behaare kee – Shri Giridhar Gagan sama andh Kaantee Kaalee –Kaalee Raadi Ka chamak rahee aalee – aalee Latan may tharay ban maalee – ban maalee Brhamar see alak, Kasturee tilak, chandrasee jhalak Lalita chabi shyama pyaaree Kee – Shri Giridhar

[dmGnye jatvedse [d. n mm ||Ê\\||

Om Samidha-Agni duvas yata, ghri-tairbodhaya-taa tithim, asmin habyaa juhotana. Su-samidhaaya sho-chisay, ghritam tibram juhotana, agnayay jaatavedasay swaaha. Idam agnayay jaa-ta-vedasay, idam-na-mama. MEANING: O Agni Devata, the source of all energy, accept this offering, blaze within us and destroy all of our sins and negative desires. This offering is for you and not for me. Third piece of Dhoop: — tNTva simd\iwr.igro 6
Om Tantvaa samidh-bhirangiro, ghri-tayna vard-dhyaamasi. Bri-hac-cho-chaaya- vishthaya swaaha. Idam agnayea angirasay-idamnamama. MEANING: Hay Agni Devata, arise and blaze with these offerings. O mighty luminous one, this offering is for you and not for me. A4 hom 6
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SHIVA AARTI Jai Shiva Aumkaara, Prabhu Hara Shiva Aumkaaraa Bramha Vishnu sadaa Shiva (2), Aradhangi dhaaraa Om Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva. (2) chorus

Prayers & Gayatri

Ekaanan chaturaanan, Panchaanan raajay Hansaasan garudaasana, Vrisha vaahana saajay Om Hara…. Do bhuja chara chatura bhuja, Dasbhuja ati sohaay Teeno roopa niratake, Tribhuwana jana mohay Om Hara..... Jai maala vanmaala, Munda maala dhari Tripurari Kansari, Varmala Dhari Om Hara..... Swetaambar pitaambara, Baaghambara angay Sanakaadik Brahmaadik, Bhutaadik sangay Om Hara.... Kara may shreshtha kamandalu, Chakra trishula dhartaa Jaga kartaa jaga hartaa, Jaga phalan kartaa Om Hara..... Bramha Vishnu Sadaa Shiva, Jaanata avivekaa Pranav akshar kay madhya, Yea teeno ekaa Om Hara.... Trigun swaamiji ke aarati, Jo koyee nar gaaway Kahata Shivananda Swaami, Mana vaanchit phala paaway Om Hara.....

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SHRI RAMAYAN JI KI AARATI. Aarati shri Ramayam ji ki. Keerati kalit lalit siya pee ki. Gaawat brahmaadik muni narad. Balmeek bigyan bisaarad. Suk sanakadi shesh aru sarad. Barani pawan suta keerati neekee. Gaawat veda puraan ashta dasa. Chao saastra sab granthan ko ras. Muni jan dhan santan ki sarbas. Saar ansa sammat sabhi ki. Gaawat santan sambhu bhavani. Aru ghat sambhau muni vigyani. Vyasa aadi kabi barj bakhani. Kag bhusundi garud hi ki. Kali mal harini vishai ras phiki. Subhag shingaar mukti jubti ki. Dalan rog bhav muri amee ki. Taat maat sab bidhi tulsi ki.

GANESHA - The God of Wisdom. Om Ajam Nirvikalpam Niraakaaramakam, Niranand Mananda Madvaita Purnam. Param Nirgunam Nirvishaysham Nireeham, Param Brahma Roopam Ganesham Bhajayham. MEANING: O Lord, thou art unborn, absolute and formless, thou art bliss and indeed beyond bliss itself. Thou art the one and the infinite, who is the supreme, without differentiation or desires. To you, we offer our salutations.

Om Gunaa Teeta Maanam Chidananda Roopam, Chidabhaasakam Sarvagam Gyaan Gamyam. Muni Dhyaiyamaa Kasharoopam Paresham, Param Brahmaroopam Ganesham Bhajayham. MEANING: Thy nature is beyond attributes. Thou art the embodiment of intelligence and bliss, the effulgent Spirit, the all-pervading, the goal of knowledge. Thou art the object of meditation to the sages, formless and omnipresent like ether. Thou art the supreme Lord, the supreme Brahman. To thee, O Lord , do we offer our worship.

GANESHA - The Lord of the intellect, is the favorite child of the Divine Mother and is the favorite Deity of all children. The name of Ganesha is formed by bringing together the four Beejaakahyaras: Ga, Na, E and Sa. Ga means Wisdom; Na means that which creates stability; E means the existing creatures, and Sa means Energy. Ganesa, therefore, means that Energy which generates the wisdom of existing creatures and is the cause of existence and stability for all.

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AARTI – JAI JAGADEESH HARAY Om jai jagadeesh haray, swami jai jagadeesh haray. Bhakta jano kay sankat, kshan may door karay. Jo dhaway phal paway, dukha binsay mankaa. Sukha sampattie ghar aaway, kashta mitay tan kaa. Maata pitaa tum mayray, sharan kahu kisakee. Tum bin owr na dooja, aasa karoo jisakee. Lord Ganesha

Tum pooran paramaatma, tum antar yaami. Paara brahma param- eshwar, tum sabko swaami. Tum karuna kay sagar, tum paalan kartaa. Mai murakh khal kaami, Kripaa karo bhartaa.

OM Ekadantaaya Vidmahe, Vakkratundaaya Dheemahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayaat

Om Gam Gana Patayea Namah Om Sri Ganapataye Namah 15

Tum ho eka agochar, sab kay praana pati. Kisa bidhi milu daya mai, tum ko mai karati. Deen bandhu dukha hartaa, tum rakshak mayray. Apanay haath baraao, dwaar paraa tayray. Vishai vikaar mitaao, paap haro devaa. Shraddha bhakti baraao, santan kee saywaa

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SHRI HANUMAAN JI aarti Aaratee kee jai Hanumaan lalaa kee, Dushta dalan Raghunaath kalaa kee. Jaakay bal say girivar kapai, Roga dhosha jaakay nikat na jhakhai. Angani putra mahaa baldaayee, Santan kay prabhu sadaa sahaayee. Day beeraa Raghunaath pathayaa, Lanka jaaree seeya sudhi laayaa. Lankaa so kota samudra see khayee, Jaata pavansut baar na layee.

Saraswattie Maa Om Veenaadhare Vipula Mangala Daana Sheele, Bhaktaarti Naashini Viranchi Hareesh Vanday . Keerti Praday-Akhila Manorathade Mahaarhe, Vidya Pradaayini Saraswati Naumi Nityam. Om Bhadra-Kaala Yai Namo Nityam, Saraswatyai Namo Namah. Veda Vedang Vedanta, Vidya sthanay Bhya Awa Cha. Om Saraswattie Namas tubhyam Varday kaama rupani Vidya Arambham Karashyami Sidhir Bhavatu May Sadaa

Lankaa jaari asur sanghaaray, Siyaa raamjee kay kaaj savaaray. Lakshman moorchet paray sakaaray, Aaniu sajeevan pran ubaaray. Paithi pataal towri jam kaaray, Ahiraavan kee bhujaa ukhaaray. Baaya bhujaa asur dal maaray, Dahinay bhujaa santan taaray. Sur nar muni aatatee utaaray, Jai jai jai hanumam ucharaay. Kanchan thaat kapoor low chayee, Aaratee karat anjani maayee. Jo Hanumaan kee aaratee gaava, Basi baikoonatha param pad paavi.

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Durga Maa Om Jaianti Mangala Kaali, Bhadra Kaali Kapalinee. Durga Kshamaa Shiva Dhaatri Swahaa Swadha Namostutay. Om Sarva Shakti Maha Mayaa, Divya Gyan Svaroopanee, Nav Durgay Jagat Maata Prannamamee muhu muhu. Om Na Tato Na Mataa Na Bandhur Na Daataa. Na Putro Na Putree Na Bhrityo Na Bhartaa. Na Jaaya Na Vidhya Na Vritir-Mamaiva, Gatistwam Gatistwam Twam Ekaa Bhavaani.

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Saraswatie Maa

Lakshmi Ma Aarti Jai lakshmi maataa, maiyaa jai Lakshmi maataa. Tumko nishidin sewat, har Vishnu dataa. Brahmani rudrani kamala, tuhi hai jaga maataa. Surya chandrama dhyawat, narad rishi gataa. Durda roop niranjan, sukh sampati dataa. Jo koee tum ko dhyawat, riddhi siddhi pataa. Tuhi hai pataal vasanti, tuhi hai subh daataa. Prabhawa karm prakashak, jagnidhi say trataa. Jis ghar tharo basaa, vahi may gun ataa. Kar na sakay soyee karalay, man nahi dhar kataa. Tum bina yagya na howay, vastra na hoi rataa. Khan paan ko vaibhow, tum gun daataa. Subha gun sundar yukta, ksheer niddhi jaataa. Ratna chatur dasa tok, koee nahi pataa. Shri Lakshmi ji ki aarati, jo koee gaataa. Ur umang ati upjay, paap utar jaataa. Sthir char jagat banayea, subha karma nar laataa. Raam prataap maiya ki, subha karma drishti chahtaa.

OM Vaagdevyai Cha Vidmahe, Kaamarajaya Dheemai, Tanno Devi Prachodayaat

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DURGA JI AARATI Jai ambay gowrie, maiya jai shyama gowrie, Tumko nisdin dhyawat, hari Brahma Shivaji… Om Jai Ambaygowri Maang sindur virajat, (teeko mrig mad ko)2x Ujawal se doe naina, chandravadan neeko… Om Kanak samaan kalewar, (raktaambar raje,)2x Rakta pushpa galemala, kanthan par saaje…Om Kay hari vahan raajat, (khanga khappar dhari,)2x Surnar munijan sewat, tinke dukha hari…Om Kaanan kundal shobhit, (nasaagre moti,)2x Kotik chandra diwakar, samrajat joti…Om Shumbha nishumbha vidaari, (maheeshasur ghaati)2x Dhumra vilochan nainam, nisdin mad maati…Om Chand mund sanghare, (shonit beej hare,)2x Madhu kaitabha doe mare, surbhai dur kare…Om

Dhurga Maa

Brahmani Rudrani, (tum kamla rani,)2x Agam nigam bakhani, tum Shiva patrani…Om Chowsat yogini gawat,(nritya karat bhairo,)2x Baajat taal mridanga, owr baajat damaru. Om Kanchan thaal virajat, (agar kapoor baati,)2x Maalketu me raajat, kotiratan jyoti…Om Jai Ambay ji ki aarati, jo koi nar gaaway Kahat shivanand swami, sukh sampati paaway…Om

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OM Katyayanyai Vidmahe, Kanyakumaryai Dheemahi, Tanno Durga Prachodayaat.

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Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam Strotam 1. Om Namastay Astu Maha Maayay, Shripeethay Surpoojitay. Shanka Chakra Gada Hastay, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 2. Om Namastay Garudaruday, Kola Asur Bhayankari. Sarvapaap Haray Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 3. Om Sarvagye Sarva Varday, Sarvadushta Bhyankari. Sarva Dukha Haray Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 4. Om Siddhi Buddhi Praday Devi, Bhukti Mukti Pradayini. Mantra Murtay Sada Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 5. Om Aadhyantara Hitay Devi, Aadhya ShaktayMaheshwari. Yogajay Yoga Sambhutay, Maha Lakshmi Namastutay. 6. Om Stool Shokshm Maha Raudray, Maha Shakti Mahodayay. Maha Paap Haray Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 7. Om Pa Sansthitay Devi, Par Bramha Swaroopini. Parmeshi Jagan Maatar, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. 8. Om Swaitaambara Dharay Devi, Nanalankara Bhooshitay. Jagat Sthitay Jagan Matar, Maha Lakshmi Namostutay. Om Maha Lakshmi Ashtaka Strotam, Yah Pathay Bhakti Maan Narah. Sarva Siddhim Avapnoti, Maha Lakshmi Prasaadata.

SARASWATI AARATI Om jai Saraswati maataa, jai Saraswati maataa. Vidya buddhi pradayak, tum ho sukha daataa. Kunda indu sama shobha,tan ki jyoti jharay. Jo saywak bani aayea, sab bhandar bharay. Vinaa danda kamandalu, maalaa kar sohai. Hansa vaahini devi, tribhuvan man mohai. Swait swaroopa sundari, swait vastra dharee. Swait pa par baithi, sabko sukh karee. Brahma vishnu sadaa shiva, indra aadi devaa. Sanak-adik aur narad, sadaa karai sevaa. Tav prataap sow maataa, moor bhayea gyanee. Nij daasan par kartee, karunaa kalyaanee. Tribhuvan yash vishtaaryo, gun gaaway devaa. Sur nar muni sab nishdin, karai vivid sevaa. Maa sharad ki aarati, jo koee nar gaavay. Param gyaan so paaway, jag yash phailavay.

Whoever chants these eight hymns of Maha Lakshmi Maa with devotion will certainly enjoy victory, success and prosperity throughout their life.

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Lakshmi Maa

Jai jai aarati sab mil gaaway, shruti karay shree Ganapati ki. Mangal aarati sab mil gaaway, vighna haran shree Ganapati ki. Ek- danta gaja badan vinayak Praan nayan roop siddhi sukha daayak Devata saray sheesh jhu-kaaaya. Dhoop deep lay phool ki maala Modak bhog saja you taala. Charran kamal nai-vaida charhaaway. Riddhi siddhi chawar gulaway. Charow veda karay guna gaaway. Brahma Vishnu Mahesh manaaway. Jo poojay nit Ganapati- ayaa Man wan chit phal usnay payaa. Om sharan ho bali bali jaway.

OM Mahadevyai Cha Vidmahe, Vishnupatnyai Cha Dheemai, Tanno Lakshmih Prachodayaat.

Om Hreem Sheem Kamala Vasinayea Namah. 59

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Vishnu Bhagawan Om Shanta Kaaram Bhujanga Shyanam. Pa- naabham Suresham. Vishwaa Dharam Gagana Sadrisham, Maigha Varnam Shubhaan Gam. Lakshmi Kaantam Kamala Nayanam, Yogi Bhir Dhyaan Gamyam. Vanday Vishnu Bhava Bhaya Haram, Sarva Lokaika Naatham. Salutations to Vishnu Bhagwan, the dispeller of the fear of rebirths, the Lord of all Regions, possessed of tranquil form and lying on a bed of snakes. The er of the universe, who is likened to the sky, with handsome limbs and lotus like eyes; the Lord of Lakshmi Maa. Prostrations to thee who is the Lord of the entire Universe.

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Collection of main

Aarties

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Blessings (cont) Aom\tnUpa AGnee

Vishnu Bhagawan

is tNv. me paih |

AayudaR AGne is AayumeR deeih| vcoRda AGne is vcoR me deih | AGne yNme tNva }n. tNm Aap<` || yjuveRd

Om Tanupa Agnay asi tanvam may paahi, Aayurda agnay asi aayurmay dayhi, Varchoda agnay asi varcho may dayhi, Agni yanmay tanva unam aaprishna. MEANING: O All-powerful GOD! Thou art the protector of the entire physical creation, may Thou protect my body. Thou art the giver of all life, may Thou prolong my life. Thou art the source of all strength, may Thou make me strong. O Omnipotent Lord! I leave it to thee to fulfill all my wants and to grant me perfect Physical, Mental, and Spiritual development. Yajurveda.

END OF HAVAN

OM Narayanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya Dheemahi, Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayaat Om Namo Narayanaya. 57

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Pancha akshara Stotram

INSTRUCTION: Sprinkle water three times around the Havan Kund after last offering while chanting the following prayer.

Of Lord Shiva — y4a ba` p/hara`. kvc. vark. wvet\|

Naa gendrahaaraaya, trilochanaaya Bhasmaangaragaaya, maheshwaraaya Nityaaya shuddhaaya, digam baaraaya Tasmai nakaaraa ya namah shivaaya. Mandaa keenee saleela, chandan charchitaaya Nandeeshwara pramathanaath maheshwaraya Mandaarapuspa bahupuspa supoojitaaya Tasmai makaaraaya namah shivaaya. Shivaaya gauree vadanaabja vrinda Sooryaaya dakshaadhwara naasaahkaaya Shree neelkanthaaya vrisha dhwajaya Tasmai shikaaraaya namah shivaaya.

tμd devop6atana. xaiNtwRvit vairka || xaiNtStRu pui*3rStu tui*3rStu v
iGn-pUjn ivi2 sMpU`R |

Om Yatha baan prahaaranam kavacham vaarakam bhavait. Tadvad devo pagha taanaam shantir bhavati vaarikaa. Shaantir astu pushtir astu tushtir astu vriddhir astu, yatpaapam tatprati hatamastu dwepaday chatush paday sushantir bhavatu. INSTRUCTION: Now, let us seek blessings from all Dieties by placing hands over the fire and ing it over the head and body. Chant the following. — tejo™is tejo miy 2eih | vIyRmis vIyR. miy 2eih | blmais bl. miy 2eih | Aojo™is †jo miy 2eih |

Vashishtha kumbhoda bhawa gautamaarya Muneendra devaarchita shekharaaya Chandraarka vaishwaa naralochanaaya Tasmai vakaaraaya namah shivaaya. Yagya swaroopaaya jataadhaaraya Pinakahastaaya sanaatanaaya Divyaaya devaaya digambaraaya Tasmai yahkaaraaya namah shivaaya. Panchaksharamidam punyam, Yah pathet shiva sannidhau, Shivalokam awaapnoti, Shiven saha modate.

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mNyuris mNyu. miy 2eih | sho™is sho miy 2eih || — b/½apR`. b/½ hivb/R½aGnO v/½`a hutm\| b/½Ev ten gNtÈy. b/½kmR smai2na ||

Om Tejoasi tejomayi dhayhi, viryamasi viryam mayi dhayhi. Balamasi balam mayi dhayhi, ojoasi ojo mayi dhayhi. Manyurasi manyur mayi dhayhi, sahoasi saho mayi dhayhi. MEANING: O LORD, thou art the embodiment of infinite energy, strength, virlity, power, courage, and fortitude. We pray and ask that may you bless us with these same qualities. Om Brahma-arpanam, Brahma havi, Brahma agnou Brahmanaa hutam. Brahm-aiva-tayna-gantabyam, Brahma karma samaadhinaa. MEANING: All offerings are made to Brahman. The oblation is Brahman it is offered by Brahman in the fire, which is Brahman. Brahman alone he attains who sees Brahman in all action.

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— i& sUyRay nm: Svaha |

Om Shree Suryaya namah swaahaa.

Lord Shiva

— cNd/ devay nm: Svaha |

Om Chandra Devaya namah swaahaa. — m¥l devay nm: Svaha |

Om Mangal Devaya namah swaahaa. — bu2devay nm: Svaha |

Om Budha Devaya namah swaahaa. — b
Om Brihaspatayea namah swaahaa. — xuk/ay nm: Svaha |

Om Shukraya namah swaahaa. — xnEXcray nm: Svaha |

Om Sanaischaraya namah swaahaa. — rahve nm: Svaha |

Om Rahavay namah swaahaa. — ketdevay nm: Svaha |

Om Kaytadevaya namah swaahaa. — Sv2a siht. ipt< Wyo nm: Svaha |

Om Swadha sahitam pitru bhyo namah swaahaa. — svRdeve Wyo nm: Svaha |

Om Sarva Devay bhyo namah swaahaa. FINAL THREE OFFERINGS: Divide the remainder into three equal parts. — svR. vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||É|| svR. vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||Ê|| — pU`aR divR pra pt supU`aR punrapt | vSnev iv¢I`avha™[8mUjR Gv. xtk/to || — pU`Rmd: pU`Rimd. pU`aRt\pU`RmudCyte | pU`RSy pU`Rmaday pU`Rmevavix*yte

||

— sv.R vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||Ë||

First Part: Om Sarvam vai poorna gwam swaahaa. Second Part: Om Sarvam vai poorna gwam swaahaa. Third Part: Om Poornaa darvi paraa pata supoorna punarapata. Vasnava vikrinaa vahaa eash murja gwam shatkrato. Om Poornam adah poornam idam poornaat poornam udacyatay. Poornasya poornam aadaaya poornam eva vashishyatay. Om Sarvam vai poorna gwam swaahaa. MEANING: O Lord, thou art complete. This is perfect, perfect is born from perfect, taking out a part from that perfect, what remains is also perfect. Everything has been created perfect in its own way for the pupose it is intended to serve. May this sacrifice and every action of our life become perfect. O Lord verily all this has now come to an end.

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OM Tatpurshaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dheemahi, Tanno Rudrah Prachodayaat. Om Namah Shivaya. 24

Shiva Prarthana

— Aapo Jyoitrso™m
Om Namaste-astu BhagavanVisvesaraya Mahadevaya Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya Trikal-agni - Kaalaya Kaalagni - Rudraya Neel - Kanthaya Mrityunjaya Sarvesvaraya Sadadhivaya Sriman Mahadevaya Namah. MEANING: Om. I bow to Lord Shiva, who is the creator and protector of the universe, who is the greatest among gods, who has three eyes, who is the annihilator of all the three worlds, one whose throat is blue, who is the conqueror of death, who is the Lord of all, who is propitious who is possessed of all marks of greatness and who is the greatest among Gods. To him my prostrations. Explanation : The mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara is sana (blessings) and Kara (the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one (where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the cycle of birth and death).

Namaskar Mantra Om Namah Sambhavaya Cha Mayaobhavaya Cha Namah Shankaraya Cha Mayaskaraya Cha Namah Shivaya Cha Shivtaraya Cha

MEANING: O Almighty God. Thou art the supreme source of all worldly and divine pleasures. Thou art the impeller of our physical and spiritual advancement. O supreme Father ! We pay our humble obeisance to Thee. 25

tya mam´ me2ya™Gne me2aivn. ku= Svaha || — ivXvain dev sivtduRirtain pra suv | yd\Wd/. tNn

asuv ||

— AGne ny sup4a raye ASman\ivXvain dev vyunain ivμan\|\ yuyo^ySmJjuhura`meno wUiy*#aNte nm ]I¯. iv2em Svaha || Om Aapo jyotir-aso-amritam Brahma bhoor bhuvah swaroam swaahaa. Om Yaam medhaam Devaganaah pitaras-chopaa satay. Tayaa maa madhya medhaya Agnay medha vinam kuru swaahaa. Om Vishvaani Deva Savitar duritaani paraa suva. Yad bhadram tanna aasuva swaahaa. MEANING: Oh God the ruler of all, keep all evils away from us and may all things auspicious come our way.

Om Agnay naya supathaa raayea asmaan vishvaani deva vayu naani vidwaan. Yu-yo-dhyas-maj-juhu-raan mayno, bhoo-yish-thaan tay nama uktim vidhema swaahaa. MEANING: Oh light of all lights, lead us to the the path of righteousness. You are the knower of all universal laws, we pray that you keep us away from all sinful actions. To you O Lord we offer our devotion.

— wUwuRv: Sv: tTsivtuvRre~y. wgoR devSy 2Imih i2yo yon: p/co dyat\Svaha ||

Om Bhoor-bhuvah-swah; tat-savitur varenyam, bhargo devasya dhimahi dhi yo yo nah prachodayaat swaahaa.(3x) MEANING: Oh Supreme being, thou are the Creator, Sustainer, and preserver of the universe, remover of darkness of ignorance, please brighten our intellect and prepare us for salvation. — nm: xMwvay c myowvay c | nm: x£ray c mySkray c | nm:

ixvay c ixvtray c Svaha ||

Om Namah shambhavaaya cha mayobhavaaya cha, Namah shankaraaya cha, mayaskaraaya cha, Namah shivaaya cha, shivataraaya cha swaahaa. MEANING: We offer our salutations to thee, O Lord SHIVA, the giver of happiness and well-being. We offer our salutations to thee, the promoter of auspicioiusness. We offer our salutations to thee, the bestower of bliss joy and prosperity.

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— ”yMvk. yjamhe sugiN2. pui*3 v2Rnm\|

Lord Shiva

]vaR=kimv bN2naNm
— p
nm: Svaha |

— nmo wgvte vsudevay nm: Svaha | — nmo vIr pvnatmjay Svaha | — r. ramay nm: Svaha | Om Lakshmi mata namah swaahaa Om Saraswatti mata namah swaahaa. Om Namo Bhagawatay Vasudevaya namah swaahaa. Om Namo veer Pawanaath majaya swaahaa. Om Ram Raamaya namah swaahaa. 53

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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra - Conquerer of Death The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra rejuvenates, bestows health, wealth, a long life, peace, prosperity and contentment. The mantra is an ancient technique used to reconnect one to pure consciousness and bliss. The prayer is addressed to LORD SHIVA. By chanting this mantra, divine vibrations are generated, which ward off all the negative and evil forces, and create a powerful protective shield. Specifically, it is said to protect the one who wishes to avoid accidents and misfortunes - even death. It creates a vibration that pulsates through every cell and molecule of our body, and destroys the veil of ignorance. It ignites a fire within us that consumes all our negative vasanas and purifies our entire system. It also has a powerful effect in the healing of diseases, declared incurable even by the medical world. Known as the Moksha Mantra of Lord Shiva, Maha Mrityunjaya evokes the Shiva within and removes the fear of death, liberating one from the cycle of death and rebirth.

INSTRUCTION: Oblations of Ghee and Samagri are offered into the FIRE, each time the following Mantras are chanted. — sUyoR JyoitJyaReit: sUyR: Svaha || — sUyoR vcoR JyoeitvRcR: Svaha || — Jyoit: sUyR: sUyoR: Jyoit: Svaha || — sjUdeRven siv5a sjU=8seN³vTya ju8a`: sUyoR vetu Svaha ||

Om Suryo jyotir jyoti Surya swaahaa. Om Suryo varcho jyotir varcha swaahaa. Om Jyoti Surya Suryo jyoti swaahaa. Om Sajur-day vayna, savitraa sajurusha-sendra vatyaa, jushana suryo vaytu swaahaa. MEANING: Sun is splendour and light is splendour, O all powerful GOD let the sun be auspicious to us .This offering is for the Sun. — wUrGnye p/a`ay Svaha | [dmGnye p/a`ay [d. n mm || — wuvvaRyve™panay Svaha | [d. vayve™panay [d. n mm || — SvraidTyay Èyanay Svaha | [dmaidTyay Èyanay [d. n mm || — wUwuRv: SvriGn vayvaidTyeWy: p/a`apan ÈyaneWy: Svaha | [dmiGn

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti - vardhanam Urva - rukam iva Bandhanan Mrtyor – muksheeya Ma - amritaat. MEANING : Om. We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is naturally fragrant, immensely merciful & and who is the Protector of the devotees. May we be liberated from death to immortality, just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk i.e. By your Grace, Let me be in the state of salvation (Moksha) and be saved from the clutches of fearful death.

vayvaidTyeWy: p/a`apan ÈyaneWy: [d. n mm ||

Om Bhoor Agnayay praanaaya swaahaa. Idam Agnayay praanaaya idam na mama. Om Bhuwar-vaaya-way, apaanaaya swaahaa. Idam vaayaway apaanaaya idam na mama. Om Swar Aadityaaya Vyaanaaya swaahaa. Idam Aadityaaya Vyaanaaya idam na mama. Om Bhoor Bhuvah Svar Agni, Vaayava Aadityay bhyah, praan apaan vyaa nay bhya swaahaa. Idam Agni Vaayava Aadityay bhyah, praan aapaan vyaa nay bhya idam na mama. MEANING: The foregoing offerings are dedicated to the Creator, Sustainer, Fire, Air and the Sun.

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HAVAN

SHIVA ARCHANAM

INSTRUCTION: Offer oblations of Ghee only into the FIRE each time the following Mantras are chanted.

~ATHA SHIVA ARCHANAM~

6 — p/japtye Svaha

| [d. p/japtye [dNn mm

||É||

—

| [dmGnye [dNn mm

||Ê||

| [dimN³ay [dNn mm

||Ë||

— somay Sbaha

| [d. somay [dNn mm

||Ì||

— wU: Svaha

| [dmGnye [dNn mm

||Í||

— wuv: Svaha

| [d. vayve [dNn mm

||Î||

— Sv: Svaha

| [d. sUyRaye [dNn mm

||Ï||

Gnye Svaha

— [N³ay Svaha

Om Prajaapatayay swaahaa. Idam Prajaapatayay Idam na mama. Om Agnayay swaahaa. Idam Agnayay Idam na mama. Om Indrayay swaahaa. Idam Indrayay Idam na mama. Om Somaayay swaahaa. Idam Somaayay Idamnamama. Om Bhoo swaahaa. Idam Agnayay Idam na mama. Om Bhuva swaahaa. Idam Wai-a-way Idam na mama. Om Swa swaahaa. Idam Surya yay Idam na mama. INSTRUCTION: Offer WATER three times around the HAVAN-KUND chanting the following.

Om Aachmanam Punah Aachmanam Samar-Payaami Govindaaya Namo Namah.

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108 Names of Lord Shiva

1. OM SHIVAYA NAMAHA OM MAHESHWARAYA NAMAHA OM SHAMBHAVAY NAMAHA OM PINAKINAY NAMAHA OM SHASHISHEKARAYA NAMAHA OM VAMDEVAYA NAMAHA OM VIRUPAKSHAYA NAMAHA OM KAPARDINAY NAMAHA OM NEELLOHITAYA NAMAHA OM SHANKARAYA NAMAHA 11..OM SHOOLAPAANAYEA NAMAHA OM KHATWANGINAY NAMAHA OM VISHNU VALLABHAYA NAMAHA OM SHIPIVISHTAYA NAMAHA OM AMBIKANATHAYA NAMAHA OM SHREEKANTHAYA NAMAHA OM BHAKTVATSALAYA NAMAHA OM BHAVAYA NAMAHA OM SHARVAYA NAMAHA OM UGRAYA NAMAHA 21..OM KAPALINAY NAMAHA OM KAMARAYEA NAMAHA OM ANDHAKASURSUDHANAYA NAMAHA OM GANGADHARAYA NAMAHA OM LALATAKSHAYA NAMAHA OM KAALAKAALAYA NAMAHA OM KRIPANIDHAYEA NAMAHA OM BHEEMAYA NAMAHA OM PARSHUHASTAYA NAMAHA OM MRIGAPAANAYEA NAMAHA

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108 Names of Lord Shiva (Continued) 31..OM JATADHARAYA NAMAHA OM KAILASHVASINAY NAMAHA OM KAWACHINAY NAMAHA OM KATHORAYA NAMAHA OM TRIPURANTAKAYA NAMAHA OM BRISHANKAYA NAMAHA OM BRISHA BHARUDAYA NAMAHA OM BHASMOD DHOOLITAVIGRAHAYANAMAHA OM TRILOKESHAYA NAMAHA OM SHAKTIKANTHAYA NAMAHA 41..OM TRIYE MURTAYEA NAMAHA OM SARVAGYAYA NAMAHA OM PARAMATMANAY NAMAHA OM SOMASURYAAGNILOCHANAYA NAMAHA OM HAVISHAY NAMAHA OM YAGYAMAYAYA NAMAHA OM SOMAYA NAMAHA OM PANCHAWAKTRAYA NAMAHA OM SADAASHIVAYA NAMAHA OM VISHYESHWARAYA NAMAHA 51..OM VIEABHADRAYA NAMAHA ON GANANATHAYA NAMAHA OM PRAJAPATAY NAMAHA OM HIRANYARAYTASAY NAMAHA OM DURGHASHAYA NAMAHA OM GIRISHAYA NAMAHA OM ANAGHAYA NAMAHA OM BHUJANGABHOOSHANAYA NAMAHA OM BHARGAYA NAMAHA OM GIRIDHANWANAY NAMAHA 61..OM KRITIWASASAY NAMAHA OM PURAARATAYEA NAMAHA OM BHAGAWATAY NAMAHA OM HARAYEA NAMAHA OM SAMAPRIYAYA NAMAHA OM SVARAMAYAYA NAMAHA OM PRAMATHA-DHIPAYA NAMAH OM MRITYUNJAYAYA NAMAHA OM SUKSHAMATANAWAY NAMAHA OM JAGADVYAPINAY NAMAHA

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Gayatri Mantra Queen of all Mantras We meditate on that Ishwara’s ( Surya Narayan) glory, Who has created the universe, Who is fit to be worshipped, Who is the embodiment of knowledge and Light, Who is the remover of all sins and ignorance. May He enlighten our intellect and grant us salvation.

OM

Symbol of the Par Brahman

Bhur

Bhu-Loka (Physical plane)

Bhuvah

Antariksha-Loka (Astral plane)

Swah

Swarga-Loka (Celestial plane)

Tat

That; Transcendent Paramatman

Savitur

Ishawara or Sun God

Varenyam

Fit to be worshipped or adored

Bhargo

Remover of sins and ignorance;

Devasya

Resplendent; Shining

Dheemahi

We meditate

Dhiyo

Buddhi; Intellect; Understanding

Yo

Which; who

Nah

Our

Prachodayaat

Enlighten; Guide; Impel

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Gayatri Maa

71...OM JAGADGURAWAY NAMAHA OM VYOMAKESHAYA NAMAHA OM MAHASENAJANAKAYA NAMAHA OM CHARUVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA OM RUDRAYA NAMAHA OM BHOOTAPATAYEA NAMAHA OM STHAANAWAY NAMAHA OM AHIWURGHANAYA NAMAHA OM DIGAMBARAYA NAMAHA OM ASHTAMURTAYEA NAMAHA 81...OM ANAIKATMANAY NAMAHA OM SHAASHWATAAYA NAMAHA OM KHANDAPARSHAWAY NAMAHA OM AJAAYA NAMAHA OM PAASHAVIMOCHAKAAYA NAMAHA OM MRIDAAYA NAMAHA OM PASHUPATAYEA NAMAHA OM DEVAYA NAMAHA OM AVYAYAYA NAMAHA OM SAHASRAAKSHAYA NAMAHA 91...OM PUSHADANTABHIDAY NAMAHA OM AVYAGRAYA NAMAHA OM DAKSHADWARAHARAYA NAMAHA OM HARAYA NAMAHA OM BHAGANAITRABHIDAY NAMAHA OM ABYAKTAAYA NAMAHA OM SHIVAPRIYAYA NAMAHA OM ANISHVARAYA NAMAHA OM SAHASTRAPADAY NAMAHA OM SAATWICKAYA NAMAHA 101.OM APAVARGAPRADAAYA NAMAHA OM ANANTAAYA NAMAHA OM TAARAKAYA NAMAHA OM PARMESHWARAAYA NAMAHA OM GIRIPRIYAYA NAMAHA OM MAHADEVAYA NAMAHA OM KAALAGNI KAALAYA NAMAHA 108.OM SHIVAYA SHIVA NAMAHA ~ITI SHIVA ARCHANAM~

Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat. 49

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Hanuman Ji Pranau Pawan Kumar, Khal Ban Paavak Gyaanaghan. Jaasu Hri-die Aagaar, Basahim Raam Sar Chaap Ghar.

— pU`Rmd: pU`Rimd. pU`aRTpU`RmudCyte| pU`Rsy pU`Rmaday pU`Rmevavix*yte||

Om purnamadah purnamidam purnat purnamudachyate. Purnasya purnamadaya purnameva vashisyatay. MEANING: That is fullness, this is fullness. From that fullness came. From

Laal Dayha Laali Lasay, Aru Dhari Laal Langoor. Bajra Dayha Daanav Dalan, Jai Jai Jai Kapi Soor.

that fullness, this fullness removed, what remains is fullness. Om peace, peace, peace.

Nischai Prem Prateeti Tay, Vinai Karai Sanmaan. Tayhi Kay Kaaraj Sakal Subha, Siddha Karai Hanumaan. Hanumanji is the Bestower of Success, Courage and Devotion. Hanumaan Ji is undoubtedly the most popular Diety among Hindus today. His glories are sung throughout the world especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays. He removes all fears and doubts from the hearts of His devotees. Any undertaking made with his blessing is sure to be met with success. Hanumaan Ji, demonstrates to the entire world how to love and serve God ( as He served His Shree Raam ). Above all, He reminds us of the importance of living a life of humility and simplicity. He grants all devotees their desires. 31

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2. Om shanno mitrah sam varunah, shano bhavatya aryama, shanna indro brihaspatih, shanno vishnu-rurukramah. Om namo brahmane namastay vayo, twameva pratyaksham brahmasi, twameva pratyaksham brahma vadishyami, ritam vadisyami, satyam vaadishyami, tanmam avatu, tadvaktaram avatu, avatu mam avatu vaktaram. Om shantih shantih shantih.

Hanumanji

MEANING: May the Sun god be auspicious for us. May the ocean god be auspicious for us. May the lord of ancestors be auspicious for us.May the king of gods and the preceptor of gods be auspicious for us. May the all pervasive sustainer of creation, the Cosmic Lord be auspcious for us. Salutation to the creator. Salutation to you O wind god. You indeed are the perceptible truth. I understand you to be truthfulness in speech. May he protect me. May he protect the teacher. Om peace, peace, peace. — Ah. v<9Sy reirva| kIitR: p<*#. igreirv| }@vRpiv5o vaijnIv Svm . SvcRsm\| sume2a Am
3. Om aham vrksasya reriva, kirtih pristham giray riva, Urdhva pavitro vajiniva swamritasmi, dravina gwam savarchasam, sumedha amrito-kshitah, iti tri shankaror-vedanu-vachanam. Om shanti, shanti, shanti. MEANING: After gaining self- knowledge sage Trishanku declared: “I am the sustainer of the tree of sansara. My frame is like the peak of a mountain. I am absolutely pure. I am in the form of pure awareness which is the same as that which obtains the sun. I am in the form of shining knowledge which is like wealth. I am endowed with the most auspicious knowledge. I am free from death and decay.” Om peace, peace ,peace.

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OM Anjanaya Vidmahe, Pawan Sutaya Dheemahi, Tanno Veerah Prachodayaat Om Hum Hanumatay Rudra Atmakaya Hum Phat. 32

Shree Rama Om Raamaaya Raama Bhadraaya, Raama Chandraaya Vedhasay. Raghunaathaaya Naathaaya, Seetaayaa Patayea namah.

Shanti Mantras Peace Chanting — sh navvtu| sh nO wunKtu| sh vIy.R. krvavhE| tejiSvnav2ItmStu| ma iviµ8avhE ||

Om Shree Raama Raama Raghu-nandan Raama Raama, Shree Raama Raama Bhrataagraja Raama Raama. Shree Raama Raama Ranakarkasha Raama Raama, Shree Raama Raama Sharanam Bhava Raama Raama.

Shree Raama Stuti Shree Raama Chandra, Kripaalu Bhajumana, Harana Bhavbhai Daarunam. Navakanja Lochan, Kanjamukha Kar, Kanja Pada Kanjaarunam. Kandarpa Aganita, Amita Chabi Nav, Neela Neerada Sundaram. Pata Peeta Maanahu, Tarita Ruchi Suchi, Nowmi Janaka Sutaavaram. Bhaju Deena Bandhu, Dinesha Daanav, Daitya Vansa Nikandanam. Raghunanda Aananda, Kanda Koshal, Chanda Dasaratha Nandanam. Sira Mukuta Kundala, Tilaka Chaaru, Udaaru Anga Vibhooshanam. Aajaanu Bhuj, Shar Chaap Dhara, Sangraama Jita Khara Dooshanam. Iti Badita Tulsi, Daas Shankar, Shaisha Muni Mana Ranjanam. Mama Hridaya Kanja, Nivaasa Kuru, Kaam adi kal dhala kanchanam

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Om saha navavatu. Saha nau bhunaktu. Saha viryam karavavahai. Tejas vinavadhi tamastu maa vidvis avahai. Om shantih shantih shantih.

MEANING: May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we together acquire the capacity to study and understand the scriptures. May our study be brilliant. May we not disagree with each other. Om peace, peace, peace.

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Nava Graha Gayatri Surya (Sun):

Lord Rama

Om Bhashkaraya Vidmahe Mahadyu-tikaaraaya Dheemahi Tanno Adityah Prachodayaat Om Hreem Ghrini Surya Aaditya Om

Chandra (Moon): Om Nishakaraaya vidmahe, kaalanaathaya dhimahi, tanno soma prachodayaat. Om som Somaya namaha Om

Mangal (Mars): Om Chitri putrayai vidmahe, loyhe tangai dhimahi, tanno Bhooma prachodayaat Om kum Kujaaya namaha Om

Buddha (Mercury): Om Chandra-putrayai vidmahe, rohini priya dhimahi, tanno Buddha prachodayaat Om Buddhaya namaha

Guru (Jupiter): Om Sura-acharaaya vidmahe, sura-sreshtaya dhimahi, tanno guru prachodayaat Om Guruve namaha

Shukra (Venus): Om Raja-dabaaya vidmahe, brigu-suthaya dhimahi, tanno Shukra prachodayaat Om Shukraya namaha

Shani (Saturn): Om Shanischaraya vidmahe, surya putraya dhimahi, tanno Manda prachodayaat Om Shan-shanischaraya namaha

Rahu: Om Sookadantaya vidmahe, ugra-roopaaya dhimahi, tanno Rahu prachodayaat Om Rang Rahave Namaha

OM Dasarathaye Vidmahe, Sitavallabhaya Dheemahi, Tanno Ramah Prachodayaat. Om Ram Raamaya Namah.

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108 NAMES OF LORD RAMA 1. OM SHREE RAMA NAMAH OM RAMA OM SHREE RAMA BHADRAYA NAMAH OM SHREE RAMA CHANDRAYA NAMAH OM SHREE SHASH-WATAAYA NAMAH OM SHREE RAJEEVA LOCHANAYA NAMAH OM SHREE SHREE MATAY NAMAH OM SHREE RAJINDRAAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE RAGHU PUNGSWAAYA NAMAH OM SHREE JANKI-VALLABHAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE JAITRAYA NAMAHA

THE MOST AUSPICIOUS ONE. MOON LIKE GENTLE LORD RAMA ETERNAL LOTUS EYED HE ONE WHO IS REVERED BY ALL LORD OF THE LORDS THE GREAT DESCENDANT OF RAGHU LINEAGE. CONSORT OF JANAKI SYMBOLIZING VICTORY

VANQUISHER OF FOES 11. OM SHREE JITA MITRAYA NAMAHA ONE WHO OFFERS LIBERATION FROM BIRTHS OM SHREE JANARDHANAYA NAMAHA THE LOVED OF VISHWAMITRA OM SHREE VISHWAMITRA PRIYAYA NAMAHA UNPERTURBED OM SHREE DANTAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE SHARAN TRAN TATPARAYA NAMAHA DETERMINED TO PROTECT HIS DEVOTEES SLAYER OF VALI OM SHREE VALI PRAMATHANAYA NAMAHA SPOKESMAN OM SHREE VAGMINAY NAMAHA SPEAKER OF TRUTH OM SHREE SATYA VACHAY NAMAHA TRUTHFULLY POWERFUL OM SHREE SATYA VIKRAMAYA NAMAHA ADOPTING TRUTH AS PENANCE OM SHREE SATYA VRATYA NAMAHA PRACTICING PENANCE 21. OM SHREE VRATDHARAYA NAMAHA DEPENDANT ON HANUMAN OM SHREE HANUMADAKSHITAYA NAMAHA SON OF KOWSHYALA MAA OM SHREE KOWSHALAYA NAMAHA SLAYER OF KHARA OM SHREE KHARDWAMSINAY NAMAHA MASTER IN SLAYING VIRADHA OM SHREE VIRADHAVATH NAMAHA SHELTERED VIBHESHINA OM SHREE VIBHESHANPARITRAY NAMAHA OM SHREE HARKODANDKHANDNAYA NAMAHA RAMA WITH KODHANDA BOW OM SHREE SAPTATAAL PRABHANTACH NAMAHA RELEASER OF THE CURSRE TO THE SEVEN TAAL TREES OM SHREE DASGREEVA SHIROHARAYA NAMAHA SLAYER OF THE TEN HEADED RAVANA OM SHREE JAMADAGNYA MAHADARPA DAPTNAYA NAMAHA DESTROYER OF JAMADAGNI SONS ARROGANCE

SLAYER OF TATAKA 31. OM SHREE TATKANTAKAYA NAMAHA ESSENCES OF PHILOSOPHY OM SHREE VEDANTASARAYA NAMAHA ESSENCES OF THE VEDAS OM SHREE VEDATAMANAY NAMAHA OM SHREE BHAVROGASYA BHESHJAYA NAMAHA RELIEVER OF EARTHLY AILMENTS OM SHREE DOOSHANA TRISHIRA HAMTRAY NAMAHA SLAYER OF DOOSHAN HAVING THE FORMS OF TRINITI OM SHREE TRIPURITYEA NAMAHA CONTROLLER OF SENSES. OM SHREE JITENDRIYAYA NAMAHA CONQUER OF THE 3 WORLDS OM SHREE TRIVIKRANAYA NAMAHA LORD OF THE THREE WORLDS OM SHREE TRILOKATMANAY NAMAHA OM SHREE PUNYACHARITRAYA KEERTANAYA NAMAHA PRAISED OF NOBLE VIRTUES

41. OM SHREE TRILOKARAKSHAKAYA NAMAHA PROTECTOR OF THE THREE WORLDS OF THE SURYA DYNASTI OM SHREE DHANVINE NAMAHA OM SHREE DANDAKARANYA PUNYAKRITAY NAMAHA

ONE WHO MADE DANDAKA FOREST NOBLE

OM SHREE AHALYASHAPASHAMANAYA NAMAHA OM OM OM OM OM OM

SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE

RELIEVER OF AHALYA’S CURSE DEVOTED TO FATHER RESPONSIVE TO ALL PRAYERS CONQUEROR OF THE SENSES CONQUEROR OF ANGER CONQUEROR OF THE FOES TEACHER OF THE UNIVERSE

PITRABHAKTAYA NAMAHA VARAPRADAYA NAMAHA JITENDRAYA NAMAHA JITAKRODHAYA NAMAHA JITAMITRAYA NAMAHA JAGADGURUVE NAMAHA

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Om Japaa kusum sankaasham kashya-payam mahaa dhyutim, Tamo rim sarva paap ghanam prantosmi Diwakaram. MEANING: We bow to Surya Narayan Bhagwan(Sun God) the Son of Kashyapa, who is resplendlent like the Japa flower, whose brilliance removes the darkness of the entire world, who is the remover of ignorance and all sins.

Om Brahama Muraari-Tripuraanta Kaaree, bhaanuh shashee bhoomisuto budhascha, gurushcha shukrah shani raahu ketawah, sarvay grahaa shanti karaa bhawantu. MEANING: May Lord Brahma, Vishnu (destroyer of the demon Murari) and Shiva (destroyer of the demon Tripura), together with all the Devas presiding over the planets, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, the Rahu and Ketu, be ever peaceful and favorable to us.

Om Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshvara. Guruh Saakshaat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Guravay Namah. MEANING: Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman; to whom we offer our salutations.

PREMSAY BOLO SHRI SURYA NARAYAN BHAGWAN KI JAI.

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51. OM SHREE RAKSHAVANARA SANGATHINE NAMAHA SAVIOR OF THE BOARS AND MONKEY ENGROSSES IN CHITRAKOOT BEAUTY. OM SHREE CHITRAKOOT SAMASHRAYAYA NAMAHA GRANTING BOON TO SAVE JAYANTA OM SHREE JAYANTATRANAVAVARADAYA NAMAHA WORSHIPPED BY SUMINTRA’S SON OM SHREE SUMITRAPUTRA SEVITAYA NAMAHA LORD OF THE LORDS OM SHREE SARVADEVADIDEVAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE MRUTAVANARAJEEVANAYA NAMAHA REVIVER OF DEAD MONKEYS SLAYER OF IMAGINARY MAREECHA OM SHREE MAYAMAREECHAHANYTRE NAMAHA LORD OF THE LORDS OM SHREE MAHADEVAYA NAMAHA GIANT SIZED SHOULDERS OM SHREE MAHABHUJAYA NAMAHA WORSHIPPED BY ALL CELESTIAL BEINGS OM SHREE SARVADEVASTUTAY NAMAHA 61. OM SHREE SOUMYAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE BRAHMANYAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE MUNISANSUTASANSTUTAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE MAHAYOGINE NAMAHA OM SHREE MAHODARA NAMAHAYA OM SHREE SUGREEVEPSITA RAJYADAYA NAMAHA

CALM SUPREME GODHEAD WORSHIPPED BY SAGES GREAT MEDITATOR VERY GENEROUS RECOVERING SUGREEVA KINGDOM FOR HIM

OM SHREE SARVA PUNYADHIKAPHALAYA NAMAHA

ANSWERING OF PRAYERS AND GOOD DEEDS

OM SHREE SMRUTHASARVARDHANASHANA NAMAHA OM SHREE ADIPURUSHA NAMAHA OM SHREE PARAMAPURSHAYA NAMAHA

DESTROYER OF SINS BY CONCENTRATION PRIMORDIAL BEING SUPREME BEING

71. OM SHREE MAHAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE PUNYODAYA NAMAHA OM SHREE DAYASARA NAMAHA OM SHREE PURANAPURUSHOTTAMA NAMAHA OM SHREE SMITAVAKTRA NAMAHA OM SHREE MITABHASHINI NAMAHA OM SHREE PURVABHASHINE NAMAHA OM SHREE RAGHAVA NAMAHA OM SHREE ANANTAGUNA GAMBHIRA NAMAHA OM SHREE DEERODHATA GUNOTHARA NAMAHA

GREAT BEING GRANTER OF IMMORTALITY ESSENCE OF KINDNESS SUPREME BEING OF THE PURANAS SMILING FACE SELDOM SPEAKS SPEAKS IN ADVANCE NAMED AFTER RAGHU RACE ENDOWED WITH VIRTUES VALIANT, YET KIND HEARTED

81. OM SHREE MAYAMANUSHYACHARITRA NAMAHA OM OM OM OM OM OM OM OM OM

SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE

MAHADEVADI PUJITA NAMAHA SETUKRUTE NAMAHA JITAVARASHAYE NAMAHA SARVATEERTHAMAYA NAMAHA HARI NAMAHA SHYAMANGA NAMAHA SUNDARA NAMAHA SHOORA NAMAHA PEETAVASANE NAMAHA

TAKING THE HANUMAN FORM WITH ILLUSIONS WORSHIPPED BY SIVA AND THE CELESTIALS BUILDER OF THE BRIDGE CONQUEROR OF THE OCEAN TOTALLY SACRED WATER DESTROYER OF ALL SINS DARK-COLORED HANSOME VALIANT YELLOW ROBED

WITH BOWED IN HAND 91. OM SHREE DHANURDHARA NAMAHA LORD OF ALL SACRIFICAL OFFERING OM SHREE SARVAYAGYADHIPA NAMAHA ONE WHO PERFORMS YAGNAS OM SHREE YAJVANE NAMAHA HAVING NO BIRTHS OR DEATHS OM SHREE JARAMARANA VARJITA NAMAHA OM SHREE VIBHEESHANA PRATISHTTATRE NAMAHA

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OM OM OM OM OM

SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE

SARVOPAGUNAVARJITA NAMAHA PARAMATMANE NAMAHA PARABRAHMANE NAMAHA SACCHIDANANDA VIGRAHA NAMAHA PARASHAIJYOTISHE NAMAHA

101. OM SHREE PARASMAIDHAMNE NAMAHA OM SHREE PARAKASHA NAMAHA OM SHREE PARATPARA NAMAHA OM SHREE PARESHA NAMAHA OM SHREE PARAGA NAMAHA OM SHREE PARA NAMAHA OM SHREE SARVADEVATMIKA NAMAHA 108. OM SHREE PARASME NAMAHA

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CROWNED VIBHEESHANA AS KING OF LANKA DESTROYER OF EVIL QUALITIES THE SUPREME SUPREME GODHEAD FORM OF ETHERNAL BLISS MOST SPECTACTULAR RADIANCE LORD OF VAIKUNTTA BRIGHT GREATNESS OF THE GREATS LORD OF THE LORDS UPLIFTER OF THE POOR THE ULTIMATE DWELLER IN ALL GODS MOST SUPERIOR

Shree Krishna Om Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kamsa Chaanura Mardanam. Devakee Param-aanandam, Krishnam Vanday Jagad- Gurum. Salutations to Lord Krishna, the beloved son of Vasudeva and Devaki. To the teacher of this entire Universe, who has destroyed evil Kamsa and Charuna; we offer our love and adorations.

Om Govinda Govinda Haray Muraaree, Govinda Govinda Mukunda Krishna, Govinda Govinda Ratanga Paaray. Govinda Govinda Namo Namastay. Om Hay Krishna Karunaa Sindho, Deena Bandhu Jagata Patay. Gopisha Gopikaa Kaanhaa, Radha Kaanta Namostutay. Krishnaaya Vaasu Devaayaa, Devaki Nandanaa Yacha. Nanda Gopa Kumaraaya, Govindaaya Namo Namah. Hay brajchand mukund krishna, Nanda nanda ghanshyaam. Charan sharan mobhi raakhiye, Kripa sindhu bhagawaan.

Meaning: 1. Salutations to you Oh Bhaskara! May you be pleased with me. Oh Divakar, prostrations to you. 2. Whose chariot is drawn by seven horses (representing the seven days of the week, or the seven different colors of light), and who holds a white kamal flower in his hand, salutations. 3. Oh God, thou art furious, bold, mighty and powerful. To the son of Kasyap the light of all lights, we bow. Oh Lord ,thou art the father of the three worlds, red in color, and the destroyer of sins. 4. Oh Surya Narayan, thou art a combination of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; to you Oh God, the destroyer of all sins, our salutations. 5. To that Surya, whose form is like the wind and is the head of all the deities; prostrations on to you. 6. At noon, Oh Lord, your form is most beautiful like a red flower, you are decorated with a garland of flowers around your neck, and with beautiful earrings. To that Surya who possesses the Sudarshan chakra on his finger, my prostrations. 7. Oh God! Great light to the world, the creator of the world and the greatest of purifiers to that Surya Narayan our prostrations. 8. To that great God who is responsible for creating, preserving and dissolving this world, who is the giver of (gyaan and vigyaan) knowledge and scientific knowledge, salutations to you. You who are the destroyer of the greatest of sins, to that God Surya Narayan the remover of all sickness and disease, my salutations and adorations onto you.

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SURYA NARAYAN PRANAAM ANJALI

Lord Krishna

1. Adi deva namastubhyam, prasida mamabhaskaram. Diwakar namastubhyam, prabhakara namostutay. 2. Sapta ashwa ratha marudam, prachandam kashyap atmajam. Swait pa dharam devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 3. Lohitam rathma rudam, sarva loka pitaa maham. Maha paap haram devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 4. Trigunyam cha mahasuram, brahma vishnu maheshwaram Maha paap haram devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 5. Bruhitam tej punjam cha, vaayu makaasham eva cha. Prabhum cha sarva lokanaam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 6. Bandhuka pushpa sankaasham, haar kundal bhooshitam Ake chakra dharam devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 7. Tam suryam jagat kartaram, maha tejah pradeedanam. Maha paap haram devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham. 8. Tam suryam jagataam natham, gyan vigyan mokshadam. Maha paap haram devam, tam suryam pranamam yaham.

OM Devaki-nandanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya Dheemahi, Tannah Krishnah Prachodayaat.

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Shree Guru Devaya

Guru Dev

1. Om Akhanda Mandalaa Kaaram, Vyaaptam Yena Charaacharam. Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shree Guraway Namah. 2. Om Agynaana Timira Andhasya, Gynaana Anjana Shalaakaya. Chakshurun Meelitam Yena, Tasmai Shree Guraway Namah. 3. Om Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuh, Gurur Devo Maheshvarah. Gurur Saakshaat Param Brahma, Tasmai Shree Guraway Namah. 4. Om Na Guroradhikam Tattvam, Na Guroradhikam Tapah. Tattva Gynaanat Param Naasti, Tasmai Shree Guraway Namah. 5. Om Mantra Satyam Pooja Satyam, Satyam Eva Niranjanah. Guror Vakyam Sadaa Satyam, Satyam Eva Param Padam. 6. Om Dhyana Mulam Guror Murtih, Pooja Mulam Guroh Padam. Mantra mulam Guror Vakyam, Moksha Mulam Guroh Kripa. 7. Om Shruti Smriti Puraanaanaam, Aalayam Karunaalayam. Namaami Bhagavatpaada, Shankaram Loka Shankaram.

Salutations to Shankara-bhagavatpaada, the abode of the Shruti ( Vedas ), Smriti ( Gita etc. ) and Puranas, the repository of comion and the one who bestows happiness on the World.

OM Gurudevaya Vidmahe, parabrahmane Dheemai Tanno Guru Prachodayaat Om Shri Guru Charran Kamalo Bhyo Namaha

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