Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
We meditate on Lord Ganesha - one who is clad in white, representing purity, who is all pervading , whose complexion is gray like that of ash, who has four arms, who has bright countenance, and who can destroy all obstacles in all the endeavours that we undertake.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute you to give a boon.
Saraswati Namastubhyam Vaarade Kaamarupini. Vidyaarambham Karishyaami Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada. Padmapathra Visaalakshi Padmakesara Varnini Nithyam Padmalayaam devi saamaampathu saraswati
O Saraswati! Salutations to you, grantor of bleesings and embodiment of all wishes, I am getting inducted to studies, may there be fulfillment for me forever.
Gurur Brahmaa, Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshvaraha. Gurur Sakshaat Parabrahma, Tasmai Shree Gurave Namaha.
The Guru, the teacher, is like Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara. Guru is the visible incarnation of supreme divinity, therefore I bend my knees to that Guru.
Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva Twameva Bandhuscha Sakha Twameva. Twameva Vidya Dravinam Twameva Twameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva.
Oh God! You are my mother, You are my father, You are my relative, You are my friend, You are my knowledge, You are my wealth, You are everything to me.
Kaayena Vacha Manasendriyar Va Buddhyatmanava Prakriteh swabhaavat Karomi Yadyat sakalam Parasmai Narayanayeti Samarpayami
Whatever actions I may perform, Impelled by the forces of nature, intellect, soul, by body, word, mind, and senses, I offer to the feet of Narayana
Daily Slokas
karaagre vasate lakshmih karamadhye saraswatikaramuule tu govindah prabhaate karadarshanam
When we wake up: The front part of the hands (the finger tips) are ascribed to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part (the palm) is ascribed to Goddess Saraswati - the Goddess of learning. The root (the part of of hand near the wrist) is ascribed to Govinda. Therefore, every morning, one should have a respectful look at one's hand which symbolizes honest labor.
samudravasane devi parvata sthanamandale vishhnupatni namastubhyam paadasparsham kshamasvame
When we are about to put our feet down: O! Mother Earth, who has the ocean as clothes and mountains and forests on her body, who is the wife of Lord Vishnu, I bow to you. Please forgive me for touching you with my feet.
Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmade Sindhu Kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru
When taking shower: In this water, I invoke the presence of holy waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri. This sloka can be recited while taking a bath.
Aakaashaath patitam toyam yathaa gachchhati saagaram sarvadeva namaskaaraam keshavam pratigachchhati
O Lord Keshava !Like all the rivers flow into and merge with the one and the same ocean, devotion shown by the people to any name or form of God does reach the same Divinity, you.
Shubham karoti Kalyaanam Aarogyam dhana sampada Shatrubudhi vinaashaya Deepajyothi namostuthe Krishnaya Vasudevaya Haraye paramaatmane
Pranathah klesha naashaaya Govindaaya namonamaha
Pranathah klesha naashaaya Govindaaya namonamaha
When lighting a lamp: Just like the light from this map, spread happiness, prosperity, health in out lives. Just like you get rid of darness, get rid of our ignorance.
brahmaarpanam brahma havih brahmaagnau brahmanaa hutam brahmaiva tena gantavyam brahma-karma-samaadhinaa
brahmaarpanam brahma havih brahmaagnau brahmanaa hutam brahmaiva tena gantavyam brahma-karma-samaadhinaa
Before eating food: He who thinks that the act of offering as Brahman, the sacrificer as Brahman, the fire into which the sacrifice is made as Brahman and is thus fully engrossed in Consciousness obtains Brahman Itself This sloka is recited as a daily prayer prior to eating as an offering to God (Naivedyam) that sanctifies the food.
aham vaishwanaro bhootva, praaninaam deha maashritaha
praanaa paana samaayuktam, pachaamyannam chaturbhujam
praanaa paana samaayuktam, pachaamyannam chaturbhujam
Annapurna
Annapurne sadaapurne Shankara praana vallabhe
Gnaana Vairaagya sidhyardham Bikshaamdehi cha Parvati
Annapurne sadaapurne Shankara praana vallabhe
Gnaana Vairaagya sidhyardham Bikshaamdehi cha Parvati
Peace Slokas
Om! Asato ma Sad gamaya Tamaso ma jyothir gamaya Mrytyorma amrutham gamaya
Oh Lord, From the unreal, lead me to the Real; From darkness lead me to Light; From death, lead me to immortality.
Om sahanaa vavatu sahanau bhunaktu sahaveeryam karavaavahai tejaswinaa vadheetamastu maa vid vishaa vahai om shaanthih, shaanthih, shaanthihi
May he protect all, may he nurture all, may we all perform together the most heroic and divine actions; may our learning be prosperous to all; may we never quarrel on the different beliefs we may have; may we illuminate together, may we live in harmony. May there be peace for all and for ever.
Aum Purnamadaha Purnamidam Purnat Purna Mudachyate. Purnasya purnam adaya purna mevavshishyate.
The Lord is perfect, Perfect also is the Universe. If any portion is subtracted from the Perfect, that which is taken and that which remains is yet Perfect.
Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha. Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva, Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada.
O Lord Ganesha !You, of the large body and curved trunk, with the luster of a million suns, please remove all obstacles from my path.
Anjana Nandanam, Veeram, Janaki Shoka Naashanam. Kapeesham, Aksha hantaaram, Vande Lanka Bhayankaram.
Lord Hanuman!
The son of Anjana, the brave hero, the destroyer of the grief of Janaki, the chief of monkeys, the slayer of Aksha kumara, the terror of Lanka, I salute to you.
The son of Anjana, the brave hero, the destroyer of the grief of Janaki, the chief of monkeys, the slayer of Aksha kumara, the terror of Lanka, I salute to you.
Manojavam marutatulya-vegam, jitendriyam buddhimatam varishtham, Vatatmajam vanarayutha-mukhyam, Shri Rama-dutam sharanam prapadye.
We take refuge with Hanuman, who is as fast as the mind and wind; who has full control over his senses, who is excellent in geniuses, who is the son of the wind and the leader of all the vanaras and represents Lord Shri Rama.
Lord Shiva!
Vande Shambhum Uma pathim Suragurum Vande Jagat Kaaranam Vande Pannaga Bhushanam Mrugadharam Vande Pashunaam Pathim Vande Surya Sashanka Vahni Nayanam Vande Mukunda Priyam Vande Bhakta Janaashrayam cha Varadam Vande Shivam Shankaram
Vande Shambhum Uma pathim Suragurum Vande Jagat Kaaranam Vande Pannaga Bhushanam Mrugadharam Vande Pashunaam Pathim Vande Surya Sashanka Vahni Nayanam Vande Mukunda Priyam Vande Bhakta Janaashrayam cha Varadam Vande Shivam Shankaram
Praise to Shambhu, Husband of Uma (Parvathi), Guru of the divine devas, hail the cause of Universe, Praise the one whose ornaments are the gemstone bearing cobras, one who bears the animals, Praise the protector of living beings, Praise the one whose eyes are the sun, moon, and fire (of knowledge), Praise the one dear to Vishnu, Praise the one who provides refuge to devotees, to the giver of boons, Praise to the auspicious Shankara!
Shantakaaram Bhujaga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham
Vishaawadharam Gagana Sadrusham Meghavarnam Subhaangam.
Laxmikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhir-Dhyaanagamyam,
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhaya Haram Sarvalokaika Naatham.
Vishaawadharam Gagana Sadrusham Meghavarnam Subhaangam.
Laxmikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhir-Dhyaanagamyam,
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhaya Haram Sarvalokaika Naatham.
Oh, Lord Vishnu!
Lord, of peaceful appearance, resting on the serpent, with a lotus from a navel, you are the lord of lords.
You are the basis on the whole universe, vast like the sky, colored as the cloud, every limb of you is auspicious,
Beloved of Laxmi, lotus eyed, capable of being reached through meditation by yogis.
We bow to you, the lord of all worlds, Vishnu.
Lord, of peaceful appearance, resting on the serpent, with a lotus from a navel, you are the lord of lords.
You are the basis on the whole universe, vast like the sky, colored as the cloud, every limb of you is auspicious,
Beloved of Laxmi, lotus eyed, capable of being reached through meditation by yogis.
We bow to you, the lord of all worlds, Vishnu.
Vasudeva sutam Devam Kamsa Chanoora mardhanam
Devaki paramanandam
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
Devaki paramanandam
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum
(For the full text of the ashtakam, click on the link below)
I salute to Lord Krishna, who is the Son of Vasudeva, Who killed Kamsa and Chanoora, Who is the source of Bliss to His mother Devaki and who is the Teacher of the Universe.
Kasturi Tilakam Lalaatapalake Vakshasthale Koustubham
Nasaagre Navamouktikam Karatale Venum Kare Kankanam.
Sarvaange Harichandanam cha kalayam Kanthe cha Muktaavali
Gopastree Pariveshtite Vijayate Gopaala-Chudamanih.
Nasaagre Navamouktikam Karatale Venum Kare Kankanam.
Sarvaange Harichandanam cha kalayam Kanthe cha Muktaavali
Gopastree Pariveshtite Vijayate Gopaala-Chudamanih.
He who wears Tilaka made of Kasturi in his broad forehead, Wearer of Koustubha, the rarest of gems, in his majestic chest. He who wears the rarest of pearls in the bridge of his nose, carries a flute in his hand, and beautiful bangles of gold. He who wears soulful sandal all over his body, and the rarest of all gems in this world around his neck, and plays with the Gopika damsels. Victory to you, Oh, Lord Krishna !
Lakshmim Ksheera Samudra Raaja Tanayam
Sree Ranga Dhaameshvarim
Daasi Bhootha Samasata Deva Vanithaam
Lokaika Deepankuram
Sreeman Manda Kataaksha Labdha Vibhavat
Brahmendra Gangaadharam
Tvaam Trailokya Kudumbineem
Sarasijaam Vande Mukunda Priyaam
Sree Ranga Dhaameshvarim
Daasi Bhootha Samasata Deva Vanithaam
Lokaika Deepankuram
Sreeman Manda Kataaksha Labdha Vibhavat
Brahmendra Gangaadharam
Tvaam Trailokya Kudumbineem
Sarasijaam Vande Mukunda Priyaam
Goddess Lakshmi, who is the daughter of the king of the ocean of milk, whose abode is Srirangam, who is served by all the divine ladies in heaven, who is the guiding light of the world, who has obtained the everlasting glance from Brahma, Indra and Shiva, who lives in the three worlds (Bhu, Bhuva, Suvaha), one who is dear to Mukunda (Krishna) - I offer my salutations to you.
Manikyaveenam upalaalayanteem
Madaalasaa manjula vaagvilaasaam
Mahendra neeladyuti Komalaangeem
Maatangakanyaam Manasaasmaraami
Madaalasaa manjula vaagvilaasaam
Mahendra neeladyuti Komalaangeem
Maatangakanyaam Manasaasmaraami
Chaturbhuje Chandra Kalaavatanse
Kuchonnate Kumkuma raagashone
Pundrekshu Paasaankusha Pushpa Baanahasthe
Namasthe Namasthe Namasthe Jagadeka Maatha ha!
Kuchonnate Kumkuma raagashone
Pundrekshu Paasaankusha Pushpa Baanahasthe
Namasthe Namasthe Namasthe Jagadeka Maatha ha!
Mrutyunjayaaya Rudraaya
Neelakantaaya Shambhave
Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya
Mahadevaaya Te Namaha
Neelakantaaya Shambhave
Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya
Mahadevaaya Te Namaha
I pray to Lord Shiva who has conquered death, who is the destroyer of the universe, the one with blue neck and who gives happiness to all.
Raamaya Raama Bhadraaya, Raamachandraaya Vedhase. Raghunaathaya Nathaya, Sitayaha Pataye Namaha.
Salutaions to Lord Sri Rama, Ramabhadra, RamaChandra, Brahma-swarupa, Raagunatha, Sitapathi.
Sri Rama Rama Rameti Rame Rama manorame Sahasranama tat tulyam Rama nama varanane
The meaning of this shloka is that chanting the name of Sri Rama even once is equivalent to saying the Vishnu Sahasranama a thousand times (As stated by Lord Siva to Parvati). Therefore, the advice is to chant at least this one line if one cannot find time to chant the whole of the Vishnu Sahasranama.
Sree Raaghavam Dasharathaatmajamaprameyam
Seethaapatim Raghukulaanvaya Ratnadeepam
Aajaanubahum Aravinda-dalaayataaksham
Raamam Nishaachara-vinaashakaram Namaami
Seethaapatim Raghukulaanvaya Ratnadeepam
Aajaanubahum Aravinda-dalaayataaksham
Raamam Nishaachara-vinaashakaram Namaami
I salute to Lord Raaghava (Sri Rama), Dasharatha's son, Sithadevi's husband, and the shining light of RaghuVamsa. Oh Lord, the broad shouldered, and lotus eyed Rama, Please alleviate my fears, and drive away all the evils.
Sugreeva Mithram Paramam Pavithram |
Sitha Kalatram Navamegha Gaatram |
Kaarunya Paathram Sathapathra Nethram |
Sri Rama Chandram Satatam Namaami ||
Sitha Kalatram Navamegha Gaatram |
Kaarunya Paathram Sathapathra Nethram |
Sri Rama Chandram Satatam Namaami ||
(For the full text of the ashtakam, click on the link below)
Mrityunjaya manthram
Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Vurvaaruka miva bandhanaath, mrutyormushtiyamaamrutaath
Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Vurvaaruka miva bandhanaath, mrutyormushtiyamaamrutaath
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