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emma Moming Invocations 1 Karadrashana ...... Surya Namaskar o.oo Surya Namaskar Cont Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham .. Ganapati Prarthana ..... Sivopasana Mantra... Maha Mrityunjayam Mantra... Lingaashtakam .. Sairashtre Jothi Linga Prayer .... co a 10 Axjun’s Prayer ul Gayatri Manthram 12 Vigneshwara Gayatri 13 (Om Namashivaya Gayatti ... Lakshmi Gayatri Shirdi Baba's Gayatri SaiThree Mantras Ganesh Dhysanam - Shri Aumkaaram & Aum 19 Prayer to Lord Sai 20 Narayana Sut co o 2 Prayer to Rudra 2 Shri Brahma Stuthi.... 2B Bhagawan Sai Sthuthi 4 Sarva Kalyan oo 28 Visvasaanti Praarthana (Prayer for Universal Peace) 26 ‘Aachamaniyam ... 27 Knowledge Goddess Saraswati 28 Prayer before Studying ..... 29 Mantra Puspam .. Mantra for Improving Lite .. 31 Shakti - Goddess Parvati. cos oe nnn 32 Shaantaakaaram SadGuru Guru Vandana Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Abundance and AffMuence «0 Santi Mantram (Prayer for Peace) ... Mangalaarati . Om Asatho Maa Forgiveness Prayer... Kshamaa Prarthana (Forgiveness) Vibhuti Mantra English version of Vibhuti Mantra: Samarpanam Sarve Vandanam - Invocation or Vasudeva Kutumbakam Sarve Bhavanthu, Food Prayet’s non Trisandhya - Evening Puja... Prayer to drive away bad dreams Leaving the House Prayer .. Paduga Prayer ‘Some Prayers to the Lord. Moming Invocations When you wake up in the morning, you should get up on the right side. Hold both. palms before your eyes, and chant either of the two following mantra: This is a Moming Prayer call "Karedarshana". One begins the day with this prayer "kara" means the palm of the hand and it stands for the five Karmendriyas, or the organs of action. While looking at the palm one invokes the lord in the form of various deities, thus sanctifying all the actions that will be done during the day, By acknowledging the Lord as the giver of the capacity to perform actions and as the giver of the fruits of those actions, one sanctifies the actions. Thus, one prays in the morning to reinforce the attitude that all actions are performed as a service to the lord. Top* Karadrashana 33 34 35 36 37 38. 39, 40 4 42 43 45 46 48 49 50 sl 52 53 Karaagre Vasathey Lakshmi, Karamadhye Saraswathi Karamooley Thu Govindam, Prabhathey Kara Darshanam. Meaning: On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi, on the base of your fingers is Goddess Saraswati, in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda - in this manner you ook at your palms. Karaagre Vasathey Lakshmi, Karamadhye Saraswathi Karamooley Sthitha Gauri, Prabhathey Kara Darshanam Meaning: On the tip of my fingers resides Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity and wealth. In the middle of my hands is Saraswathi, the Goddess of knowledge and Jcarning. In the palm of my hands sits Mother Gauri, the Goddess of protection Visualizing in this manner, I take darshan of my hands every morning. Before stepping on the floor, bow down to Barth respectfully. Try to see the Divine in all. Ifyou can, chant the following mantra Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale Vishnupatni Namastubhyam Padasparsham Kshamasva Me: Meaning: (The ocean is your clothing, the mountain, your bosom, I am about to step on You, so please forgive me.) ‘Swami has said; In the first instance, as soon as you arise from bed, brush your teeth well and clean your tongue. The mouth is the main entry point to the entire body There is always the danger of germs entering the body from an unclean mouth Discourses (27th May 2002). Before bathing, touch the water and pray, imagining it to bbe water from all the holy rivers. ‘The mantra to be chanted is: Gangech Yamune Chaiva Godavari Sarasvati ‘Narmade Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru, ‘Top * Surya Namaskar At sunrise, hold both palms before your eyes, and chant the following mantras for the sun deity’ Hiranmayena Patrena Satyasapihitam Mukham ‘Tattvam Pushannapavrinu Satyadharmaya Drishtaye (Om Hram Mitraaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who is affectionate to all) Om Hrim Ravaye Namah (Prostration to HIM who is the cause for change) Om Hrum Suryaye Namah (Prostration to HIM who induces activity) Om Hraim Bhaanave Namah (Prostration to HIM who diffuses light) (Om Hraum Khagaaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who moves in the sky) (Om Hrah Pushane Namah (Prostration to HIM who noutishes all) Om Hram Hiranyagarbhaaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who contains everything) (Om Hrim Marechaye Namah (Prostration to HIM who possesses rays) Om Hrum Adityaaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who is God gods) (Om Hraim Savitre Namah (Prostration to HIM who produces everything) Om Hraum Arkaaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who is fit to be worshipped) Om Hrah Bhaaskaraaya Namah (Prostration to HIM who is the cause of lustre) The Vedic declare that, you should offer water at sunrise and at sunset (o the Sun God, which with ultra-violet light reduced the number to diseases in the universe. ‘Top Surya Namaskar Cont. Sun Salutation (Surya-namaskar) Instruction: 1. Stand facing the direction of the sun with 2. Inhale and raise the arms upward 3. Exhale slowly bending forward, touching the earth right leg back away from the body in a wide backward step. Keep the hands and feet firmly on the ground, with the left foot between the hands, Raise the head. both feet touching. Bring Slowly bend with respect until the hands the hands together, palm- ‘backward, are in line with the fe to-paim, at the heart. stretching arms __|} head touching knees. above the head, 4. Inhale and move the 5. While ae bring Lr left foot together with the right. Keep arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch. 6. Inhale and slowly lower the hips to the floor, (hips should be slightly raised above the ground) and bend backward as much as possible. Exhale and lower the body to the floor until the feet, knees, hands, che and forehead are touc the ground, 8. Inhale and slowly raise the head and bend backward as much as possible, bending the spine to the maximum (as in the naga- asana). 9. While exhaling slowly and keeping the arms straight, raise the hips and align the head with the arms, forming an upward arch, 10. Slowly inhale and and bend the left leg at the knee taking a wide forward step. Keeping the hands firmly rooted, place the left foot on the ground [between the hands. Lift the head upwards. 11. Exhale slowly and keeping hands firmly in place bring both together to align them with the hands. Touch the head to the knees, if possible. 12. Inhale slowly and raise the arms upward. Slowly bend backward, stretching the arms above the head. Retur to position #1 Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham Top* ‘The morning SUPRABHAATAM greetings to BHAGAWAN, the AWAKENING CALL, to pray " Awake. Awake, Oh Lord Of Parthi, Sathya Sai. May the whole world and mankind gain auspiciousness and may we offer our homage and most reverential morning greetings. ‘Swami has on several occasions emphasized to the students in Prashanti Nilayam the importance of starting the day with the Suprabhatam, He also said that this should be considered as one of the directives by Bhagawan that will do us immense good if we follow it, Easwaramba Suthah Shreeman Poorvaa Sandhyaa Pravarthathe Utthishta Sathya Sayeesha Karthavyam Daivam Aanhikam Meaning: O Son of Easwaramba © Resplendent Majestic One Dawn is heralding in the East. The daily tasks of Divinity which Thou hast undertaken has to be accomplished, therefore, awake, O Lord Sathya Sai Utthishtotthishta Partheesha Utthishta Jagadheepathey Utthishta Karunapooma Loka Mangala Siddhaye Meaning: Awake, Awake, O Lord of Parthi O Lord of the entire Universe and Mankind Awake, O Compassionate Lord So that the world attain auspiciousness, happiness, prosperity, welfare and blessings. Chitraavathi Thata Vishaala Sushaantha Soudhey Thishtanthi Sevaka Janazh Thava Darshanaartham Aadhithya Kaanthiranubhaathi Samastha Lokaan Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Meaning: In the vast Mansion, full of bliss and tranquillity, (Prashanti Nilayam) on the banks of the river Chitravathi, those anxious to serve Thee are waiting for Thy Darshan, The radiance of the Sun is illumining the World. O Lord Sathya Sai Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day Thwannaama Keerthana Rathaah Thava Divya Naama Gaayanthi Bhakthi Rasa Paana Prahrushta Chiththaah Daathum Krupaasahitha Darshanamaashu Thebhyah Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Meaning: Devotees engrossed in singing Thy Glory are happy and blissful, when they taste the nectar of devotion. Kindly shower Thy Grace by granting them Thy Darshan. O Lord Sathya Sai Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. Aadhaaya Divya Kusumaani Manoharaani Sreepaada Poojana Vidhim Bhavadanghri Mooley Karthum Mahothsukathayaa Pravishanti Bhakthaah Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Meaning: Bringing holy flowers with captivating colours and fragrance, for worshipping Thy Lotus Feet, in the form as prescribed by the scriptures; Thy devotees are coming in, with gres ‘and enthusiasm. © Lord Sathya $ wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. Desaantharaagatha Budhaah Thava Divya Moorthim Sandharshanaabhirathi Samyutha Chiththa Vruthyaa Vedoktha Manthra Pathanena Lasanthyajastam Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Meaning: Wise persons from distant countries, moved by yearning to have Thy Darshan, have come and they are having great delight in reciting constantly mantras of the Vedas. O Lord Sathya Sai Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. Shruthva Thavaadbhutha Charethram Akhanda Keerthim \Vyaaptham Diganthara Vishaala Dharaathalesmin ignaasu Lokaupathishtathi Chaasramesmin Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Meaning: Hearing Thy marvellous tales and fame that has reached the farthest horizons, earnest seekers of Reality have come to this place and are waiting. O Lord Sathya Sai Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day Seetha Sathee Sama Vishuddha Hridhambu Jaathaah Bahvanganaa Kara Gruheetha Supushpa Haaraah Sthunvanthi Divyanuchibhih Phani Bhushanam Thwaam_ Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham_ Meaning: Women devotees, whose (petals of) heart are unattached to the world like Lotus petals (which are unattached to the water in which they grow, even though they cannot survive without water) and are similar to Mother Seetha in virtues and piousness are singing Thy Glory - the Glory of Lord Shiva domed with Serpent around His neck - through holy hymns holding excellent flower garlands in their hands. © Lord Sathya Sai Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day Suprabhatham Idam Punyam Ye Patanthi Dine Dine ‘Tey Vishanti Param Dhaama Jnaana Vijnaana Shobhithaah Meaning: Whoever daily recites this moming awakening Hymn will attain the Highest Abode resplendent with the Supreme intelligence as well as Supreme wisdom. Mangalam Guru Devaaya Mangalam Jnaana Dhaayine Mangalam Parthi Vaasaaya Mangalam Sathya Saayine Meaning: May the divine Guru be auspicious to us; May the Bestower of wisdom be auspicious to us; May the Lard, Who manifested in Parthi be auspicious to us; May Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba be auspicious to us "'Sloka is a Sanskrit word used to denote a prayerful verse written to follow certain grammatical rules. These prayers are generally directed to specific God or Goddes such as Ganesha, Shiva, Parvati, ete, Conveying the majesty and omnipotence of God, the slokas portray vivid descriptions of different forms of God and their Divine powers. Anyone who chants these powerful verses and invokes the appropriate God (Goddess) forms mentally will be able to achieve a steady and peaceful mind full of, devotion, Bhagawan also explained in one of His Divine Discourses (September 1998) the importance of slokas in practicing Naamasmarana. He said, "I always begin My Discourse with a poem or a sloka and conclude it with a bhajan. Do you know what they are? The first poem or sloka is like a plate. The Discourse can be compared to various delicious items that are served on the plate, and the bhajan in the end is like a plate covering the delicious items. Do not treat this a Mandhu (Telugu word for medicine), thereby taking a little. Treat this as a Vindhu (banquet) and partake of the delicious items I serve to the maximum extent. Experience and enjoy this banquet." The nine forms or types of Bhakti, viz, (1) Shravana (Hearing); (2) Kirtana (Praying); (3) Smarana (Remembering); (4) Padasevana (resorting to the feet); (5) Archana (Worship); (6) Namaskara (Bowing); (7) Dasya (Service); (8) Sneham (Friendship); (9) Atmanivedana (surrender of the self) Top OM SAIRAM. Offering Service to Sai - (Shiva Puja) ‘Normally 21 OMKARS ARE RECITED, but here you can do (3, 9 or 11) OM OM OM Ganapati Prarthana Sree Gurubhyo Namah Harih Aum Gananam Tva Ganapatigm Havamahe Kavim Kavinamupa Masra Vastamam_ Jyestharajam Brahmanam Brahmanas Pata Anah ‘Smvannuti Bhissida Sadanam Prano Devi Saraswathi, Vajebhirvajini Vati Dhina Mavitriyavatu, Ganesaya Namah Sarasvatyai Namah, Sree Gurubhyo Namah, Harih Aum Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are the enior Lord, Lord of the Vedic mantras, listening to our prayers. Please visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here. We invoke Saraswathi the goddess of speech may she be please with us and inspire our intelligence, Prostrations to Genesh, Saraswathi and Sri Guru. Top* Sivopasana Mantram, Aum Nidhanapataye Namah Nidhanapatantikaya Namah Urdhvaya Namah Urdhvalingaya Namah Hiranyaya Namah, Hiranyalingaya Namah Suvamaya Namah, Suvamalingaya Namah, Divyaya Namah Divyalingaya Namah Bhavaya Namah Bhavalingaya Namah Sarvaya Namah Sarvalingaya Namah Shivaya Namah Shivalingaya Namah Jvalaya Namah Jvalalingaya Namah ‘Atmaya Namah Atmalingaya Namah Paramaya Namah Paramalingaya Namah Etath Somasya Suryasya Sarvalingam Sthapayati Panimantram Pavitram Meaning: Salutations to Nidhznapati lord of the dissolution of the universe, Nighanapatantikaya who put an end to the god of death, Urdva who is the unity of power and power holder, Urdhva-lingaya, the principle of Sada-Siva, embodying the power of intelligence. Haranya, who beneficial and charming to creatures, Hiranya- Jinga who is visualized as linga made of gold. Suvamaya, who is endowed with attractive splendour. Suvarna-lingaya, who is the form of linga made from silver. Divyaya who is the source of bliss in heaven. Divya-lingaya who is worshipped as the divine emblem. Bhavaya who is the source of birth and death Bhava-lingaya who is worshipped as linga by human beings. Sarvaya the suppresser of the universe at the time of final dissolution, Sarva-lingaya who is worshipped as linga who gives bliss. Shivaya who is most auspicious, Shivaclingaya who is worshipped in a form of linga. Ivalaya, who is as splendorous as a flame, Jvala-lingaya is the form of Brilliant linga ‘Atmaya,who is the sprit dwelling in all beings. Atma-lingaya who is concealed in the heart of all beings. Paramaya who is unsurpassed, Parama-lingaya who is the supreme lord of bliss and liberation. By these twenty-two names ending with salutations, they consecrate the Siva-linga for all - this linga, which is representative of Soma and ‘Top * Maha Mrityunjayam Mantra Om Triyambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaam Mrithyor Muksheeya Maamrithath Meaning: We worship the three eyed One (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, for the sake of immortality, even as cucumber is severed from its bondage of the vine Top * Lingaashtakam Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam Nitmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam Janmaja Dukhia Vinaashaka Lingam ‘Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: 1 bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the cle of births and deaths, Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam Kaamadaham Karunaakera Lingam Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam ‘Tat Pranamaamii Sada Shiva Lingam Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which subdued the pride of Ravana Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras, prostrate. Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingem Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobbitha Lingam Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice, Which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it Kumkuma Chandana Lepiths Lingam Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashake Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all accumulated sins. Devagansarchitha Sevitha Lingam Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: 1 bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendour is like that, of a million suns Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam Sarva Samudbhava Kearana Lingam Asha Daridra Vinaasheka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all cteation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus. Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam (x3) Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial garden: Sadyojatam Prapadyami Sadyojataya Vai Namo Namah Bhava Bhava Nati Bhave Bhavasva Mam Bhavodbhavaya Namah Vamadevaya Namo, Jyesthaya Namah, Sresthaya Namo, Rudhraya Namah, Kalaya Namah, Kalavikaranaya Namo, Balavikaranaya Namo, Balaya Namo, Balapramathanaya Namah, Sarvabhuta Damanaya Namo, Manonmanaya Namah. Aghorebhyo Tha Ghorebyo Ghora Ghoratarebhyah, Sarvebhyas Sarvasarvebhyo Nameste Astu Rudrarupebhyah. Tatpursaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Rudrah Pracodayat Isanas Sarvidyanam Isvaras Sarva Bhutanam Brahma Dhi Patir Brahmano Dhipatir Brahma Sivo Me Astu Sadasivom. Mrutyunjayaaya Rudraaye Neelakantaaya Shambhave Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya Mahadevaaya Te Namaha Meaning: I pray to Lord Mahadeva who has conquered death, who is the destroyer of the universe, who has a blue neck and who gives happiness to all. Vande Deva Umaa Pathim Suragurum, Vande Jagat Kaaranam_ Vande Pannaga Bhooshanam Mruga Dharam Vande Pashoonam Pathim, Vande Soorya Shashanka Vahni Nayanam Vande Mukunda Priyam, Vande Bhakta Jana Ashrayam Cha Varadam Vande Shivam Shankaram Meaning: 1 bow down to the Lord of Uma (Parvathi), the divine Guru, and the cause of the universe. I bow down to the Lord who is adomed with snake and wears tiger skin, the Lord of all creatures. I bow down to the Lord whose three eyes are the sun, moon and fire and to whom Lord Vishnu is dear. { bow down to the Lord who is the refuge of all devotees and the giver of bons, Shiva Shanakara, Top” Sairashtre Jothi Linga Prayer Saurashtre Somanaatham Cha Sree Saile Mallikarjunam Ujjayinyaam Mahaakaalam Omkaare Mamaleswaram Himalaye To Kedaram Daakinyaam Bhimashankaram \Vaaranaasyaam Cha Viswesam Trayambakam Gowtameethate Paralyaam Vaidyanaatham Cha Naagesam Daarukaavane Setubandhe Ramesham Grushnesam Cha Shivaalaye Top” Axjun's Prayer ‘Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva, ‘Twameva Bandhuscha Sakhea Twameva. ‘Twameva Vidyaa, Dhravinam Twameva, ‘Twameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Meaning: O Lord You are my mother and father. You are my relative and friend, You are my knowledge (wisdom) and wealth (strength, valour and power) and you are my all - My God of Gods. ‘Top Gayatri Manthram ‘Namaste Devi Gayatri Savitri Tripadakshare; Ajare Amare Matas Trahi Mam Bhava-Sagarat. Meaning: The three Lettered (A, U, M) Goddess, inspiring Gayatri never aging and immortal, © Mother, Protect me from the ocean of rebirth, Salutations to Thee. Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvah Tat Savithur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimabi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaath (Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Meaning: O God, the Source of all beings, the dispeller of all darkness, the bestower of peace, the Creator, the Blissful, we pray to Thee to enlighten our intellect, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaath, Oh Mother, Let all be Healthy, Wealthy and Blissful Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaath, Oh Maa, Forgive Us, Lead Us, Guide Us, Grace Us with Your Blessings Forever. Oh Sai Maa give us all Hope & Courage We are always Yours Mother, Never forsake us Benefits of the Gayatri Japa: Gayatri is the mother of the Vedas and is the destroyer of sins. There is nothing more purifying, on the earth as well as in the heaven, than the Gayatri. Gayatri eventually gives Liberation from the wheel of birth and death. The Gayatri Mantra is the most ‘universal, non-personal, holy prayer, which can be chanted by any person belonging to any country, irrespective of race, religion or sex. This Gayatri Mantra chanted 108 times or at least 54 or 28 times everyday brings great Moksha or Kalyana, One should thus perform Sandhya - Vandana with this Gayatri Mantra three times everyday, in the morning, noon and evening. It is the Gayatri Mantra alone that can be commonly prescribed, for all the Hindus. Top * Vigneshwara Gayatri Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dhimahi ‘Thanno-Dantih Prachodhayaath Meaning: We meditate on that supreme power, the elephant headed God, who \d may the single tusked boon giver illumine us. Om Namashivaya Gayatri Om Tatpurusaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno-Rudhrah Prachodhayaath Meaning: May we realise the Thath Purusa, the supreme principal, let us meditate on. the great God Maha Deva, May Rudra illumine us. Om Narayanaye Vidmahe, Vaasudavaaya Dhimahi Thanno-Vishnu Prachodhayaath Meaning: May we realise Loard Narayana the indweller in all being, who look after our welfare, May Vishu the all-pervasive lord illumine us. Om Devyai Brahama Vidmahe, Mahashathi Aajani Dhimahi Thanno-Devi Prachodhayaath Top * Lakshmi Gayatri (Om Mahalakshmi Cha Vidmahe, Vismupatni Cha Dhimahi Thanno-Lakshmih Prachodhayaath Meaning: I prostrate before goddess (Laksmi) the wife of Visnu, the personification of Patience, who bestows us with, Wealth, luxuries, promotion, status, good health, children and long life. Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe, Mahadyuti Karaya Dhimahi Thanno-Adityah Prachodhayaath Meaning: May we realise Lord Bhaskara, let us meditate on the Lord who produces great light, May Lord Aditya, the son of Aditi illumine us, Om Hansa Hansa Vidmahe, Paramahansaye Dhimahi Thanno-Hansah Prachodhayaath Om Sai Ramaya Vidmahe, Atma Raamaaya Dhimehi Thanno-Baba Prachodhayaath Top* Shirdi Baba's Gayatri Om Shirdi Waaria Vidmahe Sainathaya Dhimahi ‘Thannah-Maalik Prachodhayaath Meaning: We know this Embodiment of Divine Love, Shirdi Sainath. The embodiment of Truth, Knowledge and Bliss, May he enlighten our intellect? Om Dakshineswarai Vidmahe, Paramahamsaaya Dhimahi ‘Thanno-Hansah Prachodhayaath Top * SaiThree Mantras Om Sayeeshvaraaya Vidmahe Sathya-Dhevaaya Dhimahi ‘Thannah-Sarvah Prachodhayaath Meaning: We know this Sai is Supreme Divinity incarnate, We meditate on this God of Truth, May this Almighty Personality lead us on the path of total liberation! Om Bhaaskaraaya Vidmahe Sai-Dhevaaya Dhimahi Thannah-Suuryah Prachodhayaath Meaning: We know this Self-shining Being. We meditate on this Divinity as Sai uurya. May this Divine Light enlighten us on the path of liberation? Om Premaathmanaaya Vidmahe Hiranyagarbhaaya Dhimahi Thannah-Sathyah Prachodhayaath Meaning: We know this Embodiment of Divine Love, Sathya Sai. We meditate on this Golden-Wombed Divine Personality. May Truth-ineamate, Sathya Sai, inspire us on the path of liberation ‘The very first prayers we offer to is Lord Sri Ganesha - known as Maha Ganapathy or Vigneshwara, one who is the leader of all gods in Hindu faith, and one who removes all darkness, obstructions or obstacles, this mantra is as follows. Top* Ganesh Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Kaaryesu Sarvadaa Meaning: O Lord, with the curved trunk and mighty bod! a million suns I pray to Thee © Lord remove the obstacles whose lustre equals that of from all actions I perform, Shree Ganesh Vandana Shuklaam Bharadharam Vishnum, Shashi Varnam Chaturbhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayeta Sarva Vighnopa Shantayeta Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is grey like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendour), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who ean destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path). Agajanana Padmasana Gajanana Mahitsham ‘Aneka Dantam Bhaktaanam Eka Dantam Upasmayema Meaning: 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 Thee to give me a boon, Top * Dhyaanam - Shri Aumkaaram & Aum Dhyaanam Aumkaaram Bindu Samyuktam Nityam Dhyzayanti Yoginah Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva ‘Aumkaaraaya Namo Namah OM Meaning: The yogi always meditated upon the Aumkar with the Bindu (dot). We bow down to the Aumkar that is eternal, that grants us liberation. The Aum written with a Bindu signifies that we are but a drop from the Aum -the sound of creation. This "AUM" Is the bestower of all wishes and is indeed capable of leading one to freedom from worldly bondag: Top Prayer to Lord Sai Namastey Brahma Rupaya, Namastey Paramathmane, Namastey Sai Nathaaya, Namastey Sathya Sai ne Namastey Vishva Rupaaya, Namastey Gana Daayine Namastey Sat Chit Ananda, Namastey Sathya Sai ne Namastey Prema Rupaaya, Namastey Paramathmane Namastey Shirdi Nathaaya, Namastey Sathya Sai ne Om Sathpakaai Dharmasaya Sarva Dharma Sawrupena Avartar Varishtya Ramakrishna Tay Namah, (Om Sathpakaai Dharmasaya Satchidananda Sawrupena Sarva Mantra Tantra Yanthra Sarupya Sti Sainathatay Namah (Om Sathpakaai Dharmasaya Sarvadhevathaa Swaroopini Sarva Shakti Sawrupya Sainathalay Namo Namah (Om Tasmaat Thyameva Sharanam Mama Dena Bandoo Om Tasmaat Thvameva Sharanam Mama Deva Deva Om Tasmaat Thvameva Sharanam Paramahamsaadeva Om Tasmaat Thvameva Sharanam Mama Sai Deva Sarva Vasto Sarvapayamie Tu Sarveshwara Satchidananda Swaroopa, Sarva-antharyaami Swaroopa, Sathya Dharma Shanti Premaa Swaroopa Avatara, Sathyam Shivam Sundaram Avatara Sarvadevata Avatara, Sarva Manthra Tantra Yanthra Swaroopa Avatara, Sarva Shakti Swaroopa Avatara Sadguru Dev Guru Jaghatguru, Sti Sai Nath Maharaja Koti Koti Shastan Dhanwat Nameskaram Samarpayami Om Namo Hiranyaabhava, Hiranya Wamia, Hiranyaaya Rupaya, Hiranyapataye, Ambikapataye, Umapataye, Pashupataye, Namo Namah Top * Narayana Sukta Rtagam Satyam Param Brahma Purusam Krsna Pingalam, Urdhvaretam Virupaksham Visvaroopaya Vai Namo Namah. Meaning: The Supreme Absolute Truth is a personality of a dark hue. He possesses supreme control of His senses and has beautiful eyes. [ offer my obeisances unto that Universal Being, Om Eesana Sarva Vidyanam, Esvarah Sarva Bhutanam Brahmadhi Patir Brahmanodhi Patir Brahma Sivo Me Astu, Sada Sivom. Meaning: The Lord Sti Narayana who is Siva, also Brahma who is the head of nine Brahmas that parameswara representing all the Brahma Vidyas, the authority of every knowledge OH! Such, OM Kara Swarupa, May he help us at all times. Top” Prayer to Rudra (Om Namastestu BHAGAWAN Vishveshvaraya, Mahadevaya Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya Trikagni-Kalaya Kalagni-Rudraya Nil-Kanthaya Mrityujnjayaya Sarveshvaraya Sadashivaya Shriman Makadevaya Namah Meaning: May (our) salutations be to you, Oh BHAGAWAN, who is vishveshvara (the lord of the universe), mahadeva (the great god), trayambaka (the three-eyed on. tripurantaka (the destroyer of the three cities), trikagnikala (the time of the agnihotra when the three fires garhapatya, daxinagni, and ahavaniya, are used), kalagnirudra (the rudra who consumes everything as the fire of kalagni at the time of destruction), nilakantha (the blue-throated one), mrityujnjaya (the conqueror of death), sarveshvara (the lord of all), sadashiva (the ever-auspicious one), and shrimanmahadeva (the celebrated and great god), Top * Shri Brahma Stuthi Nidhayey Sarvavidhyanaam Bhishajey Bhavaroghinaam Guravey Sarvalokaanam Dakshinaamoorthayey Namaha ‘Top Bhagawan Sai Sthuthi Hrudaa Keashe Sada Baantham Shaantham Aananda Roopinam Jnana Bhaanum Aham Vande Sathgurum Sathya Saayinam Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: Always residing in the heart, Thou art the form of peace and bliss, Grantor of wisdom; I worship Sathya Sai who is the Guru of Gurus. Om Peace Peace Peace. Top® Sarva Kalyan Om Sarvey Vai Sukhinah Santu, Sarvey Santu Niramayaah Sarvey Bhadraani Pashyantu, Maa Kashchid Dukha Maapnuyaat ‘Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: May all possess happiness. May all be healthy (free from all diseases) May all see beauty. May there be good fortun s and no misery anywhere. May there be peace everywhere Top * Visvasaanti Praarthana (Prayer for Universal Peace) Om Saha Navavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Viryam Karavavahai Tejasvinau Avadhitamastu Maa Vidvisavahai, Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: May the Lord protect us both, may He nourish us both, may we work together with great vigour (divine strength). May we both acquire brilliance of our intellect through our studies, may we not hate cach other. Let there be peace, peace, ‘Aum Samno Mitrah Sam Varunah, Shamno Bhavatvaryama Shamna Indro Brhaspatih; Shamno Vishnu Rurukramah Namo Brahmane, Namaste Vayo. Tvameva Pratyaksam Brahmasi ‘Tvameva Pratyaksam Brahma Vadisyami Rtama Vadishyami, Sathyam Vadisyami ‘Tanmamavatu Tadvaktaramavatu. Avatu Mam, Avatu Vaktaram, Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: May the sun God Mitra and other Vedic Gods - Varuna, Aryamaa, Indra, Brihaspati and the all pervading Maha Vishnu and the entire Devatas shower their Blessings upon us. Salutations to Brahma, Salutations to Vaayu. You are the personification of Brahma. I shall proclaim thee as Brahma. I shall always abide by Dharma (righteousness). I shall always speak the truth, May that protect us all. Aum Peace, peace, peace ‘Aum Bhadram Kamebhih Srunuyaama Devaaha Bhadram Pashyemaa Kshabhirya Jatraaha Sthirai Rangai Stushtuvaagum Sastanoobhihi Vyashema Devahitam Yadaayuhu Svastina Indro Vriddah Shravaha Svastinah Poosha Vishwa Vedaah Svastinah Sthaarkshyo Arishtanemihi Svastino Brihaspatir Dadhaatu ‘Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: Aum Hey Deveas, who are in the form of light, let our ears hear all good things. Hey worshippable Devas, let our eyes see good and holy things. May we spend this life given to us by God in continued prayers to You with a strong body, sound in health. Aum Poornamadah Poornamidam Poorat Pooramudachyate Poornasya Poornamadaya Poornameva Avashishyate Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Meaning: God is perfect (infinite). This Universe is also perfect (infinite). If ity) is taken from anything perfect (infinitive) what remains is still nite). Let there be peace, peace, peace. Top’ ‘Aachamaniyam Achyutaya Namaha, Ananthaya Namaha, Govindaya Namaha Keshavaaya Namah, Madhavaaya Namah, Vasudevaya Namaha, ect. Gopijanavallabhaya Namaha, Krishnaaya Namaha, Naaraayanaaya Namah Madhusuudanaaya Namah Hrishhiikeshaaya Namah, Panduranga namah, Yogeshwara namah, Govindaaya Namah, Top* Knowledge Goddess Saraswati Saraswati Namastubhyam, Varade Kamarupini, Vidhya Arambham Karishyaami, Siddhir Bhavatu Mey Sada Padma-patravisalakshi Padma-kesara varnini ‘Nityam Padmalaya Devi, Sa maam Patu Saraswathi Meaning: Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto ‘Thee, who are the fulfiller of all wishes. I start my education with salutations to myriad-formed Sarswathi, the bestower of boons, may she always grant me success! That goddess with eye like lotuspetals, coloured like the pollens of the lotus, ever residing in the fotus, may she protect me! Prayer before Studying, Gurave Sarwa Lokaanaam, Bhi Nidhay aje Bhava Roginaam, ‘arwa Vidyanaam, Dakshina Murthiye Namah. Gyna Namdamayam Devam, Nirmala Spatikaa Krutim, Aadharam Sarwa Vidyanaam, Haya Grivammu Paasmahe. Top* Mantra Puspam ‘Yopam Puspam Veda Puspavan Prajavan Pasuman Bhavati Candrama Va Apam Puspam Puspavan, Prajavan Pasuman Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: Who ever knows God (the paramatma) as the Flower floating on the water, he will be deemed as one fulfilled his desires, being blessed with sons and grand children, getting all his cherished wants satisfied and he gets lot of Cow wealth. He who knows that BHAGAWAN is like moon in the waters, gets fulfilment, progeny, Cow wealth. Yo Pamayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati. Agnirva Apamayatanam. Ayatanavan Bhavati Yo Gnerayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati. Apova Agnerayatanam, ‘Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: He whoever enquires about the origin of waters will get a place from where there will be no return, After due enquiring "Agnerapah’ as per the sruti who ever knows the cause of water as Agni he will get into the place of no return. Again on further rethinking about the origin of Agni in Avantara Srusti (recreation at the end of pralaya) "Apova Ida magre salilama seet" as per this Sruti before creation the waters are responsible for the universe and the person who knows that waters are the cause for the fire pervading the world will attain a place of no return. Here by stating waters are originated from fire has become Avantara Srusti and telling that for fire, waters are the basis is to be known as Avantara Srusti only. Yo Pamayatanam Veda. Ayatanayan Bhavati Vayurva Apamayatanam. Ayatanavan Bhavati. Yo Vayorayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Vai Vayo Rayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: "Vayorgnih” As per this illustration of Sruti it is stated that Agni is bom our of Vayu and from Agni water is born. In Maha Srusti for water through Agni air is the cause and in Avantara Srusti water is mainly the cause for all. Who ever knows this he is deemed to be absolved of rebirth and attains the Divine hood. Yo Pamayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Asau Vai Tapannapamayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati. Yo Musya Tapata Ayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Va Amusya Tapata Ayatanam, Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: As per the dictum "Aditya jjayate Vrustih” the rains said to form due to Sun only, Hence the Sun is the source of waters, Who ever knows in this way he will obtain the state where he will be absolved of rebirth. Yo Pamayatanam Veda. Ayatanayan Bhavati Candrama Va Apamayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Yas Candramasa Ayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Vai Candramasa Ayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: He who ever knows that the cool rays responsible for the snow fall is related to the Moon, and Moon is the cause of waters will get into the state from where there will be no rebirth. Yo Pamayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Naksatrani Va Apamayatanam. Ayatanavan Bhavati Yo Naksatrana Mayatanam Veda Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Vai Naksatranamayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda ‘Meaning: Rains start from the month of Mrugasira having Certain stars in this period and some more stars included in the rains for the period from pushya to visakha as declared earlier. Stars are the origin for waters. Who ever knows this he will be absolved from rebirth. Yo Pamayatanam Veda, Ayatanavan Bhavati Parjanyo Va Apamayatanam. Ayatanavan Bhavati Yah Parjanyasyayatanam Veda Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Vai Parjanyasyayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yo Pamayatanam Veda Meaning: Rain fall is due to the formation of clouds. Hence Clouds are the cause for water. These waters due to evaporate the burning of the rays of Sun and forms clouds and as stated earlier for the cause of water. He who ever knows this will not get rebirth. Ayatanavan Bhavati Samvatsaro Va Apamayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Yassamvatsarasyayatanam Veda. Ayatanavan Bhavati Apo Vai Samvatsarasya Yatanam. Ayatanavan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda Meaning: Having the rains during the rainy season and these rain waters sustains during the entire year and thus the rains are the basis for the duration of the year. Hence rains are the cause for the continuation of the year and whoever knows this, truth he will obtain immortality and has no rebirth, ‘Yo Psu Nanvam Pratisthitam Veda Pratyeva Tisthati. Meaning: He who ever knows that the boat in the water is stable is deemed to be well established Rajadhirajaya Prasahyyasahine, Namo Vayam Vaisravanaya Kurmahe, Sa Me Kaman Kama Kamaya Mahyam. Kamesvaro Vaisravano Dadtu, Kuberaya Vaisravanaya, Maharajaya Namah. Meaning: We salute Vaisravana, the king of kings who takes away the wealth of those with whom he is not pleased. We pray to Vaisravana, the fulfiller of desire, to grant us all our desires. We again salute the emperor Vaisravana, who is none but Kubera himself (the lord of Wealth), Top* Mantra for Improving Life The following mantra can be applied not only for that, but to help improve one's life or to help secure what your heart desire's. More than just a mantra, it requires a surrendering of oneself to the Lord. Ananyaa Shehinta Yanto Maam Ye Janaah Paryupaasatey Teshaam Nityaa Bhiyuktea Naam Yogakshemam Vahaamyaham Meaning: To those men who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, of those ever united, (To those men, ever-united in love, who surrender to Me, after having done their best) I secure what is not already possessed, and preserve what they already Top * Shakti - Goddess Parvati ‘Aum Sarvamangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvatha Saadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Naaraayani Namostute. Meaning: Thou are the auspicious Shiva (spouse of Shiva) the bountiful. I Prostrate myself at they feet. O Tryamnaka (spouse of Tryambaka Shiva who has three eyes). Gauri (the one with fair yellowish complexion, Parvati), N: Narayana). This prayer is to Mother Parvati rayani (the ‘Yaa Kundendhu Tushaara Hara Dhavalaa; Yaa Shubhre VaastranVitha; Yaa Veena Vara Dhanda, Mandita Kara; Yaa Shweta Padmaasana; Yaa Brahmaa Achuyut; Shankara, Prabhruti Bhidevih Sada Vanditaa Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati; Bhagwathi Nisyesha Jaadyaa Pahaa Meaning: Goddess Saraswati is all white like the kunda flower, the moon, snow, and pearl. She is dressed in pure White. While two of Her hands play the veena, the two other hands are poised to give boons, and award punishments as needed. She is seated on a white lotus. She is ever worshipped by all the celestials including Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. May Saraswati remove my obstacles and protect me Srstisthitivinasanam, Saktibhute Sanatani Gunastraye Gunamaye, Narayani Namostute, Saranagata-Dinarta, Paritrana-Parayane Sarvasyarti-Hare Devi, Narayani Namostu Te Samudra Vasane Devi, Parvata Stana Mandite ‘Visnu Patnim Namastubhyam, Padasparsa Ksamasva Me Krpasamudram Sumukham Trinetram Jatadharam Parvativaamabhaagam Sadsivam, Rudram Anantarupam Cidambaresam (Parthipureesam) Hrdi Bhaavayaami. Top * Shaantaakaaram Shaantaakaaram Bhujagashayanam, Padmanaabham Suresham Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham, Meghavamam Shubhaangam, Lakshmeekaantam Kamalanayanam, Yogihriddhyaanagamyam Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaheram, Sarvalokaikanaatham Meaning: | adore Lord Vishnu who is the embodiment of peace, who lies on the Shesha serpent, whose navel is the source of the Lotus, whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds, whose body shines with heavenly beauty, who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, whose eyes are like Lotus, who is meditated upon by the yogis, who is the remover of the fear of the world-process, Kailasha Rana Shiva Chandhra Mouli, Phaneendhra Matha Mukutee; Zaladi Karanya Sindhu, Bhava Dukha, Haavee, Thuja Veena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree: Meaning: Oh, Lord Shiva! Who is seated on Mount Kailas, whose forchead is decorated with the moon and the king of serpents as a crown, who is the Ocean of Mercy and the remover of delusion, you alone can protect me, We surrender to Thee. Top* SadGuru Omkara Roopinam, Bhakta Jenaananda Pradeayinam Sathya Sayeeshwaram, Vande Sadgurum Karunakaram Meaning: one who is embodiment of Omkar, who grants bliss to his devotees. Welcome © Graceful Sadguru Lord Sathya Sai. ‘Top Guru Vandana Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwaraha Guru Saakshat Para Brahma, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha Meaning: Guru is verily the representative of Brahma, Vishmu and Shiva. He creates, sustains knowledge and destroys the weeds of ignorance. I salute such a Guru. Akhanda Mandalaakaaram, Vyaaptam Yenam charaacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Meaning: Guru can guide us to the supreme knowledge of THAT which pervades all the living and non-living beings in the entire Universe (namely Brahman). I salute such a Guru. Agnyeana Timiraandhasya, Gnyaana Anjana Shalaakayaa Chakshuhu Unmeelitam Yenam, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah, Meaning: A Guru can save us from the pangs of ignorance (darkness) by applying to us the balm of knowledge or awareness of the Supreme, I safute such a Guru Sthaavaram Jangamam Vyaaptam, Yatkinchit Sacharaa Charam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Meaning: That Guru who can enlighten us about the all-pervading consciousness present in all the three world or states (of Jaagrath, Swapna and Sushupti... activity, dream and deep sleep state), I salute such a Guru, Chinmayam Vyaapi Yatsarvam, Trailokya Sacharaa Charam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Meaning: That revered Master who directs my attention to the ONE divinity existing in al that is inert (immobile) as well as that which is active (mobile), I salute such a Guru Sarva Sruti Shiroratna, Viraajita Padambujaha ‘Vedaantaambuja Sooryo Yah, Tasmai Sti Gurave Namah. Meaning: That Guru who is the ocean of the Srutis (Vedas), the Sun of knowledge (who can destroy our ignorance with these rays), I salute such a Guru. Chaitanyah Shaashwatah Shaantho, Vyomaateeto Niranjanaha Bindu Naada Kalaateetaha, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Meaning: That Guru who is the representative of the unchangeable, ever present, peaceful spirit, who is one pointed and beyond the realm of space and time, whose vision is always enchanting, | salute such a Guru. Gnyaana Shakti Samaaroodab, Tatwa Maalaa Vibhooshitaha Bhukti Mukti Pradaaneyna, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha, Meaning: The one who is an ocean of knowledge, who is always in Yoga (in unison With God) who is adorned by the knowledge of the God principle, the One Who can liberate us from this mundane existence, I salute such a Guru, Aneka Janma Sampraapta, Karma Bandha Vidaahine ‘Atma Gnyzana Pradaaneyna, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha, Meaning: The one who can help us free from the chain of karma accumulated over everal lives, by teaching us the knowledge of the self (Atma Gnyaana), | salute such a Guru. Shoshanam Bhava Sindhoscha, Gnyaapanam Saarasampadaha Guror Padodakam Samyak, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha, Meaning: The one who can help us eross this ocean of life, the one who can reveal to us the Divine, I adore his Paadukaas (hold on to his fect), I salute such a Guru Na Guror Adhikam Tatwam, Na Guror Adhikam Tapaha Tatwa Gnyaanaat Param Naasti, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha, Meaning: There no greater principle than the Guru; there is no greater penance than the Guru; There is no greater knowledge than meditation on such a Guru. I salute such Guru Mannaathah Sri Jaganaatho, Madguruhu Sri Jagad Gurubu_ Madh Atma Sarva Bhootaatma, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Meaning: The Lord of the world is my Lord and the Guru of the World is my Guru, the SELF in me is the same which is present in all (the same divinity inherent in all beings). 1 salute such a Guru (who gives me this insight. Guroraadi Anaadischa, Guruh Parama Daivatam Guroh Parataram Naasti, Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha, Meaning: The Guru has neither beginning nor end; the Guru is the ultimate God (in the visible form), There is nothing beyond this Guru principle, and I salute such a Guru Top* Shri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Namasthethu Mahaamaye Shripeede Surapujithe Shankachakra Gadha Hasthe Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: 0 Mahaamaya, abode of fortune who art worshipped by the Devas, I salute Thee: O MahaaLaxmi, wielder of conch, dise and mace, obeisance to Thee. Namasthe Garudaa Rude Kolaasura Bhayankari Sarva Paapa Hare Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: My salutations to Thee, Who rides the Garuda, And art a terror to Asura Kola:O Devi MahaaLaxmi remover of all miseries, My abeisance to Thee. Sarvajne Sarvavarade Sarvadhushtha Bhayankari Sarvadhukka Hare Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: © Devi MahaeLakshmi who knowest all, Giver of all bons, A terror to all the wicked, Remover of all sorrow, Obeisance to Thee. Siddhi Buddhi Pradha Devi Bhukti Mukthi Pradaayini Mantramoorthe Sadha Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: © Devi, Giver of Intelligence and Success, And of worldly enjoyment and liberation, Thou hast always the mystic symbols As Thy form, O Maha-Lakshmi, obeisance to Thee, Aadhyantharahithe Devi Aadhyashakthi Maheshwari Yogaje Yogasambhoothe Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: O Devi, Maheshwari, without a beginning or an end, O Primeval Energy, Bom of Yoga, O Maha-Lakshmi, obeisance to Thee. Sthula Saokshma Mahaaroudre Mahashakti Mahodare Mahaapaapahare Devi Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: O Maha-Lakshmi who att both gross and subtle, Most terrible, great Power, great prosperity, And great Remover of all sins, obeisance to Thee Padmaasanasthithe Devi Parabrahmaswarupini Parameswari Jaganmaatha Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: O Devi, seated on the Lotus, who art the Supreme Brahman, the great Lord and Mother of the Universe, O Maha-Lakshmi, obeisance to Thee. ‘Swethaambaradhare Devi Nanaalankaarabhooshithe Jagasthathe Jaganmaatha Mahalakshmi Namosthu The Meaning: O Devi, robed in white garments, and decked with various kinds of omaments, Thou art the Mother of the Universe, © Maha-Lakshmi, and Obeisance to Thee. Mahalakshmiashtakam Sthothram Yah Patethe Bhaktimaannarah Sarvasiddhi Mavaapnothi Raajyam Praapnothi Sarvadha Meaning: Whoever with devotion reads this Hymn to Maha-Lakshmi once a day, composed in & stanzas, attains all success through the Grace of Maha-Lakshmi Ekakaale Patenithyam Mahaapeapavinaashanam, Dvikaalam Yeh Patenithyam Dhana Dhaanya Samanvithaha Meaning: Whoever reads this Hymn at least once a day will have all their sins destroyed; those who recite it twice will be blessed with wealth & prosperity Trikaalam Yeha Patenithyam Mahashatruvinashanam Mabalakshmir Bhavenityam Prasanna Varade Shuba Meaning: Whoever remembers Maha-Lakshmi through out the day, will have all their enemies’ destroyed. They will be always be blessed by the Goddess Maha-Lakshmi. Top” Abundance and Affluence To get the blessings of MAA - MAHA-LAKSHMI chant the following thrice a day, and watch abundance and affluence surge into your life. Many lives have changed; many fortunes have been made overnight, as the "mantra" recital has been rewarded with the blessings of the Goddess of wealth, through a shower of wealth and riches. (Revite this thrice) Om Shreem Heem Shreem Kamle Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed, Shreem Heem Shreem Om Maha-Lakshmi Devyai Namaye Top* Santi Mantram (Prayer for Peace) ‘Aum Dyauh Shantirantariksam Santih Prithivi Santi Rapah Santirosadhayah Santih Vanaspataya Santivishve devah Santi Brahma Santih Sarvam Santih Santireva Santih Saama Santihredhi

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