Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Daily Prayer Slokas

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 



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Monday, December 12, 2011

Lord Ganesha Prayer - to remove all obstacles

lord ganesha

Lord Ganesha is one of the most well-known Hindu deities and this is mainly attributed to the fact that Lord Ganesha is the remover of all obstacles. We all face obstacles in our life in various forms. These obstacles may be due to planetary influences, karmic accumulation, enemies or just because of our lack of planning. A commonly advised remedy to overcome such obstacles is to please Lord Ganesha. 

The following is a simple ritual that can be performed by anyone willing to get the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Everyday in the morning after your bath, light a lamp in front of a photo or idol of Lord Ganesha. Then look into the photo and chant the following mantras 3 times each :

Om gum ganapathaye vighnanashakaya namaha
Om gum ganapathaye dharmarakshaya namaha
Om gum ganapathaye sarvasiddhaya namaha 

You may also place a fruit or some food in front of the idol/photo of Lord Ganesha on fridays, while chanting the above mantras. Make this a regular habit and then you will see all your obstacles vanishing by the grace of Lord Ganesha.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Mangala Slokas

Some Manthrapushpam and Mangala slokas (To be recited at the end of prayers only)

Hariom Sahasrasirsham Devam Viswaksham Viswasambhuvam
Viswamnarayana Devam Aksharam Paramampadam
Viswathahaparamnithyam Viswam Narayanagum Harim
Viswamevedam Purushasthad Viswamupajivathi
Rajadhirajaya prasahyasahine
Namovayam Vaisravanayakurmahe
Samekaman Kamakamyamahyam



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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Separate Slokas For Each Day Of The Week

Sunday: Hanuman :
Anjananandanam Veeram Janaki Sokanasanam
Kapisamaksha Hantharam Vande Lanka Bhayankaram
Manojanam Maruthathulyavegam Jithendriyam Budhimatham Varishtam
Vathathmajam Vanarayudha Mukhyam Srirama Dutham Sirasanamami

Monday: Lord Shiva: 
Vande Sambhu Mumapathim Suragurum Vande Jagathkaranam Vande Pannagabhushanam, Mrigadharam Vande Pasunampathim Vande Suryasasanka vahninayanam Vande Mukundapriyam Vande Bhaktajanasryanchavaradam Vande sivam Sankaram

Tuesday :Lord Rama :
Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedase
Raghunadhaya Nadhaya Seethayampathaye Namaha
Sree Rama Ramethi Rameraame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Thathulyam Raamanaam Varaanane

Wednesday: Lord Krishna :
Krishnaya vasudevaya Devaki Nandanayacha
Nanda Gopa Kumaraya Govindaya Namostuthe
Sasankha Chakram Sakireetakundalam Sapeetha Vastram Sarasiruhekshanam
Sahara Vakshasthala Kausthubhasriyam Namaami Vishnum Sirasachaturbhujam

Thursday: Guruv (Teacher) :
Nityanandaya Dattaya Nirmalaya Chidatmane
Gnanamothamaya Gurave Brahmane Vyapinenamaha

Friday: Goddesses Durga, Saraswathi :
Om Rakthaksh Raktajihwadi Sikshnaya Namonamaha
Om Mahishasura Dorvirya Nigrahayai Namonamaha
Om Saraswathi Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini
Vidyarambham Karishyami Sidhirbhavatu Mesada

Saturday: Lord Venkateswara :
Vina Venkatesam Nanatho Nanatha Sada Venkatesam Smarami Smarami
Hare Venkatesah Prasida Prasida Priyam Venkatesah, Prayacha Prayacha
Nithyaya Niravadyaya Satyananada Chidatmane
Sarvantharatmane Srimath Venkatesaya Mangalam



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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Maha Lakshmi Stotram

[Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. Wealth does not mean only money or assets in Hinduism. It has several aspects. Goddess Lakshmi divides herself into several such aspects to grace the devotee. This prayer is to 15 such aspects of Goddess Lakshmi.]

Adhi Lakshmi namosthesthu, Para brahma swaroopini, Yaso dehi, danam dehi, Sarva Kamamscha dehi mey. 1

I salute Adhi* Lakshmi, Who is personification of eternal truth. Please give me fame, give me wealth, and also fulfill all my desires. Primeval

Santhana Lakshmi namosthesthu, Puthra pouthra pradayini, Puthraan dehi, danam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 2

I salute Santhana* Lakshmi, Who grants sons and grand sons. Please give me sons and wealth, and also fulfill all my desires. * Children

Vidhya Lakshmi namosthesthu, Brahma vidhya swaroopini, Vidhyam dehi, kalam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 3

I salute Vidhya* Lakshmi, Who is personification of eternal knowledge. Give me learning, give me arts, And also fulfill all my desires. * Education

Dhana Lakshmi namosthesthu Sarva daridrya nasini, Danam dehi, sriyam dehi, Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 4

I salute Dhana* Lakshmi, Who destroys all types of poverty, Give me wealth, Give me opulence, And also fulfill all my desires. * wealth