Boston University Prayer Packet

Boston University
Hindu Students Council
2000-2001

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Boston University Hindu Students Council
C/o Student Activities Office
George Sherman Union, 4th Floor
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215


Voice Mail: (617) 353-9999 Mail Box Number: 140-8009

Email: buhsc@bu.edu

Website: http://people.bu.edu/buhsc


A Brief History of the Boston University
Hindu Students Council

The Hindu Students Council at Boston University started in 1995 by some very enthusiastic students, which include Jayen Patel, Mona Bhatt, Deepti Nair, Rohit Khosla and Poornima Kairmana among others. HSC at BU organized a plethora of activities in 1995-96 with the leadership of its dedicated coordinators. BU HSC's first successful event was YUVA '95, a regional conference. It was one of the best kick off events for the group. The Hindu Student Councils at MIT and Northeastern University helped tremendously to host the event. In 1996, BU HSC coordinators put in months of hard work to organize the 1996 Garba, in which more than 500 people attended. HSC BU also published a prayer book in 1996. This booklet has been a great asset not just for BU members but also for all chapters across the nation. BU HSC has also started an annual Holi Retreat beginning in 1997. This event helps students celebrate their culture as they throw the colors of joy at each other. The evenings are filled with campfires, singing, dancing, cultural debates and many more activities. BU members also helped organizing two major regional events - Yuva '97 at MIT and Camp 1997 in New Hampshire. With the leadership of Rahul Deshikant, on September 1998, HSC BU published a scholastic journal Moksha.


The Mission of the Boston University
Hindu Students Council

The Hindu Student Council's mission is to promote understanding among students and others about Hindu heritage, to address issues affecting Hindus, and to serve those less fortunate in society. Hinduism assists individuals in their quest for self-realization and the pursuit of excellence. We accomplish our mission by developing our knowledge about the universal ideals of Hindu Dharma. Towards this end, the Hindu Students Council also strives to raise awareness about social, political and religious issues affecting Hindus.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS DHARMA?
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOL OM
MANTRAS AND PRAYERS
KIRTAN AND BHAJAN
MANTRAS AND SLOKAS

OM MANTRA
PRAYER FOR EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND SUCCESS
GANESH SHLOKA
GAYATRI MANTRA
PRAYER TO SARASWATI
PRAYER TO THE TEACHER
UNIVERSAL PRAYER FOR ENLIGHTENMENT AND IMMORTALITY
GANESHA BHAJANS

JAI JAI JAI GANA NAYAKA
JAI JAI JAI JAI GANAPATHI DEVA
JAI GANESH, JAI GANESH, JAI GANESH DEVAA
GAURI GANESH UMA MAHESH
GAURI NANDANA GAJANANA
RAMA BHAJANS

ATMANIVASEE RAMA
AYODHYA VASI RAM
PREM MUDITA MAN SE KAHO
AATMARAMA AANANDARAMANA
KRISHNA BHAJANS

ANANDA SAGARA MURALIDHARA
HE NANDA NANDA GOPALA, ANANDA NANDA GOPALA
CHITHA CHORA YASHODA KE BAL, NAVANITHA CHORA GOPAL
MURALI KRISHNA MUKUNDA KRISHNA
BARA CHITHA CHORA
BHAVA BHAYA HARANA VANDITA CHARANA
GOPALA RADHA LOLA
HE MURALI SRIDHARA
GOPALA GOPALA
BHAJA GOPALA BHAJA GOPALA
HARE MURARE MADHU KAITABHARE
HARI HARI
RADHE KRISHNA RADHE SHYAM
GURU DEVA SHARANAM DEVA
JAY GURU OM KARA
SHIVA BHAJANS

BOLO BOLO SAB MIL BOLO OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
SUBRAHMANYAM SUBRAHMANYAM
DHUM DHUM DHUM DHUM DAMAROO BHAJE
BOLANATHA HARE JAGADEESHA
OM SHIVA OM
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
GENERAL BHAJANS

AB SOMP DIYA IS JIVANKA
EH MALIK TERE BANDE HUM
URGI AMARI, SHUNO SHRI NATHJI
RAGHUPATI RAGHAV RAJA RAM
ENGLISH BHAJANS

DOOR OF MY HEART
AT YOUR FEET DEAR LORD WE PRAY
O LORD PURIFY ME
DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY
EVERY SINGLE MOMENT OF MY LIFE
I KEEP FEELING YOUR LOVE
LIKE…
MAY WE ALL BE FLUTES WITHIN YOUR HANDS
WE ARE BLESSED
SHREE HANUMAN CHALISA

AARTI

OM JAYA JAGADISHA HARE
COMPLETE SURRENDER TO GOD
MATAJI NI AARTI
MISCELLANEOUS MANTRAS AND SHLOKAS

SHANTI MANTRA
SHREE GANESHA SLOKHAM
MORNING PRAYER
PRAYER TO THE SUPREME
MEAL TIME PRAYER
PRAYER FOR GOOD FORTUNE
PEACE INVOCATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


Introduction

What is Dharma?

Sanatan (eternal) Dharma as a universal tradition has room for all faiths and all religious and spiritual practices regardless of the time or country of their origin. Yet it places religious and spiritual teachings in their appropriate place relative to the ultimate goal of Self-realization, to which secondary practices are subordinated. Sanatan Dharma also recognizes that the greater portion of human religious aspirations has always been unknown, undefined and outside of any institutionalized belief. Sanatan Dharma thereby gives reverence to individual spiritual experience over any formal religious doctrine. Whereever the Universal Truth is manifest; there is Sanatan Dharma—whether it is in a field of religion, art or science, or in the life of a person or community. Whereever the Universal Truth is not recognized, or is scaled down or limited to a particular group, book or person, even if done so in the name of God, there Sanatan Dharma ceases to function, whatever the activity is called.

-Dr. David Frawley
Expert on Hindu philosophy and religion.

By the laws of Dharma that govern body and mind, you must fear sin and act righteously. Wise men by thinking and behaving in this way become worthy to gain bliss both here and hereafter.

-Natchintanai Scripture

The Significance of the Symbol Om

The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the significance of this mystic symbol. Although this symbol is mentioned in all the Upanishads and in all Hindu scriptures, it is especially elaborated upon in the Taittiriya, Chandogya and Mundaka Upanishads.

The goal, which all Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which human desire when they live a life continence, I will tell you briefly it is Om. The syllable Om is indeed Brahman. This syllable Om is the highest. Whosoever knows this symbol obtains all that he desires. This is the best support; this is the highest support. Whosoever knows this support is adored in the world of Brahman.

-Katha Upanishad I, ii, 15-17

The symbol of Om contains of three curves, one semicircle and a dot. The large lower curve symbolizes the waking state; the upper curve denotes deep sleep (or the unconscious) state, and the lower curve (which lies between deep sleep and the waking state) signifies the dream state. These three states of an individual’s consciousness, and therefore the entire physical phenomenon, are represented by the three curves. The dot signifies the Absolute (fourth or Turiya state of consciousness), which illuminates the other three states. The semicircle symbolizes maya and separates the dot from the other three curves. The semicircle is open on the top, which means that the absolute is infinite and is not affected by maya. Maya only affects the manifested phenomenon. In this way the form of Om symbolizes the infinite Brahman and the entire Universe.

Uttering the monosyllable Om, the eternal world of Brahman, One who departs leaving the body (at death), he attains the superior goal.

-Bhagavad Gita, 8.13


Mantras and Prayers

A mantra is a sacred syllable, word or verse, which has been revealed to a sage in deep meditation. A mantra, when recited with devotion, concentration and understanding, revitalizes the body and mind with mystic power, and harmonizes thought and action.

A mantra, when repeated constantly during meditation, first loudly and then through silent and mental chanting, changes the consciousness.

Prayer is uplifting inspiring and fascinating for the mind and it has great power. Therefore, it is very important that each of you learns to pray. Through prayer you purify your mind and gain spiritual strength. Thus prayer is the foundation of success.

In the following pages, some of the famous and more popular mantras and prayers are compiled together with most of their meanings translated into the English Language.

Kirtan and Bhajan

When a mantra is sung or chanted, whether by oneselfor in a group of devoted aspirants, it is termed as Kirtan—the glorification of God. Prayers or symbolic stories of God may also be sung in a Kirtan.

The singing and chanting of Kirtan creates an elevated mental condition for practicing meditation or entering into an intense form of spiritual practice. Kirtan is a powerful and unique method of recharging the subconscious with spiritual vibrations.


Mantras and Slokas

Om Mantra

Om, Om, Om
Om is the original sound, the sound of Brahman, the supreme universal reality


Prayer for Education, Enlightenment and Success

Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha veeryam karavaavahai.
Tejasvi-navadhee-tamastu
Maa vidvishaavahai

Om, may the Lord protect us both (guru and disciple), may he cause us to enjoy (the supreme), May we exert together. May our studies be through and faithfull (to become brilliant). May we never quarrel/hate each other.


Ganesh Shloka

Vakratunda Mahakaya
Surya Koti Samaprabha
Neervigna Kurume Deva
Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada

O Lord Ganesha possessing a large body(mahakaya)
curved trunk (vakratunda), with the brilliance
of a million suns (surya koti), please make all
my work free of obstacles—always.


Gayatri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra is the most sacred of the RigVeda Mantras. Gayatri means, “the savior of the singer.” Reciting this prayer protects one from harm, dispels the darkness of ignorance and illuminates the world.

Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Mother who subsists as all three Kalas (Lapses of time: past, present and future), in all three Lokas (worlds or realms of experience), and all three Gunas (Universal Attributes: harmony, agitation and inertial), I pray to you to illuminate my intellect and dispel my ignorance, just as the splendorous sunlight dispels all darkness. I pray to you to make my intellect serene and bright.


Prayer to Saraswati

Yaa Kundendu Tushara Haara Dhawalaa
Yaa Shubhra Vastraavritra
Yaa Weena Wara Danda Mandita Karaa
Yaa Shweta Padmaasanaa
Yaa Brahmaachyuta Shankarah Prabhritibhih
Dewaih Sadaa Wanditaa
Saa Maarn Paatu Saraswatee Bhagawatee
Nisheshaa Jaadyaa Pahaa

May that Goddess Saraswati who is bedecked with white kunda flowers, who has worn pure white clothes resembling snow and moon, who is holding a veena as her danda or instrument to draw the attention of her devotees/students, who is sitting on a white lotus and one who is worshipped at all times by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, may she remove my laziness and ignorance. My salutations to such a Goddess of knowledge.


Prayer to the Teacher

Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu,
Guru Devo Maheshwara;
Guru Sakshat Parabrahma
Tsmai Shri Guruve Namaha

The teacher is like Lord Brahma as he Generates the knowledge within us, like Lord Vishnu as he Operates the ideas/knowledge in our mind unto the right path and like Lord Mahesha (Shiva) as he Destroys the wrong concepts attached to our knowledge, while enlightening us on the desired path. Thus the teacher is like our ultimate God and we should pray and give respect to our teacher.


Universal Prayer for Enlightenment and Immortality

In this mantra the devotee prays to the Lord for freedom from ignorance and attainment of immortality.

Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

Oh Lord, lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality.

Peace, Peace Peace.


Ganesha Bhajans

Devotional Singing always opens with a prayer to Lord Ganesh, the elephant headed son of Shiva, who helps us to overcome obstacles.

Jai Jai Jai Gana Nayaka

Jai Jai Jai Gana Nayaka Jai Jai Vighna Vinashaka
Jai Shubha Mangala Dayaka Vidya Buddhi Pradayaka
Gajavadana Gauri Nandana (2x)
Gangadhara Shiva Shambo Nandana

Salutations to Ganesha who removes
Obstacles and bestows auspiciousness intellect and knowledge; to the elephant faced son of Gauri and Shiva.



Jai Jai Jai Jai Ganapathi Deva

Jal Jai Jai Jal Ganapathi Deva
Gajanana Gajanana
Gajanana Hey Ganapathi Deva
Jal Jai Jal Jal Ganapathi Deva
Matha Parvathi Pita Mahadeva
Gajanana Gajanana
Gajanana Hey Ganapati Deva
Victory to Lord Ganapathi. Victory to Lord
Gajanana, the darling Prince of Mother
Parvathi and Lord Mahadeva.


Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Devaa

Jal Ganesh, Jal Ganesh, Jal Ganesh Devaa
Mataa Janki Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karen Sevaa
Ek Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujaa Dhaaree,
Maathe Sindoor Sohe Moose Ki Savaaree,
Andhen Ko Aankh Det Khodeen Ko Khaaya,
Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karen Sevaa
Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mevaa,
Baanjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan Ko Maaya,
Deenan Kee Laaj Raakh Shambhu Sutwaaree

Oh, great Lord Ganesha whose mother is Parvathi, and father the great lord Shiva.
The saints offer you sweets as they pray to you. Oh Ganesh, lord with one face and four arms, you wear the vermillion symbol on your head and ride the mouse. You give sight to the blind and magic to the leprous people. You give son to the infertile, and money to the poor. We offer you sweets and flowers. Oh, Lord Ganesh, we pray to you.

Gauri Ganesh Uma Mahesh

Gauri Ganesh Uma Mahesh
Parvathi Nandana Parti Ganesh
Sharanam Ganesh Sharanam Ganesh
Shiva Nandana Ganapati Ganesh

Chant the name of Lord Ganesha, beloved son of Mother Gaun (also known as Uma and Parvathi). Surrender to the beloved son of Lord Shiva; the Lord of Parvathi is the embodiment of Lord Ganesha.


Gauri Nandana Gajanana

Gouri nandhana gajaanana
Girijaanandhana Neeranjana
Parvati Nandhana Shubanana
Pahi Prabhomam pahi pransanna
Shanmukha Sodhara Gajaanana
Shanmukha Pradhaana Neeranjana
Shambu kumara gajaanana
Shambhavi thanaya shubanana

Gowri’s Sun, the elephant-headed god The one who has no darkness (full of knowledge) Parvati’s son who has a beautiful face Protect me oh Lord, oh everpresent one Oh Shanmukha’s brother Oh Shanmukha’s older brother
Shiva’s son Shambhavi’s son



Rama Bhajans

Atmanivasee Rama

Atmanivasee Rama, Atmanivasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama

Ayodhyavasee Rama, Ayodhyavasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama

Aranyavasee Rama, Aranyavasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama

Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama

Dashamukhamardana Rama
Dashamukhamardana Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama

Bhaktavasala Rama, Bhaktavatsala Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama
Praising the various names and deeds of Lord Rama.


Ayodhya Vasi Ram

Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram
Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram
Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram
Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram
Lord Rama, the resident of Ayodhya and the
beloved son of King Dasharatha, is the savior
of the fallen and the Lord of Janaki (Sita).



Prem Mudita Man Se Kaho

Prema mudita mana se kaho
Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

Papa kate dukha mite, leta Rama nam
Bhava sumudra sukhada nava, eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

Parama Shanti Sukha nidhana,
Divya Rama nam.
Niradhara ko adhara, eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

Parama gopya parama ishta,
Mantra Rama nam
Santa hridaya sada basata
Eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

Mahadeva satata japata
Divya Rama nam
Kashi marata mukti karata
Kahata Rama Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

Maata Pita Bandhu Sakha, Sabihi Rama Nam.
Bhakta Janana Jeevna Nandana
Eka Rama Nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram

With full devotion and love chant Lord Rama’s name. Whoever takes Lord Rama’s name will be cleansed of their sins and troubles. Lord Rama is like the ocean with His infinite love and comfort granting powers but He is one Name. Lord Rama is Supreme. He gives support to the supportless. Sing the various names and benefits of chanting Lord Rama’s Name.


Aatmarama Aanandaramana

Aatmaraama Aanandaramana
Aachutakeshava Harinaryayana
Bhavyabhaya harana vandita charana
Raghukula Booshana rajivalochana
Adinarayana ananthashayana
Satchidananda Satyanarayan

Oh self-reveling Rama, Lord of happiness Oh indestructible one, oh everpresent one One who takes away the fear of rebirth, one who’s feet we worship Lotus-eyed, One who was born in the Raghu family One who is an avatar of Vishnu, the one who sleeps on the serpant Narayana himself, the one who stands for the three levels of consciousness (sat-existence, chit-consciousness, ananda-bliss)


Krishna Bhajans

Ananda Sagara Muralidhara

Ananda Sagara Muralidhara
Meera Prabhu Radhe Shyama Venu Gopala
Ananda Sagara Muralidhara
Nanda Yashoda Ananda Kishora
Jai Jai Gokula Bala Jai Venu Gopala

Victory to Krishna, beloved Prince of
Yashoda. Thou art the ocean of bliss and
player of captivating music on flute and Lord
of Meera (devotee), Radha and the entire
Universe.


He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala

He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala
He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala
He Nanda Nanda Ananda Nanda Yadunanda Gopala

Son of Nanda, blissful Krishna, the cowherd boy; Blissful son of the Yadu clan, Nanda’s cowherd boy.



Chitha Chora Yashoda Ke Bal, Navanitha Chora Gopal

Chitha Chora Yashoda Ke Bal, Navanitha Chora Gopal
Gopal Gopal Gopal, Govardhana Dhara Gopal
Gopal Gopal Gopal Gopal, Govardhana Dhara Gopal

Krishna is the stealer of the devotee’s heart. As the child of Yashoda, he stole butter and He held aloft the Govardhana mountain.


Murali Krishna Mukunda Krishna

Murali Krishna Mukunda Krishna
Mohana Krishna Krishna Krishna
Gopi Krishna Gopala Krishna
Govardhana Dhara Krishna Krishna
Radha Krishna Bala Krishna
Rasavilola Krishna Krishna

Hail Krishna, who enchants us, with a beautiful form, who holds the flute and liberates us; cowherd boy who held the mountain, Radha’s Krishna, who danced ecstatically with the gopis.





Bara Chitha Chora

Bara Chitha Chora Brindavan Sanchara
Gopala Gopala Hey Murali Gopala
Govardhano Dhara Gopala Bala
Gopi Manohara Radhe Gopala

Great stealer of hearts who moves in Brindavan, the cowherd boy with the flute. Lifter of the Govardhana Mountain, who captivates the hearts of the Gopis (milkmaids), who is Radha’s Lord


Bhava Bhaya Harana Vandita Charana

Bhava Bhaya Harana Vandita Charana
Jaya Radha Jaya Madhava Sai
Mangala Charana Kalimal Dahana
Narayana Keshava
Jaya Radha Jaya Madhava Sai

O Sai Madhava! Who destroys bondage from birth and death, and whose feet are adored. Victory to Thee. O Sai Narayana! Who burns sins of this age and whose feet are auspicious.


Gopala Radha Lola

Gopala Radha Lola
Murali Lola Nandalala
Gopala Radha Lola
Keshava Madhava Janardhana
Vanamala Brindavana Pala
Murali Lola Nandalala

Gopala, the beloved of Radha. Lover of the flute, son of Nanda. O Keshava! O Madhava! Thou art the Saviour of all humanity (Janardhana). Thou art the Protector (Pala) of Brindavan, the darling little son of Nanda.


He Murali Sridhara

He murrali sridhara radhe krisha radhe shyam
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana
Radhe Krishna radhe shyam
Nandha nandhana radhe shyam
Navanitha chora radhe shyam
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana

Hey, murrali, the one who plays the flute! One who is with Radha Player of the flute, the cowherd You dance with Radha! Oh son of Nandha, your adopted father One who stole butter.




Gopala Gopala

Gopala…Gopala…
Gokulanandana Gopala.
Nandakumara Gopala.
Navaneetachora Gopala.
Gopala…Gopala…
Gokulanandana Gopala.
Apad-bandhava Anatha-rakshaka
Akhiladhara Gopala

We praise Lord Krishna in His infinite forms as everyone’s Protector and as the One who removes obstacles.



Bhaja Gopala Bhaja Gopala

Bhaja Gopala Bhaja Gopala
Pyara Murare Mera Nandalala
Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala He Nandalala
Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala He Nandalala
Bala Gopala Bala Gopala Pyara Murare Mera Nandalala
Ghiridhara Gopala Ghiridara Gopala Ghiridhara Gopala
Ghiridhara Gopala Ghiridara Gopala Ghiridhara Gopala
Mana Mohana Muralee Ganalola Shree Giridhara Gopala

Sing Lord Krishna’s Various Names


Hare Murare Madhu Kaitabhare

Hare Murare Madhu Kaitabhare
Govinda Gopala Mukunda Shaure
Ananta Shreedhara Govinda Keshava
Mukunda Madhava Narayana
Devakeetanaya Gopikaramana
Bhakta uddharana Trivikarama

Praising various names of Lord Krishna who is Savior and Protector of devotees.


Hari Hari

Hari Hari Hari Hari
Smrana karo.
Haricharanakamala
Dhyana karo.
Muralee-Madhava
Seva karo.
Murahara Giridharee
Bhajana karo.
Hari Hari…

Chant and remember Lord Narayana. Concentrate and meditate on the power of His feet. Serve the Lord by performing good deeds, loving humanity, and with focused prayer and meditation. Sing His Name.


Radhe Krishna Radhe Shyam

Radhe Krishna radhe shyam
Bhakta vatsala radhe shyam
Bhagavata priya radhe shyam
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana

Radhe Krishna Radhe Shyam

Radhe Krishna radhe shyam
Pandu ranga radhe shyam
Pandari natha radhe shyam
Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana

Radhe Krishna radhe shyam
One with great affection to devotees
One who’s devotees love him





Lord of the city of Pandaripura
Lord of those people

Guru Deva Sharanam Deva

Guru Deva Sharanam Deva
Pahi Prabho Sharanam Deva
Guru Deva Sharanam Deva
Sundara Rupa Shri Hari Deva
Sharanam Sharanam Sadguru Deva

We surrender to our Guru and God, beautiful Lord Hari.



Jay Guru Om Kara

Jaya guru om kara, jaya jaya
Sat guru om kara, om
Bramha Vishnu Sadha Shiva
Om guru jaya guru mahadeva

Victory to you the teacher Oh symbol of OM, the symbol of our consciousness All of our trinity, Bramha, Vishnu and Shiva are represented in you Victory to that guru!


Shiva Bhajans

Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya

Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya
Jhuta Jata Me Gangadhari
Trishula Dhari Damaru Bajave
Dama Dama Dama Dama Damaru Baja
Gunj Utha Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya (4x)

Chant in worship of Lord Shiva and surrender to Him. He bears the Ganges in His twisted locks of hair. He holds the trident and His drum plays “Dama Dama”. The atmosphere echoes with Shiva’s name.


Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam

Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam
Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam
Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam
Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam
Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam
Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam
Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam
Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam
Shiva Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam
Guru Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam
Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam
Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam
Praising the various names of Lord Shiva


Dhum Dhum Dhum Dhum Damaroo Bhaje

Dhum Dhum Dhum Dhum Damaroo Bhaje
Hara Bolanatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje
Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghanta Bhaje
Hare Gaurinatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje
Hara Sainatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje

Shiva plays his drum. He is the Lord of Gauri also known as Goddess Parvathi. Worship him.


Bolanatha Hare Jagadeesha

Bolanatha Hare Jagadeesha
Saileshwara Hara Uma Mahesha
Bolanatha Hare Jagadeesha
Bhava Bhaya Haari Hey Tripurari
Shiva Gangadhara Sai Murari
Bholanath Bholanath Sai Nath Sai Nath

Sing of Shiva, Sing of the Lord of the World, whose consort is Uma. He is the destroyer of birth and death; from whose head the River Ganga gushes out; who is none other than Sai.


Om Shiva Om

Om Shiva Om Shiva Paratpara Shiva
Omkara Shiva, tava Sharanam
Namami Shankara Bhajami Shankara
Umamaheshvara tava sharanam
Om Shiva…
Gauree Shankara Shambho Shankara
Samba Sadashiva tava Sharanam
Om Shiva…

Praising the various names of Shiva and Parvati Ma.


Om Namah Shivaya

Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya
Shiva Shambhu Ka Maha Mantra Hai
Mukti Ka Upaya
Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya
Shri Ram Ke Charano Mein Bhakto
Yeh Jeevan Balidaan
Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya
Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram
Han Bolo Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram

This great mantra of Lord Shiva is the path to your freedom. Oh devotees, bestow your lives to Shri Ram. May Ram and Sita be with us.



General Bhajans

Ab Somp Diya Is Jivanka

Ab somp diya is jivanka
Saba bhaar tumhaare haathome,
Hai jeet tumhaare haathome,
Aur haar tumhaare haathome...

Mera nischai bas ek yahi,
Ek baar tumhe paa jaaun mein,
Arpan kardoo duniya bhar ka
Saba pyaar tumhaare haathome...

Jo jagme rahoo tau saise rahoo
Jyo jalme kamalka phool rahe
Mere saba guna dosh samarpiet ho
Bhagawan tumhaare haathome.

Yadi maanavka mujhe Janma miele
Tau tava charano ka pujan banoo
Isa pujak kie ek ek rag ka
Ho taar tumhaare haathome...

Jaba jaba samsaar ka kaidie bano
Nishkaam bhaavse karma karoo
Phir anta samayame praan tajoo
Niraakaar tumhaare haathome.

Mujhme tujhme bas bhed yahee
Mal nar hooh turn naaraayana ho
Mai hooh samsaar ke haathome
Sansaar Tumhaare Haathome
I surrender my life unto Thee, 0 Lord.
I hand my problems unto Thee.
My success and failure are in Thy Hands.


I have made a firm decision to reach Thee.
I surrender all my love unto Thee.

If I have to live in the world, let it be (without attachment) like lotus flower in water (which is untouched by water). I submit all my merits and demerits unto Thee.

If born in human form, may I ever be a
servant at Thy feet. I hand over all my
responsibilities to Thee.


Whenever I am enslaved in this world, let mevwork for Your cause without desiring any fruit of the results. At the end of my life’s joumey may I merge unto Thee.

The difference between us, 0 Lord, is that
You are limitless and I am limited. You are
the Controller and I am the controlled.


Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum

Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum
Aise Ho Hamare Baram
Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain
Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum

Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum

Bada Kamzor Hai Aadmi
Abhi Laakhon Hai Isme Kami
Bada Kamzor Hai Aadmi
Abhi Lakhon Hai Isme Kami
Par Tu Jo Khara, Hai Dayaloo Bada
Teri Kripa Se Dharti Thami
Diya Tune Hamein Jab Janam
Tu Hi Jhelega Hum Sab Ka Gham
Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain
Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum

Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum

Jab Zulmon Ka Ho Saamna
Tab Tu Hi Hamein Thamna
Jab Zulmon Ka Ho Saamna
Tab Tu Hi Hamein Thamna
Who Burayee Karein, Hum Bhalayee Karein
Nahi Badle Ki Ho Kaamna
Bad Uthe Pyar Ka Har Kadam
Aur Mite Vair Ka Yeh Badam
Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain
Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum

Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum

Hai Andera ghana Chha Raha
Tera Insan Ghabra Raha
Hai Andhera Ghana Chha Raha
Tera Insan Ghabra Raha
Ho Raha Be Khabar, Kuchh Na Aata Nazar,
Us Ka Sooraj Duba Ja Raha
Hai Tere Roshni Mein Jo Dam
Tu Amavas Ko Kar De Poonam
Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain
Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum

Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum
Aise Ho Hamare Baram
Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain
Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum

Oh God! We are your children, our deed should be that we should follow the path of goodness and keep away from bad deeds and acts, so we can die happily.



We human beings are very weak; we have so many deficiencies, but you exist; you are benevolent and merciful.
Due to your mercy this world is surviving. You have given birth to us and you will also tolerate our all pains and evils. When we have to face troubles and tortures in our life, then you are the only one who can hold us and give us light.




When there are crimes and atrocities among us, hold our hand and lead us to the right path. No matter who commits these crimes, we will always do good and never have the want of revenge. May there be more and more love in society and every kind of hate be erased from within us.








Everywhere there is darkness and man is getting nervous because of it. He is losing his identity and his sun is setting. Light him up in your light which is so powerful that turns a new moon into a full moon.


Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji

Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma, Hare Vale
Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma

Hare Mara Antha Samai Na Bheli
Hare Have Maylo Nahi Hada Saali
Hare Hathi Avi Ubo Thame Dware Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma

Hare Nathe Karuna Thana Cho Sindhu
Hare Hatho Ye Chu Chu Ek Aja Bindhu
Hare Eke Bindu Mein Nai Thai Ochu Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma

Hare Mara Anthara Layjo Vachi
Hare Nathi Mehndhi Ma Leli Lakathi
Hare Panay Panay Eh Prasari Jathi Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma

Hare Thanay Samju Nay Shu Samjavu
Hare Ketho Anthar Koli Nay Bathavu
Hare Thare Bhaktho Nay Ekaj Eshe Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma

Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma
Please listen to my wish, Shri Nathji,
Take me to where you live.
O my helper during my end time,
Don’t push me away,
I have already arrived at your doorstep.
Take me to where you live.

You are a sea of pity.
I just want one drop of it,
The sea won’t dry up in just one drop.
Take me to where you live.

Read my insides if you like.
Just by looking at Mehndhi leaves you can’t say it colors red
Yet the red color is spread throughout the leaf.
Take me to where you live.

Who am I to make you understand?
If you want, I can open up my inside (heart) and show you.
Your devotee only has one hope.
Take me to where you live.


Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram
Eeshwar Allah Tero Naam
Sab Ko Sanmati De Bhagwan

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram

Jal Mein Ram Thal Mein Ram
Sare Jag Mein Tu Hi Ram
Ram Ram Ram Ram
Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram

Kaushalya Ke Pyare Ram
Dashrath Raj Dulare Ram
Ram Ram Ram Ram
Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram

Jag Mein So Sundar Naam
Sita Ram Jai Jai Shri Hanuman

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram

0 King of the Raghukul Dynasty, Ram! Purifying all Evils, Sita Ram, Your Name Is ‘God’ In Any Form. Bless Us All, 0 Divine One!




Ram Is In The Sea, Ram Is On Earth. You Are Everywhere In Life. Ram, From Your Heart, Say ‘Jai Sita Ram’!




The Beloved Son Of Kaushaliya The Victorious Successor Of King Dasrath. Ram, From Your Heart, Say Jai Sita Ram’!





There Are Two Beautiful Phrases In The World Sita Ram And Jai Shri Hanuman.




English Bhajans


Door of my Heart

Door of my Heart, Open wide I keep for thee
Will Thou Come, Will Thou Come,
Precious Krishna Come to Thee,
Will My Days Fly Away Without Seeing you my Lord,
Night and Day, Night and Day, I look for thee Night and Day.


At Your Feet Dear Lord We pray

At Your Feet Dear Lord We pray
Bless Us With Your Love This Day
Jai Rama, Jai Rama, You Are Krishna, You Are Rama
Oh Rama, Oh Rama, You Are Mother, You Are Father
All Names, Every Form, All That Was And Will Be Born
(You are) All Names, Every Form, All That Is Forever More


O Lord Purify Me

Oh lord purify me and make my heart worth stealing
A precious posession that is full of love and feeling
Take every good thought and take every action
Soaked in the sweetness of love and compassion


Don’t Worry Be Happy

Don't Worry, Be Happy, for Rama loves Us So
Illusions Are Many, but Underneath Them All
There Is One Reality That You and I Are One
That God Is Love and Love Is God and God and Man Are One


Every Single Moment of My Life

Every Moment of My Life Please Be with Me
In Every Single Act of Mine Be Thou My Guide
Rama Jai Rama
When I Slip When I Fall Lend Me a Hand
When I Stray Far Away Bring Me Back Again
Rama Jai Rama
From the Darkness into Light Lead Me, Father
From the Unreal into the Real
Rama Jai Rama(2)


I Keep Feeling your love

I keep feeling Your love in me, over and over again
And it's sweeter and sweeter as the days go by
Oh what a love between my Lord and I
My Lord and I


Like…

Like The Sunlight, Liker The Moon Bright, Always Always I Am with You
Like The Ocean, Like The River, Always I Am Flowing Towards You

Like The Sky Above, So Is Divine Love, Always Always Surrounding You
Like The Earth So Fair, Like The Birds Of The Air
Always I Am Caring For You

Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare (2X)


May We All Be Flutes Within Your Hands

May We All Be Flutes Within Your Hands
Let Us Be Your Melody, We'll Sing at Your Command
Krishna's Flute We'll Be We'll Sing His Melody
When Desire's Gone We Will Finally Sing His Song
Song of Love Song of Truth Let the Melody Flow Through
Song of Love Song of Truth May Our Lives Be One with You


We Are Blessed

We are Blessed, We are Blessed, We are Blessed
Our lord is watching over us
We are Here to Sing Your Sweet Name
Let the Light of Your Glory shine on us
Bless us All with Your Presence Gurudev
We are Blessed, We are Blessed, We are Blessed
No more tears, No more sorrow, No more death
Banish the darkness with Your Love
We are born in the Golden Age of God
We are Blessed, We are Blessed, We are Blessed

Shree Hanuman Chalisa


Doha

Sri Guru Charan Saroja Raja,
Nij man mukur sudhari,
Baranau raghubar bimal jasu,
Jo dayaku phala chari.




Buddhiheen tanu janike,
sumirau pavankumar
Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi,
Harahu kales bikar.


Jai Hanuman gyan gun saagar
Jai kapis tihu lok ujagar



Ramdoot atulit bal dhama,
Anjani putra pavan sut nama



Mahabir vikram bajarangi,
Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi.




Kanchan baran biraj subesa,
Kanan kundal kunchit kesa.


Hath Bajra aurdhvaja virajai,
Kandhe munj janeu sajai.


Sankar suvarna kesarinandan,
Teja pratap maha jaga bandhan.



Vidyavana guni ati chatur,
Ram kaj karibe ko aatur.


Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya,
Ram lakhan sita mana basiya.


Sukshma roop dhari siyahi dikhava,
Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava



Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Samhare,
Ramchandra ke kaaj savare.


Laya sajivan lakhan jiyaye,
Sri raghubir harashi ur laye.



Raghupati kinhi bahut badai,
Tum mam priya bharat hi sam bhai.


Sahas badan tumharo jas gavai,
As kahi sripati kand lagavai.


Sanakadik brahmadi Munisa,
Narad sarad sahit ahisa.



Yama kuber digapal jaha te,
kavi kovid kahi sakai, kaha te.



Tum upkar sugrivahi kinha,
Ram milay rajpad dinha.


Tumharo mantra vibhisan mana,
Lankeswar bhaye sab jag jana.


Yug sahastra yojan par bhanu,
Lilyo tahi madhur phal janu.


Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi,
Jaladhi ladhi gaye acharaj nahi.


Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of Sri Gurudev, I now proceed to describe the untarnished glory of Sri Rama, the most excellent of the Raghus, which bestows the four fruits namely Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

Realizing the inadequacy of my intellect, I meditate on you, Oh! Hanuman, the son of the wind God; grant me strength, intelligence and true knowledge, and remove all my afflictions and blemishes.

Victory to you O Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue. Victory to you O Hanuman, the lord of the monkeys, and the enlightened of the three worlds.

You are the messenger of Sri Rama, abode of immeasurable strength, and son of Anjana, are also known as Pavanasutra, son of the Wind God.

You are a great hero of exceptional valor with a body as strong as the thunderbolt. You are the dispeller of the wicked thoughts and a companion of good sense and wisdom.

You are of golden color and you wear fine clothes. You wear shining ear-rings and have beautiful curly hair.

You have the thunderbolt and flag in hand, whilst the sacred thread across your shoulder is made of sacred grass.

You are an incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Kesari, and you are adored by the whole world on account of your radiance and courage.

You are learned, virtuous and extremely intelligent and you are always eager to do the work of Sri Rama.

You delight in listening to the glories of God and you have Rama, Lakshmana and Sita residing in your heart.

You assumed a subtle form when you revealed yourself to Sita; and by assuming an awesome form you burnt the City of Lanka.

Then you assumed a gigantic form and destroyed the demons, thereby accomplishing the mission of Sri Rama

When you brought the life giving medicinal herb (sanjivini) and revived Lakshmana, Sri Rama embraced you joyfully.

Sri Rama extolled you greatly and declared you to be as dear to him as his brother Bharata.

Taking you into his embrace, Sri Rama stated that even Seshnag, the thousand headed serpant, sings your glory.

The sages (Sanaka, Santana, Sanandana and Sanat Kumara, Brahma and the other Gods, Shiva, Narada and Seshnag) praise you all the time.

Yama, the god of death, Kubera, the god of wealth, Digpalas, the guardian deities, poets and scholars have all failed to describe your glory adequately.

You rendered an invaluable service to Sugriva by introducing him to Sri Rama and restoring him to the throne.

The whole world knows that Vibhisana heeded your advice and became Lord of Lanka.

You swallowed the sun from a distance of sixteen thousand miles, considering it to be a sweet fruit.

Carrying Sri Rama’s ring in your mouth, you crossed the ocean, there is no wonder in that (because of your previous deeds.)



Aarti

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Bhakta Jano Ke Sankata
Dasa Jano Ke Sankata
Kshana Mein Door Kare
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Jo Dhyaave Phal Paave
Dukha Binase Man Ka
Swami Dukha Binase Man Ka
Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave
Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave
Kashta Mite Man Ka
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Mata Pita Tum Mere
Sharana Padu Main Kisaki
Swami Sharana Padu Main Kisaki
Tum Bina Aur Na Dooja
Prabhu Bina Aur Na Dooja
Aasa Karu Main Jisaki
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Tuma Pooran Parmathmaa
Tuma Antaryami
Swami Tum Antaryami
Para Brahma Parameshwara
Para Brahma Parameshwara
Tum Sab Ke Swami
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Tuma Karuna Ke Saagar
Tuma Paalana Kartaa
Swami Tum Paalana Kartaa
Mein Murakh Khal Kaamee
Mein Sevaka Tuma Swami
Kripa Karo Bharataa
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Tuma Ho Ek Agochar
Sab Ke Pranapati
Swami Sab Ke Pranapati
Kisa Vidha Milun Dayamaya
Kisa Vidha Milun Krupamaya
Tum Ko Main Kumati
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Deena Bandhu Dukh Hartaa
Tuma Rakshaka Mere
Swami Tuma Rakshaka Mere
Karuna Hastha Uthaoo
Apne Sharana Badhao
Dwaara Padaa Tere
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Vishaya Vikara Mitao
Paap Haro Deva
Swami Paap Haro Deva
Shraddha Bhakti Badaoo
Shraddha Prem Badaoo
Santana Ki Sevaa
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Tana Mana Dhana
Sab Hai Tera
Swami Sab Kuch Hai Tera
Tera Tuj Ko Arpan
Tera Tuj Ko Arpan
Kyaa Laage Mera
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Bhakta Jano Ke Santana
Dasa Jano Ke Sankata
Kshana Mein Doora kare
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Glory be unto the Lord
He resolves in an instant all the problems of his worshippers.
Glory be into the Lord.



He who praises is rewarded
His mental agony is gone,
Peace and riches may come home
Physical pain may go off.
Glory be unto the Lord.



You are my mother and my father
From who else can I seek refuge?
No one but you is mine,
On whom can I have hope?
Glory be unto the Lord!



You are the perfect supersoul.
You are the inner governor
Transcendental supreme being
You’re the master of all
Glory be unto the Lord!



You are the ocean of mercy
You are the provider.
I am your servant, O Lord!
Be kind, O Nourisher!
Glory be unto the Lord!



You are the sole immobile,
You are the Lord of all souls,
How can I see, O kind Lord
To you, my perverted mind.
Glory be unto the Lord!



O friend of the poor! Savior!
You are my favorite God, You’re my savior Lord!
Extend your merciful hand! O hug me, dear Lord! I am lying at your doorsteps,
Glory be unto the Lord.


Eliminate all sensuality, absolve me of all my sins.
Absolve me of all my sins.
Deepen the faith and devotion,
Serve the godly beings,
Glory be unto the Lord!


Body and riches are yours,
O, all these are yours,
When offering yours to you,
It is no favor at all,
Glory be unto the Lord!



Glory be unto the Lord
He resolves in an instant all the problems of his worshippers.
Glory be into the Lord.



Complete Surrender to God

This mantra is usually recited at the conclusion of a prayer session, meditation, or religious function. Here the devotee surrenders his or her individuality to the Lord for his Grace.

Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva
Twameva Bandhu, Cha Sakha Twameva
Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva
Twameva sarvam mama deva-deva

Oh Lord! You alone are my mother, father, brother, friend, the knowledge and wealth. You are everything to me and the God of all Gods.


Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pushyantu
Maa Kaschid Dukhabhaag Bhavet
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaanti

Shubhamastu…Kalyaanamastu…Aishwaryamastu…Udayostu…Udayostu


Mataji Ni Aarti

Jaya aadhya shakti,
maa jaya aadhya shakti,
Akhand brahmand nibhavyan (2x),
padave pragatyan ma,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Dwitiya bay swaroop,
Shiva shakti janoo,
maa Shiva shakti janoo,
Bramha Ganapati gaavun (2x),
har gaavun har maa
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Tritiya tran swaroop,
Tribhuvan man betha,
maa tribhuvan man betha,
Traya thaki taraveni (2x),
tun taraveni maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Chote chatura mahalaxmi,
sacharachar vyapya,
maa sacharachar vyapya,
Char bhuja chau deesha (2x),
pragatya dakshina maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Panchame pancha rushi,
Panchame goon padame,
maa panchame goon padame,
Pancha sahast tyan sohiya (2x),
panche tatwo maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Shasthi tun Narayani,
mahisasur maaryo,
maa mahisasur maaryo,
Nar naree na roope (2x),
vyapa saghade maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Saptami sapta pataal,
sandhya saveetri,
maa sandhya saveetri,
Gau ganga Gayatree (2x),
gauri geeta maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Asthami astha bhooja,
aayee ananda,
maa ayee ananda,
Surinar moonivar janamya (2x),
Devo daityo maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Navami navakul naag,
seve navadurga,
maa seve navadurga,
Navaratri naa poojan,
Shivratri naa arachan,
kidha nar brahma,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Dashami dash avatar,
jay vijiya dashmi,
maa jay vijiya dashmi,
Rame ram ramadya (2x),
Ravan rodyo maa,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe.

Ekadashi agiyarash,
katyayani kaamaa,
maa katyayani kaamaa,
Kaam doorga kalika(2x),
Shyama ne raama,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe.

Barase bala roop,
Bahuchari Amba maa,
maa Bahuchari Amba maa,
Batuk Bhairava sohiye (2x),
Tara chhe tuja,
maa jay om jay om maa jagadambe.

Terase tulaja roop,
tun taruni mata,
maa tun taruni mata,
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv (2x),
Guna tara gata,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Chaudashe chauda roop,
chandi chamunda,
maa chandi chamunda,
Bhava bhakti kain aapo,
Potani kai stapho,
sinha vahani,
maa jay om jay om maa jagadambe.


Pooname Kumbha bharyo,
sambhalajo karoona,
maa sambhalajo karuna ,
Vashishtha deva vakhanya,
markande deva vakhanya,
gaye shubha kavita,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Savant sole sattavan,
solashe baavish maa,
maa solashe baavish maa,
Savant sole pragatyan(2x),
reva na tera,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Trambavati nagari,
aaye roopavati nagari,
maa manchavati nagari,
Sola sahastra tran sohiye(2x),
shama karo gauri,
maa daya karo gauri,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Shivashakti ne aarti,
je koyee gaashe,
maa je bhaave gaashe,
Bhane shivananda swami(2X),
sukha sampati thaassey,
har kailashe jaashe,
maa Amba dukha harashe,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Eke ek swaroop,
antar nava darasho,
maa antar nava darasho,
Bhola bhoodar na bhajata,
maa Amba ne bhajata,
bhavasaagar tarasho,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe

Bhava na janoo,
bhakti na janoo seva,
maa na janoo seva,
Mata na daas ne raakho(2x),
charnamrit leva,
om jay om jay om maa jagadambe.


Miscellaneous Mantras and Shlokas

Shanti Mantra

Om Shanti Antarikshagunda
Shanti Prithvi
Shanti Raapa
Shanti Roshadaya
Shanti Vanaspataya
Shanti Vishvayedeva
Shanti Brahma
Shanti Sarva Gunda
Shanti Shanti Reva
Shanti Saama
Shanti Redhi
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

May there be peace in the universe and the world.
May peace be on our earth.
May peace reside in nature and everything that is created.

Shree Ganesha Slokham

Pranamya sirasa devam gauri putram vinayakam
Bhaktavasam smarennityam-ayuh kamartha-siddhaye (1)

Prathamam vakra-tundam ca ekadantam dvitiyakam
Trtiyam krsna-pingaksam gaja-vaktram catuthakam (2)

Lambodaram pancamam ca sastham vikatam-eva ch
Saptamam vighna-rajam ca dhumra-varnam tathastamam (3)

Navamam bhala-candram ca dasamam tu vinayakam
Ekadasam ganapatim dvadasam tu gajananam (4)

Dvadasaitani namani tri-sandhyam yah pathen-narah
Na ca vighna-bhayam tasya sarva-siddhi-karam prabho (5)


I respectfully offer my daily prayers to Lord Ganesa for a
meaningful life and right guidance. I invoke Sri Ganesa with the
following description: curved mouth, single tusk, black eyes, elephant
face, big stomach, giant structure, savior of all, grey colored, moon
like forehead, protector, ganapati, and Gajanana.

Morning Prayer

This mantra is recited as soon as one wakes up and is spoken while observing the right hand

Karagre vasate laxmi, kara-madhye saraswati,
Kara-mule tu govindam; prabhate kara darshnam.

Prayer to the Supreme

This prayer is the universal oneness of the Brahma through the many manifestations.

Akashat patitam toyam, yada gachchati sagram,
Sarva devo namaskaraha, keshavam pratigachchati.

Meal Time Prayer

This prayer is chanted before a meal and expresses a feeling of gratefulness for the food that one is about to benefit from.

Danaa detaa, paka karta, tahta bhogata, sukhi bhava.

Prayer for good fortune

This prayer is said in front of the deity when a diya (burning lamp) is lit.

Shubham karoti, kalyanam, arogyam, dhana sampada,
Shatru-buddhi vinashaya, deepat-jyoti namo-stute.

Peace Invocation

The following Upanishadic mantra affirms that this manifestation of Brahman

Om poornam-adah, poornam-idam, poor-nath
Poornam-udachyate; Poor-nasya poornam-adaya,
Poornam-eva-vashishyate.


Acknowledgements


This prayer booklet has been compiled by the Boston University Hindu Students Council Coordinators for the academic year 2000-2001.


Sonal Mehta
Sarju Shah
Aarti Dalal
Amartya Ray
Joydeep Dey
Akash Patel
Raakhee Mirchandani


This compilation would not have been possible without the help of our past coordinators especially Jayen Patel whose own compilation provides much of the material in the Introduction.


We also appreciate the efforts and contributions of Shalu Umapathy, Sonia Mehta and Kanika Chadda who provided additional materials, which have been included in this booklet.


Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to:

The Rev. Hope N. Luckie
Acting Dean of Marsh Chapel

Mindy Stroh
Coordinator of Programs
Student Activities Office

Catherine Dickey
Financial Administrator
Student Activities Business Office

Boston University Student Union Allocations Board
Shelli Jankowski-Smith
Director of Marsh Chapel

J. Allen Ward
Director
Student Activities Office

Perri Shapiro
Assistant Director
Student Activities Office

Boston University George Sherman Union


We would like to thank the members of the Boston University Hindu Students Council for their continued support, suggestions and enthusiasm to know and learn more about our religion.

Seven years ago, the Boston University Hindu Students Council was established at this University through the collective efforts of dedicated students and a supportive administrator. Dean Robert Watts Thornburg joined the Boston University Hindu Students Council chapter as our advisor. His enthusiasm, compassion and dedication grew stronger. He was then, and will forever be, considered a pillar of the Hindu Students' Council. With his help and guidance, students at Boston University now have an opportunity to learn about and develop a Hindu heritage. The Hindu Students' Council would not be what it is today without him, and thus, in this booklet we express our gratitude and appreciation for years of hard work and support. As each person is an instrument of the Lord, we now realize that it is together that we create a harmonious world. We are thankful to the Lord for granting us the opportunity to work with such a man, a man who has brought music into the lives of everyone he has met. Thank you Dean Thornburg. Thank you for bestowing the gift of love, hope and determination upon your students.