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Keep Your Dharma Alive

Havan
Yagna
aG
b
uide AND

enefits

*WE OBSERVE ALL PURNIMAS AND FESTIVALS*

AKANDA HAVAN YAGNA

JULY 21ST 2007

Founded

1993

Keep Your Dharma Alive

SHRI SURYA NARAYAN MANDIR Inc.

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The Power of Mantras

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

HAVAN YAGNA
A Guide and Benefits

Sound holds a key place in Hindu thought. Some writers

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

Compiled by:
Pandit Ram Hardowar
April 26, 2007

Therefore, the word mantra, in its most literal sense, means to

free from the mind.
Mantras accomplish many wondrous deeds simply by correctly
chanting them with steadfast devotion. Mantras also purify
one's consciousness, give spiritual enlightenment, and
connects one with the Supreme.
Hindus also believe that a mantra received from a Saint or
Guru is far more effective than mantras selected on your own.
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HIS HOLINESS
PANDIT
HARDOWAR PANDAY
DHARMACHARYA
1924-2006

The Spiritual Leader and

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

SHRI SURYA NARAYAN

MANDIR INC.
92-17 172 STREET JAMAICA NY 11433

AKHANDA HAVAN YAJNA

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

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

Karmanye eva adhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana

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

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

Dedication and
Thanks

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

This Havan manual is dedicated to my loving parents

Dharmacharya Pandit Hardowar Panday and Mataji
Kowsilia Panday.

My sincere thanks to my God son Roshan Shiwcharran for

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

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

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

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

Amar Persaud

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

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

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

Main
Aarties

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

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

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

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

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

Pt. Ram Hardowar.

The first advantage of Havan is the purification of air. The air

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

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Minute particles have different shapes in natural form. The

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

COMMENCEMENT OF Havan Yajna

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

jgTp/ sUitiS4itnaxhetve |

5yImyay i5gu`aTm2air`e ivricnaray`xraTmne ||

Om Shree Ganesh aya namaha.

Om namah savitray jaga-day-ka chak shu-say,
jagat prasuti sthiti naashahay taway.
Triee ma-ya-ya trigun atma dharinay
viranchi narayana shankara atmanay.
Prem say bolo Shree Surya Narayan Bhagwan ki Jai
MEANING: Salutations to thee O LORD who art the eye (light) of the
universe, who is the cause of origination, preservation and dissolution. We
bow to you this day with the recognition, that thou art the embodiment of the
Vedas and the manifestation of BRAHMA, VISHNU & SHIVA.
PRAYER: SEAT-PURIFICATION
p<$vI Tvya 2<ta loka deiv Tv. iv*`una 2<ta

Tv. c 2ary ma. deiv piv5. ku= casnm\ ||

Apiv5: piv5o va svaRvS4a. gtoip va |
y: SmreTpu~DrIka9. sbRaaWy.tre xuic: ||

Om Prithvi twayaa dhritaa lokaa devi, twam vishnu- na dhritaa.

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

Shri Surya Narayan Mandir - New York

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MEANING: O Maa, thou art the protector of this entire universe, the giver
of all material things in this world, we pray that you purify our seat.
We pray, Oh Lord, for you to remove all impurities around us and purify our
mind, thought and body for worship.
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INSTRUCTION: All devotees can now sit in the Padma or Sukh aasan (Lotus or fold legs)
facing the Altar in an upright position; with mind focused on the Lord as we continue.

Havan Yajna

Scientific Explanation -

Washing of hands.

Om hastow prakshaalanam, samarapayami govindaaya namaha.

Water is sipped from the right palm at the end of each prayer.
Am<topStr`mis Svaha ||
Am<taip2anmis Sbaha ||
sTy. yx: &I: miy &I: &yta. Svaha ||
PRAYER:

Om amrito-paastar-namasi swaaha.
Om aamritaa-pidhaa-namasi swaaha.
Om satyam yasha shree maye, shree shra yataam swaahaa.

Performance of Havan Yajna recommended by the Vedas, is perhaps

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

INSTRUCTION: Wash hands after sipping.

Om hastow prakshaalanam, samar payami govindaaya namaha.

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

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

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

c9u: c9u: |

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

&o5m\&o5m\|

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

naiw: |

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

dym\|

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

k~#: |

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

isr: |

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

bahuWyam\\yxovlm\|

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

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

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

SANKALPA
(Noble Resolve)

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

In order to understand Havan Yajna scientifically; we need to

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

SviSt vacnm\ - SWASTI VAACHANAM
Prayers for Prosperity

Healing by Manta Chanting

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

hir: SviStn[No v<&va: | SviSt n: pU8a ivXvveda:|

The BSS research center in Haridwar, India is currently

carrying out extensive experiments on 'mantra shakti' and
its healing power. The result of these experiments are used
to verify that Mantra chanting with devotion can be used
scientifically for healing and environmental cleansing.

Om Hari Om Swasti na Indro vriddhas shravah,

Swasti nah pusha vishva vedaah,
Swasti nas tarkshyo aristha nemih,
Swasti no Brihaspatir da dhaatu.

Over the last 20 years of my practice as a Priest, I have

personally experienced the tremendous and sometimes
instantaneous results mantra chanting has on myself and
other devotees. The Guru mantra, Gayatri and MahaMrtyunjaya mantra among others brings great benefits if
chanted regularly with faith and devotion.
~~~~~

SviSt nSta(yoR

ir*3neim:|SviStno b<HSpitdR2atu ||||

yju 25/19

MEANING: May the master of all knowledge shower prosperity upon us,
May the nourisher of all, the author of the Vedas give prosperity to us,
May the Lord who is ever in motion be propitious to us;
May God the Lord of all the elements of nature confer unto us, prosperity.
py: p<i4VyaMpy o82I8u pyo idVyNtir9e pyo2a: |\
pySvtI: p/idx: sNtu mm\|| ||

yju - 18/36.

Om Payah Prithivyam paya ousha dhishu payo divyanta rikshay

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

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

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

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

"Mananaat traayate iti mantraha"

sUyoR devta ................................Suryo Devataa

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

A mantra is a mystic formula put together by the Rishis and

Munis through divine inspiration for the benefit of humanity.
Mantras are found in the Vedas and Upanishads.

=a devta ................................Rudraa Devataa

aidTya devta........................Adityaa Devataa
m=to devta .............................Maruto Devataa
ivXvedeva devta ........................Vishway Deva Devataa
b<hSpitdeRvteNd/o devta ...........Brishaspatir Devat-Indro Devataa
v=`o devta || ......................Varuno Devataa
MEANING: Obeisance to Fire, Wind, Sun, Moon, Vasus, Rudras
Adityas, Marutas, Vishwadeva, Brihaspati, Indra, and Varuna. O
GOD may all the Devatas be present at our Yajna, protect us and
accept our offerings.
O: xaiNtrNtir9 Gv. xaiNt: p<i4vI xaiNtrap: xaiNtro82y: xaiNt:|
vnSpty: xaiNtivRXvedeva: xaiNtb/R xaiNt: svR Gv. xaiNt: xaiNtrev
xaiNt: sa ma xaiNtrei2 || xuwxaiNtwRvtu || yju -36/17

Om Dhyow Shantir, Antariksha Gwam Shantih, Prithivi Shantir,

Aapah Shantir,
Oashadhaya Shantih. Vanaspataya Shantir, Vishway-devaa Shantir,
Brahma Shantih,
Sarva Gwam Shantih, Shantir Ayva, Shantih Saama, Shantir Aydhe.
Subha Shantir Bhavatu.
Meaning: May there be peace in the heavenly regions, may there be peace in the
atmosphere, may peace reign on earth, may the waters be soothing, may the
medicinal herbs bring peace to us, may the Vedas bring peace to us, and may there
be peace everywhere at all times.
ivXvain dev sivtdRuirtain prasuv | yd\W. tNn

asuv || yju -30/3

Om Vishvaani Deva Savitar duritaani parasuva,

yad bhadram tanna aasuva.

Meaning: O radiant divinity, cause of all creation, remove all evils from
us and endow us with all that is noble.
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(That which uplifts by constant repetition is a Mantra.)

Sound From Mantra Chanting Is Power

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

[ma =d/ay tvse kpidRne 9ydVIray

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

AiSmNnnaturm\|

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

gu= sa9at pr. b/ tSme &Igurve nm: ||

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur devo Maheshwara, Gurur

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

xaiNt: xaiNt: xaiNt:

OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI OM.\

0tNte deve sivtYy)Mp/ahuBbR<hSptye

b/HM`e | ten y)mvten y) pitnten mamv||

mnojUitjuR8tamaJySy b<HSpityR)aimm.
tnoTvir*3. y). Gv. simmNd2atu|

ivXve devas [h madyNtama. p/it*# | 08 vE p/it*#anam\y)o

y5Eten y)en yj.te svRmev p/iti*#t. wvtu ||

HARI OM TATSAT , HARI OM TATSAT , HARI OM TATSAT

Om Ima Rudraya Tavasay Kapardinay Kshaya Dweraya Prabha

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

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sumuqXcEkdNtXc, kiplo gjk`Rk: |

m.5 hIn. iya hIn. wi hIn. jnadRn |

lMbodrXc ivk3o, iv^nnaxo ivnayk: |

yTpUijt. mya dev pirpU`R. tdStume ||

2Um/ketugR`a@y9o, walcNo gjann: |

adxEtain namain, y: p#eC7<`uyadip ||
ivarMwe ivvahe c, p/vexe ingRme t4a |
s.g/ame s3e cEv, iv^nStSy n jayte |
xuKlaMbr2r. dev., xixv`R. ctuwRujm\|

Om Mantra heenam kriya heenam bhakti heenam janardana,

yat poojitam mayaa deva, pari poornam tadastumay.
4R:

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

he p/wU

kmR se hIn h>u

Or wi se

hIn h>U

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

p/sNnvdn. @yayet\, svRiv^nopxaNtye ||

wIiPsta4R isy4R, pUijto y: surasurE: |
svRiv^nhrStSmE, g`ai2ptye nm: ||
Om Sumu-khas-chai-kadan-tascha, Kapilo Gaja karnakh.
Lambo darascha Vikato, Vigna-nasho Vinayakah.
Dhumra- kaytur Gana-dhyaksho, Bhaal-chandro Gajananah.
Dwaadas-hai taani naamaani, yah pathay chrunu yaa dapi.
Vidhya-arambhay Vivaahay cha, pra-vayshay nirgamay tathaa.
Sangramay sankatay chaiva, Vighnas-tasya na jaayatay.
Suklaam- var-dharam Devam, sashi varnam chatur bhujam.
Prasan-navadanam dhyaa-yait, sarva- vigno pashaantayea.
Abheep sithartha siddhyartha, poojito yah suraa suraih.
Sarva vighna harastasmai,Ganaadhi patayea namaha.
MEANING: Salutations to Ganapati Bhagwan who is the remover of all obstacles and
difficulties from our lives. Whoever chants these twelve names of Ganeshji at beginning of studies,
weddings, upon leaving their homes or when faced with enemies, will become
successful and victorious.

MEANING: O Lord, I am not versed in Mantras, nor do I have any

devotion. May you have mercy upon me by bringing my Pooja to a
successful completion.
papoh. pap kmaR h. papmaTma pap sMwv:
5aih ma. puNDir ka9. sbR papo hro hir |

Om Paapoham paapa karma ham paapamatma paap sambava,

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

GANESHAS TWELVE NAMES AND MEANING

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

vnSpty: xaiNtivRXvedeva: xaiNtb/R xaiNt: svR Gv. xaiNt:

xaiNtrev

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

Om Dhow Shantir, Antariksha Gwam Shantih, Prithivi Shantir,

Aapah Shantir, Oashadhaya Shantih. Vanaspataya Shantir,
Vishwaydevaa Shantir, Brahma Shantih, Sarva Gwam Shantih,
Shantir Ayva, Shantih Saama, Shantir Aydhe. Subha Shantir
Bhavatu.
MEANING:
May there be peace in the heavenly regions, may there be peace in the
atmosphere, may peace reign on earth, may the waters be soothing, may the
medicinal herbs bring peace to us, may the Vedas bring peace to us, and may
there be peace everywhere at all times.
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CLOSING PRAYERS
xaNtakar. wuj.g xyn. pd\mnaw. surex.,
ivXva2ar. ggn sd<x. me6v`R.-xuwam\|

svR devta nmSkar

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

l(mIkaNt. kmlnyn. yoigiw@yaRn gMy.,

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

MEANING: Obeisance to Vishnu Bhagwan, who is the embodiment of

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

va`Iihr~ygwaRWya. nm:|.....................Om Vaani Hiranya Garbhaa bhyaam namah.

xcIpurNdaWya. nm: |..........................Om Sachi poranda bhyaam namah.
mataipt<cr` kmleWyo nm:|..........Om Mata Pritricharran kamalay bhyo namah.
kuldevtaWyo nm:| ..............................Om Kul Devata bhyo namah.
[*3\devtaWyonm:| .................................Om Ishta Devata bhyo namah.
g/amdevtaWyo nm:| ..............................Om Graama Devata bhyo namah.
S4andevtaWyo nm: | .........................Om Staana Devata bhyo namah.
vaStudevtaWyo nm: | .........................Om Vaastu Devata bhyo namah.
sveRWyo deveWyo nm: |........................Om Sarve bhyo Deve bhyo namah.
sveRWyo b/a`eWyo nm:|.....................Om Sarve bhyo Brahmaney bhyo namah.
sveRWyo tI4eRWyo nm: |......................Om Sarve bhyo Tirthay bhyo namah.
0tTkmRp/2an &Igay5I deVyE nm:|..Om Etat karm pradhaan Shri Gayatri Devyai namah.
pu~y. pu~yah. dI6RmayurStu |...............Om Purnyam purnyaaham dirgham ayur astu.
[it SviSt vacnm\| - ITI SWASTI VAACHANAM

Tvmev mata c ipta Tvmev, Tvmev bN2uXc sqa Tvmev |

Tvmev iva d/iv`. Tvmev, Tvmev svR. mmdev dev ||

Twameva maataa cha pitaa twameva, twameva bandhuscha sakhaa

twameva.Twameva vidya dravinam twameva, twameva saarvam mama
deva deva.
4R

wgvan\,

Or sqa hE. |

ap hI hmarI iva t4a 2n hE. |

he na4 Aap hI mere svRSv hE.

apke S4an me. iksI

Or

INSTRUCTIONS: The fire should be lit, while chanting the following:

wUwRuv: Sv: | wUwuRv: Sv: Oirv wUMna pi<4vI v virM`a |
tsyaSte p<i4iv devyjin p<*#eiGnmNnadmNnaayad2e ||

Om Bhur bhuvah swah, Om bhur bhuvah swah-dyou riva BhoomnaaPrithivi va varimnaa-tas yaas tay-Prithivi-Dev Yajni- prish thay agnim
anaa dam-annaadya-yaa-da-Dhay.

ap hI hmare mataipta h.E|

ap hI hmare bN2uu
Svaimn\,

AGNI DEVATA (FIRE GOD) - INVOCATIONS.

ap hI pUjnIy ]paSy dev hE. |

Ny ka wUlkr wI mE. kwI

pUjm n k+. ||

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

MEANING: The Fire God links the Earth, Intermediate and Heavenly
Regions. Today we ignite the fire on this altar, on Mother Earth. O Agni
Devata may you take all our offerings to the various Regions.
AiGnmIe puroeiht. y)Sy devm<iTvjm\| hotar. rTn2atmm\ ||

Om Agni milay purohitam yagyasya deoamritvijam; hotaaram ratna

dhaatamam.
MEANING: To that LORD who is the source of all light, we offer our
adorations. He who existed before the creation of this universe also exist in
the minutest particle. Thou art the first teacher who is fit to be worshipped
and who is the provider of all beautiful things.
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INSTRUCTION: The fire is fanned very gently with the right hand, while chanting the following
Mantra.

Shri Surya narayan aarti

]d\bu@y SvaGne p/itjag<ihTvim*3apU%eR s.s<je4amy. c |

AiSmn\s2S4e A@yu%riSmn\ivXvedeva yjmanXc sIdt ||

Om Udbudhya swagnay-prati-jaagrihitwa-mishta purtay-sam-srijaythaa mayam cha.

Asmin sadhas-thay adhyut ta rasmin-vishway devaa-yaj maanash cha
seedata.
MEANING: Hey Agni Devata, may your flame rise so that the GODS may be
pleased with us. May our offerings be accepted and all our desires fulfilled.

INSTRUCTIONS: Priest performs brief (PANCH UPCHAR) Pooja to

Agni Devata, while all devotees meditate upon the purifing power of GOD.
MANTRA: After Pooja to Agni Devata

AGneny sup4a raye ASman\ivXvain dev vyunain ivUan\|

yuyo@y SmJjuhura`meno wUiy*#a. te nm: ]I. iv2em ||

Om Agne naya supathaa raaye asmaan vishvaani deva vayunaani

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

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

AyNt [@m AaTma jatvedSte ne@ySv v2RSvce v2Ry

caSman\p/jya pxuiwbR/ vcRse naNnaen sme2y Syaha |

Om jai surya bhagwan, jai ho dinkar bhagwan.

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

[dmGnye jatvedse [dNn mm ||||

OM Ayanta idham aatmaa, jaata-vedas tay-nay dhyaswa, vardhaswa

chaydha, vardhya chaas-maan, prajayaa pashu-bhir-Brahma,
varchasay naan-naa dhayna, samay-dhaya
swaahaa. Idam agnayay-jaata veda say idan-na-mama.
MEANING: O Agni Deva, accept our offering and bless us with progeny,
prosperity and knowledge. This offering is for the source of divine
knowledge and not for me.
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Second Piece of Dhoop:

sim2aiGn. duvSyt

6<tEboR2ytaiti4m\aiSmn\hVya juhotn |

susimay xoic8e 6<t. tIv/. juhotnGnye jatvedse Svaha ||

Vasudeva sutam devam, kamsa chaanur mardanam.

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

[dmGnye jatvedse [d. n mm ||\\||

Om Samidha-Agni duvas yata, ghri-tairbodhaya-taa tithim, asmin

habyaa juhotana.
Su-samidhaaya sho-chisay, ghritam tibram juhotana, agnayay
jaatavedasay swaaha.
Idam agnayay jaa-ta-vedasay, idam-na-mama.
MEANING: O Agni Devata, the source of all energy, accept this offering,
blaze within us and destroy all of our sins and negative desires. This offering
is for you and not for me.
Third piece of Dhoop:
tNTva simd\iwr.igro 6<ten bRyamis | b<hC7ocayiv*#y Svaha ||
[dmGnyeirse-[d. n mm ||||

Om Tantvaa samidh-bhirangiro, ghri-tayna vard-dhyaamasi.

Bri-hac-cho-chaaya- vishthaya swaaha. Idam agnayea angirasay-idamnamama.
MEANING: Hay Agni Devata, arise and blaze with these offerings. O
mighty luminous one, this offering is for you and not for me.
A4 hom 6<tahuit OFFERING OF GHEE
p/japtye Svaha | ........................1. Om Prajaa pataye swahaa.
[d. p/japtye [dNn mm |||| Idam Prajapataye idam namama.
[Nay Svaha | ...........................2. Om Indraya swahaa.
[dimNay [dNn mm |||| Idam Indrayea idam na mama.
AGnye Svaha | .............................3. Om Agnaya swahaa.
[dmGnye [dNn mm |||| Idam Agnayea idam na mama.
somay Svaha |...........................4. Om Somaya swahhaa.
[d. somay [dNn mm |||| Idam Somayea idam na mama.
wu: Svaha | ..................................5. Om Bhu swahaa.
[dmGnye [dNn mm |||| Idam Agnayea idam na mama.
wuv: Svaha | ................................6. Om Bhuvah swahaa.
[d. vayve [dNn mm |||| Idam wai a way idam na mama.
Sv: Svaha | .................................7. Om Swa swahaa.
[d. sUyRay [dNn mm |||| Idam Suryaya idam na mama.
SPRINKLE WATER AROUND THE HAVAN KUND

Lord Shri Krishna

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|| &I AiGn -pUjn-ivi2 sMpU`R ||

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SHIVA AARTI
Jai Shiva Aumkaara, Prabhu Hara Shiva Aumkaaraa
Bramha Vishnu sadaa Shiva (2), Aradhangi dhaaraa
Om Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva. (2) chorus

Prayers
&
Gayatri

Ekaanan chaturaanan, Panchaanan raajay

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

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SHRI RAMAYAN JI KI AARATI.

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

GANESHA - The God of Wisdom.

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

Om Gunaa Teeta Maanam Chidananda Roopam,

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

GANESHA - The Lord of the intellect, is the favorite child

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

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AARTI JAI JAGADEESH HARAY

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

Tum pooran paramaatma, tum antar yaami.

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

OM Ekadantaaya Vidmahe,
Vakkratundaaya Dheemahi, Tanno
Danti Prachodayaat

Om Gam Gana Patayea Namah

Om Sri Ganapataye Namah
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Tum ho eka agochar, sab kay praana pati.

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

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SHRI HANUMAAN JI aarti

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

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

Lankaa jaari asur sanghaaray,

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

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

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Saraswatie Maa

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

OM Vaagdevyai Cha Vidmahe, Kaamarajaya Dheemai,

Tanno Devi Prachodayaat

Om Aim Saraswattae Namaha

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

Dhurga Maa

Brahmani Rudrani, (tum kamla rani,)2x

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

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OM Katyayanyai Vidmahe,
Kanyakumaryai Dheemahi,
Tanno Durga Prachodayaat.

Om Aim Hreem Kleem

Chamundaya Vichhay Namah.
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Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam Strotam

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

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

Whoever chants these eight hymns of Maha Lakshmi Maa

with devotion will certainly enjoy victory, success and
prosperity throughout their life.

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GANESHJI AARATI

Lakshmi Maa

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

OM Mahadevyai Cha Vidmahe,

Vishnupatnyai Cha Dheemai, Tanno
Lakshmih Prachodayaat.

Om Hreem Sheem Kamala

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

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Collection of
main

Aarties

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Blessings (cont)
Aom\tnUpa AGnee

Vishnu Bhagawan

is tNv. me paih |

AayudaR AGne is AayumeR deeih|

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

Om Tanupa Agnay asi tanvam may paahi,

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

END OF HAVAN

OM Narayanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya

Dheemahi, Tanno Vishnuh
Prachodayaat
Om Namo Narayanaya.
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Pancha akshara Stotram

INSTRUCTION: Sprinkle water three times around the Havan Kund

after last offering while chanting the following prayer.

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

Naa gendrahaaraaya, trilochanaaya

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

td devop6atana. xaiNtwRvit vairka ||

xaiNtStRu pui*3rStu tui*3rStu v<irStu yTpap. tTp/ithtmStu
ipde ctu*pde suxaiNtwRvtu ||
|| &I

iGn-pUjn ivi2 sMpU`R |

Om Yatha baan prahaaranam kavacham vaarakam bhavait.

Tadvad devo pagha taanaam shantir bhavati vaarikaa.
Shaantir astu pushtir astu tushtir astu vriddhir astu,
yatpaapam tatprati hatamastu dwepaday chatush paday sushantir
bhavatu.
INSTRUCTION: Now, let us seek blessings from all Dieties by placing
hands over the fire and passing it over the head and body. Chant the
following.
tejois tejo miy 2eih | vIyRmis vIyR. miy 2eih |
blmais bl. miy 2eih | Aojois jo miy 2eih |

Vashishtha kumbhoda bhawa gautamaarya

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

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mNyuris mNyu. miy 2eih | shois sho miy 2eih ||

b/apR`. b/ hivb/RaGnO v/`a hutm\|
b/Ev ten gNty. b/kmR smai2na ||

Om Tejoasi tejomayi dhayhi, viryamasi viryam mayi dhayhi. Balamasi

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

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 i& sUyRay nm: Svaha |

Om Shree Suryaya namah swaahaa.

Lord Shiva

cNd/ devay nm: Svaha |

Om Chandra Devaya namah swaahaa.

ml devay nm: Svaha |

Om Mangal Devaya namah swaahaa.

bu2devay nm: Svaha |

Om Budha Devaya namah swaahaa.

b<hsptye nm: Svaha |

Om Brihaspatayea namah swaahaa.

xuk/ay nm: Svaha |

Om Shukraya namah swaahaa.

xnEXcray nm: Svaha |

Om Sanaischaraya namah swaahaa.

rahve nm: Svaha |

Om Rahavay namah swaahaa.

ketdevay nm: Svaha |

Om Kaytadevaya namah swaahaa.

Sv2a siht. ipt< Wyo nm: Svaha |

Om Swadha sahitam pitru bhyo namah swaahaa.

svRdeve Wyo nm: Svaha |

Om Sarva Devay bhyo namah swaahaa.

FINAL THREE OFFERINGS: Divide the remainder into three equal parts.
svR. vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||||
svR. vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||||
pU`aR divR pra pt supU`aR punrapt |
vSnev ivI`avha[8mUjR Gv. xtk/to ||
pU`Rmd: pU`Rimd. pU`aRt\pU`RmudCyte | pU`RSy pU`Rmaday pU`Rmevavix*yte

||

sv.R vE pU`R Gv. Svaha ||||

First Part: Om Sarvam vai poorna gwam swaahaa.

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

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

Aapo Jyoitrsom<t. b/ wUwuRv: Svro. Sbaha ||

ya. me2a. devg`: iptrXcopaste |

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

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

MEANING:
O Almighty God. Thou art the supreme source of all worldly and divine
pleasures. Thou art the impeller of our physical and spiritual advancement.
O supreme Father ! We pay our humble obeisance to Thee.
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tya mam me2yaGne me2aivn. ku= Svaha ||

ivXvain dev sivtduRirtain pra suv | yd\Wd/. tNn

asuv ||

AGne ny sup4a raye ASman\ivXvain dev vyunain ivan\|\

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

Om Agnay naya supathaa raayea asmaan vishvaani deva vayu naani

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

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

Om Bhoor-bhuvah-swah; tat-savitur varenyam, bhargo devasya

dhimahi dhi yo yo nah prachodayaat swaahaa.(3x)
MEANING: Oh Supreme being, thou are the Creator, Sustainer, and preserver of the
universe, remover of darkness of ignorance, please brighten our intellect and prepare us for
salvation.
nm: xMwvay c myowvay c | nm: xray c mySkray c |
nm:

ixvay c ixvtray c Svaha ||

Om Namah shambhavaaya cha mayobhavaaya cha, Namah

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

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 yMvk. yjamhe sugiN2. pui*3 v2Rnm\|

Lord Shiva

]vaR=kimv bN2naNm<TyomuR9Iy mam<tat Svaha ||

Om Tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pusti vardhanam.
Urvarukam-eva
bandhanaan mrityor mukshiya ma-amrtaat swaahaa.
MEANING: We offer our worship to the fragrant, thee-eyed Lord Shiva
who confers ever-increasing prosperity. Please liberate us from the
bondage of death ( in the same manner that the watermelon effortlessly
separates from the vine); do not let us turn away from immortality
(liberation).

p<i4iv mataye nm: Svaha |

kls kuMw devay nm: Svaha |
v=` devay nm: Svaha |
g`ptI devay nm: Svaha |
gOrI mata nm: Svaha |
Om Pritivhi matayea namah swaahaa.
Om Kalas kumbha devaya namah swaahaa.
Om Varun devaya namah swaahaa.
Om Gana pati devaya namaha swaahaa
Om Gowri mata nama swaahaa.
l(mI mata nm: Svaha |
srSvtI mata

nm: Svaha |

nmo wgvte vsudevay nm: Svaha |

nmo vIr pvnatmjay Svaha |
r. ramay nm: Svaha |
Om Lakshmi mata namah swaahaa
Om Saraswatti mata namah swaahaa.
Om Namo Bhagawatay Vasudevaya namah swaahaa.
Om Namo veer Pawanaath majaya swaahaa.
Om Ram Raamaya namah swaahaa.
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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

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

INSTRUCTION: Oblations of Ghee and Samagri are offered into the

FIRE, each time the following Mantras are chanted.
sUyoR JyoitJyaReit: sUyR: Svaha ||
sUyoR vcoR JyoeitvRcR: Svaha ||
Jyoit: sUyR: sUyoR: Jyoit: Svaha ||
sjUdeRven siv5a sjU=8seNvTya ju8a`: sUyoR vetu Svaha ||

Om Suryo jyotir jyoti Surya swaahaa.

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

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

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

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

Om Bhoor Agnayay praanaaya swaahaa.

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

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HAVAN

SHIVA ARCHANAM

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

~ATHA SHIVA ARCHANAM~

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somay Sbaha

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wU: Svaha

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wuv: Svaha

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Gnye Svaha

[Nay Svaha

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

Om Aachmanam Punah Aachmanam Samar-Payaami

Govindaaya Namo Namah.

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108 Names of Lord Shiva

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

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108 Names of Lord Shiva (Continued)

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

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

OM

Symbol of the Par Brahman

Bhur

Bhu-Loka (Physical plane)

Bhuvah

Antariksha-Loka (Astral plane)

Swah

Swarga-Loka (Celestial plane)

Tat

That; Transcendent Paramatman

Savitur

Ishawara or Sun God

Varenyam

Fit to be worshipped or adored

Bhargo

Remover of sins and ignorance;

Devasya

Resplendent; Shining

Dheemahi

We meditate

Dhiyo

Buddhi; Intellect; Understanding

Yo

Which; who

Nah

Our

Prachodayaat

Enlighten; Guide; Impel

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Gayatri Maa

71...OM JAGADGURAWAY NAMAHA

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

Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah,

Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi,
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayaat.
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Hanuman Ji
Pranau Pawan Kumar,
Khal Ban Paavak Gyaanaghan.
Jaasu Hri-die Aagaar,
Basahim Raam Sar Chaap Ghar.

pU`Rmd: pU`Rimd. pU`aRTpU`RmudCyte|

pU`Rsy pU`Rmaday pU`Rmevavix*yte||

Om purnamadah purnamidam purnat purnamudachyate.

Purnasya purnamadaya purnameva vashisyatay.
MEANING: That is fullness, this is fullness. From that fullness came. From

Laal Dayha Laali Lasay, Aru Dhari Laal Langoor.

Bajra Dayha Daanav Dalan, Jai Jai Jai Kapi Soor.

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

Nischai Prem Prateeti Tay,

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

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

Hanumanji

MEANING: May the Sun god be auspicious for us. May the ocean god
be auspicious for us. May the lord of ancestors be auspicious for us.May
the king of gods and the preceptor of gods be auspicious for us.
May the all pervasive sustainer of creation, the Cosmic Lord be auspcious
for us. Salutation to the creator. Salutation to you O wind god. You indeed
are the perceptible truth. I understand you to be truthfulness in speech.
May he protect me. May he protect the teacher.
Om peace, peace, peace.
Ah. v<9Sy reirva| kIitR: p<*#. igreirv|
}@vRpiv5o vaijnIv Svm<tmiSm| d/iv` >.
SvcRsm\| sume2a Am<toi9t:|
[it i5xoveRdanuvcnm\||
xaNit: xaNit: xaNit:||||

3. Om aham vrksasya reriva, kirtih pristham giray riva,

Urdhva pavitro vajiniva swamritasmi, dravina gwam
savarchasam, sumedha amrito-kshitah,
iti tri shankaror-vedanu-vachanam.
Om shanti, shanti, shanti.
MEANING: After gaining self- knowledge sage Trishanku declared: I
am the sustainer of the tree of sansara. My frame is like the peak of a
mountain. I am absolutely pure. I am in the form of pure awareness which
is the same as that which obtains the sun. I am in the form of shining
knowledge which is like wealth. I am endowed with the most auspicious
knowledge. I am free from death and decay. Om peace, peace ,peace.

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OM Anjanaya Vidmahe,
Pawan Sutaya Dheemahi,
Tanno Veerah Prachodayaat
Om Hum Hanumatay Rudra
Atmakaya Hum Phat.
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Shree Rama
Om Raamaaya Raama Bhadraaya,
Raama Chandraaya Vedhasay.
Raghunaathaaya Naathaaya,
Seetaayaa Patayea namah.

Shanti Mantras
Peace Chanting
sh navvtu| sh nO wunKtu|
sh vIy.R. krvavhE|
tejiSvnav2ItmStu| ma ivi8avhE ||

Om Shree Raama Raama Raghu-nandan Raama Raama,

Shree Raama Raama Bhrataagraja Raama Raama.
Shree Raama Raama Ranakarkasha Raama Raama,
Shree Raama Raama Sharanam Bhava Raama Raama.

Shree Raama Stuti

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

xaiNt: xaiNt: xaiNt: ||||

1.

Om saha navavatu. Saha nau bhunaktu.

Saha viryam karavavahai.
Tejas vinavadhi tamastu maa vidvis avahai.
Om shantih shantih shantih.

MEANING: May He protect both of us. May He

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

xo im5: x. v=`: | xo wvTvyRma |

x [No b<hSpit: | xo iv*`<==m: |
nmo b/`e |nmSte vayo | Tvmev p/Ty9.
b/ais| Tvmev p/Ty9. b/ vid*yaim | 1t.
vid*yaim | sTy. vid*yaim | tNmamvtu |
tKtarmvtu |Avtu mam\| Avtu vKtarm\|
xaiNt: xaiNt: xaiNt: ||||

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Nava Graha Gayatri

Surya (Sun):

Lord Rama

Om Bhashkaraya Vidmahe Mahadyu-tikaaraaya Dheemahi

Tanno Adityah Prachodayaat
Om Hreem Ghrini Surya Aaditya Om

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ketu:
Om Chitra-varanaya vidmahe, sarpa-roopaya dhimahi, tanno Ketu
prachodayaat
Om klim Ketave namaha
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108 NAMES OF LORD RAMA

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

THE MOST AUSPICIOUS ONE.

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

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

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

41. OM SHREE TRILOKARAKSHAKAYA NAMAHA PROTECTOR OF THE THREE WORLDS

OF THE SURYA DYNASTI
OM SHREE DHANVINE NAMAHA
OM SHREE DANDAKARANYA PUNYAKRITAY NAMAHA

ONE WHO MADE DANDAKA FOREST NOBLE

OM SHREE AHALYASHAPASHAMANAYA NAMAHA

OM
OM
OM
OM
OM
OM

SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE

RELIEVER OF AHALYAS CURSE

DEVOTED TO FATHER
RESPONSIVE TO ALL PRAYERS
CONQUEROR OF THE SENSES
CONQUEROR OF ANGER
CONQUEROR OF THE FOES
TEACHER OF THE UNIVERSE

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

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jpa kusums.kax. kaXypey. mhauitm\|

tmoir. svRpap^n. p/`toiSm idvakrm\||||
b/amurairiS5puraNtkarI wanu: xxI wUimsutobu2Xc |
gu=Xc xuk/: xin rahuketv: sveR g/ha: xaiNt krawvNtu ||||
gu=b/Ra gu=ivR*`u: gu=deRvo mheXvr: |
gu=: sa9at\pr. b/ tSmE &I gurve nm: ||||
pe/mse bolo &I sUyR naray` wgvan ik jy |

Om Japaa kusum sankaasham kashya-payam mahaa dhyutim,

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

Om Brahama Muraari-Tripuraanta Kaaree, bhaanuh shashee

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

Om Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshvara.

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

PREMSAY BOLO SHRI SURYA

NARAYAN BHAGWAN KI JAI.

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51. OM SHREE RAKSHAVANARA SANGATHINE NAMAHA

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

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

OM SHREE SARVA PUNYADHIKAPHALAYA NAMAHA

ANSWERING OF PRAYERS AND GOOD DEEDS

OM SHREE SMRUTHASARVARDHANASHANA NAMAHA

OM SHREE ADIPURUSHA NAMAHA
OM SHREE PARAMAPURSHAYA NAMAHA

DESTROYER OF SINS BY CONCENTRATION

PRIMORDIAL BEING
SUPREME BEING

71. OM SHREE MAHAPURUSHAYA NAMAHA

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

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

81. OM SHREE MAYAMANUSHYACHARITRA NAMAHA

OM
OM
OM
OM
OM
OM
OM
OM
OM

SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE

MAHADEVADI PUJITA NAMAHA

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

TAKING THE HANUMAN FORM WITH ILLUSIONS

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

WITH BOWED IN HAND

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

OM Bhashkaraya Vidmahe
Mahadyutikaraya Dheemahi
Tanno Adityah Prachodayaat.
Om Hreem Ghrini Surya
Aaditya Om
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OM
OM
OM
OM
OM

SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE
SHREE

SARVOPAGUNAVARJITA NAMAHA
PARAMATMANE NAMAHA
PARABRAHMANE NAMAHA
SACCHIDANANDA VIGRAHA NAMAHA
PARASHAIJYOTISHE NAMAHA

101. OM SHREE PARASMAIDHAMNE NAMAHA

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

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CROWNED VIBHEESHANA AS KING OF LANKA

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

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

Om Govinda Govinda Haray Muraaree,

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

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

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SURYA NARAYAN PRANAAM ANJALI

Lord Krishna

1. Adi deva namastubhyam, prasida mamabhaskaram.

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

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

Iti Shri Shiva proktam Surya ashtakam sampoornam.

Om Namo Bhagavatay
Vaasudevaya.
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Shree Guru Devaya

Guru Dev

1. Om Akhanda Mandalaa Kaaram, Vyaaptam Yena Charaacharam.

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

Salutations to Shankara-bhagavatpaada, the abode of the

Shruti ( Vedas ), Smriti ( Gita etc. ) and Puranas, the
repository of compassion and the one who bestows
happiness on the World.

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

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