Boston
University
Hindu
Students Council
2000-2001
Contact
Information
Mailing Address:
Boston University Hindu Students
Council
C/o Student Activities Office
George Sherman Union, 4th Floor
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Voice Mail: (617) 353-9999 Mail Box
Number: 140-8009
Email: buhsc@bu.edu
Website: http://people.bu.edu/buhsc
A Brief History of the Boston University
Hindu Students Council
The Hindu Students Council at Boston University started in
1995 by some very enthusiastic students, which include Jayen Patel, Mona Bhatt,
Deepti Nair, Rohit Khosla and Poornima Kairmana among others. HSC at BU
organized a plethora of activities in 1995-96 with the leadership of its
dedicated coordinators. BU HSC's first successful event was YUVA '95,
a regional conference. It was one of the best kick off events for the group.
The Hindu Student Councils at MIT and Northeastern University helped
tremendously to host the event. In 1996, BU HSC coordinators put in months of
hard work to organize the 1996 Garba, in which more than 500 people attended.
HSC BU also published a prayer book in 1996. This booklet has been a great
asset not just for BU members but also for all chapters across the nation. BU
HSC has also started an annual Holi Retreat beginning in 1997. This event helps
students celebrate their culture as they throw the colors of joy at each other.
The evenings are filled with campfires, singing, dancing, cultural debates and
many more activities. BU members also helped organizing two major regional
events - Yuva '97 at MIT and Camp 1997 in New Hampshire. With the leadership of
Rahul Deshikant, on September 1998, HSC BU published a scholastic journal Moksha.
The Mission of the Boston University
Hindu Students Council
The Hindu Student Council's mission is to promote understanding among students and others
about Hindu heritage, to address issues affecting Hindus, and to serve those
less fortunate in society. Hinduism assists individuals in their quest for
self-realization and the pursuit of excellence. We accomplish our mission by
developing our knowledge about the universal ideals of Hindu Dharma. Towards
this end, the Hindu Students Council also strives to raise awareness about
social, political and religious issues affecting Hindus.
Table
of Contents
The Significance of the Symbol Om
Prayer for Education, Enlightenment and Success
Universal Prayer for Enlightenment and Immortality
Jai Jai Jai Jai Ganapathi Deva
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Devaa
He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala
Chitha Chora Yashoda Ke Bal, Navanitha Chora Gopal
Murali Krishna Mukunda Krishna
Bhava Bhaya Harana Vandita Charana
Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya
Dhum Dhum Dhum Dhum Damaroo Bhaje
At Your Feet Dear Lord We pray
Every Single Moment of My Life
May We All Be Flutes Within Your Hands
Miscellaneous Mantras and
Shlokas
Sanatan (eternal) Dharma as a
universal tradition has room for all faiths and all religious and spiritual
practices regardless of the time or country of their origin. Yet it places religious and spiritual
teachings in their appropriate place relative to the ultimate goal of
Self-realization, to which secondary practices are subordinated. Sanatan Dharma also recognizes that
the greater portion of human religious aspirations has always been unknown,
undefined and outside of any institutionalized belief. Sanatan Dharma thereby gives
reverence to individual spiritual experience over any formal religious
doctrine. Whereever the Universal Truth
is manifest; there is Sanatan Dharma—whether it is in a field of
religion, art or science, or in the life of a person or community. Whereever the Universal Truth is not recognized,
or is scaled down or limited to a particular group, book or person, even if
done so in the name of God, there Sanatan Dharma ceases to function,
whatever the activity is called.
-Dr. David Frawley
Expert on Hindu
philosophy and religion.
By the laws of Dharma that govern body and mind, you must fear sin and act righteously. Wise men by thinking and behaving in this way become worthy to gain bliss both here and hereafter.
-Natchintanai Scripture
The symbol Om (also called Pranava), is the
most sacred symbol in Hinduism. Volumes
have been written in Sanskrit illustrating the significance of this mystic
symbol. Although this symbol is
mentioned in all the Upanishads and in all Hindu scriptures, it is
especially elaborated upon in the Taittiriya, Chandogya and Mundaka
Upanishads.
The goal, which all Vedas
declare, which all austerities aim at, and which human desire when they live a
life continence, I will tell you briefly it is Om. The syllable Om is indeed Brahman. This syllable Om is the highest. Whosoever knows this symbol obtains all that
he desires. This is the best support;
this is the highest support. Whosoever
knows this support is adored in the world of Brahman.
-Katha Upanishad I, ii,
15-17
The symbol of Om contains of three curves, one
semicircle and a dot. The large lower
curve symbolizes the waking state; the upper curve denotes deep sleep (or the
unconscious) state, and the lower curve (which lies between deep sleep and the
waking state) signifies the dream state.
These three states of an individual’s consciousness, and therefore the
entire physical phenomenon, are represented by the three curves. The dot signifies the Absolute (fourth or Turiya
state of consciousness), which illuminates the other three states. The semicircle symbolizes maya and
separates the dot from the other three curves.
The semicircle is open on the top, which means that the absolute is
infinite and is not affected by maya.
Maya only affects the manifested phenomenon. In this way the form of Om symbolizes
the infinite Brahman and the entire Universe.
Uttering the monosyllable Om,
the eternal world of Brahman, One who departs leaving the body (at
death), he attains the superior goal.
-Bhagavad Gita, 8.13
A mantra is a sacred syllable, word or verse, which
has been revealed to a sage in deep meditation. A mantra, when recited with devotion, concentration and
understanding, revitalizes the body and mind with mystic power, and harmonizes
thought and action.
A mantra, when repeated constantly during
meditation, first loudly and then through silent and mental chanting, changes
the consciousness.
Prayer is uplifting inspiring and fascinating for the mind
and it has great power. Therefore, it
is very important that each of you learns to pray. Through prayer you purify your mind and gain spiritual
strength. Thus prayer is the foundation
of success.
In the following pages, some of the famous and more
popular mantras and prayers are compiled together with most of their meanings
translated into the English Language.
When a mantra is sung or chanted, whether by oneselfor in
a group of devoted aspirants, it is termed as Kirtan—the glorification
of God. Prayers or symbolic stories of
God may also be sung in a Kirtan.
The singing and chanting of Kirtan
creates an elevated mental condition for practicing meditation or entering into
an intense form of spiritual practice. Kirtan is a
powerful and unique method of recharging the subconscious with spiritual
vibrations.
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Om, Om, Om |
Om is the original sound, the sound of Brahman, the
supreme universal reality |
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Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha veeryam karavaavahai. Tejasvi-navadhee-tamastu Maa vidvishaavahai |
Om, may the Lord protect us both (guru and disciple),
may he cause us to enjoy (the supreme), May we exert together. May our studies be through and faithfull
(to become brilliant). May we never
quarrel/hate each other. |
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Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha Neervigna Kurume Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada |
O Lord Ganesha possessing a large body(mahakaya) curved trunk (vakratunda), with the brilliance of a million suns (surya koti), please make all my work free of obstacles—always. |
The Gayatri Mantra is the most sacred of the RigVeda
Mantras. Gayatri means, “the savior of
the singer.” Reciting this prayer
protects one from harm, dispels the darkness of ignorance and illuminates the
world.
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Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat |
Mother who subsists as all three Kalas (Lapses of time:
past, present and future), in all three Lokas (worlds or realms of
experience), and all three Gunas (Universal Attributes: harmony, agitation
and inertial), I pray to you to illuminate my intellect and dispel my
ignorance, just as the splendorous sunlight dispels all darkness. I pray to you to make my intellect serene
and bright. |
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Yaa Kundendu Tushara Haara Dhawalaa Yaa Shubhra Vastraavritra Yaa Weena Wara Danda Mandita Karaa Yaa Shweta Padmaasanaa Yaa Brahmaachyuta Shankarah Prabhritibhih Dewaih Sadaa Wanditaa Saa Maarn Paatu Saraswatee Bhagawatee Nisheshaa Jaadyaa Pahaa |
May that Goddess Saraswati who is bedecked with white
kunda flowers, who has worn pure white clothes resembling snow and moon, who
is holding a veena as her danda or instrument to draw the attention of her
devotees/students, who is sitting on a white lotus and one who is worshipped
at all times by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, may she remove my laziness and
ignorance. My salutations to such a
Goddess of knowledge. |
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Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara; Guru Sakshat Parabrahma Tsmai Shri Guruve Namaha |
The teacher is like Lord Brahma as he Generates the
knowledge within us, like Lord Vishnu as he Operates the ideas/knowledge in
our mind unto the right path and like Lord Mahesha (Shiva) as he Destroys the
wrong concepts attached to our knowledge, while enlightening us on the
desired path. Thus the teacher is
like our ultimate God and we should pray and give respect to our teacher. |
In this mantra the devotee prays to the Lord for freedom
from ignorance and attainment of immortality.
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Asato Maa Sad Gamaya Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya Om Shanti Shanti Shanti |
Oh Lord, lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to
light, from death to immortality. Peace, Peace Peace.
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Devotional Singing always opens with a prayer to Lord
Ganesh, the elephant headed son of Shiva, who helps us to overcome obstacles.
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Jai Jai Jai Gana Nayaka Jai Jai Vighna Vinashaka Jai Shubha Mangala Dayaka Vidya Buddhi Pradayaka Gajavadana Gauri Nandana (2x) Gangadhara Shiva Shambo Nandana |
Salutations to Ganesha who removes Obstacles and bestows auspiciousness intellect and
knowledge; to the elephant faced son of Gauri and Shiva. |
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Jal Jai Jai Jal Ganapathi
Deva Gajanana Gajanana Gajanana Hey Ganapathi Deva Jal Jai Jal Jal Ganapathi
Deva Gajanana Gajanana Gajanana Hey Ganapati Deva |
Victory to Lord Ganapathi. Victory
to Lord |
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Jal Ganesh, Jal Ganesh, Jal
Ganesh Devaa Mataa Janki Parvati Pita
Mahadeva, Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant
Karen Sevaa Ek Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujaa
Dhaaree, Maathe Sindoor Sohe Moose Ki
Savaaree, Andhen Ko Aankh Det Khodeen
Ko Khaaya, Laddvan Ka Bhog Lage Sant
Karen Sevaa Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur
Chadhe Mevaa, Baanjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan
Ko Maaya, Deenan Kee Laaj Raakh Shambhu
Sutwaaree |
Oh, great Lord Ganesha whose
mother is Parvathi, and father the great lord Shiva. The saints offer you sweets
as they pray to you. Oh Ganesh, lord with one face and four arms, you wear
the vermillion symbol on your head and ride the mouse. You give sight to the
blind and magic to the leprous people. You give son to the infertile, and
money to the poor. We offer you sweets and flowers. Oh, Lord Ganesh, we pray
to you. |
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Gauri Ganesh Uma Mahesh Sharanam Ganesh Sharanam
Ganesh Shiva Nandana Ganapati Ganesh |
Chant the name of Lord
Ganesha, beloved son of Mother Gaun (also known as Uma and Parvathi).
Surrender to the beloved son of Lord Shiva; the Lord of Parvathi is the
embodiment of Lord Ganesha. |
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Gouri nandhana gajaanana Girijaanandhana Neeranjana Parvati Nandhana Shubanana Pahi Prabhomam pahi pransanna Shanmukha Sodhara Gajaanana Shanmukha Pradhaana Neeranjana Shambu kumara gajaanana Shambhavi thanaya shubanana |
Gowri’s Sun, the elephant-headed god The one who has no
darkness (full of knowledge) Parvati’s son who has a beautiful face Protect
me oh Lord, oh everpresent one Oh Shanmukha’s brother Oh Shanmukha’s older
brother Shiva’s son Shambhavi’s son |
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Atmanivasee Rama, Atmanivasee Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama Ayodhyavasee Rama, Ayodhyavasee Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama Aranyavasee Rama, Aranyavasee Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama Ahalya uddharaka Rama Ahalya uddharaka Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama Dashamukhamardana Rama Dashamukhamardana Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama Bhaktavasala Rama, Bhaktavatsala Rama Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya, Janakijeevana Rama |
Praising the various names and deeds of Lord
Rama. |
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Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram |
Lord Rama, the resident of
Ayodhya and the |
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Prema mudita mana se kaho Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Papa kate dukha mite, leta Rama nam Bhava sumudra sukhada nava, eka Rama nam. Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Parama Shanti Sukha nidhana, Divya Rama nam. Niradhara ko adhara, eka Rama nam. Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Parama gopya parama ishta, Mantra Rama nam Santa hridaya sada basata Eka Rama nam. Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Mahadeva satata japata Divya Rama nam Kashi marata mukti karata Kahata Rama Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Maata Pita Bandhu Sakha, Sabihi Rama Nam. Bhakta Janana Jeevna Nandana Eka Rama Nam. Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram |
With full devotion and
love chant Lord Rama’s name. Whoever
takes Lord Rama’s name will be cleansed of their sins and troubles. Lord Rama is like the ocean with His
infinite love and comfort granting powers but He is one Name. Lord Rama is Supreme. He gives support to the supportless. Sing the various names and benefits of
chanting Lord Rama’s Name. |
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Aatmaraama Aanandaramana Aachutakeshava Harinaryayana Bhavyabhaya harana vandita charana Raghukula Booshana rajivalochana Adinarayana ananthashayana Satchidananda Satyanarayan |
Oh self-reveling Rama, Lord of happiness Oh indestructible
one, oh everpresent one One who takes away the fear of rebirth, one who’s
feet we worship Lotus-eyed, One who was born in the Raghu family One who is
an avatar of Vishnu, the one who sleeps on the serpant Narayana himself, the one who stands for the three
levels of consciousness (sat-existence, chit-consciousness, ananda-bliss) |
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Ananda Sagara Muralidhara Meera Prabhu Radhe Shyama
Venu Gopala Ananda Sagara Muralidhara Nanda Yashoda Ananda Kishora Jai Jai Gokula Bala Jai Venu
Gopala |
Victory to Krishna, beloved
Prince of Yashoda. Thou art the ocean
of bliss and player of captivating music
on flute and Lord of Meera (devotee), Radha and
the entire Universe. |
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He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala He Nanda Nanda Gopala, Ananda Nanda Gopala He Nanda Nanda Ananda Nanda Yadunanda Gopala |
Son of Nanda, blissful
Krishna, the cowherd boy; Blissful son of the Yadu clan, Nanda’s cowherd boy. |
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Chitha Chora Yashoda Ke Bal, Navanitha Chora Gopal Gopal Gopal Gopal, Govardhana Dhara Gopal Gopal Gopal Gopal Gopal, Govardhana Dhara Gopal |
Krishna is the stealer of the
devotee’s heart. As the child of
Yashoda, he stole butter and He held aloft the Govardhana mountain. |
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Murali Krishna Mukunda Krishna Mohana Krishna Krishna Krishna Gopi Krishna Gopala Krishna Govardhana Dhara Krishna Krishna Radha Krishna Bala Krishna Rasavilola Krishna Krishna |
Hail Krishna, who enchants
us, with a beautiful form, who holds the flute and liberates us; cowherd boy
who held the mountain, Radha’s Krishna, who danced ecstatically with the
gopis. |
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Bara Chitha Chora Brindavan Sanchara Gopala Gopala Hey Murali Gopala Govardhano Dhara Gopala Bala Gopi Manohara Radhe Gopala |
Great stealer of hearts who moves in Brindavan, the
cowherd boy with the flute. Lifter of
the Govardhana Mountain, who captivates the hearts of the Gopis (milkmaids),
who is Radha’s Lord |
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Bhava Bhaya Harana Vandita Charana Jaya Radha Jaya Madhava Sai Mangala Charana Kalimal Dahana Narayana Keshava Jaya Radha Jaya Madhava Sai |
O Sai Madhava! Who destroys bondage from birth
and death, and whose feet are adored.
Victory to Thee. O Sai Narayana! Who burns sins of this age and whose
feet are auspicious. |
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Gopala Radha Lola Murali Lola Nandalala Gopala Radha Lola Keshava Madhava Janardhana Vanamala Brindavana Pala Murali Lola Nandalala |
Gopala, the beloved of Radha. Lover of the flute, son of Nanda. O
Keshava! O Madhava! Thou art the Saviour of all humanity (Janardhana). Thou art the Protector (Pala) of Brindavan,
the darling little son of Nanda. |
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He murrali sridhara radhe krisha radhe shyam Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana Radhe Krishna radhe shyam Nandha nandhana radhe shyam Navanitha chora radhe shyam Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana |
Hey, murrali, the one who plays the flute! One who is with Radha Player of the flute, the cowherd You dance with Radha! Oh son of Nandha, your adopted father One who stole butter. |
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Gopala…Gopala… Gokulanandana Gopala. Nandakumara Gopala.
Navaneetachora Gopala.
Gopala…Gopala… Gokulanandana Gopala. Apad-bandhava Anatha-rakshaka Akhiladhara Gopala |
We praise Lord Krishna in His infinite forms as everyone’s Protector and as the One who removes obstacles. |
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Bhaja Gopala Bhaja Gopala Pyara Murare Mera Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala He Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala Nandalala He Nandalala Bala Gopala Bala Gopala Pyara Murare Mera Nandalala Ghiridhara Gopala Ghiridara Gopala Ghiridhara Gopala Ghiridhara Gopala Ghiridara Gopala Ghiridhara Gopala Mana Mohana Muralee Ganalola Shree Giridhara Gopala |
Sing Lord Krishna’s Various Names |
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Hare Murare Madhu Kaitabhare Govinda Gopala Mukunda Shaure Ananta Shreedhara Govinda Keshava Mukunda Madhava Narayana Devakeetanaya Gopikaramana Bhakta uddharana Trivikarama |
Praising various names
of Lord Krishna who is Savior and Protector of devotees. |
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Hari Hari Hari Hari Smrana karo. Haricharanakamala Dhyana karo. Muralee-Madhava Seva karo. Murahara Giridharee Bhajana karo. Hari Hari… |
Chant and remember
Lord Narayana. Concentrate and
meditate on the power of His feet.
Serve the Lord by performing good deeds, loving humanity, and with
focused prayer and meditation. Sing
His Name. |
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Radhe Krishna radhe shyam Bhakta vatsala radhe shyam Bhagavata priya radhe shyam Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana Radhe Krishna Radhe Shyam Radhe Krishna radhe shyam Pandu ranga radhe shyam Pandari natha radhe shyam Keshava Madhave yadhave nandhana Radhe Krishna radhe shyam |
One with great affection to devotees One who’s devotees love him Lord of the city of Pandaripura Lord of those people |
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Guru Deva Sharanam Deva Pahi Prabho Sharanam Deva Guru Deva Sharanam Deva Sundara Rupa Shri Hari Deva Sharanam Sharanam Sadguru Deva |
We surrender to our Guru and
God, beautiful Lord Hari. |
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Jaya guru om kara, jaya jaya Sat guru om kara, om Bramha Vishnu Sadha Shiva Om guru jaya guru mahadeva |
Victory to you the teacher Oh symbol of OM, the symbol
of our consciousness All of our trinity, Bramha, Vishnu and Shiva are
represented in you Victory to that guru! |
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Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya, Om Namah Shivaya Jhuta Jata Me Gangadhari Trishula Dhari Damaru Bajave Dama Dama Dama Dama Damaru Baja Gunj Utha Om Namah Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya (4x) |
Chant in worship of Lord
Shiva and surrender to Him. He bears the Ganges in His twisted locks of hair.
He holds the trident and His drum plays “Dama Dama”. The atmosphere echoes
with Shiva’s name. |
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Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Shiva Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam Guru Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam |
Praising the various names of Lord Shiva |
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Dhum Dhum Dhum Dhum Damaroo Bhaje Hara Bolanatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghana Ghanta Bhaje Hare Gaurinatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje Hara Sainatha Shiva Shambho Bhaje |
Shiva plays his drum. He is the Lord of Gauri also known as Goddess Parvathi. Worship him. |
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Bolanatha Hare Jagadeesha Saileshwara Hara Uma Mahesha Bolanatha Hare Jagadeesha Bhava Bhaya Haari Hey Tripurari Shiva Gangadhara Sai Murari Bholanath Bholanath Sai Nath Sai Nath |
Sing of Shiva, Sing of the Lord of the World,
whose consort is Uma. He is the
destroyer of birth and death; from whose head the River Ganga gushes out; who
is none other than Sai. |
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Om Shiva Om Shiva Paratpara Shiva Omkara Shiva, tava Sharanam Namami Shankara Bhajami Shankara Umamaheshvara tava sharanam Om Shiva… Gauree Shankara Shambho Shankara Samba Sadashiva tava Sharanam Om Shiva… |
Praising the various names of Shiva and Parvati Ma. |
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Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Shiva Shambhu Ka Maha Mantra Hai Mukti Ka Upaya Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Shri Ram Ke Charano Mein Bhakto Yeh Jeevan Balidaan Om Namah Shivaya Bolo Om Namah Shivaya Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram Han Bolo Ram Siya Ram Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram |
This great mantra of Lord
Shiva is the path to your freedom. Oh
devotees, bestow your lives to Shri Ram.
May Ram and Sita be with us. |
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Ab somp diya is jivanka Aur haar tumhaare haathome... Mera nischai bas ek yahi, Jo jagme rahoo tau saise
rahoo Jyo jalme kamalka phool rahe Mere saba guna dosh samarpiet ho Bhagawan tumhaare haathome. Yadi maanavka mujhe Janma
miele Isa pujak kie ek ek rag ka Ho taar
tumhaare haathome... Jaba jaba samsaar ka kaidie
bano Nishkaam bhaavse karma karoo Phir anta samayame praan
tajoo Mujhme tujhme bas bhed yahee Mai hooh samsaar ke haathome Sansaar Tumhaare Haathome |
I surrender my life unto
Thee, 0 Lord. I hand my problems unto Thee. My success and failure are in
Thy Hands. I have made a firm decision
to reach Thee. I surrender all my love unto
Thee. If I have to live in the
world, let it be (without attachment) like lotus flower in water (which is
untouched by water). I submit all my merits and demerits unto Thee. If born in human form, may I
ever be a servant at Thy feet. I hand
over all my responsibilities to Thee. Whenever I am enslaved in
this world, let mevwork for Your cause without desiring any fruit of the
results. At the end of my life’s joumey may I merge unto Thee. The difference between us, 0
Lord, is that You are limitless and I am
limited. You are the Controller and I am the
controlled. |
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Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum Aise Ho Hamare Baram Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum Bada Kamzor Hai Aadmi Abhi Laakhon Hai Isme Kami Bada Kamzor Hai Aadmi Abhi Lakhon Hai Isme Kami Par Tu Jo Khara, Hai Dayaloo Bada Teri Kripa Se Dharti Thami Diya Tune Hamein Jab Janam Tu Hi Jhelega Hum Sab Ka Gham Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum Jab Zulmon Ka Ho Saamna Tab Tu Hi Hamein Thamna Jab Zulmon Ka Ho Saamna Tab Tu Hi Hamein Thamna Who Burayee Karein, Hum Bhalayee Karein Nahi Badle Ki Ho Kaamna Bad Uthe Pyar Ka Har Kadam Aur Mite Vair Ka Yeh Badam Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum Hai Andera ghana Chha Raha Tera Insan Ghabra Raha Tera Insan Ghabra Raha Ho Raha Be Khabar, Kuchh Na Aata Nazar, Hai Tere Roshni Mein Jo Dam Tu Amavas Ko Kar De Poonam Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum Eh Malik Tere Bande Hum Aise Ho Hamare Baram Naake Par Chalen Aur Badhin Se Talain Taaki Hastein Hua Nikle Dum |
Oh God! We are your
children, our deed should be that we should follow the path of goodness and
keep away from bad deeds and acts, so we can die happily. We human beings are
very weak; we have so many deficiencies, but you exist; you are benevolent
and merciful. When there are crimes
and atrocities among us, hold our hand and lead us to the right path. No matter who commits these crimes, we
will always do good and never have the want of revenge. May there be more and more love in society
and every kind of hate be erased from within us. Everywhere there is
darkness and man is getting nervous because of it. He is losing his identity and his sun is setting. Light him up in your light which is so
powerful that turns a new moon into a full moon. |
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Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma,
Hare Vale Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma Hare Mara Antha Samai Na Bheli Hare Have Maylo Nahi Hada Saali Hare Hathi Avi Ubo Thame Dware Shri Nathji Layja Jay
Thara Dhama Ma Hare Nathe Karuna Thana Cho Sindhu Hare Hatho Ye Chu Chu Ek Aja Bindhu Hare Eke Bindu Mein Nai Thai Ochu Shri Nathji Layja Jay
Thara Dhama Ma Hare Mara Anthara Layjo Vachi Hare Nathi Mehndhi Ma Leli Lakathi Hare Panay Panay Eh Prasari Jathi Shri Nathji Layja Jay
Thara Dhama Ma Hare Thanay Samju Nay Shu Samjavu Hare Ketho Anthar Koli Nay Bathavu Hare Thare Bhaktho Nay Ekaj Eshe Shri Nathji Layja Jay
Thara Dhama Ma Urgi Amari, Shuno Shri Nathji Layja Jay Thara Dhama Ma |
Please listen to my wish, Shri Nathji, Take me to where you live. O my helper during my end time, Don’t push me away, I have already arrived at your doorstep. Take me to where you live. You are a sea of pity. I just want one drop of it, The sea won’t dry up in just one drop. Take me to where you live. Read my insides if you like. Just by looking at Mehndhi leaves you can’t say it
colors red Yet the red color is spread throughout the leaf. Take me to where you live. Who am I to make you understand? If you want, I can open up my inside (heart) and show
you. Your devotee only has one hope. Take me to where you live. |
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Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Pati Tapavan Sita Ram Eeshwar Allah Tero Naam Sab Ko Sanmati De Bhagwan Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Pati Tapavan Sita Ram Jal Mein Ram Thal Mein Ram Sare Jag Mein Tu Hi Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Pati Tapavan Sita Ram Kaushalya Ke Pyare Ram Dashrath Raj Dulare Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Pati Tapavan Sita Ram Jag Mein So Sundar Naam Sita Ram Jai Jai Shri Hanuman Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Pati Tapavan Sita Ram |
0 King of the Raghukul Dynasty, Ram! Purifying all
Evils, Sita Ram, Your Name Is ‘God’ In Any Form. Bless Us All, 0 Divine One! Ram Is In The Sea, Ram Is On
Earth. You Are Everywhere In Life. Ram, From Your Heart, Say ‘Jai Sita Ram’!
The Beloved Son Of Kaushaliya
The Victorious Successor Of King Dasrath. Ram, From Your Heart, Say Jai Sita
Ram’! There Are Two Beautiful Phrases In The World Sita Ram
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Door of my Heart, Open wide I
keep for thee
Will Thou Come, Will Thou Come,
Precious Krishna Come to Thee,
Will My Days Fly Away Without
Seeing you my Lord,
Night and Day, Night and Day, I
look for thee Night and Day.
At
Your Feet Dear Lord We pray
Bless Us With Your Love This Day
Jai Rama, Jai Rama, You Are Krishna,
You Are Rama
Oh Rama, Oh Rama, You Are Mother, You
Are Father
All Names, Every Form, All That Was
And Will Be Born
(You are) All Names, Every Form, All
That Is Forever More
Oh
lord purify me and make my heart worth stealing
A
precious posession that is full of love and feeling
Take
every good thought and take every action
Soaked
in the sweetness of love and compassion
Don't
Worry, Be Happy, for Rama loves Us So
Illusions Are Many, but Underneath
Them All
There Is One Reality That You and I
Are One
That God Is Love and Love Is God and
God and Man Are One
Every
Moment of My Life Please Be with Me
In Every Single Act of Mine Be Thou My
Guide
Rama Jai Rama
When I Slip When I Fall Lend Me a Hand
When I Stray Far Away Bring Me Back
Again
Rama Jai Rama
From the Darkness into Light Lead Me,
Father
From the Unreal into the Real
Rama Jai Rama(2)
I
keep feeling Your love in me, over and over again
And it's sweeter and sweeter as the
days go by
Oh what a love between my Lord and I
My Lord and I
Like
The Sunlight, Liker The Moon Bright, Always Always I Am with You
Like The Ocean, Like The River, Always
I Am Flowing Towards You
Like The Sky Above, So Is Divine Love,
Always Always Surrounding You
Like The Earth So Fair, Like The Birds
Of The Air
Always I Am Caring For You
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare
Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare (2X)
May We All Be Flutes Within Your
Hands
Let Us Be Your Melody, We'll Sing at
Your Command
Krishna's Flute We'll Be We'll Sing
His Melody
When Desire's Gone We Will Finally
Sing His Song
Song of Love Song of Truth Let the
Melody Flow Through
Song of Love Song of Truth May Our
Lives Be One with You
We are Blessed, We are Blessed,
We are Blessed
Our lord is watching over us
We are Here to Sing Your Sweet Name
Let the Light of Your Glory shine on us
Bless us All with Your Presence Gurudev
We are Blessed, We are Blessed, We are Blessed
No more tears, No more sorrow, No more death
Banish the darkness with Your Love
We are born in the Golden Age of God
We are Blessed, We are Blessed, We are
Blessed
Doha Sri Guru Charan Saroja Raja, Nij man mukur sudhari, Baranau raghubar bimal jasu, Jo dayaku phala chari. Buddhiheen tanu janike, sumirau pavankumar Bal buddhi vidya dehu mohi, Harahu kales bikar. Jai Hanuman gyan gun saagar Jai kapis tihu lok ujagar Ramdoot atulit bal dhama, Anjani putra pavan sut nama Mahabir vikram bajarangi, Kumati nivar sumati ke sangi. Kanchan baran biraj subesa, Kanan kundal kunchit kesa. Hath Bajra aurdhvaja virajai, Kandhe munj janeu sajai. Sankar suvarna kesarinandan, Teja pratap maha jaga bandhan. Vidyavana guni ati chatur, Ram kaj karibe ko aatur. Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram lakhan sita mana basiya. Sukshma roop dhari siyahi dikhava, Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava Bhim Roop Dhari Asur Samhare, Ramchandra ke kaaj savare. Laya sajivan lakhan jiyaye, Sri raghubir harashi ur laye. Raghupati kinhi bahut badai, Tum mam priya bharat hi sam bhai. Sahas badan tumharo jas gavai, As kahi sripati kand lagavai. Sanakadik brahmadi Munisa, Narad sarad sahit ahisa. Yama kuber digapal jaha te, kavi kovid kahi sakai, kaha te. Tum upkar sugrivahi kinha, Ram milay rajpad dinha. Tumharo mantra vibhisan mana, Lankeswar bhaye sab jag jana. Yug sahastra yojan par bhanu, Lilyo tahi madhur phal janu. Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahi, Jaladhi ladhi gaye acharaj nahi. |
Having cleansed the mirror of my mind with the dust of
the lotus feet of Sri Gurudev, I now proceed to describe the untarnished
glory of Sri Rama, the most excellent of the Raghus, which bestows the four
fruits namely Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha. Realizing the inadequacy of my intellect, I meditate on
you, Oh! Hanuman, the son of the wind God; grant me strength, intelligence
and true knowledge, and remove all my afflictions and blemishes. Victory to you O Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and
virtue. Victory to you O Hanuman, the
lord of the monkeys, and the enlightened of the three worlds. You are the messenger of Sri Rama, abode of immeasurable
strength, and son of Anjana, are also known as Pavanasutra, son of the Wind
God. You are a great hero of exceptional valor with a body as
strong as the thunderbolt. You are
the dispeller of the wicked thoughts and a companion of good sense and
wisdom. You are of golden color and you wear fine clothes. You wear shining ear-rings and have
beautiful curly hair. You have the thunderbolt and flag in hand, whilst the
sacred thread across your shoulder is made of sacred grass. You are an incarnation of Lord Shiva and son of Kesari,
and you are adored by the whole world on account of your radiance and
courage. You are learned, virtuous and extremely intelligent and
you are always eager to do the work of Sri Rama. You delight in listening to the glories of God and you
have Rama, Lakshmana and Sita residing in your heart. You assumed a subtle form when you revealed yourself to
Sita; and by assuming an awesome form you burnt the City of Lanka. Then you assumed a gigantic form and destroyed the
demons, thereby accomplishing the mission of Sri Rama When you brought the life giving medicinal herb
(sanjivini) and revived Lakshmana, Sri Rama embraced you joyfully. Sri Rama extolled you greatly and declared you to be as
dear to him as his brother Bharata. Taking you into his embrace, Sri Rama stated that even
Seshnag, the thousand headed serpant, sings your glory. The sages (Sanaka, Santana, Sanandana and Sanat Kumara,
Brahma and the other Gods, Shiva, Narada and Seshnag) praise you all the
time. Yama, the god of death, Kubera, the god of wealth,
Digpalas, the guardian deities, poets and scholars have all failed to
describe your glory adequately. You rendered an invaluable service to Sugriva by
introducing him to Sri Rama and restoring him to the throne. The whole world knows that Vibhisana heeded your advice
and became Lord of Lanka. You swallowed the sun from a distance of sixteen
thousand miles, considering it to be a sweet fruit. Carrying Sri Rama’s ring in your mouth, you crossed the
ocean, there is no wonder in that (because of your previous deeds.) |
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Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare Bhakta Jano Ke Sankata Dasa Jano Ke Sankata Kshana Mein Door Kare Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Jo Dhyaave Phal Paave Dukha Binase Man Ka Swami Dukha Binase Man Ka Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave Kashta Mite Man Ka Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Mata Pita Tum Mere Sharana Padu Main Kisaki Swami Sharana Padu Main Kisaki Tum Bina Aur Na Dooja Prabhu Bina Aur Na Dooja Aasa Karu Main Jisaki Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Tuma Pooran Parmathmaa Tuma Antaryami Swami Tum Antaryami Para Brahma Parameshwara Para Brahma Parameshwara Tum Sab Ke Swami Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Tuma Karuna Ke Saagar Tuma Paalana Kartaa Swami Tum Paalana Kartaa Mein Murakh Khal Kaamee Mein Sevaka Tuma Swami Kripa Karo Bharataa Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Tuma Ho Ek Agochar Sab Ke Pranapati Swami Sab Ke Pranapati Kisa Vidha Milun Dayamaya Kisa Vidha Milun Krupamaya Tum Ko Main Kumati Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Deena Bandhu Dukh Hartaa Tuma Rakshaka Mere Swami Tuma Rakshaka Mere Karuna Hastha Uthaoo Apne Sharana Badhao Dwaara Padaa Tere Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Vishaya Vikara Mitao Paap Haro Deva Swami Paap Haro Deva Shraddha Bhakti Badaoo Shraddha Prem Badaoo Santana Ki Sevaa Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Tana Mana Dhana Sab Hai Tera Swami Sab Kuch Hai Tera Tera Tuj Ko Arpan Tera Tuj Ko Arpan Kyaa Laage Mera Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare Swami Jaya Jagadisha Hare Bhakta Jano Ke Santana Dasa Jano Ke Sankata Kshana Mein Doora kare Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare |
Glory be unto the Lord He resolves in an instant all the problems of his
worshippers. Glory be into the Lord. He who praises is rewarded His mental agony is gone, Peace and riches may come home Physical pain may go off. Glory be unto the Lord. You are my mother and my father From who else can I seek refuge? No one but you is mine, On whom can I have hope? Glory be unto the Lord! You are the perfect supersoul. You are the inner governor Transcendental supreme being You’re the master of all Glory be unto the Lord! You are the ocean of mercy You are the provider. I am your servant, O Lord! Be kind, O Nourisher! Glory be unto the Lord! You are the sole immobile, You are the Lord of all souls, How can I see, O kind Lord To you, my perverted mind. Glory be unto the Lord! O friend of the poor! Savior! You are my favorite God, You’re my savior Lord! Extend your merciful hand! O hug me, dear Lord! I am lying at your doorsteps, Glory be unto the Lord. Eliminate all sensuality, absolve me of all my sins. Absolve me of all my sins. Deepen the faith and devotion, Serve the godly beings, Glory be unto the Lord! Body and riches are yours, O, all these are yours, When offering yours to you, It is no favor at all, Glory be unto the Lord! Glory be unto the Lord He resolves in an instant all the problems of his
worshippers. Glory be into the Lord. |
This mantra is usually recited at the conclusion of a
prayer session, meditation, or religious function. Here the devotee surrenders his or her individuality to the Lord
for his Grace.
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Twameva Mata, Chapita Twameva Twameva Bandhu, Cha Sakha Twameva Twameva Vidya, Dravinum Twameva Twameva sarvam mama deva-deva |
Oh Lord! You
alone are my mother, father, brother, friend, the knowledge and wealth. You are everything to me and the God of
all Gods. |
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Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayah Sarve Bhadrani Pushyantu Maa Kaschid Dukhabhaag Bhavet Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaanti Shubhamastu…Kalyaanamastu…Aishwaryamastu…Udayostu…Udayostu |
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Jaya aadhya shakti, maa jaya aadhya shakti, Akhand brahmand nibhavyan
(2x), padave pragatyan ma, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Dwitiya bay swaroop, Shiva shakti janoo, maa Shiva shakti janoo, Bramha Ganapati gaavun (2x), har gaavun har maa om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Tritiya tran swaroop, Tribhuvan man betha, maa tribhuvan man betha, Traya thaki taraveni (2x), tun taraveni maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Chote chatura mahalaxmi, sacharachar vyapya, maa sacharachar vyapya, Char bhuja chau deesha (2x), pragatya dakshina maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Panchame pancha rushi, Panchame goon padame, maa panchame goon padame, Pancha sahast tyan sohiya
(2x), panche tatwo maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Shasthi tun Narayani, mahisasur maaryo, maa mahisasur maaryo, Nar naree na roope (2x), vyapa saghade maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Saptami sapta pataal, sandhya saveetri, maa sandhya saveetri, Gau ganga Gayatree (2x), gauri geeta maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe |
Asthami astha bhooja, aayee ananda, maa ayee ananda, Surinar moonivar janamya
(2x), Devo daityo maa, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Navami navakul naag, seve navadurga, maa seve navadurga, Navaratri naa poojan, Shivratri naa arachan, kidha nar brahma, om jay om jay om maa
jagadambe Dashami dash avatar, jay vijiya dashmi, maa jay vijiya dashmi, Rame ram ramadya (2x), Ravan rodyo maa, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe. Ekadashi agiyarash, katyayani kaamaa, maa katyayani kaamaa, Kaam doorga kalika(2x), Shyama ne raama, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe. Barase bala roop, Bahuchari Amba maa, maa Bahuchari Amba maa, Batuk Bhairava sohiye (2x), Tara chhe tuja, maa jay om jay om maa jagadambe. Terase tulaja roop, tun taruni mata, maa tun taruni mata, Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv (2x), Guna tara gata, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Chaudashe chauda roop, chandi chamunda, maa chandi chamunda, Bhava bhakti kain aapo, Potani kai stapho, sinha vahani, maa jay om jay om maa jagadambe. |
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Pooname Kumbha bharyo, sambhalajo karoona, maa sambhalajo karuna , Vashishtha deva vakhanya, markande deva vakhanya, gaye shubha kavita, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Savant sole sattavan, solashe baavish maa, maa solashe baavish maa, Savant sole pragatyan(2x), reva na tera, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Trambavati nagari, aaye roopavati nagari, maa manchavati nagari, Sola sahastra tran sohiye(2x), shama karo gauri, maa daya karo gauri, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe |
Shivashakti ne aarti, je koyee gaashe, maa je bhaave gaashe, Bhane shivananda swami(2X), sukha sampati thaassey, har kailashe jaashe, maa Amba dukha harashe, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Eke ek swaroop, antar nava darasho, maa antar nava darasho, Bhola bhoodar na bhajata, maa Amba ne bhajata, bhavasaagar tarasho, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe Bhava na janoo, bhakti na janoo seva, maa na janoo seva, Mata na daas ne raakho(2x), charnamrit leva, om jay om jay om maa jagadambe. |
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Om Shanti Antarikshagunda Shanti Prithvi Shanti Raapa Shanti Roshadaya Shanti Vanaspataya Shanti Vishvayedeva Shanti Brahma Shanti Sarva Gunda Shanti Shanti Reva Shanti Saama Shanti Redhi Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om |
May there be peace in the universe and the world. May peace be on our earth. May peace reside in nature and everything that is
created. |
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I respectfully offer my daily prayers to Lord Ganesa for
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Karagre vasate laxmi, kara-madhye saraswati,
Kara-mule tu govindam; prabhate kara darshnam.
This prayer is the universal oneness of the Brahma through
the many manifestations.
Akashat patitam toyam, yada gachchati sagram,
Sarva devo namaskaraha, keshavam pratigachchati.
This prayer is chanted before a meal and expresses a
feeling of gratefulness for the food that one is about to benefit from.
Danaa detaa, paka karta, tahta bhogata, sukhi bhava.
This prayer is said in front of the deity when a diya
(burning lamp) is lit.
Shubham karoti, kalyanam, arogyam, dhana sampada,
Shatru-buddhi vinashaya, deepat-jyoti namo-stute.
Om poornam-adah, poornam-idam, poor-nath
Poornam-udachyate;
Poor-nasya poornam-adaya,
Poornam-eva-vashishyate.
This
prayer booklet has been compiled by the Boston University Hindu Students
Council Coordinators for the academic year 2000-2001.
Sonal Mehta
Sarju Shah
Aarti Dalal
Amartya Ray
Joydeep Dey
Akash Patel
Raakhee Mirchandani
This compilation would not have been possible without the
help of our past coordinators especially Jayen Patel whose own compilation
provides much of the material in the Introduction.
We also appreciate the efforts and contributions of Shalu
Umapathy, Sonia Mehta and Kanika Chadda who provided additional materials,
which have been included in this booklet.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to:
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The Rev. Hope N. Luckie Acting Dean of Marsh Chapel Mindy Stroh Coordinator of Programs Student Activities Office Catherine Dickey Financial Administrator Student Activities Business Office Boston University Student Union Allocations Board |
Shelli Jankowski-Smith Director of Marsh Chapel J. Allen Ward Director Student Activities Office Perri Shapiro Assistant Director Student
Activities Office Boston
University George Sherman Union |
We
would like to thank the members of the Boston University Hindu Students Council
for their continued support, suggestions and enthusiasm to know and learn more
about our religion.
Seven
years ago, the Boston University Hindu Students Council was established at this
University through the collective efforts of dedicated students and a
supportive administrator. Dean Robert
Watts Thornburg joined the Boston University Hindu Students Council chapter as
our advisor. His enthusiasm, compassion
and dedication grew stronger. He was
then, and will forever be, considered a pillar of the Hindu Students'
Council. With his help and guidance,
students at Boston University now have an opportunity to learn about and
develop a Hindu heritage. The Hindu
Students' Council would not be what it is today without him, and thus, in this
booklet we express our gratitude and appreciation for years of hard work and
support. As each person is an
instrument of the Lord, we now realize that it is together that we create a
harmonious world. We are thankful to
the Lord for granting us the opportunity to work with such a man, a man who has
brought music into the lives of everyone he has met. Thank you Dean Thornburg.
Thank you for bestowing the gift of love, hope and determination upon your
students.