A divine prayer describing lord Dattatreya. Maalaakamandalu dharah karapadmayugme Madhyastha paaniyugale damarutrishoolam; Adhyastha urdhva karayoh shubha shankhachakre Vande tamatrivaradam bhujashatkayuktam. MEANING: I meditate on Lord Dattatreya, the son of Atri, who has six hands, who holds the rosary and water-vessel in two hands, with damaru and spear in the other two hands, and with conch […]
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Padmaaseenam prashantam – Meditation On Guru Sri Shankaracharya
Prayer on guru Sankaracharya in a meditative posture. Padmaaseenam prashantam yamaniratamaanan gaari tulya prabhaavam, Phaale bhasmaankitaam bhasmita rujira mukhaam bhojanindeevaraaksham; Kambugreevam karaabhyaam avidtamurulasat pustakam jnaanamudraam, Vandyam geervaana mukhyair natajana varadam bhaavaye shankaraaryam. MEANING: I meditate on Sri Shankaracharya who is seated in the lotus posture with Jnanamudra, who is calm, endowed with virtues like Yama, […]
Shaantam padmaasanastham – sanskrit slokas on lord shiva
The prayer describes Lord Shiva. Shaantam padmaasanastham shashadharamakutam panchavaktram trinetram, Shoolam vajram cha khadgam parashumabhayadam dakshinaange vahantam; Naagam paasham cha ghantaam damaruka sahitam chaankusham vaamabhaage, Naanaalankaara deeptam sphatika maninibham paarvateesham namaami. MEANING: I prostrate myself before the five-faced Lord of Parvati, who is adorned with various ornaments, who shines like the crystal jewel, who is […]
Vakra-Tunda-Mahakaaya – Invocation to Lord Ganesh- sanskrit and translation
Before Starting any activity, offer the below prayer to lord Ganapathi. वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सुर्यकोटि समप्रभ निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा Vakra-Tunda-Mahakaaya, Surya-Koti-Sam-Prabhah. Nirvighnam-Kuru-Me-Deva, Subha-Karyeshu-Sarvadaa. O elephant headed and large bodied Lord, radiant as a thousand Suns, I ask for your grace so that this task that I am starting may complete without any hindrances.
Lord Sri Ranganatha Swami Prayer
Lord Sri Ranganatha Swami Prayer. Anandha Roope Nija Bhodha Roope Bhakthi Swaroope Sruthi Murthy Roope | Govindha Devabila Deva Deve Sri Ranga Range Mathaa Namaami || Meaning: Embodiment of joy, preacher of true knowledge, truth personified, the living legend of vedas, who has embarked on to the hearts of all, , Let my thoughts concentrate […]
Shukalmbaradharam – sanskrit sloka on lord Ganesh with meaning
This is a prayer offered to lord Ganesh to remove all obstacles from the path to success in the task/goal we are about to start / pursuing. This is prayed before starting any new work. This is very important prayer for Hindus. Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chaturbhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vighnopashantaye शुक्लाम्बरधरम् विष्णुम् शशि […]
Dhyanamulam Guru – Sanskrit prayer on mentor/guide with meaning
This is a famous prayer on teacher/ mentor(Guru). In Indian tradition, a Guru is considered very important. This is a prayer for guru/teacher. In this prayer we learn that, form feet, words and grace are all important for success. Even if you achieve everything, you need grace of Guru for liberation. Dhyaana-Muulam Gurur-Muurtih Puujaa-Muulam Gurur-Padam […]
Asatoma sadgamaya -peace prayer in sanskrit with meaning
ऊँ असतोम सद्गमय, तमसोमा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतंगमया, ऊँ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः ।। Om! Asatoma Sadgamaya, Tamasoma Jyotirgamaya, Mrityorma Amritamgamaya, Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi!