Fall 2011 eHandbook - Without Cover

Table of Contents

Se2ng Inten4on

1.  Ganapa4 Vandana

2.  Karya Siddhi

3.  Guru Vandanam

4.  Gayathri Mantram

5.  Devi Stu4

6.  Saraswa4 Slokham

7.  Pratah Smaranam

8.  Subhashitam

9.  Shanthi Mantra

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Assembly

Songs – This Session

Ganesha Pancharatnam

Karthikeya Bhajan

Jai Ganesha Deva

Mantra Pushpam

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Lingashtakam

Hanuman Chalisa Om Jai Jagdish Hare (Arthi song)

Sri Lakshmi Arthi

This Land is My Land

Na4onal Anthem

Songs from Past Sessions

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Vakratunda Mahäkäya Süryakoti Samaprabha

Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva

Sarvakäryeshu Sarvadä

Ganapa%, One with a curved trunk, a large body,

and a brilliance equal to a crore (10 million) suns!

God, please remove all obstacles that

stand in the way of all my undertakings, always.

Ganapati Vandana

★ ★ ★

Satyam Bruyat, Priyam Bruyat Na Bruyat Satyam Apriyam

Speak truth, speak kind words. Never speak truth, which is unkind to others

Setting Intention (From Manu Smrithi)

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Shuklam Baradharam Vishnum

Shashi Varnam Chaturbhujam

Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet

Sarva Vighno Pashantaye

ADred in white and all-‐pervading,

O moon-‐hued, four-‐shouldered One

with smiling face so pleasing,

upon You we meditate for removing all obstacles

Karya Siddhi Slokham

Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu,

Gurur Devo Maheshwara

Guru Sakshat Parabrahmah

Tasmai Shree Guru Veh Namah

The Guru is Brahma (The God of Crea%on)

The Guru is Vishnu (The God of Sustenance)

The Guru is Shiva (The God of Annihila%on)

My Saluta%on to such a Guru, who is verily the Supreme God

Guru Vandanam

★ ★ ★

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Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah,

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi,

Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

Gayatri Mantram

Sarva Mangala Maangalye

Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike

Sharanye Traiyambake Gouri

Naaraayani Namostute

You are the all auspicious Shiva (Shak% aspect), the boun%ful;

I prostrate myself at Thy feet.

O Triyambaks (Three eyed one),

Gauri (the one with a fair complexion, Parvathi) Naraayani.

Devi Stuti

★ ★ ★

The God (Sun) of the Earth, Atmosphere and Space,

who is to be followed,

we meditate on his power,

(may) He inspire(s) our intellect.

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Saraswati Namastubhyam

Varadhe Kamarupini

Vidyarambham Karishyami

Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada

Saraswati Slokham

Karagre Vasate Lakshmi

Kara Mule Saraswathi

Kara Madhye Tu Govindah

Prabate Kara Darshanam

On the %p of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi;

On the middle of your fingers is Goddess Sarasva%;

In the base of your fingers is Lord Govinda (Vishnu);

Look at your palm in the early morning.

Pratah Smaranam (Morning Prayer)

★ ★ ★

Oh Divinity of learning, Giver of boons,

Giver of form to desire,

I am going to start studying,

May it always be my success.

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Matru Devo Bhava Pitru Devo Bhava

Acharya Devo Bhava Athithi Devo Bhava

Subhashitam (From Taittiriya Upanishad)

Shanti Mantra

★ ★ ★

Honor mother as God, Honor father as God,

Honor teacher as God, Honor guest as God.

Om Asato Ma Sad Gamaya

Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya

Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya

Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi

Lead me: From untruth to truth;

From darkness to light;

From death to immortality

Om peace peace peace

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Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimuk4 Saadhakam

Kalaa Dharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam

Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam

Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.

I salute that remover of obstacles, Who has modakas in his hand Who always bestows salva%on Who wears a part of moon on his head Who protects this world which is varied, Who is the leader of those who cannot be lead, Who is the cause of destruc%on of asuras, And who destroys all things which are not good.

Natetaraa4 Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram

Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam

Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram

Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.

I bow before that great Lord permanently, Who creates fear in the enemies of his devotees, Who sparkles like the just risen Sun, Who is saluted by Gods and Asuras Who destroys obstacles of his devotees, Who is the God of all devas, Who is the God of all wealth, Who is the God of all elephants, And who is the leader of the army of Lord Shiva.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

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Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram

Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam

Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram

Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.

I bow to that Ganapa% who shines like the Sun, Who bestows peace to all the worlds, Who removed the Gajamukhasura from this world, Who has a very big paunch, Who has an elephant-‐face which blesses, And who is the one who shows kindness Who is tolerant Who is full of blessing, And who showers great fame, To those who salute Him.

Akimchanaar4 Marjanam Chirantanok4 Bhaajanam

Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam

Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam

Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.

I salute the very ancient elephant-‐god Who destroys the wants of the have nots, Who has been worshipped since ancient %mes, Who is the eldest son of the lord who destroyed ci%es, Who eats away the pride of the enemies of the gods, Who is awesome at the %me of final deluge, Who wears serpents like Dananjaya as ornaments, And who is fierce like the elephant in rut.

Ganesha Pancharatnam (Contd …)

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Nitaan4kaanta Dantakaan4 Mantakaanta Kaatmajam

Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam

Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam

Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.

I always meditate only on that God with single tusk,, Who is ever lustrous tusk is very pre[y, Who is the son of Lord who killed the god of death, Who has a form beyond ones imagina%on, Who is endless, Who tears asunder all obstacles, And who dwells forever in the heart of Yogis , Like the season of spring.

Ganesha Pancharatnam (Contd …)

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Subramanyam Subramanyam Shanmukhanatha Subramanyam


Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subramanyam

Hara Hara Hara Hara Subramanyam

Hara Hara Hara Hara Subramanyam

Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subramanyam



Shiva saravanabhava Subramanyam

Guru saravanabhava Subramanyam

Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subramanyam

Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subramanyam



Karthikeya Bhajan

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Sing the names of Lord Subramanyam, Lord with six faces, Son of Shiva; Sing the names of Lord Subramanyam and of Shiva; Sing in praise of Lord Subramanyam who was born in the lake called Saravanabhava.

Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

Mata jaki Parva4, Pita Mahadeva.

Glory to You, O Lord Ganesha! Born of Parva%, daughter of the Himalayas, and the great Shiva

Ek dant dayavant, char bhuja dhari

Mathe par %lak sohe, muse ki savari

Pan chadhe, phul chadhe, aur chadhe meva

Ladduan ka bhog lage, sant kare seva.

Lord of compassion, You bear a single tusk, four arms, A vermilion mark of on your forehead, and ride on a mouse. People offer you betel leaves, blossoms, fruits and sweets, while saints and seers worship You.

[Jai Ganesh ….]

Andhan ko ankh det, kodhin ko kaya

Banjhan ko putra det, nirdhan ko maya

Surya shaam sharan aye, safal kije seva.

Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

You bestow vision on the blind, chastened body on the leprous, Children to the sterile, and wealth on the des%tute. We pray to Thee day and night, please bestow success upon us.

[Jai Ganesh ….]

Jai Ganesh Deva

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Mantra Pushpam

This great mantra is taken from Taithreeya Aranyakam of Yajur Veda. It is normally sung in a chorus by all the priests together a_er performing any Pooja (worship) or Yagna. It tells in short that water is the basis of this universe.

yOpAm pushpam vedhA pushpavAn prajavA-‐An pasumAn bhavathi. chandramAvA apAm pushpam-‐m pushpavAn prajavA-‐An pasumAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

He who understands the flowers of water,

Becomes possessor of flowers, children &ca[le.

Moon is the flower of the water,

He who understands this fact,

Becomes possessor of flowers, children &ca[le.

He who knows the source of water,

Becomes established in himself,

agnirvA apAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. yO-‐O gner Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi. ApovAgner Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

Fire is the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of fire,

He who knows this,

Becomes established in himself.



vAyurva apAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. Yo VayOr Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi. Apovai vAyor Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn Bhavathi.

Air is the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of air,

He who knows this,




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Mantra Pushpam (Contd …)

asowai tapann apAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. Yo mus yatapata Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi. ApovA amus yatapata Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

Scorching sun is the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of scorching sun,

He who knows this,




chandramavAm apAm Ayatnam AyatanavAn bhavathi. Yas chandra masa Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi. Apovai chandra masa Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

Moon is the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of moon,

He who knows this,




nakshtrANi vA apAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. yO nakshtrANAm Ayatanam Veda AyatanavAn bhavathi. Apovai nakshtrANAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

Stars are the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of stars,

He who knows this,




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Mantra Pushpam (Contd …)

parjanyovA apAm Ayatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. yah parjanyas yAyatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi. Apovai parjanyas yAyatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yOpAm Ayatanam vedhA AyatanavAn bhavathi.

samvastarO vA apAm Ayatanam AyatavAn bhavathi. yas samvatsaras yAyatanam vedhA AyatavAn bhavathi. Apovai samvastaras yAyatanam AyatanavAn bhavathi. ya Evam vedhA yO-‐Opsu nAvam prathish 4thAm vedhA pratyeva 4shtathi.

rajAdhi rajAya prasahya sAhinE-‐E namO vayam vai-‐hi sravanAya kurmahE samEkAmAn kAmA kAmAya mahyam-‐m kAmeshvaro vai-‐hi sravanO dadAtu kuberAya vai sravanAya mahA rAjAya namahA.

King of kings, we praise thee,

Who is the giver of all victories,

Who is the fulfiller of all desires,

Please bless me with wealth,

To fulfill all our desires,

Oh, Lord of wealth (Kubera), we praise thee,

Saluta4ons to the king of kings.

Rainy season is the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of rainy season,

He who knows this,


He who knows that there is a ra_ is available,

Becomes established in that ra_.

Clouds are the source of water,

He who knows this,


Water is the source of clouds,

He who knows this,




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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

Namosthesthu Maha Maye, Sree Peede, Sura Poojithe, Sanka Chakra Gadha Hasthe, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Saluta%ons and saluta%ons to Goddess Mahalakshmi,

Who is the great enchantress,

Who lives in riches,

Who is worshipped by Gods,

And who has conch, wheel and mace in her hands

Namasthe Garuda rudey, Kolasura Bhayam Kari, Sarva Papa Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Sarvagne Sarva Varadhe, Sarva Dushta Bhayam Karee, Sarva Dukha Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Sidhi Budhi Pradhe Devi, Bhukthi Mukthi Pradayinee, Manthra Moorthe Sada Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Adhyanthara hithe Devi, Adhi Shakthi Maheswari, Yogagye Yoga Sambhoothe, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Saluta%ons and saluta%ons to Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Who rides on an Eagle,

Who created fear to Kolasura,

And is the goddess who can destroy all sins

Saluta%ons and saluta%ons to Goddess Mahalakshmi

Who knows everything,

Who can grant anything,

Who appears fearsome to bad people,

And is the goddess who can destroy all sorrows.


Who grants intelligence and occult powers,

Who grants devo%on to God and salva%on,

Who can be personified by holy chants,

And who is Goddess for ever.

Saluta%ons and saluta%ons to Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Who neither has an end nor beginning,

Who is the primeval power, the greatest Goddess,

Who is born out of hard penance,

And who can be personified by medita%on.

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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam (Contd …)

Sthoola Sukshma Maha Roudhre, Maha Shakthi Maho Dhare, Maha Papa Hare Devi, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Padmasana Sthithe Devi, Para Brahma Swaroopini, Para Mesi, Jagan Matha, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Swethambara Dhare Devi, Nanalankara Bhooshithe, Jagat Sthithe, Jagan Matha, Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe

Maha Lakmyashtakam Stotram, Ya Padeth Bhakthiman Nara, Sarva Sidhi Mavapnothi, Rajyam Prapnothi Sarvadha

Ekakale Paten nityam Maha papa Vinashanam Dvikalam Yah Paten nityam Dhana Dhanya Samanvitaha

Trikalam Yah Paten nityam Maha Shatru Vinashanam Maha Lakshmir Bhaven nityam Prasanna Varada Shubhaa


Who is both gross and subtle, most fearsome ,

Who is the greatest strength,

Who within her holds the worlds,

And is the Goddess who can destroy sins.


Who is the goddess who has the seat of Lotus,

Who is the personifica%on of the ul%mate truth,

Who is Goddess of all,

And who is the mother of all the worlds.


Who wears white cloth,

Who wears variety of ornaments,

Who is everywhere in the world,

And who is the mother of all the worlds.

Those who recite this Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam

praising Goddess Mahalakshmi,

With devo%on and discipline,

Would make all powers as his own,

And also would a[ain the kingdom forever.

Those who read this hymn at least once a day

will have all their sins destroyed;

Those who recite it twice a day

will be blessed with wealth and prosperity.

Those who recite this three %mes in a day

will have all their enemies destroyed.

They will be always be blessed by

the Goddess Mahalakshmi

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Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

Devamuni pravararchita Lingam Kamadahana karunakara Lingam Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam Siddha surasura vandita Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam Panipha4 vesh4tha shobhita Lingam Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

Devaganarchita sevita Lingam Bhavair bhak4bhi revacha Lingam Dinakarako4 prabhakara Lingam Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and Devas, Is pure and resplendent, And destroys sorrows of birth.

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, worshipped by great sages and devas, Which destroyed the god of love, Which showers mercy, And which destroyed the pride of Ravana

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Which is anointed by perfumes, Which leads to growth of wisdom, And worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Which is ornamented by gold &great jewels, Which shines with the snake being with it, And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Which is adorned by sandal paste &saffron, Which wears the garland of lotus flowers, And which can destroy accumulated sins

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Which is served by gods and other beings, the doorway for devo%on and good thought, And which shines like billions of Suns.

Lingashtakam

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Ashtadalo parivesh4a Lingam Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam Ashtadaridra vinashana Lingam Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Lingashtakamidam punyam Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau Shivalokamavapno4 Shivena saha modate.

I bow before that Lingam, the eternal Shiva, Which is surrounded by eight petals, Which is the prime reason of all riches, And which destroys eight types of poverty.

I bow before that Lingam, eternal Shiva, Worshipped by the teacher of Gods Worshipped by flowers from garden of Gods, Which is the eternal abode and which is the ul%mate truth.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam, In the holy presence of Lord Shiva, Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, , And keep him company.

Author : LikelySri Adi Shankara (788 AD - 821 AD)

Lingashtakam (Contd …)

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Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj A_er cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen Nij mane mukure sudhar dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four-‐ Jo dayaku phal char fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).

Budhi Hin Tanu Janike Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I Sumirau Pavan Kumar concentrate my aden4on on Pavan Kumar and humbly Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to Harahu Kalesa Vikar relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.

Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-‐All Jai Kapis %hun lok ujagar hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-‐head of power,wisdom and Shiva-‐Shak4) You illuminate all the three worlds (En4re cosmos) with your glory.

Ram doot atulit bal dhama You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The Anjani-‐putra Pavan sut nama repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.

Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) Kuma% nivar suma% Ke sangi you are valiant and brave. On you adends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.

Kanchan varan viraj subesa Your physique is beau4ful golden coloured and your dress Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa is predy. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.

Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory Kandhe moonj janehu sajai (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.

Sankar suvan kesri Nandan As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride Tej pratap maha jag vandan of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propi4ated all over the universe.

Vidyavan guni a4 chatur You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom-‐ Ram kaj karibe ko aatur plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.

Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya narra4on of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the arts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.

Rama Lakshmana Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki Rama Lakshmana Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki

Hanuman Chalisa

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Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava You appeared before Sita in a Diminu4ve form and spoke Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava to her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and stuck terror by se2ng Lanka on fire. Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare With over-‐whelming might you destroyed the Asuras Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill. Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye restored Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy. Raghupa4 Kinhi bahut badai Shri Raghupa4 (Shri Ram) lus4ly extolled you and Tum mam priye Bharat-‐hi sam bhai said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."

Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave Thousands of living beings are chan4ng hymns of your Us kahi Shripa4 kanth lagaave glories saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged Hanuman. Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswa4 and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions). Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te Digpals (depu4es guarding the four corners of Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence? Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him Ram milaye rajpad deenha with Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne.


Hanuman Chalisa (Contd …)

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Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana By heeding to your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana Lanka. This is known all over the Universe.

Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu fabulous distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit.

Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.

Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light Sugam anugraha tumhre tete with your kind grace.


Ram dware tum rakhvare, You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Hoat na agya binu paisare abode. No one can enter it without your permission, Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na enjoy all divine pleasures and feel fearless under your

benign Protec4on. Aapan tej samharo aapai You alone are befided to carry your own splendid valor. Teenhon lok hank te kanpai All the three worlds (en4re universe) tremor at your

thunderous call. Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with Mahavir jab naam sunavai the sheer men4on of your great name, O'Mahaveer!

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Nase rog harai sab peera All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reci4ng Japat nirantar Hanumant beera regularly Shri Hanuman's holy name. Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai and deeds with sincerity and faith are rescued from all

crises in life. Sub par Ram tapasvee raja All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja Supreme Lord and the king of penance. You make all

their difficult tasks very easy.

Aur manorath jo koi lavai Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai with faith and sincerity, Will he alone secure the

imperishable fruit of human life.

Charon Yug partap tumhara All through the four ages your magnificent glory is Hai persidh jagat ujiyara acclaimed far and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed

all over the Cosmos.

Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Asur nikandan Ram dulhare sages and destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling

of Shri Ram.

Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis Us var deen Janki mata (power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches, comfort, power, pres4ge, fame, rela4onship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki. Ram rasayan tumhare pasa You possess the power of devo4on to Shri Ram. In all Sada raho Raghupa4 ke dasa rebirths you will always remain Shri Raghupa4's most

dedicated disciple.

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Rama Lakshmana Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki Rama Lakshmana Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki Rama Lakshmana Janaki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki

Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Through hymns sung in devo4on to you, one can find Shri Janma janma ke dukh bisravai Ram and become free from sufferings of several births. Anth kaal Raghupathi pur jayee If at the 4me of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Jahan janmi Hari-‐Bakht Kahayee Ram, in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.

Aur Devata Chit na dharehi One need not entertain any other deity for Propi4a4on, as Hanumath se hi sarve sukh karehi devo4on of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.

Sankat kate mite sab peera Freed from all sufferings and ill fated con4ngencies of Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera rebirths in the world are those who adore Shri Hanuman

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin victory over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher).

Jo sat bar path kare kohi One who recites Chalisa one hundred 4mes, becomes free Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi from the bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest

bliss at last. Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar. Tulsidas sada hari chera Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera perpetually at his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine

within my heart & soul”.

Pavantnai sankar haran, Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are Mangal mur% roop. a symbol of Auspiciousness. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop. Oh! King of Gods.

Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki Jai Bolo Hanuman Ki

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Sri Lakshmi Arthi

Om Jai Lakshmi maata, maiyya jai Lakshmi maata, Tumko nis din sevat, maiyya ji ko nis din sevat, Har Vishnu Dhaata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

Uma Rama Brahmaani, tum hi jagmaata, Maiyya tum hi jagmaata, Surya chandrama dhyyavat, (2) Narad rishi gaata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

Durga roop niranjani, sukh sampa2 daata, Maiyya sukh sampa2 daata, Jo koi tum ko dhyyavat, (2) riddhi-‐siddhi dhan paata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

Tum paataal Nivaasini, tum hi shubh daata, Maiyya tum hi shubh daata, Karma prabhav prakashini, (2) bhavnidhi ki traata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

Glory to you,

Mother, glory to you, mother Lakshmi.

Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma meditate upon you everyday and night.

You are yourself the consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu and

the mother of the world.

The sage Narada sings your praises and

the Sun and the Moon meditate on you .

As Durga, you grant happiness and prosperity

He who centres his a[en%on on you

becomes a recipient of all riddhis and siddhis Prosperity and Accomplishment.

None but you dwell

in the nether regions of the earth and you alone ensure good luck ,

bring to light the effect of ac%on (karma) and

Protect all worldly treasures.

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Sri Lakshmi Arthi (Contd …)

Jisghar tum raha4 tahan, sab sadgun aata, Maiyya sab sadgun aata, Sab sambhav ho jaata, (2) man nahin ghabraata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata .....

Tum bin yagna na hotey, vastra na ho paata, Maiyya vastra na ho paata, Khaan paan ka vaibhav, (2) sab tumse aata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

Shubh-‐gun-‐mandir sundar, Kshirodadhi jaata, Maiyya Kshirodadhi jaata, Ratna chaturdash tum-‐bin, (2) koi nahin paata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata .…

Maha Lakshmi ji ki aar4 , Jo koi nar gaata, Maiyya Jo koi nar gaata, Ur aanand samaata, (2) paap utar jaata. Om Jai Lakshmi Maata ....

[Om Jai Lakshmi maata … ]

All the virtues collect themselves

where you have your dwelling ;

with your grace and favour even the impossible becomes possible

without causing any nervous agita%on.

No sacrifice can be performed without you;

no one can obtain any garment;

it is from you that one obtains one’s sustenance .

O! daughter of the Ocean of Milk and

the beauteous temple of all propi%ous virtues,

you are verily a living mass of all fourteen gems with which none else is endowed .

Whosoever hymns this prayer to Lakshmi is purged of his sins and

experiences the ecstasy of joy.

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Om jai Jagdish hare Swãmi jai Jagdish hare Bhakt jano ke sankat Dãs jano ke sankat Kshañ men door kare Om jai Jagdish hare

Jo dhyãve phal pãve Dukh bin se man kã Swami dukh bin se man kã Sukh sampa4 ghar ãve Sukh sampa4 ghar ãve Kasht mite tan kã Om jai Jagdish hare

Mãt pitã tum mere Sharañ gahun main kiski Swãmi sharañ gahun main kiski Tum bin aur na doojã Tum bin aur na doojã Ãsa karoon main jiski Om jai Jagdish hare

Tum poorañ Paramãtma Tum Antaryãmi Swãmi tum Antaryãmi Pãr Brahm Parameshwar Pãr Brahm Parameshwar Tum sabke swãmi Om jai Jagdish hare

Oh Lord of the whole Universe Mighty Lord of the whole Universe All Thy devotees' agonies All Thy devotees' sorrows Instantly Thou banisheth Oh Lord of the whole Universe

He who's immersed in devo%on He reaps the fruits of Thy love Lord, he reaps the fruits of Thy love Floa%ng in a cloud of comforts Floa%ng in a cloud of comforts Free from all the worldly problems Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Thou art Mother and Father At Thy feet I seek eternal truth Lord, at Thy feet I seek eternal truth There's none other than Thee, Lord There's none other than Thee, Lord Guardian of all our hopes Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Thou art Godly perfec%on Omnipotent Master of all Lord, omnipotent Master of all My des%ny's in Thy Hand My des%ny's in Thy Hand Supreme Soul of all Crea%on Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Arthi song

By Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri (1837 – 1881)

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Tum karuñã ke sãgar Tum pãlan kartã Swãmi tum pãlan kartã Main moorakh khalakhãmi Main sevak tum swãmi Kripã karo Bhartã Om jai Jagdish hare

Tum ho ek agochar Sab ke prãñ pa4 Swãmi sab ke prãñ pa4 Kis vidhi miloon dayamaya Kis vidhi miloon dayamaya Tum ko main kuma4 Om jai Jagdish hare

Deen bandhu dukh harta Thãkur tum mere Swãmi Thãkur tum mere Apne hãth uthao Apni sharañi lagão Dwãr padã hoon tere Om jai Jagdish hare

Vishay vikãr mitãvo Pãp haro Devã Swãmi pãp haro Devã Shradhã bhak4 baðhão Shradhã bhak4 baðhão Santan ki sevã Om jai Jagdish hare

Thou art an ocean of mercy Gracious protector of all Lord, gracious protector of all I'm Thy humble devotee I'm Thy humble devotee Grant me Thy divine grace Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Thou art beyond all percep%on Formless and yet mul%form Lord, formless and yet mul%form Grant me a glimpse of Thyself Grant me a glimpse of Thyself Guide me along the path to Thee Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Friend of the helpless and feeble Benevolent savior of all Lord, benevolent savior of all Offer me Thy hand of compassion Offer me Thy hand of compassion I seek refuge at Thy feet Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Surmoun%ng the earthly desires Free from the sins of this life Lord, free from the sins of this life Undivided faith and devo%on Undivided faith and devo%on In eternal service unto Thee Oh Lord of the whole Universe

Arthi song (Contd …)

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This land is your land This land is my land From Himalayas to Kanyakumari

From Mumbai Gate way to East Meghalaya This land is made for you and me

It‛s rich in culture and rich in heritage With great poets and greater scriptures With great dancers and amazing singers

This art is made for you and me

In various forms with many values Gods like Krishna and ideal Rama

Devi Saraswa4 and strong Hanuman All gods to bless you and me

All the fes4vals fun with family Like yugadi -‐ holi and dasera

Celebra4ng rakhi for universal brotherhood fes4vals to enrich you and me

With Thirty five states with unique languages Different foods and different vestments Looks like diversity but s4ll is unity

this land unites you and me

Its our dharma believe in giving Its now our turn to give back something

Its our duty to preserve everything Which was given to you and me

This Land is My Land

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Jana gaṇa mana adhināyaka jaya he Bhārata bhāgya vidhātā Punjāba Sind Gujarāṭa Marāṭhā Drāviḍa Utkala Banga Vindhya Himāchala Yamunā Gangā Ucchala jaladhi taranga Tava śubha nāme jāge Tava śubha āśiṣa māge Gāhe tava jaya gāthā Jana gaṇa mangala dāyaka jaya he Bhārata bhāgya vidhāta Jaya he jaya he jaya he Jaya jaya jaya jaya he!

Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people, Dispenser of India's des%ny. Thy name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sind, Gujarat and Maratha, Of the Dravida and Orissa and Bengal; It echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and Himalayas, mingles in the music of Jamuna and Ganges and is chanted by the waves of the Indian Ocean. They pray for thy blessings and sing thy praise. The saving of all people waits in thy hand, Thou dispenser of India's des%ny. Victory, victory, victory, Victory to thee.

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Rabindranath Tagore (1861 – 1941)

National Anthem

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Surya Namaskar

Om Mitraaya Namah Om Ravaye Namah Om Suryaaya Namah Om Bhaanave Namah Om Khagaaya Namah Om Puushne Namah Om Hiranyagarbhaaya Namah

Om Mareechaye Namah Om Aadityaaya Namah Om Savitre Namah Om Arkaaya Namah Om Bhaaskaraaya Namah Om Shree Savitru Suurya Naaraayanaaya Namah

Breathe In Breathe Out Breathe In

Breathe In Breathe Out Hold Breath

Breathe Out

Breathe Out

Breathe In

Pranamasan Hastapadasan

Makarasan

Ardha Bhujangasan

Bhujangasan

Ardha Bhujangasan

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