Invocation
Oṁ Saha Naa vavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Karavavahai
Tejasvi Naavadhee tamastu
Maa Vid vishaavahai
Oṁ Shaantiḥ, Shaantiḥ, Shaantiḥ
Om, May we all be protected
May we all be nourished
May we work together with great energy
May our intelect be sharpened (may our study be effective)
Let there be no Animosity amongst us
Om, peace (in me), peace (in nature), peace (in divine forces)
Ganesha
Vakra Tunḍa Mahaa Kaaya
Soorya Koṭi Sama prabha |
Nir Vighnaṁ Kuru Me Deva
Sarva Kaaryeṣu Sarvadaa ||
Oh Lord With The Twisted Trunk And Massive Appearance,
Whose Splendor Is Equal To That Of A Billion Suns ...�Please Bless Me Such That I Do Not Face Any Obstacles In Any Of My Endeavors Anytime.
Sarasvati
Sarasvati Namas Tubhyam
Varade Kaama Roopiṇi |
Vidyaarambhaṁ Karishyaami
Siddhir Bhavatu Mae Sadaa ||
Oh, Goddess Sarasvati, my humble prostrations unto Thee, Who are the fulfiller of all my wishes.
I start my studies with the request that Thou will bestow Thy blessings on me.
Guru
Gurur-Brahmaa Gurur-Vishnuhu
Gurur-Devo Mahesh varahaa|
Gurus-Saakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai Shree Gurave Namaha ||
Guru is the Creator (Brahma), Guru is the Preserver (Vishnu),
Guru is Destroyer ofnegative thoughts (Maheshwara)
Guru is the absolute (singular) Lord himself,
Salutations to that Sri Guru
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare, Swami Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Bhakta janon ke Sankata, Daasa janon ke Sankata
Kshana me doora kare
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Jo Dhyaave Phala Paave, Dukh Binse Manakaa –
Swami Dukh Binse Manakaa
Sukh Sampati Ghara Aave (2)
Kashta Mite Tana kaa
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Maata Pitaa Tum Mere, Sharana Kahoon Kisaki –
Swami Sharana Kahoon Kisaki
Tum Bin Aura Na Dooja, Prabhu Bin Aura Na Koyi
Aasa Karoon Jiskee
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Tan Man Dhan Sab Teraa, Sab Kuchh Hai Teraa –
Swami Sab Kuchh Hai Teraa
Teraa Tujko Arpan (2)
Kyaa Laage Mera
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Jaya Jagadeesha Hare, Swami Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Bhaktajanon ke Sankata, Daasajanon ke Sankata
Kshana me dura kare
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Gratitude Prayer
Samasta Jana Kalyaaṇe
Nirataṁ Karuṇaa mayam |
Namaami Chinmayaṁ Devaṁ
Sadguruṁ Brahma vidvaram ||
I prostrate to Swami Chinmayananda ji, the best of the knowers of Brahman,
full of compassion and
is ever engaged in the welfare of the world.
Om Sri Chinmaya Sadgurave Namaha (3)
Birthday Song
O Dear friend! May this birthday bring auspiciousness and joy to you forever.
Indeed, we all pray for your long life. May the Lord always protect you.
By noble deeds, may you attain fame and may your life be fulfilled.
Janma dinam idam,ayi priya sakhee
shan tanotu the, sarvada mudam |
Prartha yaamahe, bhava shatayushi
Ishwara sadaa, twaam ca rakshatu |
Punya karmana, keerthi marjaya
jeevanam tava, bhavatu saarthakam || -2