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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)

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

 

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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

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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)

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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