DEEPAN MUKHERJEE

Invocation to Lord Ganesha

This mantra, dedicated to Ganesh the beloved elephant-headed god of Hinduism, is chanted before any activity, ritual or puja is performed.

vakratunda mahaakaaya kotisuuryasamaprabh a
nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaaryeshhu 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 be completed without any hinderences.


Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

This simplest of mantras is quite popular all over the world. Devotional in nature, chanting this mantra is said to bring one closer to God, and wash away all sins.

Mantra:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare

Meaning: The mantra simply refers to Rama and Krishna, who are regarded as the incarnations of Vishnu. The word 'Hare' probably refers to another name for Krishna, but also means the 'energy of God'.


Prayer before studies
Saraswati namastubhyam varde kaamrupini
Vidyarambham karishyami, siddhi bhavatume sada

Godess Sarawati, my humble prostrations to thee,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes.
I start my studies with request that
Thou will bestow Thy blessings on me.


Bhojan Mantra

This mantra is to be chanted before one eats food.


Brahmaarpanam
Brahmahavih
Brahmaagnau
Brahmanaa hutam
Brahmaiva tena gantavyam
Brahma karma samaadhinaa

A process of offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, the instrument of offering is Brahman, the fire to which the offering is made is also Brahman. For such a one who abides in Brahman, by him alone Brahman is reached.


Mangala Aarti

Karpooragauram Karunavataram
Sansarsaram Bhujagendraharam
Sadavasantam Hridayaravinde
Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam Namami
I salute the merciful bhava(i.e. Shiva) who is with his consort Parvati; adorned with the necklace of the serpent

Universal PrayerS

Sarvesam Svastir Bhavatu
Sarvesam Santir Bhavatu
Sarvesam Purnam Bhavatu
Sarvesam Mangalam Bhavatu

May good befall all,
May there be peace for all
May all be fit for perfection,
May all experience that which is auspicious.


Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha Sarve Santu Niramayah.
Sarve bhadrani pashyantu, maa kashichad dukhbhag bhavet.
May everybody be Happy, May everybody be free from disease, May everybody have good luck, May none fall on evil days.


Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
Loka Samasta Sukino Bhavantu
Om Shaanti, Shaanti Shaantihi

MEANING:
May The Denizens Of The World Have Peace And Happiness.
Peace peace peace.

JAigurudev !!!!!!!!!!!!