MANTRAS
Gayatri
Ganesh
Hanuman Chalisa
Krishna
Shiva / Sri Lingashtakam
Gyatri Mantra
AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT
"May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path". The mantra is also a prayer to the "giver of light and life" - the sun (savitur).
Aum = Brahma ;
bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) ;
bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings ;
swaha = embodiment of happiness ;
tat = that ;
savitur = bright like sun ;
varenyam = best choicest ;
bhargo = destroyer of sins ;
devasya = divine ;
these first nine words describe the glory of God
dheemahi = may imbibe ; pertains to meditation
dhiyo = intellect ;
yo = who ;
naha = our ;
prachodayat = may inspire!
"dhiyo yo na prachodayat" is a prayer to God
(for music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDnamSM3Z3s)
AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT
"May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path". The mantra is also a prayer to the "giver of light and life" - the sun (savitur).
Aum = Brahma ;
bhoor = embodiment of vital spiritual energy(pran) ;
bhuwah = destroyer of sufferings ;
swaha = embodiment of happiness ;
tat = that ;
savitur = bright like sun ;
varenyam = best choicest ;
bhargo = destroyer of sins ;
devasya = divine ;
these first nine words describe the glory of God
dheemahi = may imbibe ; pertains to meditation
dhiyo = intellect ;
yo = who ;
naha = our ;
prachodayat = may inspire!
"dhiyo yo na prachodayat" is a prayer to God
(for music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDnamSM3Z3s)
Ganesha Mantra:
Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results. In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil and bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success.
"Aum gam ganapataye namah"
This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before beginning a journey, a new course in school, new career or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h2rFVPCSPE
for a wealth of information: http://www.ganesh.us/mantara/lord-ganesh-mantra.html
Ganesha mantras are siddhi mantras . Each mantra contains certain specific powers of Lord Ganesha. When chanted with the proper pranayama (rhythmic breathing) and sincere devotion, they will yield good results. In general, Ganesha mantras will ward off all evil and bless the devotee with abundance, prudence and success.
"Aum gam ganapataye namah"
This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One may always use it before beginning a journey, a new course in school, new career or job, or before entering into any new contract or business so that impediments are removed and your endeavor may be crowned with success.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h2rFVPCSPE
for a wealth of information: http://www.ganesh.us/mantara/lord-ganesh-mantra.html
Hanuman Chalisa:
Great musical clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56B57LvlzEY
(from http://www.krishnadas.com/notes.cfm?CID=onetrackheart&TID=one5:)
When Hanuman was a child, he had such strength and was so mischievous that he caused havoc
all around - disturbing the rishis (sages) during their worship, pulling their beards, and even putting
them up in trees. So the rishis cursed Hanuman, saying he would not remember his strength
unless he was reminded. Poppa continued, "So the first verses of the Chaleesa are to remind Hanuman
of who he is. In the last verses we ask him to grant us our wish. And our wish is that he come to live
in our hearts, with Ram, Sita and Lakshman."
It's not necessary to ask Hanuman for anything for He is the 'knower of all hearts.' Maharaj-ji
Hanuman lives only to serve the God within us and to prepare us to live fully in the spirit.
Lyric (from Maharaji's website: http://maharajji.com/Practice/Hanuman-Chalisa/):
Shree -Guru
Charana - feet
saroja -lotus
raja -dust
nija – own
manu - heart
mukuru -mirror
sudhaari –purify
Having polished the mirror of my heart
with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet,
baranaun - describe
Raghubara –Ram’s
bimala -pure
jasu –
purify
jo –that
daayaku –gives
phala -fruit
chaari –four
I sing the pure fame of the best of the Raghus,
which bestows the four fruits of life.
budhi - intelligence
heena – without
tanu - body
jaanike – know
sumiraun –remember
pavana - wind
kumara - son
Knowing this body to be devoid of intelligence,
I recall the Son of the Wind.
bala - strength
budhi vidyaa - intelligence/wisdom
dehu - give
mohin - me
harahu - remove
kalesa - suffering
bikaara - impurity
Siyaa - Sita’s
vara - husband
Raamachandra - Ramchandra
pada – feet
jai –jai
sharanam – shelter
Grant me strength, wit, and
wisdom,and remove my sorrows and shortcomings.
Siyaa vara Raamachandra
pada jai sharanam
1. Jaya - Hail Hanumana
gyaana – wisdom
guna - virtue
saagara – ocean
jaya -hail
Kapeesha - Lord of the Monkeys
tihun - three
loka – world
ujaagara – enlighten/awaken
1. Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue,
Hail Monkey Lord, illuminator of the three worlds.
2. Raama
doota – messenger
atulita - incomparible
bala - strength
dhaamaa - abode
Anjani putra - Anjani’s son
Pavana –wind
suta -son (off spring)
naamaa - the name
2. Ram's emissary, abode of matchless power,
Anjani's son, named "Son of the Wind."
3. Maha - very
beera – brave
vikrama - valiant
bajarangee –lightening body
kumati - ignorance
nivaara - purify
sumati wise/good
ke (possesssive post position lit: of the wise)
sangee – companion
3. Great hero, mighty as a thunderbolt,
remover of evil thoughts and companion to the good.
4. kanchana - golden
barana - color
biraaja – beautifully
subesaa – clothed
kaanana – ears
kundala - rings
kunchita - long/curly
kesaa – hair
4. Golden-hued and splendidly adorned,
with heavy earrings and curly locks.
5. haatha - hand
vajra - mace (thunderbolt)
aura –
and
dvajaa - banner
biraajai - bearing
kaandhe - shoulder
moonja
– grass
janayu – sacred thread
saajai - adorn
5. In your hands shine
mace and banner,
a sacred thread of munja grass adorns your
shoulder.
6. Shankara - Shiva’s
suvana – incarnation
Kesaree -
Keseri’s
nandana - son
teja – power
prataapa – glory
mahaa jaga
- whole universe
bandana - praised
6. You are Shiva's son and Kesari's
joy,
your glory is revered throughout the world.
7. Vidyaa vaana
-full of wisdom
gunee - virtuous
ati – very
chaatura - clever
Raama –Ram’s
kaaja - work
karibe – doing
(ko-like/as)
aatura –
eager
7. Supremely wise, virtuous, and clever,
you are ever intent on
Ram's work.
8. Prabhu - Lord
charitra – story
sunibe -
hearing
(ko-like/as)
rasiyaa - nectar
Raama - Ram
Lakhana -
Lakshman
Seetaa - Sita
mana - heart
basiyaa -residing
8. You
delight in hearing of the Lord's deeds,
Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwell in
your heart.
9. Sookshma - tiny
roopa - form
dhari - assume
Siyahin Sita (to Sita)
Dikhaavaa – to show
Bikata – terrigying
roopa
– form
dhari - assume
Lanka - Lanka
Jaraawaa - burn
9. Assuming
tiny form you appeared to Sita,
and in awesome guise you burned Lanka.
10. Bheema -mighty warrior
roopa – form
dhari - assume
asura -
demons
sanghaare -destroy
Raamachandra - Ram’s
ke kaaja – work
sanvaare – carried out
10. Taking dreadful form you slaughtered demons
and completed Lord Ram's mission.
11. Laaya - brought
sajeevana
life-gving herb
Lakhana - Lakshman
Jiyaaye - revived
Shree -
lord
Raghubeera - Ram
harashi - joyful
ura - heart
laaye -
clasped
11. Bringing the magic herb, you revived Lakshman,
and Ram
embraced you with delight.
12. Raghupati - Ram
keenhee – did
bahuta - very
baraai - praise
Tuma - you
Mama- me
priya - dear
Bharatahi – Bharat (Ram’s brother)
Sama - like
Bhaai -
brother
12. Greatly did the Raghu Lord praise you -
"Brother, you're as
dear to me as Bharat!"
13. Sahasa – 1,000
badana - mouths
tumharo - your
jasa - fame
gaavai - sing
Asa - this
kahi –
saying
Shreepati - Ram
kantha - neck
lagaavai - clasped
13.
"May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!"
So saying, Shri's Lord
drew you to Himself.
14. Sanakaadika – Sanikka, etc
Brahmaadi –
Brahma, etc.
Muneesaa - sages
Naarada - Narad
Saarada - Sarad
sahita - with
Aheesaa – Shesha (king of serpents)
14. Sanak and the
sages, Brahma, gods, and great saints,
Narada, Sarasvati, and the king of
serpents,
15. Yama – Yasma (god of underworld/death)
Kubera –
Kubera (god of wealth)
Digapaala - the rulers of 8 directions
Jahaante
- wherever
Kabi - poets
kobida - scholars
kahi - tell
sake -
can
kahaante - how
15. Yama, Kubera, and the rulers of the eight
directions,
poets and scholars - none can express your glory.
16.
Tuma - you
upakaara - service
Sugreevahin - Sugriva
Keenhaa -
did
Raama - Ram
milaaya - introduced
raaja pada - kingdom
deenhaa - gave
16. You rendered great service to Sugriva,
presenting him
to Ram, you gave him kingship.
17. Tumharo - your
mantra –
word/advice
Vibheeshana
Maanaa - accepted
Lankeshvara - Lord of
Lanka
bhaye - became
saba - all
jaga - world
jaanaa -
knows
17. Vibhishana heeded your counsel
and became Lord of Lanka, as
all the world knows.
18. Yuga – distant (?)
sahasra – 1,000
yojana - leagues
toward - para
bhaanu - sun
Leelyo - swallowed
taahi - it
madhura -sweet
phala - fruit
jaanu - thinking
18. Though the sun is thousands of miles away,
you swallowed it, thinking it
a sweet fruit.
19. Prabhu – Lord’s
mudrikaa - ring
meli -
took
mukha - mouth
maahin -in
Jaladhi - ocean
laanghi -
leaped
gaye - went
acharaja - surprised
naaheen -not
19.
Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth,
it's no surprise you leapt the
ocean.
20. Durgama - difficult
kaaja - work
jagata - world
ke jete - any
Sugama - easy
Anugraha - grace
Tumhare - your
Tete - that
20. Every arduous task in this world becomes easy by your
grace.
21. Raama – Ram’s
duaare - door
tuma – you
rakhavaare - keeper
Hota - having
Na - not
aagyaa - Permission
binu - without
paisaare - enter
21. You are the guardian of Ram's
door,
none enters without your leave.
22. Saba - all
sukha -
happiness
lahai - take
tumhaaree - your
sharanaa - shelter
Tuma - you
rakshaka - protect
kaahu -any
(ko) dara –far
naa -
not
22. Taking refuge in you one finds all delight,
those you protect
know no fear.
23. Aapana - yours
teja -power
samhaarau - bear
aapai - you
Teenon - three
loka - worlds
haanka - roar
(ten) kaanpai - tremble
23. You alone can withstand your own splendor,
the three worlds tremble at your roar.
24. Bhoota - ghosts
pishaacha - demons
nikata - near
nahin - not
aavai - come
Mahaabeera – great brave
jaba - when
naama - name
sunaavai -
called
24. Ghosts and goblins cannot come near,
Great Hero, when your
name is uttered.
25. Naasai - cured
roga - disease
hare -
removed
saba - all
peeraa -suffering
Japata - repeated
nirantara - unceasing
Hanumata – Hanuman
Beeraa - brave
25. All
disease and pain is eradicated,
brave Hanuman, by constant repetition of
your name.
26. Sankata - dificulties
ten - from
Hanumaana -
Hanuman
Churaavai - free
Mana - thought
Krama - deed
vachana
- word
dhyaana - meditate
jo laavai – who keep
26. Hanuman
releases from affliction
those who remember him in thought, word, and
deed.
27. Saba - all
para – above
Raama - Ram
tapasvee -
ascetic
raajaa - king
Tina - his
(ke) kaaja - work
sakala -
all
tuma - you
saajaa –do
27. Ram the renunciant reigns over all -
you carry out his every task.
28. Aura -other
manoratha -
desires
jo - those
koee - any
laave - bring
Soee - that
Amita - nectar
Jeevana - life
phala - fruit
pave - obtaions
28. One who brings any yearning to you
obtains the fruit of abundant
life.
29. Chaaron - four
yuga - ages
parataapa - glory
tumhaaraa - your
Hai (“to be” verb) is
parasidha - fame
jagata -
universe
ujiyaaraa – enlightens (awakens)
29. Your splendor fills the
four ages,
Your glory is famed throughout the world.
30. Saadhu -
renunciates
santa - saints
(ke) tuma - of you
rakhavaare -
protect
Asura - demons
nikandana - destroy
Raama - Ram
Dulaare - beloved
30. You are the guardian of saints and sages,
the
destroyer of demons, the darling of Ram.
31. Ashta - eight
sidhi -
powers
nau - nine
nidhi - treasures
(ke) daataa – giver of
Asa - this
Bara - boon
Deena - given
Jaanakee - Janaki
Maataa - mother
31. You grant the eight powers and nine treasures
by the
boon you received from Mother Janaki.
32. Raama - Ram
rasaayana -
nectar
toomhare - you
paasaa – posses
Sadaa - always
raho –
live/remain
Raghupati ke – Ram’s
Daasaa - servent
32. You hold the
elixir of Ram's name
and remain eternally His servant.
33. Tumhare
- your
bhajana - devotion
Raama - Ram
(ko) paavai - obtained
Janama janama ke – birth (of birth after birth)
dukha - pain
bisaravai
– left behind
33. Singing your praise, one finds Ram
and escapes the
sorrows of countless lives.
34. Anta - end
kaala - time
Raghubara – Ram’s
pura – place/city
jaaee - go
Jahaan - where
janma - birth
Hari - Ram
bhakta - devotee
kahaaee – called
34.
At death, one goes to Ram's own city
or is born on earth as God's
devotee.
35. Aura - other
devataa - gods
chita - mind
na
- not
dharaee – keep
Hanumata - Hanuman
Sayi - with
sarva -
all
sukha - happiness
karaee - do
35. Give no thought to any other
deity -
worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight.
36. Sankata -
difficulty
katai - end
mite - remove
saba - all
peeraa -
suffering
Jo - who
sumire - remember
Hanumata - Hanuman
bala -
strong
beeraa - brave
36. All affliction ceases, all pain is
removed,
by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman.
37. Jai Jai Jai
Hanumaana
Gosaaee - Lord
Kripaa -grace
karahu - do
guru –
guru
deva - god
kee naaee – as/like
37. Victory, victory, victory
to Lord Hanuman!
Be merciful even as is the Divine Master.
38. Jo -
who
sata - 100
baara - times
paata - recites
kara - does
koee - anyone
Chootahi - freed
bandi - bondage
mahaa- great
sukha -happiness
hoee – be/is
38. Whoever recites this a hundred
times
is released from bondage and gains bliss.
39. Jo - who
yaha - this
parai - reads
Hanumaana chaaleesaa – Hanuman Chalisa
Ho ya - be
sidhi – power/perfect
saakhee - witness
Gaureesaa –
Shiva
39. One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa
gains success - Gauri's
Lord bears witness.
40. Tulaseedaasa – Tulsidas
sadaa - always
Hari - Ram
Cheraa - servant
Kee jai - do
naata - lord
hridaya - heart
mahan - my
deraa - home
40. Says Tulsidas, Hari's
constant servant,
"Lord, make your encampment in my heart."
Pavana
tanaya - Son of the Wind
sankata - sorrow
harana - banish
Mangala
– blessing/joy
moorati - embodiment
roopa - form
Rama Lakhshmana
Sita
Sahita - with
Hridaya - heart
basahu – dwell/live
sura -
devata
bhoopa - ruler/king
Siyaa vara – Sita’s bridegroom
Raamachandra pada – Rama’s feet
jai – hail
sharanam - refuge
Son
of the Wind, banisher of sorrow and embodiment of blessing, dwell in my heart,
King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita.
Hail the refuge of the
feet of Sita's bridegroom, Ramachandra.
(from http://www.krishnadas.com/notes.cfm?CID=onetrackheart&TID=one5:)
When Hanuman was a child, he had such strength and was so mischievous that he caused havoc
all around - disturbing the rishis (sages) during their worship, pulling their beards, and even putting
them up in trees. So the rishis cursed Hanuman, saying he would not remember his strength
unless he was reminded. Poppa continued, "So the first verses of the Chaleesa are to remind Hanuman
of who he is. In the last verses we ask him to grant us our wish. And our wish is that he come to live
in our hearts, with Ram, Sita and Lakshman."
It's not necessary to ask Hanuman for anything for He is the 'knower of all hearts.' Maharaj-ji
Hanuman lives only to serve the God within us and to prepare us to live fully in the spirit.
Lyric (from Maharaji's website: http://maharajji.com/Practice/Hanuman-Chalisa/):
Shree -Guru
Charana - feet
saroja -lotus
raja -dust
nija – own
manu - heart
mukuru -mirror
sudhaari –purify
Having polished the mirror of my heart
with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet,
baranaun - describe
Raghubara –Ram’s
bimala -pure
jasu –
purify
jo –that
daayaku –gives
phala -fruit
chaari –four
I sing the pure fame of the best of the Raghus,
which bestows the four fruits of life.
budhi - intelligence
heena – without
tanu - body
jaanike – know
sumiraun –remember
pavana - wind
kumara - son
Knowing this body to be devoid of intelligence,
I recall the Son of the Wind.
bala - strength
budhi vidyaa - intelligence/wisdom
dehu - give
mohin - me
harahu - remove
kalesa - suffering
bikaara - impurity
Siyaa - Sita’s
vara - husband
Raamachandra - Ramchandra
pada – feet
jai –jai
sharanam – shelter
Grant me strength, wit, and
wisdom,and remove my sorrows and shortcomings.
Siyaa vara Raamachandra
pada jai sharanam
1. Jaya - Hail Hanumana
gyaana – wisdom
guna - virtue
saagara – ocean
jaya -hail
Kapeesha - Lord of the Monkeys
tihun - three
loka – world
ujaagara – enlighten/awaken
1. Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue,
Hail Monkey Lord, illuminator of the three worlds.
2. Raama
doota – messenger
atulita - incomparible
bala - strength
dhaamaa - abode
Anjani putra - Anjani’s son
Pavana –wind
suta -son (off spring)
naamaa - the name
2. Ram's emissary, abode of matchless power,
Anjani's son, named "Son of the Wind."
3. Maha - very
beera – brave
vikrama - valiant
bajarangee –lightening body
kumati - ignorance
nivaara - purify
sumati wise/good
ke (possesssive post position lit: of the wise)
sangee – companion
3. Great hero, mighty as a thunderbolt,
remover of evil thoughts and companion to the good.
4. kanchana - golden
barana - color
biraaja – beautifully
subesaa – clothed
kaanana – ears
kundala - rings
kunchita - long/curly
kesaa – hair
4. Golden-hued and splendidly adorned,
with heavy earrings and curly locks.
5. haatha - hand
vajra - mace (thunderbolt)
aura –
and
dvajaa - banner
biraajai - bearing
kaandhe - shoulder
moonja
– grass
janayu – sacred thread
saajai - adorn
5. In your hands shine
mace and banner,
a sacred thread of munja grass adorns your
shoulder.
6. Shankara - Shiva’s
suvana – incarnation
Kesaree -
Keseri’s
nandana - son
teja – power
prataapa – glory
mahaa jaga
- whole universe
bandana - praised
6. You are Shiva's son and Kesari's
joy,
your glory is revered throughout the world.
7. Vidyaa vaana
-full of wisdom
gunee - virtuous
ati – very
chaatura - clever
Raama –Ram’s
kaaja - work
karibe – doing
(ko-like/as)
aatura –
eager
7. Supremely wise, virtuous, and clever,
you are ever intent on
Ram's work.
8. Prabhu - Lord
charitra – story
sunibe -
hearing
(ko-like/as)
rasiyaa - nectar
Raama - Ram
Lakhana -
Lakshman
Seetaa - Sita
mana - heart
basiyaa -residing
8. You
delight in hearing of the Lord's deeds,
Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwell in
your heart.
9. Sookshma - tiny
roopa - form
dhari - assume
Siyahin Sita (to Sita)
Dikhaavaa – to show
Bikata – terrigying
roopa
– form
dhari - assume
Lanka - Lanka
Jaraawaa - burn
9. Assuming
tiny form you appeared to Sita,
and in awesome guise you burned Lanka.
10. Bheema -mighty warrior
roopa – form
dhari - assume
asura -
demons
sanghaare -destroy
Raamachandra - Ram’s
ke kaaja – work
sanvaare – carried out
10. Taking dreadful form you slaughtered demons
and completed Lord Ram's mission.
11. Laaya - brought
sajeevana
life-gving herb
Lakhana - Lakshman
Jiyaaye - revived
Shree -
lord
Raghubeera - Ram
harashi - joyful
ura - heart
laaye -
clasped
11. Bringing the magic herb, you revived Lakshman,
and Ram
embraced you with delight.
12. Raghupati - Ram
keenhee – did
bahuta - very
baraai - praise
Tuma - you
Mama- me
priya - dear
Bharatahi – Bharat (Ram’s brother)
Sama - like
Bhaai -
brother
12. Greatly did the Raghu Lord praise you -
"Brother, you're as
dear to me as Bharat!"
13. Sahasa – 1,000
badana - mouths
tumharo - your
jasa - fame
gaavai - sing
Asa - this
kahi –
saying
Shreepati - Ram
kantha - neck
lagaavai - clasped
13.
"May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!"
So saying, Shri's Lord
drew you to Himself.
14. Sanakaadika – Sanikka, etc
Brahmaadi –
Brahma, etc.
Muneesaa - sages
Naarada - Narad
Saarada - Sarad
sahita - with
Aheesaa – Shesha (king of serpents)
14. Sanak and the
sages, Brahma, gods, and great saints,
Narada, Sarasvati, and the king of
serpents,
15. Yama – Yasma (god of underworld/death)
Kubera –
Kubera (god of wealth)
Digapaala - the rulers of 8 directions
Jahaante
- wherever
Kabi - poets
kobida - scholars
kahi - tell
sake -
can
kahaante - how
15. Yama, Kubera, and the rulers of the eight
directions,
poets and scholars - none can express your glory.
16.
Tuma - you
upakaara - service
Sugreevahin - Sugriva
Keenhaa -
did
Raama - Ram
milaaya - introduced
raaja pada - kingdom
deenhaa - gave
16. You rendered great service to Sugriva,
presenting him
to Ram, you gave him kingship.
17. Tumharo - your
mantra –
word/advice
Vibheeshana
Maanaa - accepted
Lankeshvara - Lord of
Lanka
bhaye - became
saba - all
jaga - world
jaanaa -
knows
17. Vibhishana heeded your counsel
and became Lord of Lanka, as
all the world knows.
18. Yuga – distant (?)
sahasra – 1,000
yojana - leagues
toward - para
bhaanu - sun
Leelyo - swallowed
taahi - it
madhura -sweet
phala - fruit
jaanu - thinking
18. Though the sun is thousands of miles away,
you swallowed it, thinking it
a sweet fruit.
19. Prabhu – Lord’s
mudrikaa - ring
meli -
took
mukha - mouth
maahin -in
Jaladhi - ocean
laanghi -
leaped
gaye - went
acharaja - surprised
naaheen -not
19.
Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth,
it's no surprise you leapt the
ocean.
20. Durgama - difficult
kaaja - work
jagata - world
ke jete - any
Sugama - easy
Anugraha - grace
Tumhare - your
Tete - that
20. Every arduous task in this world becomes easy by your
grace.
21. Raama – Ram’s
duaare - door
tuma – you
rakhavaare - keeper
Hota - having
Na - not
aagyaa - Permission
binu - without
paisaare - enter
21. You are the guardian of Ram's
door,
none enters without your leave.
22. Saba - all
sukha -
happiness
lahai - take
tumhaaree - your
sharanaa - shelter
Tuma - you
rakshaka - protect
kaahu -any
(ko) dara –far
naa -
not
22. Taking refuge in you one finds all delight,
those you protect
know no fear.
23. Aapana - yours
teja -power
samhaarau - bear
aapai - you
Teenon - three
loka - worlds
haanka - roar
(ten) kaanpai - tremble
23. You alone can withstand your own splendor,
the three worlds tremble at your roar.
24. Bhoota - ghosts
pishaacha - demons
nikata - near
nahin - not
aavai - come
Mahaabeera – great brave
jaba - when
naama - name
sunaavai -
called
24. Ghosts and goblins cannot come near,
Great Hero, when your
name is uttered.
25. Naasai - cured
roga - disease
hare -
removed
saba - all
peeraa -suffering
Japata - repeated
nirantara - unceasing
Hanumata – Hanuman
Beeraa - brave
25. All
disease and pain is eradicated,
brave Hanuman, by constant repetition of
your name.
26. Sankata - dificulties
ten - from
Hanumaana -
Hanuman
Churaavai - free
Mana - thought
Krama - deed
vachana
- word
dhyaana - meditate
jo laavai – who keep
26. Hanuman
releases from affliction
those who remember him in thought, word, and
deed.
27. Saba - all
para – above
Raama - Ram
tapasvee -
ascetic
raajaa - king
Tina - his
(ke) kaaja - work
sakala -
all
tuma - you
saajaa –do
27. Ram the renunciant reigns over all -
you carry out his every task.
28. Aura -other
manoratha -
desires
jo - those
koee - any
laave - bring
Soee - that
Amita - nectar
Jeevana - life
phala - fruit
pave - obtaions
28. One who brings any yearning to you
obtains the fruit of abundant
life.
29. Chaaron - four
yuga - ages
parataapa - glory
tumhaaraa - your
Hai (“to be” verb) is
parasidha - fame
jagata -
universe
ujiyaaraa – enlightens (awakens)
29. Your splendor fills the
four ages,
Your glory is famed throughout the world.
30. Saadhu -
renunciates
santa - saints
(ke) tuma - of you
rakhavaare -
protect
Asura - demons
nikandana - destroy
Raama - Ram
Dulaare - beloved
30. You are the guardian of saints and sages,
the
destroyer of demons, the darling of Ram.
31. Ashta - eight
sidhi -
powers
nau - nine
nidhi - treasures
(ke) daataa – giver of
Asa - this
Bara - boon
Deena - given
Jaanakee - Janaki
Maataa - mother
31. You grant the eight powers and nine treasures
by the
boon you received from Mother Janaki.
32. Raama - Ram
rasaayana -
nectar
toomhare - you
paasaa – posses
Sadaa - always
raho –
live/remain
Raghupati ke – Ram’s
Daasaa - servent
32. You hold the
elixir of Ram's name
and remain eternally His servant.
33. Tumhare
- your
bhajana - devotion
Raama - Ram
(ko) paavai - obtained
Janama janama ke – birth (of birth after birth)
dukha - pain
bisaravai
– left behind
33. Singing your praise, one finds Ram
and escapes the
sorrows of countless lives.
34. Anta - end
kaala - time
Raghubara – Ram’s
pura – place/city
jaaee - go
Jahaan - where
janma - birth
Hari - Ram
bhakta - devotee
kahaaee – called
34.
At death, one goes to Ram's own city
or is born on earth as God's
devotee.
35. Aura - other
devataa - gods
chita - mind
na
- not
dharaee – keep
Hanumata - Hanuman
Sayi - with
sarva -
all
sukha - happiness
karaee - do
35. Give no thought to any other
deity -
worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight.
36. Sankata -
difficulty
katai - end
mite - remove
saba - all
peeraa -
suffering
Jo - who
sumire - remember
Hanumata - Hanuman
bala -
strong
beeraa - brave
36. All affliction ceases, all pain is
removed,
by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman.
37. Jai Jai Jai
Hanumaana
Gosaaee - Lord
Kripaa -grace
karahu - do
guru –
guru
deva - god
kee naaee – as/like
37. Victory, victory, victory
to Lord Hanuman!
Be merciful even as is the Divine Master.
38. Jo -
who
sata - 100
baara - times
paata - recites
kara - does
koee - anyone
Chootahi - freed
bandi - bondage
mahaa- great
sukha -happiness
hoee – be/is
38. Whoever recites this a hundred
times
is released from bondage and gains bliss.
39. Jo - who
yaha - this
parai - reads
Hanumaana chaaleesaa – Hanuman Chalisa
Ho ya - be
sidhi – power/perfect
saakhee - witness
Gaureesaa –
Shiva
39. One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa
gains success - Gauri's
Lord bears witness.
40. Tulaseedaasa – Tulsidas
sadaa - always
Hari - Ram
Cheraa - servant
Kee jai - do
naata - lord
hridaya - heart
mahan - my
deraa - home
40. Says Tulsidas, Hari's
constant servant,
"Lord, make your encampment in my heart."
Pavana
tanaya - Son of the Wind
sankata - sorrow
harana - banish
Mangala
– blessing/joy
moorati - embodiment
roopa - form
Rama Lakhshmana
Sita
Sahita - with
Hridaya - heart
basahu – dwell/live
sura -
devata
bhoopa - ruler/king
Siyaa vara – Sita’s bridegroom
Raamachandra pada – Rama’s feet
jai – hail
sharanam - refuge
Son
of the Wind, banisher of sorrow and embodiment of blessing, dwell in my heart,
King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita.
Hail the refuge of the
feet of Sita's bridegroom, Ramachandra.
Krishna Mantras:
Hare Krishna:
“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare”
This mantra is a prayer to God to ease one’s pain, suffering, despair, failures, and shortcomings. It is also a prayer to know greater Truth, to feel greater Love, and to enjoy greater Peace, Bliss, and Joy.
This one mantra, known as Maha Mantra, can take you to a state of Krishna-Christ Consciousness, also known as Enlightenment.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpiqtZSLB3w&feature=related
Radhe Shyam (Krishna/Radha mantra):
"Radhe Radhe Radhe Shyam
Govinda Radhe Radhe
Gopala
Radha Ramana Hari"
This chant develops the heart/love energy. Radhe is Krishna's consort and through calling her name we knock on the door of our heart and Krishna answers calling us into our own Inner light and Love. "Shyam" ("Dark One") is one of the names of Krishna in which Radhe, represented by her yellow sari, clothes the formless aspect of the Divine. Gopala is one of Krsna's names. During Krsna's childhood in Vrindavana in North India, he grew up as a cow boy/cow herder. The word Ramanhari means "the one who steals the peace of the mind" that is, in this case, of Radha. Our love (Radhe's love) gives Krishna form, giving God-consciousness form.
music (a bit different rendering): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ODYQ5wMA0
Hare Krishna:
“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare”
This mantra is a prayer to God to ease one’s pain, suffering, despair, failures, and shortcomings. It is also a prayer to know greater Truth, to feel greater Love, and to enjoy greater Peace, Bliss, and Joy.
This one mantra, known as Maha Mantra, can take you to a state of Krishna-Christ Consciousness, also known as Enlightenment.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpiqtZSLB3w&feature=related
Radhe Shyam (Krishna/Radha mantra):
"Radhe Radhe Radhe Shyam
Govinda Radhe Radhe
Gopala
Radha Ramana Hari"
This chant develops the heart/love energy. Radhe is Krishna's consort and through calling her name we knock on the door of our heart and Krishna answers calling us into our own Inner light and Love. "Shyam" ("Dark One") is one of the names of Krishna in which Radhe, represented by her yellow sari, clothes the formless aspect of the Divine. Gopala is one of Krsna's names. During Krsna's childhood in Vrindavana in North India, he grew up as a cow boy/cow herder. The word Ramanhari means "the one who steals the peace of the mind" that is, in this case, of Radha. Our love (Radhe's love) gives Krishna form, giving God-consciousness form.
music (a bit different rendering): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ODYQ5wMA0
Shiva Mantras:
"Om Namah Shivaya"
Om Namah Shivaya is known as the great redeeming mantra and means “Reverence to Shiva” or “I bow to that which I AM becoming”. Shiva is the Supreme Reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Chanting to Shiva allows all other false, or no longer needed constructs to fall away, to be destroyed, so that we stand rooted in the strength of our true foundation.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV1cVDhKZ6g&feature=related
OM Namah Shivaya Gurave (Guru Mantra):
"OM Namah Shivaya Gurave
Saccidananda Murtaye
Nisprapancaya Shantaya
Niralambaya Tejase
OM"
I offer myself to the Light, the Auspicious One,
Who is the True Teacher within and without,
Who assumes the forms of Reality, Consciousness and Bliss,
Who is never absent and is full of peace,
Independent in existence, the vital essence of illumination.
OM
music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7pSswcI6YM&feature=player_embedded#!
explanations from http://www.yogawithkatrina.com/the-anusara-yoga-invocation-an-exploration/:
OM, of course, is the primordial sound. It is the sound of the Universe experiencing itself. It is vibrating within everything. When you sing or chant OM, you are simply participating in something that always is.
OM contains within it all beginnings, every end, and all things in between. AUM is another way to write it. There are three parts to it: The ‘Ah’ sound signifies creation, or beginnings. U, or the ‘oooh’ sound is the sustaining factor, while ‘mmmm’ is the dissolution or end. So these three parts are contained in each moment, because OM is always present. The fourth aspect of OM is silence.
NAMAH is a deep honoring. It means to bow, yet it is a bow like no other – one that comes fully from the heart.
SHIVAYA comes from the word Shiva, which literally means ‘auspicious’. Shivaya describes the intrinsic goodness that exists within all things, because it is the nature of the energy that pulses and penetrates, creates and absorbs, all that is.
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA, then can be described in many ways, but here are some of my favorites:
I honor the goodness in myself and in the universe.
May I reveal and express the highest part of my heart.
I bow to Shiva – I bow to all of creation
I bow to the goodness within myself
I honor the goodness of my True Self
At its essence, everything is good
I respect myself
And you could continue along this line of meaning for quite a while.
GURAVE contains the word GURU, which is generally translated in two distinct ways: “Weighty One” and “That which brings light to darkness”.
“If you know how to listen, everyone is the guru.” – Ram Das
So, Om Namah Shivaya Gurave teaches the foundational principles: Consciousness is in everything. One energy pervades all, its essence is goodness, and it is constantly guiding us.
Sachidananda Murtaye
This line describes the elements that compose all that is. The first word combines the three aspects of the energy of the universe – Sat Chit Ananda – which we’ll get into in a moment.
MURTAYE describes taking form. It derives of the word Murtie, which can be thought of as a form, image, or manifest thing of divinity and power. So the line basically says that Sat Chit Ananda has taken form.
SAT, CHIT, and ANANDA are the elements which comprise the all pervading goodness referred to in Om Namah Shivaya. Truth, consciousness, bliss.
NISPRAPANCHAYA describes transcending limitation. In this line it is a formless quality that surrounds and penetrates all with Shantaya.
SHANTAYA is a deep, abiding peace.
NIRALAMBAYA means without support. Source has no outside support because there is nothing other than Source.
TEJASE is a light that is always present.
"Om Namah Shivaya"
Om Namah Shivaya is known as the great redeeming mantra and means “Reverence to Shiva” or “I bow to that which I AM becoming”. Shiva is the Supreme Reality, the inner Self. It is the name given to consciousness that dwells in all. Chanting to Shiva allows all other false, or no longer needed constructs to fall away, to be destroyed, so that we stand rooted in the strength of our true foundation.
music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV1cVDhKZ6g&feature=related
OM Namah Shivaya Gurave (Guru Mantra):
"OM Namah Shivaya Gurave
Saccidananda Murtaye
Nisprapancaya Shantaya
Niralambaya Tejase
OM"
I offer myself to the Light, the Auspicious One,
Who is the True Teacher within and without,
Who assumes the forms of Reality, Consciousness and Bliss,
Who is never absent and is full of peace,
Independent in existence, the vital essence of illumination.
OM
music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7pSswcI6YM&feature=player_embedded#!
explanations from http://www.yogawithkatrina.com/the-anusara-yoga-invocation-an-exploration/:
OM, of course, is the primordial sound. It is the sound of the Universe experiencing itself. It is vibrating within everything. When you sing or chant OM, you are simply participating in something that always is.
OM contains within it all beginnings, every end, and all things in between. AUM is another way to write it. There are three parts to it: The ‘Ah’ sound signifies creation, or beginnings. U, or the ‘oooh’ sound is the sustaining factor, while ‘mmmm’ is the dissolution or end. So these three parts are contained in each moment, because OM is always present. The fourth aspect of OM is silence.
NAMAH is a deep honoring. It means to bow, yet it is a bow like no other – one that comes fully from the heart.
SHIVAYA comes from the word Shiva, which literally means ‘auspicious’. Shivaya describes the intrinsic goodness that exists within all things, because it is the nature of the energy that pulses and penetrates, creates and absorbs, all that is.
OM NAMAH SHIVAYA, then can be described in many ways, but here are some of my favorites:
I honor the goodness in myself and in the universe.
May I reveal and express the highest part of my heart.
I bow to Shiva – I bow to all of creation
I bow to the goodness within myself
I honor the goodness of my True Self
At its essence, everything is good
I respect myself
And you could continue along this line of meaning for quite a while.
GURAVE contains the word GURU, which is generally translated in two distinct ways: “Weighty One” and “That which brings light to darkness”.
“If you know how to listen, everyone is the guru.” – Ram Das
So, Om Namah Shivaya Gurave teaches the foundational principles: Consciousness is in everything. One energy pervades all, its essence is goodness, and it is constantly guiding us.
Sachidananda Murtaye
This line describes the elements that compose all that is. The first word combines the three aspects of the energy of the universe – Sat Chit Ananda – which we’ll get into in a moment.
MURTAYE describes taking form. It derives of the word Murtie, which can be thought of as a form, image, or manifest thing of divinity and power. So the line basically says that Sat Chit Ananda has taken form.
SAT, CHIT, and ANANDA are the elements which comprise the all pervading goodness referred to in Om Namah Shivaya. Truth, consciousness, bliss.
NISPRAPANCHAYA describes transcending limitation. In this line it is a formless quality that surrounds and penetrates all with Shantaya.
SHANTAYA is a deep, abiding peace.
NIRALAMBAYA means without support. Source has no outside support because there is nothing other than Source.
TEJASE is a light that is always present.
Sri Lingashtakam- लिङ्गाष्टकम्
Lingashtakam (from here - http://greenmesg.org/mantras_slokas/sri_shiva-lingashtakam.php
and music - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxy8BSGENw)
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गम् निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गम् तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥१॥
Brahma-Muraari-Sura-Aarcita-Linggam
Nirmala-Bhaasita-Shobhita-Linggam |
Janmaja-Duhkha-Vinaashaka-Linggam Tat
Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and the Gods, which is Pure, Shining, and well-Adorned,
1.2: And which Destroys the Sorrows associated with Birth (and human life). I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गम् कामदहम् करुणाकरलिङ्गम् ।
रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गम् तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥२॥
Deva-Muni-Pravara-Aarcita-Linggam
Kaama-Daham Karunnaa-Kara-Linggam |
Raavanna-Darpa-Vinaashana-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Worshipped by the Gods and the Best of Sages, which Burns the Desires, which is Compassionate,
2.2: And which Destroyed the Pride of demon Ravana. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गम् बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम् ।
सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गम् तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥३॥
Sarva-Sugandhi-Sulepita-Linggam
Buddhi-Vivardhana-Kaaranna-Linggam |
Siddha-Sura-Asura-Vandita-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam
||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is beautifully Smeared with Various Fragrant pastes, which is the Cause behind the Elevation of a person's (Spiritual) Intelligence and Discernment,
3.2 And which is Praised by the Siddhas, Devas and the Asuras. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam
कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गम्
फणिपतिवेष्टितशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशनलिङ्गम्
तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥४॥
Kanaka-Mahaamanni-Bhuussita-Linggam
Phanni-Pati-Vessttita-Shobhita-Linggam |
Dakssa-Su-Yajnya-Vinaashana-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Decorated with Gold and other Precious Gems, which is Adorned with the Best of the
Serpents Wrapped around it,
4.2: And which Destroyed the Grand Sacrifice (Yajna) of Daksha. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गम्
पङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गम् तत्
प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥५॥
Kungkuma-Candana-Lepita-Linggam
Pangkaja-Haara-Su-Shobhita-Linggam |
San.cita-Paapa-Vinaashana-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam
||5||
Meaning:
5.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Anointed with Kumkuma (Saffron) and Chandana (Sandal Paste), which is Beautifully Decorated with Garlands of Lotuses,
5.2: And which Destroys the Accumulated Sins (of several lives). I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
देवगणार्चितसेवितलिङ्गम्
भावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम् ।
दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गम् तत्
प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥६॥
Deva-Ganna-Aarcita-Sevita-Linggam
Bhaavair-Bhaktibhir-Eva Ca Linggam |
Dinakara-Kotti-Prabhaakara-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Worshipped and Served by the Group of Devas (Gods) with True Bhava (Emotion,
Contemplation) and Bhakti (Devotion),
6.2: And which has the Splendour of Million Suns. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गम्
सर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम् ।
अष्टदरिद्रविनाशितलिङ्गम् तत्
प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥७॥
Asstta-Dalo-Parivessttita-Linggam
Sarva-Samudbhava-Kaaranna-Linggam |
Asstta-Daridra-Vinaashita-Linggam Tat
Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Surrounded by Eight-Petalled Flowers, which is the Cause behind All Creation,
7.2: And which Destroys the Eight Poverties. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam.
सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजितलिङ्गम्
सुरवनपुष्पसदार्चितलिङ्गम् ।
परात्परं परमात्मकलिङ्गम्
तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्
॥८॥
Suraguru-Suravara-Puujita-Linggam
Suravana-Pusspa-Sada-Aarcita-Linggam |
Paraatparam Paramaatmaka-Linggam
Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||8||
Meaning:
8.1: (I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam) Which is Worshipped by the Preceptor of Gods (Lord Brihaspati) and the Best of the
Gods, which is Always Worshipped by the Flowers from the Celestial Garden,
8.2: Which is Superior than the Best and which is the Greatest. I Salute that Eternal Shiva Lingam