Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Guru Mantra (The Master Mantra)

The Master Mantra: this mantra is saying a thank you to the Guru/Master/Teacher. It can be chanted anywhere, anytime and at any place. (incase you forget any of the other mantras in the middle, this mantra comes to your rescue.) :-)


Gurur Brahmaa
Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha
Gurur Sakshat Param Bramha
Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha
Tasmai Sri Sri Gurave Namaha
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi


Kaayena Vaacha (Before Sleeping)

Chant this and then zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (incase you did not get it, it means SLEEP) :-)


Kaayena Vaacha Manasendriyayrva
Budhyaatmanaavaa Prakute Swabhavaat
Karomi yadyet Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami
Om shanti shanti shantihi



Gange cha Yamune chaiva (Before Bath)

Before taking a bath, by chanting this mantra we invoke the seven sacred rivers of India and then take a nice long shower(or quick one if there is water problem at your place) :-)


Gange cha Yamune chaiva
Godavari Sarasvati
Narmade Sindhu Kaaveri
Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru
Om shanti shanti shantihi

Vakratunda Mahakaaya (Ganesha Mantra)


Lord Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles. So you chant this mantra before starting any important work. (or even the unimportant ones as well. :-) )


Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Koti Surya Samaprabha
Nirvignam Kurume Deva
Sarva kaaryeshu sarvada
Om shanti shanti shantihi








Monday, January 21, 2013

Sahana Vavatu (Before Meals)


This is called as the Shanti Mantra which can be chanted before starting a meal or any action.

Om sahana vavatu
sahanau bhunaktu
saha veeryam karavavahai
tejasvina vadhitamastu
ma vidvishavahai
Om shanti shanti shantihi