Morning Prayers of Shanti Yoga Ashram (DAILY)

Invocation

 Dear Lord, Divine Mother, we invoke Your presence and that of all of our deceased ancestors from the beginning of time; Avatars; Angels; Guardian Angels; Spirits of the Saints; Holy, Divine and Blessed Beings, and Teachers from all lineages, to come and join us, as we offer our prayers and our energies so that we can see the sacred teachings of Yoga as the thread that unites all religions, all spiritual endeavors, and all forms of worship in a precious garland to be offered at the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

We offer our prayers and our energies for the enlightenment of all sentient beings; for those who are suffering pain in any of its forms; for those who have asked us to keep them in our prayers; for those members of our community who are experiencing serious tribulations at this point, and for Peace and Harmony in the World.

Divine Mother, help us so that today all our actions become an act of worship; help us to learn how to love and express our gratitude properly to God, and to keep our resolutions for today.

And, let’s remember Christ’s saying: ‘When two or more of you are gathered together in my name, I will be in the midst of you.’

 (This prayer may be followed by the community’s petitions and offerings.)

GANESHA MANTRA

 OM GANG GANAPATAYE NAMAHAH  (repeat 108 times)

(translation: Prostrations to the great Lord Ganesha, Ganapati, Remover of Obstacles and Bestower of Success.)

GURU MANTRA

Om Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnur Gurur devo Maheshwarah
Gurureva para-brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave namah

Mannathah Sri Jagannatho MadGuru SriJagadGuruh
Mamatma Sarva Bhutatma Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha 

The Guru is Lord Brahma, Who creates everything good and positive. The Guru is Lord Vishnu, Who provides for all creatures and fills his devotees’ hearts with bliss. The Guru is Lord Shiva, Who makes room for everything auspicious by purifying His devotees of all negativity. The Guru is the very embodiment of the supreme Brahman, the highest divine consciousness. To that glorious Guru, I offer my most sincere reverence from the bottom of my heart.

He, my Lord, is the Lord of the Universe;  He, my Guru, is the Guru of the Universe; He, my Self, is the Self of all beings. To that glorious Guru, I offer my most sincere reverence, from the bottom of my heart.

MAHA MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA

OM TRYAMBAKAM YAJAMAHE
SUGANDHIM PUSHTI VARDANAM
URVA RUKAMIVA BANDANAN
MRITYOR MUKSHIYA MAMRITAAT

     (repeat 3 times)

(translation: We worship the Three-Eyed One, Lord Shiva, Who is Fragrant and Nourishes all beings. May He sever our bondage from Samsara (worldly life)as the cucumber falls from the vine when it attains full ripeness, that we may be freed us from the fear of death by realizing our immortal nature.)

UNIVERSAL PRAYER of Swami Sivananda

O Adorable Lord of Mercy and Love,
Salutations and Prostrations unto Thee.
Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient.
Thou art Satchitananda.
Thou art Existence, Knowledge, and Bliss Absolute.
Thou art the Indweller of all beings.
Grant us an understanding heart, equal vision,
balanced mind, faith, devotion, and wisdom.
Grant us inner spiritual strength to resist temptations
and to control the mind.

Free us from egoism, lust, anger, greed, hatred, and jealousy.
Fill our hearts with divine virtues.
Let us behold Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us serve Thee in all these names and forms.
Let us ever remember Thee.
Let us ever sing Thy glories.
Let Thy name be ever on our lips.
Let us abide in Thee forever and ever.

GAYATRI MANTRA

OM BHUR BHUVAH SVAHA
TAT SVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO
DEVASYA DHI MAHI
DHI YO YONAH PRACHODAYAT
OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI-HI

(repeat 3 times)

Om. We worship the Word that is present in all three planes: the Earth, Heaven, and That which is Beyond.  By meditating on the glorious Power that gives us life, we ask that our hearts and minds be illumined by the effulgence of that Divine Creator Who is the giver of life.

ARATI

This Vedic waving of the lights before representations of God ceremony is performed near the close of each prayer session. The refrain may be translated as: Glory, Glory to the Lord! We offer this external  light to Thee, that You may in turn bless us with Illumination. The line by line translation has been provided by Acharya Dienshji.

Jaya Jaya Arati Vighnavinayaka
(Glory, Glory, We offer Lights to the Lord Who is the Remover of Obstacles, a name of Ganesha)
Vighnavinayaka Sri Ganesha
(Remover of Obstacles and Lord of all God’s Messengers, Bearer of knowledge and the creative impulse)
Jaya Jaya Arati Subramanya
(Glory to He Who is Well established in Brahman, the,Younger brother of Ganesha, second son of Lord Siva,)
Subramanya Kartikeya
(He Who is Well Established in Brahman, and was Nursed by six celestial damsels)
Jaya Jaya Arati Venugopala
(Glory to He Who Holds the Flute, title of Lord Krishna)
Venugopala Venulola
(He Who Holds the Flute, Who Loves the Flute)
Papavidura Navanita Chora
(He Who Keeps Sin Away, Who Steals the Butter of Devotion from Devotees Hearts)
Jaya Jaya Arati Venkataramana
(Glory to He Who Nourishes the World and Dwells Everywhere, title of Lord Vishnu)
Venkataramana Shankataharana
(He Who Nourishes The World And Dwells Everywhere, Who Removes All Pains And Difficulties Of Life)
Sita Rama Radheshyama
(She Who Sustains, and is Self-Manifest and is One with He Who is Everywhere in Creation;  She Who Sustains Creation, and is One with The Blue-Black Skinned One)
Jaya Jaya Arati Gauri Manohara
(Glory to The Fair One Who Attracts the Mind of Lord Siva, title of Parvati)
Gauri Manohara Bhavanishankara
(The Fair One Who Attracts the Mind of Lord Siva, and is One with the Giver of Bliss, a title of Lord Shiva)
Sambasadasiva Uma Maheshwara
(He Who is Always With Divine Mother, Lord of Uma, daughter of King Himalaya, titles of Lord Siva)
Jaya Jaya Arati Raja Rajeshwari
(Glory to She Who Reigns Above all Kings & Emperors, title of Durga)
Raja Rajeshwari Tripura Sundari
(She Who Reigns Above all Kings & Emperors, Who is Loveliest in the Three Worlds viz. Hell, Earth & Heaven)
Maha Lakshmi  Maha Saraswati
(Goddess of Wealth and Abundance, Goddess of Wisdom and the Arts)
Maha Kali Maha Shakti
(Goddess of Destruction, Goddess of Infinite Power)
Jaya Jaya Arati Anjaneya
(Glory to the Son of Anjani, title of Hanuman)
Anjaneya Hanumanta
(the Son of Anjani, Who Has a Cleft Chin)
Jaya Jaya Arati Dattatreya       
(Glory to the Triple Avatar of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva)
Dattatreya Trimurti Avatara
(the Triple Avatar of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, Who Has Three Faces)
Jaya Jaya Arati Adityaya
(Glory to the Son of Aditi, title of Lord Surya, the Sun)
Adityaya Bhaskaraya
(the Son of Aditi, Who is Radiant with Tejas)
Jaya Jaya Arati Someshwaraya
(Glory to the Master of the Moon, title of Lord Surya)
Someshwaraya Bhaskaraya
(Glory to the Master of the Moon, Who is Radiant with Tejas )
Jaya Jaya Arati Sadguru Natha
(Glory, Glory to the True Guru, the Best Guru, Who is the Lord, the Self)
Sadguru Natha Sri Vyasa Deva
(the True Guru, Sri Vyasa)
Jaya Jaya Arati Venugopala 

                           JAYA JAGADISHA HARE

Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Swami, Jaya Jagadisha Hare
Bhakta Janana Ke Sankata (repeat)
Kshana Mem Dura Kare
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

OM Glory and Victory to the Lord of the Universe. You, My Master, art One with the Lord of the Universe. You Who remove his devotees’ troubles in a second, Glory and Victory be unto you.

Jo Dhyave Phala Pave
Dukha Vinase Mana Ka
Swami, Dukha Vinase Mana Ka
Sukha Sampati Ghara Ave (repeat)
Kashta Mite Tana Ka
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

He who meditates on You with devotion reaps the fruit of Your blessings:  deliverance from all sorrow; happiness; wealth; and health. OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Matapita Tuma Mere
Sharana Gahumi Kisaki
Swami, Sharana Gahumi Kisaki
Tuma Bina Aura Na Duja (repeat)
Asa Karumi Kisaki
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are my Mother and Father.  I have no one else but You for shelter. Who is there besides You in Whom I could put hope or trust? OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Tuma Purana Paramatma
Tuma Antarayami
Swami, Tuma Antarayami
Parabrahma Parameshvara (repeat)
Tuma Saba Ke Swami
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the perfect Paramatma, the Lord Who is the Indwelling Self of all beings. You are Omniscient, the Supreme Brahman, beyond conception, Source of Life and Lord of Life. OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Tuma Karuna Ke Sagara
Tuma Palana Karata
Swami, Tuma Palana Karata
Mai Murakha Khala Kami (repeat)
Kripa Karo Bharata
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the Ocean of Compassion and Sustainer of All. I am ignorant and a seeker of pleasures. O my beloved Lord, Grace me.

 Tuma Ho Eka Agochara
Sabe Ke Pranapati
Swami, Sabe Ke Pranapati
Kisa Vidhi Milun Dayamaya (repeat)
Tumako Mai Kumati
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are beyond the reach of the mind and senses, the Master of Everyone’s Life. How can I, who am evil-minded, attune to You and Find You, Who are so good, gracious, and kind? OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Dina Bandhu Dukha Harata
Tuma Rakashaka Mere
Swami, Tuma Rakshaka Mere
Apane Hatha Badhao (repeat)
Dvara Pada Tere
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

You are the Friend of the Downtrodden,  Who conquers pain, my only Protector and Saviour; I am lying helpless at your feet; come raise your hands and bless me, and lift me up with your hands. OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Vishaya Vikara Mitao
Papa Haro Deva
Swami, Papa Haro Deva
Shraddha Bhakti Badhao (repeat)
Santana Ki Seva 
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

Remove sensual and material desires from me and erase my transgressions; increase my faith and sincere, loving devotion to You and help me serve my Master and all Your saints. OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Jaya Jagadisha Ke Arati
Jo Koye Nara Gave
Swami, Jo Koye Nara gave
Kahat Sivananda Swami (repeat)
Sukha Sampatti Pava
Om Jaya Jagadisha Hare

My Master is that Lord Who leads us on the Road to Happiness and Success. OM Glory to the Lord of the Universe.

Peace Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light,
And where there is sadness, joy.
Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled, as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning, that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Closing Prayer

LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
OM OM OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI

May All Beings in All Worlds Be Happy.
Om Peace.