Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 "r ramnath" <ram_ramnath (AT) (DOT) co.in> SHLOKAS FOR 3 – 5 YEAR OLDS Shanti Mantra – Om Sahana Vavatu Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu Sahaveeryam Karavavahai Tejas Vinavati Tamastuma vidhwishavahai Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Saha- both; nau-us; avatu- may he protect; bhunaktu-may he nourish; viryam karavavahai-may we acquire the capacity; tejasvi-be brilliant; nau-for us; adhitam- what is studied;astu-let it be; ma vidvisavahai-may we not argue with each other. Translation May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures). May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om peace, peace, peace. Brief explanation At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students generally recite this peace invocation together. Both seek the Lord’s blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, or the inability to concentrate or poor health. They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship, without which communication of any subject matter is difficult. Therefore, this prayer is important for both the teacher and the student. Ganesha Shlokams Gajananam Bhuta Ganathi Sevitam Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam He who has the face of an elephant, one who is worshipped by the Bhootha ganam, He who eats the essence of kapitha and Jumbu fruits, He who is the son of Uma Devi and He who allieviates the ill feelings in us. O! Lord Vigneshwara who is an embodiment of all the above, we offer our Namaskarams at your Divine feet. Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vignopa Santaye Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Suklambaradaram-one who wears a white garmetn; visnum; all pervading; sasivarnam; who ahs a brilliant complexion; chaturbhujam-who had four hands; prasannavadanam- who has an ever smiling face; dhyayet- I meditate upon; sarvavighnopashantaye- for the removal of all obstacles Translation Lord Vigneshwara, who wears a white garment, who is all pervading, who has a bright complexion (like a full moon), who has four hands (representing all power), who has an ever-smiling face, upon that deity I meditate, for the removal of all obstacles. Brief Explanation Lord Ganesha is the older son of Lord Shiva son Goddess Parvati. He is invoked before any undertaking for the removal of obstacles. He is also worshipped for knowledge and wisdom that he bestows upon devotees. Sri Vakratunda Mahakaaya Koti-soorya samaprabha Nirvighnam kuru me Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa O, Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors. Mooshika vahana modaka hasta Chamara karna vilambita sootra Vamana roopa Maheswara putra Vigna-vinayaka paada namaste He who has the mouse as his vahana(vehicle), He who always keeps Modhakam (a traditional type of sweet) He who has ears that resemble a hand held fan, He who wears a chain-like ornament around his waist, He who is short in stature, He who is the son of Parameshwar, O Lord Vinayaka who is all the above and he who always removes our obstacles, We worship your Divine Feet. Gajavaktram Sura-shreshtam Karna-chaamara-bhooshitam Paashaankusha-dharam Devam Vandeham Gana-naayakam I bow before that God, who is the leader of Shiva’s ghosts, whose face resembles that of an elephant. Who is supreme among the deities, Who sports ears that look like fans and Who is armed with noose and goad. Ekadantam Mahakayam Lambodara Gajananam Vigna Nashakarma Devam He Rambam Prana Mamyaham I bow to that God, Who has one tusk, one Who has a large body, one Who has a big stomach, one Who has the face of an elephant; He who destroys all obstacles and Who is also called Herambh (beloved of the Mother). Guru Shlokam Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshvarah Guru Shakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Sri Gurave Namah Know The Guru To Be Brahma Himself. He Is Vishnu. He Is Also Shiva. Know Him To Be The Supreme Brahman, And Offer Thy Adoration Unto That Peerless Guru. Saraswathi Shlokams Saraswathi Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini Vidyarambam Karishyami Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Saraswathi- O Goddess of Knowledge Saraswathi, Namstubhyam-salutatiosn to you; varade-one who gives boons; kamarupini- one who fulfills desires; vidyarambaham-to begin my studies; karisyami-I am going; siddhirbhavatu-may there be accomplishment; me- for me; sada- always. Translation O Goddess Saraswathi; salutations to you, the giver of boons, the one who fulfills desires. I shall begin my studies. May there always be accomplishment for me. Brief Explanation This prayer is chanted before beginning a class or at the beginning of one’s studies so that all learning may resolve in knowledge alone. It is addresses to Goddess Saraswathi, who symbolizes all forms of knowledge, including the knowledge of the performing arts. Knowledge is a fundamental pursuit of human life, and a life of study and learning provides nourishment and discipline to the human intellect. In the Vedic culture, study is considered one’s duty. Krishna Shlokams Krishnaya Vasudevaya Devaki Nanda Nayacha Nandagopa Kumaraya Sri Govindaya Namo Namaha I bow and pray to lord Krishna, son of Vasudeva and Devaki, also the son of Nandagopa, who takes away sorrows, sufferings, pain and trouble. Vasudeva sutam devam Kamsa-Chanoora mardanam Devaki parama-anandam Krishnam vande Jagatgurum I do vandana (glorification) of Lord Krishna, the resplendent son of Vasudev, who killed the great tormentors like Kamsa and Chanoora, who is a source of greatest joy to Devaki, and who is indeed a world teacher. Mookam karoti vaachalam Panghum langhayate girim Yat kripa tam-aham-vande Paramananda Madhavam Explanation Lord Krisna is the avatara of Lord Visnu who personifies ananda,joy.He established dharma and also gave us the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita. Translation Mukam(mute) karoti(makes) vacalam(eloquent), Pangum(lame) langhayate(cross) girim(mountain), yatkrupa (whose grace) tamaham vande(I salute Him), paramananda (one whose form is ananda) madhavam (Lord Krisna). Vishnu Shlokam Shanta Karam Bhujaga Shayanam Padmanabham Suresham Vishvadharam Gagana Sadrsham Megha Varnam Shubhangam Lakshmi Kantam Kamala Nayanam Yogibhir Dhyana Gamyam Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhaya Haram Sarva Lokaiaka Natham I adore Vishnu, the embodiment of Peace, who sleeps on the serpent, Whose naval is the lotus of the Universe Who is the Lord of the Gods, who is the support of the Universe, Who is in the form of Space (the Omnipresent) Whose color resembles that of clouds, Whose body is auspicious Who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses Who is attainable by Yogis through meditation Who is the destroyer of the fear of birth and death And who is the One Lord of all the Worlds Rama Shlokam Ramaya Rama Bhadraya Ramachandraya Vedhase Raghu Nathaya Nathaya Sitayah Pataye Namaha To Rama, Ramabhadra, Raghunatha(These are different names of Lord Rama), the Lord, the Consort of Seetha, our salutations to him. Sri Rama Rama Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam Rama Nama Varanane Lord Shiva told this shloka to Parvati I meditate upon Sri Ram as Sri Rama Rama Rama, the thrice recital of Rama’s name is equal to Recitation of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama) Shiva Shlokam Sivam Sivakaram Shantam Shivat Manam Sivottamam Shiva Marga Pranetaram Pranatosmi Sada Sivam Karpoora-gauram karuna-avataram Samsara-saaram Bhujagendra-haaram Sadaa-vasantam Hridaya-aravinde Bhavam Bhavanee-sahitam Namami I salute to that Ishwara along with Bhavani (Shiva and parvati) who is as white as Karpur(camphor), an incarnation of compassion, the essence of this world, who wears a bhujagendra(snake or serpent) around his neck and is ever present in the lotus abode of our hearts. Maha-Mrityumjaya Shlokam Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urva-rukamiva Bhandhanaat Mrityor-mukshiya ma amritat Om Klim Nama Shivaya Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthihi Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Tryambakam – three-eyed; Yajamahe – worship; Sugandhim – beautiful smelling; Pusti – well nourished, (prosperity; Vardhanam – increaser; Urvarukam – cucumber; Ive – like; Bandhana – from bondage of worldly attachments; Mrtyor – mortality; Muksiya – may you liberate; Ma- me; Amrat – for the sake of immortality Translation: We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva), Who is fragrant and Who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, for the sake of Immortality, even as the cucmber is severed from its bondage of the vine. Om Peace, Peace, Peace Navagraha Shlokam Om Namah Sooryaya Chandraya Mangalaya Budhaya Cha Guru Shukra Shanibhyascha Raahave Ketave Namo Namaha My Salutations to Soorya (Sun), Chandra (Moon), Mangala (Mars) and Budha (Mercury). I also salute Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn) as well as Rahu and Ketu. Subramanya Shlokam Shadaananam Kumkuma-rakta-varnam Mahaamayam Divya-mayoora-vahanam Rudrasya Soonam Sura-sainya-natham Guham Sadaa Sharanam-aham Prapadye I seek Sharan (refuge) in Guha (one who resides in the cave of the heart; another name for Subramanya), Who has 6 faces, Who adorns the color of Kumkum or Blood (red), one Who is a great warrior (?), one Whose vahana is the divine peacock, one Who is Rudra’s (Shiva’s) son, one Who is the leader of the army of devas. Devi/Durga Shlokam Sarva-mangala-mangalye Shive Sarvaartha-sadhake Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayani Namostute Explanation Goddess Parvati is the consort of Lord Siva and is worshipped as Sakti. The Puranic literature describes her as having many forms, including Durga, Candi, Kali and Uma.While Siva symbolizes the efficient cause of the creation, Sakti symbolizes the material cause. Translation The one who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious (sarvamangalamangalye), the consort of Siva (Sive), who is the means of accomplishing all desires sarvarthasadhake), who is the refuge of all (saranye), the three eyed one(tryambake),the fair complexioned one(Gouri), Salutations to you, Narayani(narayani namostute). Salutations to the consort of Sri Narayana (Sri Lakshmi Devi), who is all auspicisous, who is the Mastress of all, who blesses devotees succeed in their efforts and who is the refuge of all. Annapoorna Shlokam Annapoorne Sada poorne, Shankara Pranavallabhe Gyana Vairagya Sidyartham, Bhikshaam Dehi cha Parvati Mata cha Parvati Devi, Pita Devo Maheswarah Baandava Shiva Bhaktyascha, Svadeso Bhuvanatrayam Annapoorne – the wife of Lord Shiva; She who is full of food; Sadapoorne – who is always full of resources; Sankara – of Lord Sankara(Shiva); Prana – the life-force; energy; Vallabhe – the beloved; Jnana – knowledge; Vairagya – attitude of renunciation; Siddhyartham – to fulfill the purpose of; Bhiksham – alms, food; Dehi – giveus; Namostute – we bow down to You O Annapurna, Who art ever full, the beloved life-force of Lord Sankara (Shive, O’ Parvathi – grant me alms that I be firmly established in Knowledge and Renunciation. Mother is shakti, father is shiva, relatives are the devotees of shiva and own country is all the three worlds Lakshmi Shlokam Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Salutations again and again to the Devi who abides in all beings in the form of good fortune. Tulasi Shlokam Yenmoole Sarvatheerthaani Yenmadhye Sarvadevatha Yadagre Sarva Vedaascha Thulaseem-tham Namamyaham I bow down to the Tulasi at whose base are all the holy places, at whose top reside all deities and on whose middle are all the Vedas. Hyagreevar Shlokam (This sloka is to be recited before children start their daily school work/studies) Gyaananandamayam Devam Nirmala Spadikakruthim Aadaram Sarva Vidyanaam Hyagreevam Upasmahe Vidyaarambam begins with a prayer to Sri Hyagreeva (Lord with the Horse’s face) Haya-horse; greeva-neck. You are the presiding deity for all knowledge. We pray to you to bless us with all the knowledge. Ayyappa shlokam Bhoota-natha Sadaananda Sarva-boota Dayaapara Raksha Raksha Maha-bahor Shastre-tubhyam Namo Namaha Hanuman shlokams Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam Nir Bhayatvam Arogata Ajatyam Vak Patutvam Cha Hanumat Smaranat Bhavet By remembering Hanuman, one can gain wisdom, strength, success, courage, fearlessness, lack of ill health, lack of sluggishness, and Oratory skills. Manoj-avam Maruti Tulya Vegam Jitendriyam Bhudhi-mataam Varishtam Vaataatmajam Vaanara-yoota-mukhyam Sri Ramadootam Sharanam Prapadye OR Sri Ramadootam Shirasaa Namami I surrender to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, whose speed is as swift as the mind and as swift as the wind, who has controlled his sense organs and is the most intelligent among the intelligent ones; who is the son of Vayu and the chief of the monkey tribe. Anjaneyam ati-paata-lananam Kaanchanaadri Kamaneeya Vigraham Paarijaata-tarumoola vasinam Bhavayami pavamana nandanam Anjana’s son, his face deep red, His body shining like a golden mountain, Dwelling always at the root of the Parijata tree, On him, I meditate; the Wind-god’s son. Yatra yatra Raghunatha Keertanam Tatra tatra Krita mastakanjalim Bhaashpa-vaari paripoorna lochanam Marutim namada rakshasa-antakam In all those nooks and corners, where the lord of Raghunath (Rama)* is sung about, In all such nooks and corners is he (Hanuman), With tears flooding from the eyes, Salutations to my Lord Maruthi*, He who saw the end of all evil ones. Garuda Shlokams Kumkum-ankita Gaathraaya Kundendu-dhavalaaya cha Vishnu-vahana Namastubhyam Kshemam Kuru Sadaa Mama Kalyanam-avahatu Kaamyaphalam Dadaatu Mishtaanam-avahatu Mrutyum-apaakarotu Dukhaani Hantu Duritaani Niraakarotu Gaambheeryam-avahatu Gaaruda-darshanam Me One whose body adorns the color of Kumkum, one who shines like the bright moon I bow to the vahana of Vishnu, please bring forth my welfare always. Bless me with welfare, grant me my wishes Bless me with bountiful food, make me immortal. Destroy sadness, remove my obstacles (worries) Bless me with courage, Hey Garuda, give me your darshan Kumkumankitha Varnaya Kundendu Davalayacha Vishnu Vahanamsthubyam Pakshirajaya Thenamaha One who has the complexion of Kumkum, one who shines like the bright moon I pray to the Vahana of Vishnu, who is the king of the Birds. Lamp Shlokam (This sloka is to be recited while lighting lamp) Subham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhana Sampadah Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya Dipa Jyotir Namostute Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Subham- auspiciousness; karoti – which brings; kalyanam- prosperity; arogyam- good health; dhanasampadah- abundance of wealth; satrubuddhi- of the intellect’s enemy (ignorance); vinasaya- for the destruction; dipajyotir- that lamplight; namosthuthe- I salute thee. Translation I salute the One who is the lamplight that brings auspiciousness; prosperity, good health, abundance of wealth, and the destruction of the intellect’s enemy. Brief explanation This prayer is chanted before lighting the lamplight. Light is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and abundance in many cultures. Light brings with it brightness, but how does it destroy the intellect’s enemy? The intellect’s enemy is ignorance, which is likened to darkness. Light removes the darkness and makes it possible to see things clearly. Deepajyothi Parabrahma Deepajyothi Janardhana Deepo me hara tu paapam Deepaa Jyothir Namostute I salute the Lord, the sustainer of the creation, in the form of this light. I salute this light (the Lord), may He destroy afflictions resulting from my omissions and commissions. Prabhata shlokam Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Kara Mule Saraswathi Kara Madhye Tu Govindah Prabate Kara Darshanam Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Karagre-on the tip of your fingers; vasate- dwells; Lakshmi- the Goddess of Prosperity, Lakshmi; karamule- on the base of your hands; Saraswathi- the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswathi; karamadhye- in the middle of your hands; tu-whereas; Govindah-the Lord Govindah; prabhate-in the morning; karadarshanam-look at your palm. Translation On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi; on the base of your fingers is Goddess Sarasvati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda. In this manner, look at your palm Brief Explanation This is a Morning Prayer called “karadarshana”. One begins the day with this prayer. ‘kara” means the palm of the hand and it stands for the five karmendriyas, or the organs of action. While looking at the palm, one invokes the Lord in the form of various deities, thus sanctifying all the actions that will be done during the day. By acknowledging the Lord as the giver of the capacity to perform actions and as the giver of the fruits of those actions, one sanctifies the actions. Thus, one prays in the morning to reinforce the attitude that all actions are performed as a service to the Lord. Other shlokas Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir Brahmagnau Braahmanaa Hutam Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahma Karma Samadhina Sanskrit to English Word Meaning Brahma- Brahman; arpanam- the means of offering; havih-oblation; brahmagnau-unto the fire that is Brahman; brahmana-by brahman; hutam- is offered; eva- indeed; tena- by him; gantavyam- to be reached; brahma-karma-samadhina-who is abiding in Brahman Translation Any means of offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, the fire in which the offering is made is Brahman, and the one who offers is Brahman. Such a person who abides in Brahman indeed gains Brahman Brief Explanation This verse from the Bhagavad Gita (chapter 4, verse 24) and is traditionally chanted before meals. Brahman is the name of the Lord, the cause of the whole creation. Looking at the whole creation as an effect, Brahman is seen as the cause of everything. The effect does not exist separate from its cause. This verse likens food that is eaten to an oblation poured into the fire during ritual. By chanting this prayer before meals, the food that is eaten is offered to Brahman, the Lord. Namochcharan Asato Ma Sadgamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir gamaya Mrityorma Amritam gamaya Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Sanskrit to English Word Meaning asato-from unreal; ma-me;sad-to the real; gamaya –lead; tamaso – from darkness (of ignorance), ma-me; jyothih-to light; gamaya-lead; mrtyoh- from death ; amrtam- immortality; gamaya –lead to immortality Translation Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real; from darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge); from death (sense of limitation) to immortality (limitless liberation) Achutananda Govinda, Namoscharena Beshajak Nashyanti Sakalan Rogan, Satyam Satyam Vadamyaham By always chanting the name of the Lord, it will destroy all bad health and disease. What I say is the truth. Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva Tvameva Bandhuscha Sakha Tvameva Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva Tvameva Sarvam mama Deva Deva O Supreme Lord (deva-dev, Master of all demigods), You are our mother, father, brother, and friend. You are the knowledge and You are the only wealth. You are our everything. Om Poornamadah Poornamidam Poornaat Poornamudachyate Poornasya Poornamaadaya Poornameva Vashishyate That is perfect - this is perfect. What comes from such perfection truly is perfect. What remains after perfection from perfection is yet perfect. May there be peace, peace and perfect peace. Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha Sarve Santu Niramayah Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu Mas Kaschid Dhuka Bhag Bhavet Sanskrit to English Translation Sarve-all; bhavantu-may be; sukhinah-happy; niramayah-free from disease; badrani-prosprity; pashyantu- may enjoy; ma-not;kaschit- anybody; dukkshbhag-one who suffers; bhavet-may be Translation: May all be happy. May all enjoy health and freedom from disease. May all enjoy prosperity. May none suffer. Brief explanation These are prayers for the prosperity and welfare of humanity. To achieve anything in life, one has to make an effort and await the results. In addition, many unknown factors and laws influence the outcome of that effort. By praying to the Lord, one acknowledges these laws as the natural order inseparable from the Lord, and one acknowledges the Lord as the giver of all results of actions. Kaayenavaacha Manasendriyerva Budhyadmanava Prakrite Swabhavat Karomi Yadyat Sakalam Parasmai Narayanayeti Samarpayami Unto Lord Narayana, I dedicate all the acts that I perform with my body, speech, mind, senses and intellect that are born of deliberation and natural tendencies. OM NAMONARAYANA Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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