sukta mantra

puruṣa sūkta

sahasra-śīrṣā puruṣaḥ sahasrākṣaḥ sahasra-pāt / sa bhūmiṁ viśvato vṛtvāty atiṣṭhad dāsāṅgulam // 1 //

The Supreme Lord’s universal form has a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet, for He contains all living entities. Having pervaded the universe
completely to give it existence, and being independent, He extended Himself beyond the universe by ten fingers.

puruṣa evedaṁ sarvaṁ yad bhūtaṁ yac ca bhavyam / utāmṛtatvasyeśāno yad annenātirohati // 2 //

The universes—past, present, and future—are but manifestations of the Supreme Lord’s puruṣa expansion. Though He is the Lord of immortality, he has manifest
Himself as the puruṣa in the universe so that the jīvas may enjoy material fruits.

etāvān asya mahimā ato jyāyaṁś ca puruṣaḥ / pādo ’sya viśvā bhūtāni tri-pādasyāmṛtaṁ dīvī // 3 //

The past, present, and future universes are manifestations of the Lord’s powers, but the Lord Himself is much greater. All the living beings of the universe are but one
quarter portion, and the eternal nature in the spiritual sky exists in three quarters portion.

tri-pād ūrdhva udait pūruṣaḥ pādo ’syehābhavāt punaḥ / tato viśvaṅ vyakrāmat sāśanānaśane abhi // 4 //

The three quarters portion of the Lord transcended the material portion. The Lord in the one quarter portion manifested the universe again, as He had done repeatedly
before. The Lord of the one quarter portion began the work of creation, by going all around, taking the form of all animate and inanimate objects.

tasmād virād ajāyata virājo adhi pūruṣaḥ / sa jāto atyaricyata paścad bhūmim atho puraḥ // 5 //

From the Lord, the universe was born, and in that universe was born the vīrāṭ-puruṣa, the Supersoul of the universe. Then the vīrāṭ-puruṣa grew and produced the earth
and the bodies of the jīvas.

yat puruṣeṇa haviṣā devā yajñam atanvata / vasanto ’syāsīd ājyaṁ grīṣma idhmaḥ śarad dhāviḥ // 6 //

The devatās, the first beings manifested, performed a mental sacrifice to complete the creation. For this sacrifice they used the virāṭ-puruṣa (the raw ingredients of the
material world) as the offering. Spring was the ghee, summer the fuel-wood, and autumn the offering.

saptāsyāsan paridhayaḥ triḥ sapta samidhaḥ kṛtāḥ / devā yad yajñaṁ tanvānā abadhnan puruṣaṁ paśum // 7 //

In this sacrifice the blades of kuśa grass strewn around the fire (for protection from rākṣasas) were seven (the seven Vedic poetic meters), and the fuel sticks were
twenty-one (twelve months, five seasons, three worlds, and the sun). The devatās who performed the mental sacrifice tied the vīrāṭ-puruṣa to offer Him as the sacrificial
animal.

taṁ yajñaṁ barhiṣi praukṣān puruṣaṁ jātam agrataḥ / tena devā ayajanta sādhyā ṛṣayaś ca ye // 8 //
 The devatās, sādhyas, and ṛṣis placed the vīrāt-puruṣa, the first being of the universe, on kuśa grass and sprinkled Him with water for purification. In this way they
conducted the mental sacrifice using the vīrāṭ-puruṣa.

tasmād yajñāt sarva-hūtaḥ sambhṛtaṁ pṛṣad-ājyam / paśun tāṁś cakre vāyavyān araṇyān grāmyaś ca ye // 9 //

From that sacrifice where everything in the universe was sacrificed, yogurt and ghee—and indeed, all nourishing foods—were produced. It created the animals of the air,
forest, and village.

tasmād yajñāt sarva-hūta ṛcaḥ sāmāni yajñīre / chandaṁsi yajñīre tasmād yajus tasmād ajāyata // 10 //

From that ultimate sacrifice, or sarva-huta, were born the ṛk (hymns), sāma (music), and yajus (prose) portions of the Vedas, along with the seven Vedic meters.

tasmād aśvā ajāyanta ye ke cobhayādataḥ / gāvo ha yajñīre tasmāt tasmāj jātā ajāvayaḥ // 11 //

Horses were born from the sacrifice, along with animals with two sets of teeth, such as donkeys and mules. Cows were also born from the sacrifice, along with goats and
sheep.

yat puruṣaṁ vyādadhuḥ katidhā vyakalpayan / mukhaṁ kim asya kau bāhū kāv ūrū pāda ucyete // 12 //

In the mental sacrifice, when they divided up the vīrāṭ-puruṣa, how many parts did they divide? What is stated about His face, arms, thighs, and feet?

brāhmaṇo ’sya mukham āsīd bāhū rājanyaḥ kṛtaḥ / ūru tad asya yad vaiśyaḥ padbhyāṁ śūdro ajāyata // 13 //

The brāhmaṇas arose from the face (of the vīrāṭ-puruṣa), the kṣatriyas from His two arms, the vaiśyas from His thighs, and the śūdras from His feet.

candramā manaso jātaś cakṣoḥ sūryo ajāyata / mukhād indraś cāgniś ca prāṇād vāyur ajāyata // 14 //

His mind gave rise to the moon; His two eyes, the sun; His breath, Vāyu; and His mouth, Indra and Agni.

nābhyā āsīd antarikṣaṁ śīrṣṇo dyauḥ sāmavartata / padbhyāṁ bhūmir diśaḥ śrotrāt tathā lokān akalpayan // 15 //

From His navel arose the space between earth and heaven; from His head, the heavens; from His feet, the earth; and from His ears, the directions. In this way the worlds
were created.

vedāham etaṁ puruṣaṁ mahāntam āditya varṇaṁ tāmasas tu pāre / sarvāṇi rūpāṇi vicintya dhīro nāmāni kṛtvābhivadān yad āste // 16 //

I know that great vīrāṭ-puruṣa, as effulgent as the sun, who stands beyond the darkness of the material creation. Having given all the living entities their forms and
names, He directs their affairs.

dhātā purastād yam udajahāra śakraḥ pravidvān pradiṣaś catasraḥ / tam evaṁ vidvān amṛta iha bhavati nānyaḥ panthā ayanāya vidyate // 17 //
Brahmā explained his realization to Indra. Indra, who knows all the living entities in all four directions, explained it to all others. One who knows the nature of the vīrāṭ-
puruṣa becomes immortal even in his life on earth. There is no other path to reach the goal of immortality.

yajñena yajñam ayajanta devās tāni dharmāni prathamāny āsan / te hā nākaṁ mahīmānaḥ sacante yatra pūrve sādhyāḥ śanti devaḥ // 18 //

In this way the devatās conducted the mental sacrifice using the vīrāṭ-puruṣa to manifest variety in the world. By that sacrifice both the physical laws of nature and the
first spiritual codes of conduct arose. The great souls, by similar mental worship, attain the place of immortality where dwell the sādhyas and devatās, the first
worshipers.
 Sri Suktam
- from Rig Veda

Devi Lakshmi

Harih Om

Hirannya-Varnnaam Harinniim Suvarnna-Rajata-Srajaam |

Candraam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jaatavedo Ma Aavaha ||1||

1.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is of Golden Colour, Beautiful and Adorned with Gold and Silver Garlands.
(Gold represents Sun or the Fire of Tapas; Silver represents Moon or the Bliss and Beauty of Pure Sattva.)
1.2: Who is like the Moon with a Golden Aura, Who is Lakshmi, the Embodiment of Sri; O Jatavedo, please Invoke for Me that Lakshmi.
(Moon represents the Bliss and Beauty of Pure Sattva and the Golden Aura represents the Fire of Tapas.)

Taam Ma Aavaha Jaatavedo Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim |

Yasyaam Hirannyam Vindeyam Gaam-Ashvam Purussaan-Aham ||2||

2.1: (Harih Om) O Jatavedo, Invoke for Me that Lakshmi, Who does not Go Away,
(Sri is Non-Moving, All-Pervasive and the Underlying Essence of All Beauty. Devi Lakshmi as the Embodiment of Sri is thus Non-Moving in Her essential nature.)
2.2: By Whose Golden Touch, I will Obtain Cattle, Horses, Progeny and Servants.
(Golden Touch represents the Fire of Tapas which manifests in us as the Energy of Effort by the Grace of the Devi. Cattle, Horses etc are external manifestations of Sri
following the effort.)
 Ashva-Puurvaam Ratha-Madhyaam Hastinaada-Prabodhiniim |
Shriyam Deviim-Upahvaye Shriirmaa Devii Jussataam ||3||

3.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is Abiding in the Chariot of Sri ( in the Middle ) which is driven by Horses in Front and Whose
Appearance is Heralded by the Trumpet of Elephants,
(Chariot represents the Abode of Sri and Horses represents the Energy of Effort. The Trumpet of Elephants represents the Awakening of Wisdom.)
3.2: Invoke the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri Nearer so that the Devi of Prosperity becomes Pleased with Me.
(Prosperity is the external manifestation of Sri and is therefore pleased when Sri is Invoked.)

Kaam So-Smitaam Hirannya-Praakaaraam-Aardraam Jvalantiim Trptaam Tarpayantiim |

Padme Sthitaam Padma-Varnnaam Taam-Iho[a-u]pahvaye Shriyam ||4||

4.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is Having a Beautiful Smile and Who is Enclosed by a Soft Golden Glow; Who is eternally Satisfied and
Satisfies all those to whom She Reveals Herself,
(Beautiful Smile represents the Trancendental Beauty of Sri Who is Enclosed by the Golden Glow of the Fire of Tapas.)
4.2: Who Abides in the Lotus and has the Colour of the Lotus; (O Jatavedo) Invoke that Lakshmi Here, Who is the Embodiment of Sri.
(Lotus represents the Lotus of Kundalini.)
 Candraam Prabhaasaam Yashasaa Jvalantiim Shriyam Loke Deva-Jussttaam-Udaaraam |
Taam Padminiim-Iim Sharannam-Aham Prapadye-[A]lakssmiir-Me Nashyataam Tvaam Vrnne ||5||

5.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is the Embodiment of Sri and Whose Glory Shines like the Splendour of the Moon in all the Worlds;
Who is Noble and Who is Worshipped by the Devas.
5.2: I take Refuge at Her Feet, Who Abides in the Lotus; By Her Grace, let the Alakshmi (in the form of Evil, Distress and Poverty) within and without be Destroyed.
(Lotus represents the Lotus of Kundalini.)

Aaditya-Varnne Tapaso[a-A]dhi-Jaato Vanaspatis-Tava Vrksso[ah-A]tha Bilvah |

Tasya Phalaani Tapasaa-Nudantu Maaya-Antaraayaashca Baahyaa Alakssmiih ||6||

6.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is of the Colour of the Sun and Born of Tapas; the Tapas which is like a Huge Sacred Bilva Tree,
(The Golden Colour of the Sun represents the Fire of Tapas.)
6.2: Let the Fruit of That Tree of Tapas Drive Away the Delusion and Ignorance Within and the Alakshmi (in the form of Evil, Distress and Poverty) Outside.
 Upaitu Maam Deva-Sakhah Kiirtish-Ca Manninaa Saha |
Praadurbhuuto[ah-A]smi Raassttre-[A]smin Kiirtim-Rddhim Dadaatu Me ||7||

7.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) By Whose Presence will Come Near me the Companions of the Devas along with Glory (Inner Prosperity) and
various Jewels (Outer Prosperity),
7.2: And I will be Reborn in the Realm of Sri (signifying Inner Transformation towards Purity) which will Grant me Inner Glory and Outer Prosperity.

Kssut-Pipaasaa-Malaam Jyesstthaam-Alakssmiim Naashayaamy-Aham |

Abhuutim-Asamrddhim Ca Sarvaam Nirnnuda Me Grhaat ||8||

8.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Whose Presence will Destroy Hunger, Thirst and Impurity associated with Her Elder Sister Alakshmi,
8.2: And Drive Away the Wretchedness and Ill-Fortune from My House.

Gandha-Dvaaraam Duraadharssaam Nitya-Pussttaam Kariissinniim |

Iishvariing Sarva-Bhuutaanaam Taam-Iho[a-u]pahvaye Shriyam ||9||

9.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is the Source of All Fragrances, Who is Difficult to Approach, Who is Always Filled with Abundance
and leaves a Residue of Abundance wherever She Reveals Herself.
9.2: Who is the Ruling Power in All Beings; (O Jatavedo) Please Invoke Her Here, Who is the Embodiment of Sri.
 Manasah Kaamam-Aakuutim Vaacah Satyam-Ashiimahi |
Pashuunaam Ruupam-Annasya Mayi Shriih Shrayataam Yashah ||10||

10.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) For Whom my Heart Truly Yearns and to Whom my Speech Truly tries to Reach,
10.2: By Whose Presence will come Cattle, Beauty and Food in my Life as (External) Prosperity and Who will Reside (i.e. Reveal) in me as (Inner) Glory of Sri.

Kardamena Prajaa-Bhuutaa Mayi Sambhava Kardama |

Shriyam Vaasaya Me Kule Maataram Padma-Maaliniim ||11||

11.1: (Harih Om. O Kardama, Invoke for me your Mother) As Kardama ( referring to Earth represented by Mud ) acts as the substratum for the Existence of Mankind,
Similarly O Kardama (now referring to sage Kardama, the son of Devi Lakshmi) you Stay with me,
11.2: And be the cause to bring your Mother to Dwell in My Family; Your Mother who is the Embodiment of Sri and Encircled by Lotuses.
 Aapah Srjantu Snigdhaani Cikliita Vasa Me Grhe |
Ni Ca Deviim Maataram Shriyam Vaasaya Me Kule ||12||

12.1: (Harih Om. O Chiklita, Invoke for me your Mother) As Chiklita ( referring to Moisture represented by Water ) Creates Loveliness in all things by its presence,
similarly O Chiklita (now referring to Chiklita, the son of Devi Lakshmi) you Stay with me,
12.2: And by your presence bring your Mother, the Devi who is the Embodiment of Sri (and essence of all Loveliness) to Dwell in my Family.

Aardraam Pusskarinniim Pussttim Pinggalaam Padma-Maaliniim |

Candraam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jaatavedo Ma Aavaha ||13||

13.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is like the Moisture of a Lotus Pond which Nourishes a Soul (with Her Soothing Loveliness); and Who
is Encircled by Light Yellow Lotuses,
13.2: Who is like a Moon with a Golden Aura; O Jatavedo, please Invoke that Lakshmi for me.
(Devi Lakshmi in the form of a Moon represents the Transcendental Bliss and Beauty of Sri. This Soothing Loveliness is compared with the Moisture of a Lotus Pond
which Nourishes a Soul. )
 Aardraam Yah Karinniim Yassttim Suvarnnaam Hema-Maaliniim |
Suuryaam Hirannmayiim Lakssmiim Jaatavedo Ma Aavaha ||14||

14.1: (Harih Om. O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi) Who is like the Moisture (figuratively representing Energy) which Supports the Performance of Activities;
and Who is Encircled by Gold (Glow of the Fire of Tapas),
14.2: Who is like a Sun with a Golden Aura; O Jatavedo, please Invoke that Lakshmi for me.
(Devi Lakshmi in the form of a Sun represents the Fire of Tapas. This Fire is compared with the moisture within activities, the moisture figuratively signifying energy.
The Fire of Tapas manifests as the Energy of Activities.)

Taam Ma Aavaha Jaatavedo Lakssmiim-Anapagaaminiim |

Yasyaam Hirannyam Prabhuutam Gaavo Daasyo-[A]shvaan Vindeyam Puurussaan-Aham ||15||

15.1: (Harih Om). O Jatavedo, Invoke for me that Lakshmi, Who does not Go Away,
(Sri is Non-Moving, All-Pervasive and the Underlying Essence of All Beauty. Devi Lakshmi as the Embodiment of Sri is thus Non-Moving in Her essential nature.)

15.2 By Whose Golden Touch I will obtain (i.e. Sri will be manifested as) Abundant Cattle, Servants, Horses and Progeny.
(Golden Touch represents the Fire of Tapas which manifests in us as the Energy of Effort by the grace of the Devi. Cattle, Horses etc are external manifestations of Sri
following the effort.)
 Yah Shucih Prayato Bhuutvaa Juhu-Yaad-Aajyam-Anvaham |
Suuktam Pan.cadasharcam Ca Shriikaamah Satatam Japet ||16||

16.1: Those who after Becoming Bodily Clean and Devotionally Disposed perform Sacrificial Offering with Butter Day after Day,
16.2: By Constantly Reciting the Fifteen Verses of Sri Suktam will have their Longing for Sri Fulfilled by the Grace of Devi Lakshmi.

Padma-[A]anane Padma Uuru Padma-Akssii Padmaa-Sambhave |

Tvam Maam Bhajasva Padma-Akssii Yena Saukhyam Labhaamy[i]-Aham ||17||

17.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Whose Face is of Lotus, Who is supported (indicated by Thigh ) by Lotus, Whose Eyes are of Lotus and Who is Born
of Lotus.
(Lotus indicates Kundalini. Face indicates the nature of a person, thighs indicate support and eyes indicate the spiritual vision. This verse describes the transcendental
nature of Mother Lakshmi. She is born of Yoga, united with Yoga and revealed to a devotee in his spiritual vision.)
17.2: O Mother, You manifest in Me in the Spiritual Vision (indicated by Lotus Eyes ) born of intense Devotion by Which I am filled with (i.e. Obtain ) Divine Bliss.

Ashva-Daayi Go-Daayi Dhana-Daayi Mahaa-Dhane |

Dhanam Me Jussataam Devi Sarva-Kaamaamsh-Ca Dehi Me ||18||

18.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Giver of Horses, Cows and Wealth to all; and Who is the Source of the Great Abundance in this World.
 18.2: O Devi, Please be Gracious to grant Wealth (both inner and outer) to Me and Fulfil All my Aspirations.

Putra-Pautra Dhanam Dhaanyam Hasty-Ashva-[A]adi-Gave Ratham |

Prajaanaam Bhavasi Maataa Aayussmantam Karotu Maam ||19||

19.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, bestow us with Children and Grandchildren to continue our lineage; and Wealth, Grains, Elephants, Horses,
Cows and Carriages for our daily use.
19.2: We Are Your Children, O Mother; Please make our lives Long and full of Vigour.

Dhanam-Agnir-Dhanam Vaayur-Dhanam Suuryo Dhanam Vasuh |

Dhanam-Indro Brhaspatir-Varunnam Dhanam-Ashnute ||20||

20.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, You (indicated by Dhanam) are the Power behind Agni (the God of Fire), You are the Power behind Vayu
(the God of Wind), You are the Power behind Surya (the God of Sun), You are the Power behind the Vasus (celestial beings).
20.2: You are the Power behind Indra, Vrhaspati and Varuna (the God of Water); You are the All-Pervading Essence behind Everything.
 Vainateya Somam Piba Somam Pibatu Vrtrahaa |
Somam Dhanasya Somino Mahyam Dadaatu Sominah ||21||

21.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Those who carry Sri Vishnu in their Heart (like Garuda, the son of Vinata carries Him on his back) always drink Soma
(the Divine Bliss within); Let all Drink that Soma by Destroying their inner Enemies of desires (thus gaining nearness to Sri Vishnu).
21.2: That Soma originates from Sri Who is the embodiment of Soma (the Divine Bliss); O Mother, please Give that Soma to Me too, You Who are the possessor of that
Soma.

Na Krodho Na Ca Maatsarya Na Lobho Na-Ashubhaa Matih |

Bhavanti Krtapunnyaanaam Bhaktaanaam Shriisuuktam Japet-Sadaa ||22||

22.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Neither Anger Nor Jealousy, Neither Greed Nor Evil Intentions ...
22.2: Can Exist in the Devotees who have acquired Merit by Always Reciting with Devotion the great Sri Suktam.
 Varssantu Te Vibhaavari Divo Abhrasya Vidyutah |
Rohantu Sarva-Biija-Anyava Brahma Dvisso Jahi ||23||

23.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, Please Shower Your Light of Grace like Lightning in a Sky filled with Thunder-Cloud ...
23.2 And Ascend All the Seeds of Differentiation to a higher spiritual plane; O Mother, You are of the nature of Brahman and Destroyer of all Hatred.

Padma-Priye Padmini Padma-Haste Padma-[A]alaye Padma-Dalaayata-Akssi |

Vishva-Priye Vissnnu Mano-[A]nukuule Tvat-Paada-Padmam Mayi Sannidhatsva ||24||

24.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is Fond of Lotuses, Who is the Possessor of Lotuses, Who Holds Lotuses in Her Hands, Who Dwells in the
Abode of Lotuses and Whose Eyes are like Lotus Petals.
(Lotus indicates Kundalini)
24.2: Who is Fond of the Worldly Manifestations which are Directed towards (i.e. Agreeable to) Sri Vishnu (i.e. follows the path of Dharma); O Mother, bless me so
that I Gain Nearness to Your Lotus Feet Within Me.
 Yaa Saa Padma-[A]asana-Sthaa Vipula-Kattitattii Padma-Patraayata-Akssii |
Gambhiiraa Varta-Naabhih Stanabhara Namitaa Shubhra Vastro[a-u]ttariiyaa ||25||

25.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who Stands on Lotus with Her Beautiful Form, with Wide Hip and Eyes like the Lotus Leaf.
25.2: Her Deep Navel (indicating Depth of Character) is Bent Inwards, and with Her Full Bosom (indicating Abundance and Compassion) She is slightly Bent Down
(towards the Devotees); and She is Dressed in Pure White Garments.

Lakssmiir-Divyair-Gajendrair-Manni-Ganna-Khacitais-Snaapitaa Hema-Kumbhaih |
Nityam Saa Padma-Hastaa Mama Vasatu Grhe Sarva-Maanggalya-Yuktaa ||26||

26.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is Bathed with Water from Golden Pitcher by the Best of Celestial Elephants who are Studded with Various
Gems,
26.2: Who is Eternal with Lotus in Her Hands; Who is United with All the Auspicious Attributes; O Mother, Please Reside in My House and make it Auspicious by
Your Presence.

Lakssmiim Kssiira-Samudra Raaja-Tanayaam Shriirangga-Dhaame[a-Ii]shvariim |

Daasii-Bhuuta-Samasta Deva Vanitaam Loka-i[e]ka Diipa-Amkuraam ||27||

27.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Daughter of the King of Ocean; Who is the Great Goddess Residing in Kseera Samudra (literally Milky
 Ocean), the Abode of Sri Vishnu.
27.2: Who is Served by the Devas along with their Servants, and Who is the One Light in all the Worlds which Sprouts behind every Manifestation.

Shriiman[t]-Manda-Kattaakssa-Labdha Vibhava Brahme(a-I)ndra-Ganggaadharaam |

Tvaam Trai-Lokya Kuttumbiniim Sarasijaam Vande Mukunda-Priyaam ||28||

28.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) By Obtaining Whose Grace through Her Beautiful Soft Glance, Lord Brahma, Indra and Gangadhara (Shiva) become
Great,
28.2: O Mother, You blossom in the Three Worlds like a Lotus as the Mother of the Vast Family; You are Praised by All and You are the Beloved of Mukunda.

Siddha-Lakssmiir-Mokssa-Lakssmiir-Jaya-Lakssmiis-Sarasvatii |
Shrii-Lakssmiir-Vara-Lakssmiishca Prasannaa Mama Sarvadaa ||29||

29.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, May Your different Forms - Siddha Lakshmi, Moksha Lakshmi, Jaya Lakshmi, Saraswati ...
29.2: Sri Lakshmi and Vara Lakshmi ... Always be Gracious to Me.
 Vara-Angkushau Paasham-Abhiiti-Mudraam Karair-Vahantiim Kamala-[A]asana-Sthaam |
Baala-[A]arka Kotti Pratibhaam Tri-Netraam Bhaje-[A]ham-Aadyaam Jagad-Iisvariim Tvaam ||30||

30.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) From Your Four Hands - first in Vara Mudra ( Gesture of Boon-Giving ), second Holding Angkusha ( Hook ), third
Holding a Pasha ( Noose ) and fourth in Abhiti Mudra ( Gesture of Fearlessness ) - Flows Boons, Assurance of Help during Obstacles, Assurance of Breaking our
Bondages and Fearlessness; As You Stand on the Lotus (to shower grace on the devotees).
30.2: I Worship You, O Primordial Goddess of the Universe, from Whose Three Eyes Appear Millions of Newly Risen Suns (i.e. different worlds).

Sarva-Manggala-Maanggalye Shive Sarva-Artha Saadhike |

Sharannye Try-Ambake Devi Naaraayanni Namostu Te ||
Naaraayanni Namostu Te || Naaraayanni Namostu Te ||31||

31.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who is the Auspiciousness in All the Auspicious, Auspiciousness Herself, Complete with All the Auspicious
Attributes, and Who fulfills All the Objectives of the Devotees (Purusharthas - Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha),
31.2: I Salute You O Narayani, the Devi Who is the Giver of Refuge and with Three Eyes,
31.3: I Salute You O Narayani; I Salute You O Narayani.
 Sarasija-Nilaye Saroja-Haste Dhavalatara-Amshuka Gandha-Maalya-Shobhe |
Bhagavati Hari-Vallabhe Manojnye Tri-Bhuvana-Bhuuti-Kari Prasiida Mahyam ||32||

32.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) Who Abides in Lotus and Holds Lotus in Her Hands; Dressed in Dazzling White Garments and Decorated with the
most Fragrant Garlands, She Radiates a Divine Aura,
32.2: O Goddess, You are Dearer than the Dearest of Hari and the most Captivating; You are the Source of Wellbeing and Prosperity of all the Three Worlds; O Mother,
Please be Gracious to Me.

Vissnnu-Patniim Kssamaam Deviim Maadhaviim Maadhava-Priyaam |

Vissnnoh Priya-Sakhiim Deviim Namaamy-Acyuta-Vallabhaam ||33||

33.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Devi, You are the Consort of Sri Vishnu and the embodiment of Forbearance; You are One with Madhava (in
essence) and extremely Dear to Him.
33.2: I Salute You O Devi Who is the Dear Companion of Sri Vishnu and extremely Beloved of Acyuta (another name of Sri Vishnu literally meaning Infallible).
 Mahaalakssmii Ca Vidmahe Vissnnu-Patnii Ca Dhiimahi |
Tan[t]-No Lakssmiih Pracodayaat ||34||

34.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) May we Know the Divine Essence of Mahalakshmi by Meditating on Her, who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu,
34.2: Let That Divine Essence of Lakshmi Awaken our Spiritual Consciousness.

Shrii-Varcasyam-Aayussyam-Aarogyamaa-Vidhaat Pavamaanam Mahiyate |

Dhanam Dhaanyam Pashum Bahu-Putra-Laabham Shatasamvatsaram Diirgham-Aayuh ||35||

35.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, Let Your Auspiciousness Flow in our lives as the Vital Power, making our lives Long and Healthy, and
filled with Joy.
35.2: And let Your Auspiciousness manifest around as Wealth, Grains, Cattle and Many Offsprings who live Happily for Hundred Years; who live Happily throughout
their Long Lives.

Rnna-Roga-[A]adi-Daaridrya-Paapa-Kssud-Apamrtyavah |
Bhaya-Shoka-Manastaapaa Nashyantu Mama Sarvadaa ||36||

36.1: (Harih Om, Salutations to Mother Lakshmi) O Mother, (please remove my) Debts, Illness, Poverty, Sins, Hunger and the possibility of Accidental Death ...
 36.2: and also remove my Fear, Sorrow and Mental Anguish; O Mother, Please Remove them Always.

Ya Evam Veda |
Om Mahaa-Devyai Ca Vidmahe Vissnnu-Patnii Ca Dhiimahi |
Tanno Lakssmiih Pracodayaat
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||37||

37.1: This (the Essence of Mahalakshmi) Indeed is Veda (the ultimate Knowledge).
37.2: May we Know the Divine Essence of the Great Devi by Meditating on Her, who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu,
37.3: Let That Divine Essence of Lakshmi Awaken our Spiritual Consciousness.
37.4: Om Peace Peace Peace.

from Rig Veda (10.9)

Apah Suktam

Apah - Water

Aapo Hi Sstthaa Mayo-Bhuvasthaa Na Uurje Dadhaatana |

Mahe Rannaatha Cakssase ||1||

1.1: O Water, because of your presence, the Atmosphere is so refreshing, and imparts us with vigour and strength.
1.2: We revere you who gladdens us by your Pure essence.
 Yo Vah Shivatamo Rasas-Tasya Bhaajayate-Ha Nah |
Ushatiiriva Maatarah ||2||

2.1: O Water, this auspicious Sap of yours, please share with us,
2.2: Like a Mother desiring (to share her best possession with her children).

Tasmaa Aram Gamaama Vo Yasya Kssayaaya Jinvatha |

Aapo Janayathaa Ca Nah ||3||

3.1: O Water, when your invigorating essence goes to one affected by weakness, it enlivens him,
3.2: O Water, you are the source of our lives.

Sham No Deviir-Abhissttaya Aapo Bhavantu Piitaye |

Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah ||4||
4.1: O Water, may the auspicious divinity which is wished for be present in you when we drink (water).
4.2: May the auspiciousness which supports you, flow to us.

Iishaanaa Vaaryaannaam Kssayantiish-Carssanniinaam |

Apo Yaacaami Bhessajam ||5||

5.1: O Water, may the divinity in Water dwell in the Farm lands,
5.2: O Water, I implore you to give nutrition (to the crops).

Apsu Me Somo Abraviid-Antar-Vishvaani Bhessajaa |

Agni Ca Vishva-Shambhuvam ||6||

6.1: O Water, Soma told me that in Water is present all Medicinal Herbs of the World, ...
6.2: ... and also Agni (Fire) who brings auspiciousness to the World.
 Aapah Prnniita Bhessajam Varuutham Tanve Mama |
Jyokca Suuryam Drshe ||7||

7.1: O Water, you are abundantly filled with Medicinal Herbs; Please protect my body, ...
7.2: ... so that I can see the Sun for long (i.e. I live long).

Idam-Aapah Pra Vahata Yat-Kim Ca Duritam Mayi |

Yad-Vaaham-Abhidu-Droha Yadvaa Shepa Uta-[A]anrtam ||8||

8.1: O Water, please wash away whatever wicked tendencies are in me, ...
8.2: ... and also wash away the treacheries burning me from within, and any falsehood present in my Mind.

Aapo Adya-Anv[nnu]-Acaarissam Rasena Sam-Agasmahi |

Payasvaan-Agna Aa Gahi Tam Maa Sam Srja Varcasaa ||9||

9.1: O Water, today, to you who is pervaded by fine Rasa (Invigorating Sap) I came,
9.2: I deeply enter (i.e. bathe) in you who is pervaded by Agni (Fire Principle); May that Agni produce lustre in me
 Bhumi Sukta excerpts - in sanskrit with meaning - Stotra on Bhumi Devi
- from Atharva Veda 12.1

Bhumi Sukta excerpts

Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth)

Satyam Brhad-Rtam-Ugram Diikssaa Tapo Brahma Yajnyah Prthiviim Dhaarayanti |

Saa No Bhuutasya Bhavayasya Patny[i]-Urum Lokam Prthivii Nah Krnnotu ||1||

1.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) The Truth (Satyam), the Cosmic Divine Law (Ritam), the Spiritual Passion manifested in Mighty Initiations, Penances and self
dedications to the search of Brahman (by the sages); these have sustained the Mother Earth for ages (Who in turn have supported these in Her Bosom),
1.2: She, Who is to us the Consort of the Past and the Future (being its witness), May She expand our inner life in this World towards the Cosmic Life (through Her
Purity and Vastness),

Asambaadham Badhyato Maanavaanaam Yasyaa Udvatah Pravatah Samam Bahu |

Naanaa-Viiryaa Ossadhiiryaa Bibharti Prthivii Nah Prathataam Raadhyataam Nah ||2||

2.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) Who extends Unimpeded Freedom (both outer and inner) to Human Beings through Her Mountains, Slopes and Plains,
2.2: She bears many Plants and Medicinal Herbs of various Potencies; May She extend Her Riches to us (and make us healthy),
 Yasyaam Samudra Uta Sindhur-Aapo Yasyaam-Annam Krssttayah Sambabhuuvuh |
Yasyaam-Idam Jinvati Praannad-Ejat-Saa No Bhuumih Puurva-Peye Dadhaatu ||3||

3.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Her is woven together Ocean and River Waters; in Her is contained Food which She manifests when ploughed,
3.2: In Her indeed is alive all Lives; May She bestow us with that Life,

Yasyaash-Catasrah Pradishah Prthivyaa Yasyaam-Annam Krssttayah Sambabhuuvuh |

Yaa Bibharti Bahudhaa Praannad-Ejat-Saa No Bhuumir-Gossv[u]-Apy[i]-Anne Dadhaatu ||4||

4.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Her resides the Four Directions of the World; in Her is contained Food which She manifests when Ploughed,
4.2: She sustains the various Lives living in Her; May She, the Mother Earth, bestow on us the Ray of Life present even in Food,

Yasyaam Puurve Puurvajanaa Vicakrire Yasyaam Devaa Asuraan-Abhyavartayan |

Gavaam-Ashvaanaam Vayasash-Ca Visstthaa Bhagam Varcah Prthivii No Dadhaatu ||5||

5.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Her our Forefathers lived and performed (their activities) in earlier times; in Her the Devas (the good forces) overturned the Asuras
(the evil forces) (since earlier times),
 5.2: In Her lived the Cows, Horses, Birds (and other animals in earlier times); May She, the Mother Earth, bestow on us Prosperity and Splendour,

Vishvambharaa Vasudhaanii Pratisstthaa Hirannya-Vakssaa Jagato Niveshanii |

Vaishvaanaram Bibhratii Bhuumir-Agnim-Indra-Rssabhaa Dravinne No Dadhaatu ||6||

6.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) She is Vishwambhara (All-Bearing), She is Vasudhaa (Producer of all Wealth), She is Pratishtha (Foundation on which we live), She
is Hiranyavaksha (of Golden Bosom) and the Dwelling Place of the World,
6.2: She holds the Vaishvanara (The Universal Fire) within Her, the Fire which empowers Indra and Rishabha; May the Mother Earth bestow on us (the splendour of
that Fire and make us strong),

Yaam Rakssanty[i]-Asvapnaa Vishva-Daaniim Devaa Bhuumim Prthiviim-Apramaadam |

Saa No Madhu Priyam Duhaam-Atho Ukssa-Tu Varcasaa ||7||

7.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) Her, the Devas protect sleeplessly with vigilence, She Who is the All-Giving Mother Earth,
7.2: May She milk for us that delightful Honey which gives the great Splendour (of Divinity),
 Yaa-[A]rnnave-[A]dhi Salila-Magna Aasiidyaam Maayaabhir-Anvacaran-Maniissinnah |
Yasyaa Hrdayam Parame Vyomant-Satyena-[A]avrtam-Amrtam Prthivyaah |
Saa No Bhuumis-Tvissim Balam Raassttre Dadhaatu-Uttame ||8||

8.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) Sitting above Sea as well as Lying immersed in its Waters (in meditation), the Sages pursued Her by Supernatural Powers (i.e. Tried
to understand Her real nature by yogic powers),
8.2: (They found that) The Heart of Mother Earth lies in the Highest Vyoman (Spiritual Sky) enveloped by Truth and Immortality,
8.3: May She, the Mother Earth, bestow Her Splendorous Vigour on us and our great Kingdom,

Yasyaam-Aapah Paricaraah Samaaniir-Ahoraatre Apramaadam Kssaranti |

Saa No Bhuumir-Bhuuri-Dhaaraa Payo Duhaam-Atho Ukssatu Varcasaa ||9||

9.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Her the Waters flow on all sides Day and Night with Vigilence (i.e. unceasingly),
9.2: May She, the Mother Earth give us the Milk of Her abundant streams, and moisten us with its Splendour (present in Water),

Yaam-Ashvinaav[au]-Amimaataam Vissnnur-Yasyaam Vicakrame |

 Indro Yaam Cakra Aatmane-[A]namitraam Shacii-Patih |
Saa No Bhuumirvi Srjataam Maataa Putraaya Me Payah ||10||

10.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) Her, the Aswins (Divine Physicians) have measured out (i.e. Filled Her with Herbs and Healing qualities), In Her Vishnu strode
(imparting Her with Divine qualities),
10.2: Indra, the husband of Shachi, made Her Soul free from Enemies (i.e. Made Her Soul the Friend of All like a Mother to a Son),
10.3: May She pour forth Her Milk (with kindness) as a Mother does to her Son,

Girayas-Te Parvataa Himavanto-[A]rannyam Te Prthivi Syonam-Astu |

Babhrum Krssnnaam Rohinniim Vishvaruupaam Dhruvaam Bhuumim Prthiviim-Indra-Guptaam |
Ajiite-[A]hato Akssato-[A]dhyasstthaam Prthiviim-Aham ||11||

11.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) O Mother Earth, May Your Hills and Snow-Clad Mountains (spread its coolness within us); May Your Forests spread its delight
within us,
11.2: You present a Vishwarupa with Your many colours - Babhru (Brown) (of mountains), Krishna (Blue) (of rivers), Rohini (Red) (of flowers); (But behind all these
enchanting appearances) O Mother Earth, You are like Dhruva - Firm and Immovable; And You are protected by Indra,
11.3: (On Your firm foundation) Which is Unconquered, Unslayed and Unbroken Whole, I stand firm (and whole, O Mother),

Yat-Te Madhyam Prthivi Yac-Ca Nabhyam Yaasta Uurjas-Tanvah Sambabhuuvuh |

Taasu No Dhehy[i]-Abhi Nah Pavasva Maataa Bhuumih Putro Aham Prthivyaah |
 Parjanyah Pitaa Sa U Nah Pipartu ||12||

12.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Your Center, O Mother Earth, is Your Navel from which the Vital Power emanates and spreads out,
12.2: Absorb us in that Power and Purify us, O Bhumi Mata, I am the Son of Mother Earth,
12.3: Parjanya (Rain God) is my Father, may he fill us (with the Vital Power in Water),

Yasyaam Vedim Parigrhnnanti Bhuumyaam Yasyaam Yajnyam Tanvate Vishva-Karmaannah |

Yasyaam Miiyante Svaravah Prthivyaam-Uurdhvaah Shukraa Aahutyaah Purastaat |
Saa No Bhuumir-Vardhayad-Vardhamaanaa ||13||

13.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) In Her, Bhumi (Ground) has spread Herself as the sacrificial Altar; In Her, all the activities of the World has spread themselves as
Yagya,
13.2: In Her, from the beginning, the Sounds (of activities) of the World (resembling the Chants of Yagya) during Oblations rises up and disappears in the Purifying
upper layers (symbolically purifying the workers),
13.3: May the Expansion (Expanding Space) provided by the Earth, expand (our inner selves also),

Yo No Dvessat-Prthivii Yah Prtanyaad-Yo-[A]bhidaasaan-Manasaa Yo Vadhena |

Tam No Bhuume Randhaya Puurvakrtvari ||14||

14.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) He who hates us, O Earth, he who attacks us or mentally considers us as Enemies, or he who strikes us,
 14.2: Him, O Mother Earth, subdue, as You have done since earliest times,

Tvaj-Jaataas-Tvayi Caranti Martyaas-Tvam Bibharssi Dvi-Padas-Tvam Catuss-Padah |

Tave[a-I]me Prthivi Pan.ca Maanavaa Yebhyo Jyotir-Amrtam Martyebhya Udyant-Suuryo Rashmibhir-Aatanoti ||15||

15.1: (Salutations to Mother Earth) (First those) Produced by You, (Second) those Moving about in You, (Third) those Two-Footed and (Fourth) those Four-Footed
ones; (all of) whom You bear in the land of Mortality,
15.2: Fifth is the Manava, from whom the Light of Immortality emanates (even) from the land of Mortality, which O Mother Earth, You diffuse with the Rays of the
rising Sun (i.e. the essence of Immortality pervades in You),

Durga Suktam: Jatavedase Sunavama Somam - in sanskrit with meaning - Stotra on

Devi Durga
- From Mahanarayana Upanishad
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Durga Suktam - Jatavedase Sunavama Somam Aratiyato Nidahati Vedah

Devi Durga

Jaatavedase Sunavaama Somam-Araatiiyato Nidahaati Vedah |

Sa Nah Parssad-Ati Durgaanni Vishvaa Naave[a-I]va Sindhum Durita-Aty[i]-Agnih ||1||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
1.1: To that Jataveda (one from whom the Vedas are born) we press out the Soma (i.e. Invoke Her ardently); (We invoke that Jataveda) Who consumes by Her Fire of
Knowledge (Veda) all the Adversities (within and without) (And frees us from the bondage of the world),
1.2: May that Agni (Fire of Durga) carry us over this Ocean of the World which is full of Great Difficulties and beset with great Perils; like a Boat (carrying one over a
very rough Sea),
 Taam-Agni-Varnnaam Tapasaa Jvalantiim Vairocaniim Karma-Phalessu Jussttaam |
Durgaam Devii[ngu]m-Sharannam-Aham Prapadye Su-Tarasi Tarase Namah ||2||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
2.1: To Her, Who is of the colour of Fire (Agni Varna) and blazing with Tapas (Tapasa Jwalantim); Who was born of that Fire (of Tapas) (Vairochinim), and Who is
worshipped through Fruits of Actions (Karma Phalas) (offered to Her Fire as oblations),
2.2: To that Durga, to that Devi, I take Refuge (Sharanam Aham) by falling at Her Feet (Prapadye); (O Mother Durga, I Prostrate before You) Please ferry me mercifully
(over this Ocean of the World full of great Difficulties and Perils),

Agne Tvam Paarayaa Navyo Asmaan Svastibhir-Ati Durgaanni Vishvaa |

Puush-Ca Prthvii Bahulaa Na Urvii Bhavaa Tokaaya Tanayaaya Shamyoh ||3||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
3.1: O Agni (Fire of Durga), You Who are eulogized (for carrying one across this Samsara); Please ferry us (too), by carrying us (i.e. our Souls) over Your Auspicious
Nature, and make us cross this World full of Great Difficulties (Samsara), ...
3.2: ... (and also spread Your Auspicious Nature over the) Land and Earth, (so that the Earth) becomes abundantly Fertile and Green (and we feel Your presence in
external Nature); And fill us, (We who are) Your Children with Your Bliss (so that we feel Your presence internally),
 Vishvaani No Durga-Haa Jaatavedah Sindhum Na Naavaa Durita-Ati-Parssi |
Agne Atrivan-Manasaa Grnnaano-[A]smaakam Bodhy[i]-Avitaa Tanuunaam ||4||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
4.1: O Jataveda (one from whom the Vedas are born), You remove (grave) difficulties in all the Worlds; Please carry us like a Boat in this very difficult Ocean of the
World (Samsara),
4.2: O Agni (Fire of Durga), our Minds are invoking You (ardently) like sage Atri (who continuously chants the mantras), and our beings are (now) filled with Your
Consciousness (by continuously invoking You),

Prtanaa-[A]jita[ngu]m-Sahamaanam-Ugram-Agni Huvema Paramaat-Sadhasthaat |

Sa Nah Parssad-Ati Durgaanni Vishvaa Kssaamad-Devo Ati Durita-Aty[i]-Agnih ||5||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
5.1: (She is) the (Great) Fire Who is Invincible in Battle, and charges ahead in a Terrible manner conquering (the Enemies); We invoke Her together from the Highest
Assembly (i.e. ardently invoke Her together with the greatest reverence),
5.2: May that Agni (Fire of Durga) carry us over this World full of Great Difficulties, by (charging ahead and) Burning to ashes the very difficult Enemies (within us)
with Her Divine Fire,
 Pratnossi Kam-Iiddyo Adhvaressu Sanaac-Ca Hotaa Navyash-Ca Satsi |
Svaam Ca-Agne Tanuvam Piprayasva-Asmabhyam Ca Saubhagam-Aayajasva ||6||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
6.1: You are lauded for spreading Bliss in the Sacrifice since ancient times (The Bliss resulting from killing the inner Enemies); You act as a Hota (Invoker of Bliss) by
abiding as a New Maiden (Who is eternally young and free of decay) (in the Sacrificial Altar within the Hearts of the Devotees),
6.2: Your own Conscious Form, O Agni (Fire of Durga) is a source of Happiness (Bliss) for us, and a source of Welfare for our Sacrifice,

Gobhir-Jussttam-Ayujo Nissiktam Tave[a-I]ndra Vissnnor-Anusamcarema |

Naakasya Prssttham-Abhi Samvasaano Vaissnnaviim Loka Iha Maadayantaam ||7||

(We offer our oblations to the Fire of Durga to cross over this very difficult ocean of worldly existence)
7.1: With Senses (i.e. Mind and Heart) Pleased (by Your Blissful Presence) and becoming Unattached (to the external world), we are Infused with Your (Devotion), O
the Highest One; May we Follow (i.e. Immerse ourselves in) Your All-Pervading (Blissful Consciousness) ...
7.2: ... within the Spiritual Sky (Chidakasha), and dwell here in this Vaishnavi Loka (World of Your All-Pervading Consciousness), being Intoxicated (by Your Blissful
Nature),

Kaatyaayanaaya Vidmahe Kanyaakumaari Dhiimahi

Tan-No Durgih Pracodayaat ||

Durga Gayatri:
1: Om, (Let our mind contemplate) on Devi Katyayani to know Her (Conscious Form); (And then) Meditate on that Kanyakumari deeply (Who is the Universal Mother),
2: May that (Fire of) Durga awaken (our Consciousness).

Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih

Om, (May there be) Peace, Peace, Peace (at the the three levels - Adidaivika, Adibhautika and Adhyatmika).

Ganapati Atharvashirsha (Ganapati Upanishad) - in sanskrit with meaning - stotra

on Sri Ganesha
- Ganapati Upanishad
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Ganapati Atharvashirsha - Om Namaste Ganapataye

Sri Ganapati

Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah |

Bhadram Pashyema-Akssabhir-Yajatraah |
Sthirair-Anggais-Tussttuvaamsas-Tanuubhih |
Vyashema Devahitam Yad-Aayuh |

1: Om, O Devas, May we Hear with our Ears what is Auspicious,

2: May we See with our Eyes what is Auspicious and Adorable,
3: May we be Prayerful (in Life) with Steadiness in our Bodies (and Minds),
4: May we Offer our Lifespan allotted by the Devas (for the Service of God),
 Svasti Na Indro Vrddha-Shravaah |
Svasti Nah Puussaa Vishva-Vedaah |
Svasti Nas-Taarkssyo Arisstta-Nemih |
Svasti No Vrhaspatir-Dadhaatu ||
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

5: May Indra (of Vedas) of great Wisdom and Glory grant us Well-Being (by bestowing wisdom),
6: May Pushan (The Sun God, The Nourisher) of great Knowledge grant us Well-Being (by nourishing us and granting knowledge),
7: May Tarksya (A Mythical Bird) of great Protective Power ( a thunderbolt to misfortunes ) grant us Well-Being (by protecting us from misfortunes),
8: (And) May Brihaspati (The Guru of the Devas) grant us Well-Being,
9: Om, Peace, Peace, Peace (at the Adibhautika, Adidaivika and Adyatmika levels),

Om Namas-Te Gannapataye ||1||

1.1: Om, Salutations to You, O Ganapati,

Tvam-Eva Pratyakssam Tattvam-Asi |

 Tvam-Eva Kevalam Kartaa-[A]si |
Tvam-Eva Kevalam Dhartaa-[A]si |
Tvam-Eva Kevalam Hartaa-[A]si |
Tvam-Eva Sarvam Khalv[u]-Idam Brahma-Asi |
Tvam Saakssaad-Aatmaa-[A]si Nityam ||2||

2.1: (O Ganapati) You indeed are the visible Tattvam (Conscious Essence underlying everything),
2.2: (O Ganapati) You indeed are the only Creator (Karta) (by Whose Power the Universe is Created),
2.3: (O Ganapati) You indeed are the only Sustainer (Dharta) (by Whose Power the Universe is Sustained),
2.4: (O Ganapati) You indeed are the only Destroyer (Harta) (by Whose Power the Universe is finally Dissolved in its Conscious Essence),
2.5: (O Ganapati) You indeed are All This (The Universe); You verily are the Brahman (giving Consciousness to All),
2.6: (O Ganapati) You are the visible Atman, the Eternal (underlying Reality),

Rtam Vacmi | Satyam Vacmi ||3||

3.1: I declare the Ritam (Divine Law); I declare the Satyam (Absolute Reality) (that there is an Absolute Consciousness underlying everything, which I saw as
Ganapati),

Ava Tvam Maam |

 Ava Vaktaaram |
Ava Shrotaaram |
Ava Daataaram |
Ava Dhaataaram |
Ava-Anuucaanam-Ava Shissyam |

4.1: (Now) Protect me (O Ganapati) (Protect the Truth I declared),

4.2: Protect the Speaker (O Ganapati) (Protect the Teacher who declares this Truth),
4.3: Protect the Listener (O Ganapati) (Protect the Student who listens to this Truth),
4.4: Protect the Giver (O Ganapati) (Protect the Giver of knowledge who transmits this Truth),
4.5: Protect the Sustainer (O Ganapati) (Protect the Sustainer who retains this Truth in Memory),
4.6: Protect the Disciple (O Ganapati) (Protect the Disciple who repeats this Truth following the Teacher),

Ava Purastaat |
Ava Dakssinnaattaat |
Ava Pashcaattaat |
Avo[a-U]ttaraattaat |
Ava Co[a-U]rdhvaattaat |
Ava-Adharaattaat |
Sarvato Maam Paahi Paahi Samantaat ||4||

4.7: Protect this Truth from the East (O Ganapati),

4.8: Protect this Truth from the South (O Ganapati),
4.9: Protect this Truth from the West (O Ganapati),
4.10: Protect this Truth from the North (O Ganapati),
4.11: Protect this Truth from the Top (O Ganapati),
 4.12: Protect this Truth from the Bottom (O Ganapati),
4.13: (Now) Please Protect me (O Ganapati) (Protect this Truth I declared) from all Sides,

Tvam Vaangmayas-Tvam Cinmayah |

Tvam-Aanandamayas-Tvam Brahmamayah |
Tvam Saccidaanandaa-[A]dvitiiyo-[A]si |
Tvam Pratyakssam Brahma-Asi |
Tvam Jnyaanamayo Vijnyaanamayo-[A]si ||5||

5.1: You are of the nature of Words (Vangmaya), and You are of the nature of Consciousness (Chinmaya) (which is the source of all words) (Therefore, O Ganapati, the
Absolute Truth I have spoken have come from You),
5.2: You are of the nature of Bliss (Anandamaya), and You are of the nature of Brahman (Brahmamaya) (which is the source of all Bliss) (Therefore, O Ganapati, the
Absolute Truth I have spoken will give Bliss to all who realize it),
5.3: You are Sacchidananda (Sat-Chit-Ananda) (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss), and You are the One without a second (Therefore, O Ganapati, the Absolute Truth I
have spoken will liberate all to the Greater Consciousness who realize it),
5.4: You are the visible Brahman (manifested as the Universe) (Therefore, O Ganapati, the Absolute Truth I have spoken will make the realized see this vast World as
emanating from Sacchidananda),
5.5: You are of the nature of Gyana (Spiritual Knowledge) (Self-Manifesting within the Core of our Being as Bliss-Consciousness), and You are Vigyana (Giving the
Spiritual Vision of the whole World from the standpoint of the Greater Consciousness),
(Therefore, O Ganapati, protect the Absolute Truth I have spoken for the welfare of all)
 Sarvam Jagad-Idam Tvatto Jaayate |
Sarvam Jagad-Idam Tvattas-Tisstthati |
Sarvam Jagad-Idam Tvayi Layamessyati |
Sarvam Jagad-Idam Tvayi Pratyeti |

6.1: The Entire Universe has Manifested (Born) from You (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence within the Core of our Hearts),
6.2: The Entire Universe is Sustained by Your Power (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence within the Core of our Hearts),
6.3: The Entire Universe will Dissolve in You (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence within the Core of our Hearts),
6.4: The Entire Universe will thus finally Return to You (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence within the Core of our Hearts),

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Tvam Bhuumir-Aapo-[A]nalo-[A]nilo Nabhah |
Tvam Catvaari Vaak {Parimitaa} Padaani |

6.5: You have manifested as Bhumi (Earth),

You have manifested as Apas (Water),
You have manifested as Anala (Fire),
You have manifested as Anila (Wind),
and You have manifested as Nabha (Sky or Space),
(Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence in the manifested World),
6.6: You are the Four Types of Speech (Para, Pashyanti, Madhyama and Vaikhari),
(Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your essence as the source of Speech),
 Tvam Gunna-Traya-Atiitah |
Tvam Avasthaa-Traya-Atiitah |
Tvam Deha-Traya-Atiitah |
Tvam Kaala-Traya-Atiitah |

6.7: You are beyond the Three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your Conscious Essence beyond all the variations of the Mind
due to the play of Gunas),
6.8: You are beyond the Three States (Waking, Dreaming and Deep Sleep) (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your Conscious Essence beyond the three States),
6.9: You are beyond the Three Bodies (Gross Body, Subtle Body and Causal Body) (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your Conscious Essence beyond the three
Bodies),
6.10: You are beyond the Three Times (Past, Present and Future) (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us realize Your Eternal Essence beyond all Times),

Tvam Muulaadhaara-Sthito-[A]si Nityam |

Tvam Shakti-Traya-[A]atmakah |
Tvaam Yogino Dhyaayanti Nityam |

6.11: You always abide in the Muladhara (Therefore, O Ganapati, help us in awakening our Kundalini Shakti),
6.12: You are the source of the Three Shaktis (Iccha Shakti, Kriya Shakti and Gyana Shakti) (Will Power, Power of Action and the Power of Knowledge) (Therefore, O
Ganapati, help us in awakening these Shaktis to realize Your Conscious Essence),
6.13: The Yogis always meditate on You (to realize Your Conscious Essence, which is the aim of Human Life),
 Tvam Brahmaa Tvam Vissnnus-Tvam
Rudras-Tvam-Indras-Tvam-Agnis-Tvam
Vaayus-Tvam Suuryas-Tvam Candramaas-Tvam
Brahma Bhuur-Bhuvas-Suvar-Om ||6||

6.14: (O Ganapati) You are Brahma, You are Vishnu, You are ...
6.15: ... Rudra, You are Indra, You are Agni (God of Fire), You are ...
6.16: ... Vayu (God of Wind), You are Surya (The Sun God), You are Chandrama (The Moon God), You are ...
6.17: ... Brahman (Absolute Consciousness), You pervade the Bhur-Bhuvah-Suvar Lokas; You are the Om Itself (Parabrahman).

Ganna-[A]adim Puurvam-Uccaarya Varnna-[A]adiims-Tad-Anantaram |

Anusvaarah Paratarah |
Ardhendu-Lasitam |
Taarenna Rddham |
Etat-Tava Manu-Svaruupam ||7||

7.1: (The Mantra Swarupa of Ganapati is as follows) The first syllable of the word Gana (i.e. "G") is to be pronounced first; then the first varna (i.e. "A") should
immediately follow (thus making "Ga"),
7.2: The Anuswara should follow next (thus making "Gam"),
7.3: Then it should be made to shine with the Half-Moon (i.e. the Nasal Sound of Chandrabindu, thus making "Gang"),
 7.4: This should be Augmented by Tara (a Note signifying Om) (thus making "Om Gang"),
7.5: This is Your Mantra Swarupa (O Ganapati),

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Ga-kaarah Puurva-Ruupam |
A-kaaro Madhya-Ruupam |
Anusvaarash-Ca-Antya-Ruupam |
Bindur-Uttara-Ruupam |
Naadas-Samdhaanam |
Samhitaa Samdhih ||8||

8.1: (In Your Mantra Swarupa) G-kara is the first form, ...
8.2: ... A-kara is the middle form, ...
8.3: ... And Anuswara is the last form (thus forming "Gam"),
8.4: Bindu is the form on the top (giving the nasal sound of Chandra-Bindu, thus forming "Gang"),
8.5: This is joined with Nada,
8.6: All the forms combine together (and when it finally ends with Nada, it gives the mantra a transcendental form),
 Sai[a-E]ssaa Gannesha-Vidyaa |
Gannaka Rssih |
Nicrdgaayatriic-Chandah |
Gannapatir-Devataa |
Om Gam Gannapataye Namah ||9||

9.1: This is the Ganesha Vidya (A path leading to the Knowledge of the Self through the worship of Ganesha through His Mantra Swarupa),
9.2: The Rishi who realized this Vidya is Ganaka Rishi,
9.3: The Chhanda (Metre) is Nicrdgayatri,
9.4: The Devata (God) worshipped is Ganapati,
9.5: Om Gang Ganapataye Namah (My Reverential Salutations to Ganapati),
(I seek Your Blessings to practice this Vidya)

Eka-Dantaaya Vidmahe Vakra-Tunnddaaya Dhiimahi |

Tan-No Dantih Pracodayaat ||10||

10.1: (The Ganapati Gayatri) (Let our mind go) to the Ekadanta (the One with a Single Tusk) to know (His Conscious Form deeply); (And then) Meditate on that
Vakratunda (the One with a Curved Trunk) (to get absorbed in His Conscious Form),
10.2: May that Danti (One with a Tusk) awaken (our Consciousness),
 Eka-Dantam Catur-Hastam Paasham-Angkusha-Dhaarinnam |
Radam Ca Vara-Dam Hastair-Bibhraannam Muussaka-Dhvajam ||
Raktam Lambo[a-U]daram Shuurpa-Karnnakam Rakta-Vaasasam |
Rakta-Gandha-Anulipta-Anggam Rakta-Pusspais-Supuujitam ||

11.1: (The visible Form of Ganapati is as follows) His Face has a single Tusk (Ekadantam); He has Four Hands (Catur-Hastam); with two of His Hands, he is holding
Noose (Pasha) and Goad (Ankusha),
11.2: With His third Hand He is holding a Tusk (Rada), and with His fourth Hand He is showing the gesture of Boon-Giving (Varada Mudra); His Flag is having the
Emblem of a Rat (Mushaka),
11.3: His Form is having a Beautiful Reddish Glow (Raktam), with a Large Belly (Lambodara) and with Large Ears like Fans (Shurpa Karna); He is wearing Red
Garments (Rakta Vasam),
11.4: His Form is annointed with Red Fragrant Paste (Rakta Gandha), and He is worshipped with Red Flowers (Rakta Pushpa),

Bhakta-Anukampinam Devam Jagat-Kaarannam-Acyutam |

Aavirbhuutam Ca Srssttya[i-A]adau Prakrteh Purussaat-Param |
Evam Dhyaayati Yo Nityam Sa Yogii Yoginaam Varah ||11||

11.5: The Heart of this Lord throbs with the Devotees (with empathy, He being the in-dweller) (Bhakta Anukampinam); And He has descended for the Cause of the
World (Jagat Karanam); He is Imperishable (i.e. Eternal) (Acyutam) (and takes the Devotees to the Eternal realm),
11.6: He manifested during the beginning of Creation (Sristhi Aadi) within the manifested Nature (Prakriti), (He manifested) from the Supreme Purusha (Purusha
Param),
11.7: He who meditates on Him in this way everyday is the best Yogi among the Yogis,
 Namo Vraata-Pataye |
Namo Ganna-Pataye |
Namah Pramatha-Pataye |
Namas-Te-[A]stu Lambo[a-U]daraayai[a-E]ka-Dantaaya
Vighna-Naashine Shiva-Sutaaya Varada-Muurtaye Namah ||12||

12.1: (Ganapati Mala Mantra) Salutations to the Lord of all Human Beings,
12.2: Salutations to the Lord of all Ganas (Demi-Gods attending to Lord Shiva),
12.3: Salutations to the Lord of all Pramathas (Demons attending to Lord Shiva),
12.4: Salutations to You, the One with a Large Belly (Lambodara) and a Single Tusk (Ekadanta),
12.5: Salutations to the One Who is the Remover of all Obstacles, Who is the Son of Lord Shiva and is a personification of Boon-Giving,

Etad-Atharvashiirssam Yo-[A]dhiite Sa Brahma-Bhuuyaaya Kalpate |

Sa Sarva-Vighnair-Na Baadhyate |
Sa Sarvatra Sukham-Edhate |
Sa Pan.ca-Mahaa-Paapaat-Pramucyate |

13.1: He who studies this Atharvashirsha (with Shraddha), will become fit to realize Brahman,
13.2: He will not be (permanently) tied down by any obstacles (and his consciousness will become clearer),
13.3: (Permanent) Happiness will increase within his consciousness, wherever he is (i.e. at all times),
13.4: He will get freed from the five grave Sins (the memory of sins tend to create permanent obstacles within the consciousness for the jivas to sense the Paramatman),
 Saayam-Adhiiyaano Divasa-Krtam Paapam Naashayati |
Praatar-Adhiiyaano Raatri-Krtam Paapam Naashayati |
Saayam Praatah Prayun.jaano Paapo-[A]paapo Bhavati |
Sarvatra-Adhiiyaano-[A]pavighno Bhavati |
Dharma-Artha-Kaama-Mokssam Ca Vindati ||13||

13.5: Studying this in the Evening will destroy the Sins committed during the Day (including the tendency to commit Sins),
13.6: Studying this in the Morning will destroy the Sins committed during the Night (including the tendency to commit Sins),
13.7: Joining (the Study and Deep Contemplation) both in the Evening and Morning, will make a Sinful person Sinless (by gradually revealing the deeper consciousness
and thereby removing the tendencies to commit Sins),
13.8: Studying everywhere (i.e. in all situations) will remove the Obstacles, ...
13.9: ... (And) the Devotee will obtain Dharma, Artha (Prosperity), Kama (Right Desires fulfilled) and (finally) Moksha (Liberation by discovering the deeper
consciousness),

Idam-Atharvashiirssam-Ashissyaaya Na Deyam |
Yo Yadi Mohaad-Daasyati Sa Paapiiyaan Bhavati |
Sahasra-[A]avartanaad-Yam Yam Kaamam-Adhiite Tam Tam-Anena Saadhayet ||14||

14.1: This Atharvasirsha is not to be given to undeserving Persons (Those who do not have any interest or faith in higher life),
14.2: If anyone gives this out of attachment to someone (inspite of knowing the person to be undeserving), he becomes a sinner,
 14.3: When thousand Parayana of this Atharva Shirsha is done by Deep Study (and Contemplation), then by this (Upanishad), Siddhi (Spiritual attainments) will be
attained,

Anena Gannapatim-Abhissin.cati Sa Vaagmii Bhavati |

Caturthyaam-Anashnan Japati Sa Vidyaavaan Bhavati |
Itya[i-A]tharvanna-Vaakyam |
Brahma-Adya-[A]avarannam Vidyaan-Na Bibheti Kadaacane[a-I]ti ||15||

15.1: He who anoints Ganapati with this Upanishad (i.e. worships Ganapati as Brahman-Consciousness) becomes a fluent Speaker (Vagmi),
15.2: He who fasts on Chaturdasi and recites this Upanishad becomes filled with Knowledge (becomes Vidyavan),
15.3: This is the word of the Atharvana Rishi,
15.4: He (finally) gains the Knowledge of the envelop of Brahman (i.e. understands Brahma Vidya), and thereafter does not have any Fear anytime (i.e. he becomes free
from the fears caused by the ego),

Yo Duurvaa-[A]ngkurair-Yajati Sa Vaishravanno[a-U]pamo Bhavati |

Yo Laajair-Yajati Sa Yashovaan Bhavati |
Sa Medhaavaan Bhavati |
Yo Modaka-Sahasrenna Yajati Sa Vaan.chita-Phalam-Avaapnoti |
 Yas-Saajya-Samidbhir-Yajati Sa Sarvam Labhate Sa Sarvam Labhate ||16||

15.1: He who worships (Ganapati) with tender Durva Grass will become Prosperous like Kubera,
15.2: He who worships (Ganapati) with Parched Rice will become Glorious (i.e. will have Name and Fame),
15.3: He will (also) become Medhavan (filled with Medha or retentive capacity of the mind),
15.4: He who worships (Ganapati) with thousand Modakas (a type of Sweetmeat), he will obtain his Desired Fruits,
15.5: He who worships (Ganapati) with Twigs dipped in Ghee, he obtains Everything, he obtains Everything,

Assttau Braahmannaan Samyag Graahayitvaa Suurya-Varcasvii Bhavati |

Suuryagrahe-Mahaa-Nadyaam Pratimaa-Sannidhau Vaa Japtvaa Siddha-Mantro Bhavati
Mahaa-Vighnaat Pramucyate |
Mahaa-Dossaat Pramucyate |
Mahaa-Pratyavaayaat Pramucyate |
Sa Sarvavid Bhavati Sa Sarva-Vid Bhavati |
Ya Evam Veda |
Ity[i]-Upanissat ||17||
Om Shaantish-Shaantish-Shaantih ||

17.1: He who makes Eight Brahmins receive this Upanishad (i.e. either teaches this Upanishad to eight Brahmins or recites this in the company of eight Brahmins in the
satsang of pure-souled persons) becomes filled with the splendour of the Sun,
17.2: He who recites this during Solar Eclipse on the bank of a great River (Nature providing the backdrop of the greater consciousness) or in-front of the image of
Ganapati, becomes Mantra-Siddha (i.e. Mantra gradually reveals the deeper consciousness),
17.3: He becomes free from great Obstacles (i..e. when Brahman-Consciousness frees one from inner obstacles, the effect of outer obstacles also tend to loosen their
grip),
 17.4: He becomes free from great Vices (i.e. the Upanishad will gradually release from the Sins of the past Vices and remove the evil tendencies to create new Vices),
17.5: He becomes free from Sins or situations which as if drowns the life in a River (i.e. the Upanishad will gradually lift up one's spirit amidst drowning life situations),
17.6: He becomes All-Knowing, He becomes All-Knowing (Brahman being the underlying essence of everything, knowing Brahman is knowing the essence of
everything),
17.7: This indeed is the Veda (the ultimate Knowledge),
17.8: Thus ends the Upanishad (giving the message of the all-freeing Brahman Consciousness embodied as Ganapati and fresh hope to all)
Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (May this bring Peace to all at all the three levels - Adhibhautika, Adhidaivika and Adhyatmika)

Kshetrapati Suktam - in sanskrit with meaning - from Rig Veda 4.57

- from Rig Veda (4.57)

Kshetrapati Suktam

Kssetrasya Patinaa Vayam Hitene[a-I]va Jayaamasi |

Gaam-Ashvam Possayitnvaa Sa No Mrllaatii-Drshe ||1||

1.1: We invoke the Lord of the Kshetra (i.e. Kshetrapati or Lord of the Field) by whose Grace indeed we Prosper,
1.2: May He through His Gracious Look increase our Cattle and Horses.

Kssetrasya Pate Madhumantam-Uurmim Dhenur-Iva Payo Asmaasu Dhukssva |

Madhush-Cutam Ghrtam-Iva Supuutam-Rtasya Nah Patayo Mrllayantu ||2||

2.1: O Lord of the Kshetra (Field), with the Sweet Waves of Mother Nature's blessings, may you milk our Fields like the Milk of a Cow (i.e. yield abundant Harvest),
 2.2: With the Sweetness of Rita (Mother Nature's Divine Law confering bounty), which falls like Clarified Butter, may You shed your Grace on us.

Madhumatiir-Ossadhiir-Dyaava Aapo Madhuman-No Bhavatv[u]-Antarikssam |

Kssetrasya Patir-Madhumaan-No Astv[u]-Arissyanto Anvenam Carema ||3||

3.1: May the Plants be Sweet (i.e. filled with Nature's Purity), may the Sky be Sweet (i.e. filled with Nature's Purity), may the Waters be Sweet (i.e. filled with Nature's
Purity), and may the Space be Sweet (i.e. filled with Nature's Purity) to us.
3.2: May the Lord of the Kshetra (Field) be Sweet to us, and may we be devoted Followers of Him (i.e. take recourse to Nature's Bounty and Prosper).

Shunam Vaahaah Shunam Narah Shunam Krssatu Laanggalam |

Shunam Varatraa Badhyantaam Shunam-Assttraam-Udinggaya ||4||

4.1: May the Oxen drawing the Plough bring Welfare and Prosperity to all, May the Farmer driving the Oxen bring Welfare and Prosperity to all, May the Plough
making Furrows bring Welfare and Prosperity to all,
4.2: May the Strap binding the Plough bring Welfare and Prosperity to all, and May the Goad swinging towards the Oxen bring Welfare and Prosperity to all.
 Shunaa-Siira-Avi-Maam Vaacam Jussethaam Yad-Divi Cakrathuh Payah |
Tena-Imaam-Upa Sin.catam ||5||

5.1: May Shuna and Shira (deities of the Farmers) Who created Waters (i.e. Clouds) in the Sky be Pleased with our Prayers,
5.2: And by It (i.e. by the Clouds), (may they) sprinkle Waters (in our Fields as Rains).

Arvaacii Subhage Bhava Siite Vandaamahe Tvaa |

Yathaa Nah Subhagaas-Asi Yathaa Nah Suphalaas-Asi ||6||

6.1: O Devi Sita, turn towards us and be Gracious, we Extol and Worship You, ...
(This is Sita of Rig Veda which is much earlier than Ramayana)
6.2: ... so that You become Favourable to us (by showering Your blessings), so that You become the source of abundant Harvest.
 Indrah Siitaam Ni Grhnnaatu Taam Puussaanu Yacchatu |
Saa Nah Payasvatii Duhaam-Uttaraam-Uttaraam Samaam ||7||

7.1: May Indra take hold of the Furrows (while we plough), and may Pushan sustain Her (i.e sustain the Furrows),
7.2: May She (i.e. Mother Earth) Who is full of Milk, yield us abundant Crops Year after Year.

Shunam Nah Phaalaa Vi Krssantu Bhuumim Shunam Kiinaashaa Abhi Yantu Vaahaih |
Shunam Parjanyo Madhunaa Payobhiih Shunaa-Siiraa Shunam-Asmaasu Dhattam ||8||

8.1: May the Ploughshare making Furrows on the Earth bring Welfare and Prosperity to all, May the Farmer driving the Oxen bring Welfare and Prosperity to all,
8.2: May Parjanya (the Rain God) by giving Sweet Rains (i.e. Pure Rain Waters) bring Welfare and Prosperity to all, and May Shuna and Shira bestow Welfare and
Prosperity to all of us.

Gayatri Mantra: Om Bhur Bhuva Swaha - in sanskrit with meaning - mantra on

Devi Gayatri
- from Yajur Veda & in some other vedic texts
 Gayatri Mantra: Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah

Devi Gayatri

Om Bhuur-Bhuvah Svah
Tat-Savitur-Varennyam |
Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayaat ||

1: Om, that (Divine Illumination) which Pervades the Bhu Loka (Physical Plane), Bhuvar Loka (Antariksha Loka or the Astral Plane) and Suvar Loka (Swarga Loka or
the Celestial Plane),
2: That Savitr (Divine Illumination) which is the Most Adorable,
3: On that Divine Radiance we Meditate,
4: May that Enlighten Our Intellect and Awaken our Spiritual Wisdom.

Greatness of Gayatri:

Gaayatry[Ii-I]eva Paro Vissnnur-Gaatryeva Parah Shivah |

Gaayatry[Ii-I]eva Paro Brahmaa Gaayatry[Ii-I]eva Trayii Tatah ||

1: Gayatri Indeed is the Supreme Vishnu, Gayatri Indeed is the Supreme Shiva,
2: Gayatri Indeed is the Supreme Brahma; within Gayatri is Indeed Present the Essence of the Three.

Gaayatrii Veda-Jananii Gaayatrii Braahmanna-Prasuuh |

 Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas and Gayatri gives Birth to Brahmana (by bestowing divine knowledge).

Gaayatrii Veda-Jananii Gaayatrii Loka-Paavanii |

Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas and Gayatri is the Purifier of the Worlds.

Gaayatrii Veda-Jananii Gaayatrii Paapa-Naashinii |

Gayatri is the Mother of the Vedas and Gayatri is the Destroyer of the Sins.

Gaayatrii Tu Param Tattvam Gaayatrii Paramaa Gatih |

Gayatri Indeed is the Supreme Truth and Gayatri Indeed is the Supreme State to be Attained.

Omkaarastu Param Brahma Gaayatrii Syaat-Tad-Akssaram |

Omakara Indeed is the Supreme Brahman (Absolute Consciousness) and Gayatri is the Syllable (or Letter) of That.
 Na Gaayatryaah Paro Mantrah Saa Sarva-Shruti-Madhya-Gaa |

There is No Mantra Greater than Gayatri; She Abides in the Middle of All the Shrutis (Vedas).