Hi Friends, Pls find simple Slokas and Prayers with meaning that can be recited on a daily basis. These will be helpful to those who are new to slokas and prayers. Monday - Shiva also for husband, family Tuesday - Ganapati / Murugan / Hanuman - avoid salt at night Wednesday - Krishna - use Tulsi , vrat will give fortunes Thursday - Vishnu also for Lakshmi Maa / Guru Dattatreya/ Sai Baba Friday - Durga & Kali , Goddess Saturday - Shani / Hanuman / Subramanya/ Ayyappa Sunday - Surya Gayatri Mantra Om Bhū~~Bhurva~Swah' Tat Savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayāt, "Let us meditate on that excellent glory of the divine Light (Vivifier, Sun). May he stimulate our understandings (knowledge, intellectual illumination) Shanti mantra Oṁ Sahanā vavatu sahanau bhunaktu Sahavīryam karavāvahai Tejasvi nāvadhītamastu Mā vidviṣāvahai Oṁ Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ. "Om! Let the Studies that we together undertake be effulgent; "Let there be no Animosity amongst us; "Om! Peace, Peace, Peace. Pavamana mantra asato mā sad gamaya, tamaso mā jyotir gamaya, mṛtyor māmṛtaṃ gamaya "from the unreal lead me to the real, from the dark lead me to the light, from death lead me to immortality. Om Namah Shivaya hare rāma hare rāma rāma rāma hare hare Om Namo Narayana OM SAI RAM ! Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha | Amme narayana devi narayana lakshmi narayana bhadhre narayana Prayer to the Guru Gururbrahmaa gururvishnurgururdevo maheshwarah; Guruh saakshaat param brahma tasmai shree gurave namah. Guru is the creator (Brahma); Guru is the preserver (Vishnu); Guru is the destroyer (Maheshvara); Guru is verily the Supreme Absolute. To that Guru we prostrate. Dhyaanamoolam gurormoortih poojaamoolam guroh padam; Mantramoolam gurorvaakyam mokshamoolam guroh kripaa. The Guru's form is the root of meditation; the Guru's feet are the root of worship; the Guru's word is the root of Mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation. SLOKAS ON LORD GANESH Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path). Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhak****am Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet. TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinaayakam Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity. Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dviteeyakam Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure. Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha Saptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color Navamam Phaalachandram Cha Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam Ekaadasam Ganapatim Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with elephant face. Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.) Guru Vandana Dhyaanamoolam gurormoortih poojaamoolam guroh padam Mantramoolam gurorvaakyam mokshamoolam guroh kripaa The Guru's form is the root of meditation; the Guru's feet are the root of worship; the Guru's word is the root of Mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation. Saraswati Ashtakshara Mantra Pratham Bharti naam l Dwitaya tu Saraswati l Trutiya Sharda Devi l Chaturth Hansavahini l Pancham Jagatikhayata l Shasth Maheshwari tatha l Saptham tu Kaumari l Astham Bhramacharini l Navam Vidhyadhatrini l Dasham Vardayini l Ekadasham Rudraghanta l Dwadasham Bhuneshwari l Atani Dwadsho naamami l Y Patcchrnuyaadpi l Nach vidhna bhav taysa mantra siddhiker tatha l Saraswathi DEVI Saraswathi NAMASTUBHYAM KAMA VARADHE RUPINI VIDYARAMBAM KARISHYAMI SIDDIRBHAVUTU MESADHA Padma Patra Vishalakshi Padma Kesara VARNINI NITYAM PADMALAYAM DEVI SAMAM Pathu Saraswathi Bhagavathi VISHYEYA JADYAPAHA YAKUNDEDU TUSHARAHARA Davala YES SUBRHA VASTRAMBIKA Shara Bindu SAMAKARE PARABRAHMA SWAROOPINI VASARA PEETA NILAYE GNANA Saraswathi NAMOSTHUTE Vaishno Devi Stotra Jai Bhagwati Narayani l Jai Maat Sinh Vahini ll Jai Laxmi Bhavtaarni l Jai Shankh Chakra Dharni ll Jai Jai Amangal Haarni l Jai Sarva Mangal Kaarni ll Jai Vaishnavi Krupalini l Jai Jai Janani Pratipaalani ll SHIVA PANCHAKSHRA STHOTRAM Nagendra haraya Trilochanaya, Basmanga ragaya maheswaraya, Nithyaya shudhaya digambaraya, Tasmai nakaraya namashivaya. My salutations to the letter “Na” , which is Shiva, Who wears as garland the king of snakes. Who has three eyes, Who wears ash all over Him, Who is the greatest Lord, Who is forever, Who is the cleanest, And who wears the directions themselves as dress Mandakini salila chandana charchithaya, Nandeeswara pramadha nadha maheswaraya, Mandra pushpa bahu pushpa supoojithaya, Tasmai makaraya namashivaya. My salutations to the letter “Ma” , which is Shiva, Who is bathed by waters of ganges, Who applies sandal paste all over him, Who has Lord Nandi as his chiefton, Who is the greatest lord, And who is worshipped by Mandhara and many other flowers. Shivaaya gowri vadanara vinda, Sooryaya daksha dwara naasakaya, Sri neela kantaya vrisha dwajaya, Tasmai sikaraya namashivaya. My salutations to the letter “Si” , which is Shiva, Who is peace personified, Who is like Sun to the Lotus face of Gowri[1], Who destroyed the fire sacrifice of Daksha[2], Who has a blue neck, And who has a bull in his flag. Vasishta kumbhodhbhava gowthamadhi. Munendra devarchitha shekaraya, Chandrarka vaiswanara lochanaya, Tasmai vakaraya namashivaya. My salutations to the letter “Va” , which is Shiva, Who is worshipped by great sages like, Vasishta, Agasthya and Gowthama , As also the devas, And who has sun , moon and fire as his three eyes. Yaksha swaroopaya jada dharaya, Pinaka hasthathaya sanathanaya, Divyaya devaaya digambaraya, Tasmai yakaraya namashivaya. My salutations to the letter “Ya” , which is Shiva, Who takes the form of Yaksha, Who has a tufted hair, Who is armed with spear, Who is forever filled with peace, Who is godly, Who is the great God, And who wears the directions themselves as dress. Phalasruthi Panchaksharamidham punyam, Ya padeth Shiva sannidhou, Shivaloka maapnothi, Shive na saha modathe. Those who read these holy five letters great, In the temple of Shiva,. Would go to the world of Shiva, And be forever happy with Him. Shree Hanuman Chaleesa Shree Guru charana saroja raja nija manu mukuru sudhari Baranaun Raghubara bimala jasu jo daayaku phala chaari Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet I sing the pure fame of the best of Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life. Budhi heena tanu jaanike sumiraun pawana kumaara Bala budhi vidyaa dehu mohin harahu kalesa bikaara I know that this body of mine has no intelligence, so I recall you, Son of the Wind Grant me strength, wit and wisdom and remove my sorrows and shortcomings. Bhajelo Ji Hanuman! Bhajelo Ji Hanuman! Oh Friend! Remember Hanuman! (Verses) 1. Jaya Hanumaan gyaana guna saagara Jaya Kapeesha tihun loka ujaagara Hail to Hanuman, the ocean of wisdom and virtue, Hail Monkey Lord, illuminater of the three worlds. 2. Raama doota atulita bala dhaamaa Anjani putra Pawanasuta naamaa You are Ram's emissary, and the abode of matchless power Anjani's son, named the "Son of the Wind." 3. Mahaabeera bikrama bajarangee Kumati niwaara sumati ke sangee Great hero, you are as mighty as a thunderbolt, You remove evil thoughts and are the companion of the good. 4. Kanchana barana biraaja subesaa Kaanana kundala kunchita kesaa Golden hued and splendidly adorned With heavy earrings and curly locks. 5. Haata bajra aura dwajaa biraajai Kaandhe moonja janeu saajai In your hands shine mace and a banner And a sacred thread adorns your shoulder. 6. Shankara suwana Kesaree nandana Teja prataapa mahaa jaga bandana You are Shiva's son and Kesari's joy And your glory is revered throughout the world. 7. Bidyaawaana gunee ati chaatura Raama kaaja karibe ko aatura You are the wisest of the wise, virtuous and clever And ever intent on doing Ram's work. 8. Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiyaa Raama Lakhana Seetaa mana basiyaa You delight in hearing of the Lord's deeds, Ram, Sita and Lakshman dwell in your heart. 9. Sookshma roopa dhari Siyahin dikhaawaa Bikata roopa dhari Lankaa jaraawaa Assuming a tiny form you appeared to Sita And in an awesome form you burned Lanka. 10. Bheema roopa dhari asura sanghaare Raamachandra ke kaaja sanvaare Taking a dreadful form you slaughtered the demons And completed Lord Ram's mission. 11. Laaya sajeevana Lakhana jiyaaye Shree Raghubeera harashi ura laaye Bringing the magic herb you revived Lakshman And Ram embraced you with delight. 12. Raghupati keenhee bahuta baraaee Tuma mama priya Bharatahi sama bhaaee The Lord of the Raghus praised you greatly: "Brother, you are dear to me as Bharat!" 13. Sahasa badana tumharo jasa gaawai Asa kahi Shreepati kanta lagaawai "May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!" So saying, Lakshmi's Lord drew you to Himself. 14. Sanakaadika Brahmaadi muneesaa Naarada Saarada sahita Aheesaa Sanak and the sages, Brahma, gods and the great saints, Narada, Saraswati and the King of serpents, 15. Yama Kubera digapaala jahaante Kabi kobida kahi sake kahaante Yama, Kubera and the guardians of the four quarters, poets and scholars - none can express your glory. 16. Tuma upakaara Sugreevahin keenhaa Raama milaaya raaja pada deenhaa You did great service for Sugriva, Presenting him to Ram, you gave him the kingship. 17. Tumharo mantra Bibheeshana maanaa Lankeshwara bhaye saba jaga jaanaa Vibhishana heeded your counsel And became the Lord of Lanka, as the whole world knows. 18. Yuga sahasra yojana para bhaanu Leelyo taahi madhura phala jaanu Though the sun is thousands of miles away, You swallowed it, thinking it to be a sweet fruit. 19. Prabhu mudrikaa meli mukha maaheen Jaladhi laanghi gaye acharaja naaheen Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth It's no surprise that you leapt over the ocean. 20. Durgama kaaja jagata ke jete Sugama anugraha tumhare tete Every difficult task in this world Becomes easy by your grace. 21. Raama duaare tuma rakhawaare Hota na aagyaa binu paisaare You are the guardian at Ram's door, No one enters without your leave. 22. Saba sukha lahai tumhaaree sharanaa Tuma rakshaka kaahu ko daranaa Those who take refuge in you find all happiness and those who you protect know no fear. 23. Aapana teja samhaaro aapai Teenon loka haanka ten kaanpai You alone can withstand your own splendor, The three worlds tremble at your roar. 24. Bhoota pisaacha nikata nahin aawai Mahaabeera jaba naama sunaawai Ghosts and goblins cannot come near, Great Hero, when your name is uttered. 25. Naasai roga hare saba peeraa Japata nirantara Hanumata beeraa All disease and pain is eradicated, Brave Hanuman, by constant repetition of your name. 26. Sankata ten Hanumaana churaawai Mana krama bachana dhyaana jo laawai Hanuman releases from affliction those who remember him in thought word and deed. 27. Saba para Raama tapaswee raajaa Tina ke kaaja sakala tuma saajaa Ram, the ascetic, reigns over all, but you carry out all his work. 28. Aura manorata jo koee laawai Soee amita jeewana phala paawai One who comes to you with any yearning obtains the abundance of the Four Fruits of Life. 29. Chaaron juga parataapa tumhaaraa Hai parasidha jagata ujiyaaraa Your splendor fills the four ages your glory is renowned throughout the world. 30. Saadhu santa ke tuma rakhawaare Asura nikandana Raama dulaare You are the guardian of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons and the darling of Ram. 31. Ashta siddhi nau nidhi ke daataa Asa bara deena Jaanakee Maataa You grant the eight powers and the nine treasures by the boon you received from Mother Janaki. 32. Raama rasaayana toomhare paasaa Sadaa raho Raghupati ke daasaa You hold the elixir of Ram's name and remain eternally his servant. 33. Tumhare bhajana Raama ko paawai Janama janama ke dukha bisaraawai Singing your praise, one finds Ram and escapes the sorrows of countless lives. 34. Anta kaala Raghubara pura jaaee Jahaan janama Hari bhakta kahaaee At death one goes to Ram's own city or is born on the earth as God's devotee. 35. Aura devataa chitta na dharaaee Hanumata se-ee sarva sukha karaee Give no thought to any other deity, worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight. 36. Sankata katai mite saba peeraa Jo sumire Hanumata bala beeraa All affliction ceases and all pain is removed by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman. 37. Jai jai jai Hanumaana Gosaaee Kripaa karahu gurudeva kee naaee Victory, Victory, Victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace on me, as my Guru! 38. Jo sata baara paata kara koee Chootahi bandi mahaa sukha hoee Whoever recites this a hundred times is released from bondage and gains bliss. 39. Jo yaha parai Hanumaana chaleesaa Hoya siddhi saakhee Gaureesaa One who reads this Hanuman Chaleesa gains success, as Gauri's Lord (Shiva) is witness. 40. Tulasee Daasa sadaa Hari cheraa Keejai naata hridaya mahan deraa Says Tulsi Das, who always remains Hari's servant: "Lord, make your home in my heart." Pawanatanaya sankata harana mangala moorati roopa Raama Lakhana Seetaa sahita hridaya basahu sura bhoopa Son of the Wind, destroyer of sorrow, embodiment of blessing, Live in my heart, King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman and Sita. Maha Lakshmi Ashtaka Strotamr Namastestu Mahamaye Shree pithe sura poojite Shanka Chakra Gadha haste Maha Lakshmi Namoostute O Cause of the Maha Maya, My solutation to You Who is worshipped by the gods And holding a conch, discuss and a mace in Her hands O Maha Lakshmi, I salute You Namastestu Garudarudhe Kolasura bhayankari Sarva papa hare devi Maha Lakshmi Namoostute O rider of the Garuda, and striker of terror in the heart of the demon Kolasura my solutation to You O remover of every sin O Maha Lakshmi, I salute You Sarvajne sarva varade Sarva dushta bhayankari Sarva duhkha hare devi Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You are All knowing, bestower of everything You cause terror to all sinners O remover of all griefs, O Maha Lakshmi, I solute You Siddhi buddhi prade devi Bhakti mukti pradayini Mantra moorte sada devi Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You are the giver of the powers and the wisdom You bestow both devotion and liberation You are the form of the mantra, O Maha Lakshmi, I salute You Adyanta rahite devi Adi shakti Maheshwari Yogaje yoga sambhute Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You have no Beginning or End . You are the Original Energy and the Great Ruler You are born of Yoga I salute You, O Maha Lakshmi Sthula sukshme maha raudre Maha shakti mahodari Maha papa hare devi Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You are very big as well as very minute You are the terrifying You are the Great Shakti, the One with the great Stomach You are the remover of all sins I solute You, O Maha Lakshmi Padmasana sthithe devi Parabrahma swaroopini Parameshi jagan mata Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You are sitting in the lotus position You are the personification of the Great Lord You are the Great Ruler You are the Mother of the Universe I solute You,O Maha Lakshmi Shwetambara dhare devi Nanalankara shobhite Jagasthithe Jaganmata Maha Lakshmi Namoostute You are wearing a white cloth You are resplendent with a great variety of adornments You pervade the Universe and You are the Mother of the Universe O Maha Lakshmi, I salute you Phalashruti Maha Lakshmyashtakam Stotram Yah patheth bhakti man narah Sarva siddhi mavapnoti Rajyam prapnoti sarvada All powers acrue and the kingdom belongs to him who Recites the prayer of the eight verses with love in praise of Maha Lakshmi. Eka kalam pathennityam Maha papa vinashanam Dwikalam yah pathennityam Dhana dhanya samanvitah He who recites this once a day, gets rid of all his sins One who reads it twice a day, gets great wealth Trikalam yah pathennityam Maha shatru vinashanam Maha Lakshmi Bhavennityam Prasanna varada shubhah One who recites this three times a day, gets rid of his great enemies With the mercy of Maha Lakshmi, all good things come to him. Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Swami Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Bhakta janonke sankat Bhakta janonke sankat Kshan me door kare Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Om! Victory to You, Hari, Ruler of the Universe You make the troubles of your devotees vanish in a second Jo dhyave phal pave Dhukh bin se man ka Swami dhukh bin se man ka Sukha sampati Ghar ave Sukha sampati Ghar ave Kasht mite tan ka Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Whoever thinks of You, gets results without any mental grief, Happiness and wealth come to his home Aand his bodily woes vanish. Mata pita tum mere Sharan padum mi kis ki Swami sharan padum mi kis ki Tum bina aur na dooja Tum bina aur na dooja Asha karum mi kis ki Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare You are my mother and my father Who else can I seek refuge from? There is no one else other than You for me, Who shall I yearn for? Tum pooran Paramatma Tum Antaryami Swami Tum Antaryami Parabrahma Parameshwara Parabrahma Parameshwara Tum sab ke Swami Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare You are whole and You are the Supreme Self You are the Indweller in every being. O Supreme God, O Supreme Ruler You are the Master of everybody Tum karuna ke sagar Tum palan karta Swami Tum palan karta Mi sevak tum swami Mi sevak tum swami Kripa karo bharta Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare You are the Ocean of Mercy You are the Ruler I am Your servant and You are the Master Please show mercy my Lord Tum ho ek agochar Sab ke pranapati Swami sab ke pranapati Kis vidhi miloom dayamaya Kisi vidhi miloom dayamaya Tum ko mi kumati Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare You are the Unseen You are the Master of everyone's life How can I meet You, O Abode of Kindness Deena bandhu dukh harta Tum rakshak mere Swami tum rakshak mere Apane hast uthavo Apane hast uthavo Dwar khada mi tere Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare O friend of the downtrodden, O remover of grief You are my protector I am standing at your door Please raise Your hand to assure me. Vishaya vikar mithavo Pap haro deva Swami pap haro deva Shraddha bhakti badhavo Shraddha bhakti badhavo Santan ki seva Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Please eradicate all material desires in me Aand remove my sins, Increase my love for You and let me serve You Tan man dhan sab kuch hi tera Swami sab kuch hi tera Tera tujh ko arpan Tera tujh ko arpan Kya lage mera Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare My body, my mind, my wealth And my everything belongs to You I offer what is Yours to You What is there that is mine? Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Swami Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Bhakta janonke sankat Bhakta janonke sankat Kshan me door kare Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare Om! Victory to You, Hari, Ruler of the Universe You make the troubles of your devotees vanish in a second
