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Deyotional Songs
Bhaians and Kirtans
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SivanandaAshrem
Devotionql Songs
Bhajans and Kirtans
Published by
THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY
PO. Shivqnandanagar
Distt. TehriGarhwal, Uttarakhand 249 tg2,
Himalayas, lndia
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First Ediuon: 2011 (Copies 1000)
Foreword
and repetition of the Name of God wherever he went. Over the years
certain Bhajans, often repeated by Revered Sri Swami Chidanandaji
Maharaj, became dearly loved. The present book is a compilation of
those songs, the traditional and favourite Bhajans and Kirtans that have
been sung at Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh since Gurudev,s time.
I want to specially thank Sri Swami Divyabhavananda Mataji and
Sri Suchita Lusardi Mataji for having given so much of their time and
combined effort to bring about this new book of Devotional Songs and
also the many residents of the Ashram and devotees, near and far,
who provided invaluable assistance translating the songs into English
and giving other helpful service and advice, especially His Holiness
Sri Swami Hamsanandaji Maharaj, Sri Swami Devabhaktanandaji, Sri
Swami Akhilanandaji, Sri Swami Shivashritananda Mataji, Sri Choudhury
Gourahari Mishra, Cristina Capello, Shanta Subba Rao Mataji, Neelmani
Khaturia, Liliana Vinaya Mataji and Alan Neachell. Our special thank
goes to Dr. T. V. Vasudeva Dharmadhikari, Deputy Director of the
Kuppuswami Shastri Research Institute, Chennai, for his guidance in
all matters concerning the transliteration and translation of the sanskrit
Devanagari script.
May the benedictions of Sat Gurudev ever be upon them all and
upon all those who aspire to gloriff God through the chanting of the
Divine Name.
Swami Vimalananda
President
The Divine Life Society
Sivananda Ashram
Sri Skanda Shashthi
lst November 2011
Contents
V
Foreword
xiv
Phonetic Pronunciation Guide
xvi
Preface
xvii
Homage to our Gurus
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3
Song of Divine Life
4
Song of Eighteen "Ities"
4
Song of Admonition
6
Song of Salutation
7
Song of Instruction
8
Song of Krishna Kanhai
9
Song of Chidananda
10
Song of Govinda
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Song of Advaita
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Song of Immanence of Ram
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Song of Sadashiva NaraYana
15
Song of ImmortalitY
16
Song of So'ham Shivo'ham
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Saba Hein Samana
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Arunachala Shiva
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MONDAY:
DEDICATED TO IORD SHIVA
TUESDAY:
DEDICATED TO LORD SUBRAHMANYA
WEDNESDAY:
DEDICATED TO SHRI KRISHNA
Jagannathashtakam Stotram BO
Bhaja Govindam (12 verses) 83
Govinda Bolo 85
Adharam Madhuram Stotram 86
Darshana Do Ghanashyama 89
Bhaktavatsala Govinda 91
Gopala Gokula Vallabhipriya 92
Bhaja Re Gopalam 93
Kamala Vallabha 94
Radhe Govinda Bhajo Radhe Gopal 94
Ehi Mudam 95
Prabhu More 96
Govinda Damodara Prarthana 97
Ana Sundara Shyam 9B
He Giridhara Gopala 100
Jaya Gopal 101
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THURSDAY:
DEDICATED TO THE SPIRITUAL MASTERS
Guruashtakam 127
Om Guru Jaya Guru 129
Sivananda Yogindra Stutih 130
Sivananda Stutih 133
Guru Hamare 135
Bhava Sagara Tarana 136
Payoji Mein-ne 138
Sivananda Kya Tu Manava Hai 139
Deva Deva Sivananda t4t
Guru Maharaj Guru Jaya Jaya L42
Datta Guru Jaya Datta Guru r43
Guru Mahima r43
Sivananda Ka Darbar Hei 145
Ananda Kutira L46
Mangala Maya Sivananda 148
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FRIDAY:
DEDICATED TO THE DIVINE MOTHER
SATURDAY:
DEDICATED TO LORD RAMA,
SHRI HANUMAN AND LORD VENKATESHA
SUNDAY:
DEDICATED TO LORD NARAYANA
VEDANTIC SONGS
OM OM OM Vichar 226
Song of Om 226
APPENDIX
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a little more than normally.
In the following list, some examples of English words are given that approximate
the corresponding Sanskrit or Hindi sounds.
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Preface
Sivananda Ashram
Vijaya Dashami
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AURUDEV SWAMI SIVANANDAJI MAHARA] WAS thE FOUNdET ANd
\J president of the Divine Life Society from the year of its establishment
in 1936 until his Mahasamadhi in 1963. He never left his beloved India,
except when seruing as a doctor in Malaysia as a young man. Yet,
today his name is loved and respected in every country in the world.
He was a beacon of light, a spiritually illumined soul who was born to
give the message of spiritual life to thousands all over the globe. Even
now, after almost five decades of his merging in the Supreme, seekers
continue to heed his call and endeavour to follow his teachings.
In his unique desire to make others happy, Revered Gurudev decided
to share his divine treasure of wisdom with anyone eager to listen' He
did it out of compassion for all humanity, not only of his time, but of the
times to come. What a great soul! He was thinking of us even before
our birth!
He wrote hundreds of books with such love that anyone reading
them can feel that someone very near and dear is talking to them
personally telling, " Do this, do thal my child, you will enioy perennial
happiness."
Our beloved Gurudev was generous beyond measure. The only way
to show our gratitude is to sincerely make his teachings our own and
allow them to take us to the Supreme Abode. That would surely fill his
cup of joy to overflowing!
May his blessings ever be upon us!
Gurudev Shri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj
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FI EVERED SHRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDAJI MAHARA] Was the
lLceneral Secretary of the Divine Life Society for nearly forty years.
He was one among the brilliant disciples of the Master. Gurudev Shri
Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj used to call him our'Dakshinamurti' and
'Shankaracharya'. Swami Krishnanandaji was a Sage of towering
wisdom and insight. He was a Master of practically every system of
Indian and Western philosophy. He was an adept in Raja Yoga (the
yoga of meditation) and an illustrious exponent of Vedanta (the ancient
wisdom teachings of the Upanishads).
In him, work and wisdom enjoyed a harmonious blend. His total,
dynamic involvement in daily activities as General Secretary of the
Society and as revered Guru to many seeking souls was truly inspiring!
His books constitute the invaluable legacy he left behind to the entire
spiritual world. To read his books, the majority of which are the outcome
of his extemporaneous discourses, is to set oneself in tune with the
Ultimate Reality.
May his blessings ever be upon us!
Shri Swami Krishnanandaji Maharaj
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Om Namo Bhagavate V6sudevEya.
Om! Prostrqfions to LordVqsudeva (Krishna).
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Anandam-Snanda-karam Prasannam
lfi 5na-svarUpam Nija-bodha-yuktam,
Yoglndramldyam Bhava-roga-vaidyam
Shrimad-gurum Nityamiaham Namami.
I prostrate to that Guru
Who is the bestower of the highest Bliss, Who is always gracious,
Whose own nature is knowledge, Whose consciousness is olwoys
absorbed in the Self, Who is the highest among theYogis and is
worshipful.
He is the physician for the disease of worldly existence.
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Fie on that wretchl woe to that man who wastes all his life
in sensual
pleasures.
Time sweeps away kings and barons'
what have you learnt, tell me frankly, from the two great Global wars?
Have you got now real Vairagya? Do you practise Japa and
Meditation?
Have you practised Japa and Meditation?
Have you practised Brahma Vichar (inquiry into the nature of truth)?
gossiping?
How can you expect real shanti if you waste your time in idle
In scandal, back-biting, in novels, newspapers, in fights and quarrels?
How can you expect real peace of mind if you waste your time
In cards and smoking, in cinema and restaurants, in radio television?
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GET UP AT 4 A.M.
(Song of Instructions)
ChidEnand ChidEnand . . .
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GOD IS TRUTH
(Song of Govinda)
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Serue, love, give Govinda, Serve the poor Govinda
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Serue the parents Govinda, Nurse the sick Govinda
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Do charity - Govinda, Be kind, be pure Govinda
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Be good, do good - Govinda, Be cheerful - Govinda
Be courageous - Govinda, Be tolerant - Govinda
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APADBANDHAVA NARAYANA
(Song of Sadashirra Narayana)
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Ram REm Ram REm, Jay Sita REm, Jay Jay R5dhe Shyam,
Ram REm REm Ram, Jay Sita Ram, Jay Jay Radhe Snyam.
Glory to Ramq..., glory to Sita and Rama!
Glory to Radha and Shyama (Krishna)!
Turn the gaze, withdraw the Indriyas, still the mind, sharpen the intellect.
Chant OM with feeling, meditate on Atma (the Divine Selfl
Chant REm with feeling, meditate on $ta REm.
Chant Shyam with feeling, meditate on R6dhe Sfryam.
O Children of Light, will you drink not? Won't you drink not,
The nectar of immoftality? REm Ram REm...
The grass is green, the rose is red, and the sky is blue.
But the Atman is colourless, formless and Guna-less too.
O Children of Light...
Feel the Divine Presence everywhere, see the Divine Glory all around!
Then dive deep into the Divine Source, realise the infinite Blissl
O Children of Light...
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- BHA'O RADTIE KRISHNA
(Song of So'ham Shivo'ham)
I am the reason in philosophers, will in JffEnis (those who know the Self),
I am Prem (love) in Bhaktas (devotees),
Sam6dhi (superconscious state) in Yogis.
I am That I Am, I am That I Am,
I am That I Am, I am That I Am.
Bhajo R5dhe Krishna ...
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I q.m not the doer, Shri Hari is the Doer; all the actions thqt I do are
His worship.
O Shambhu (Benevolent, Shiva)! All the actions I do areThy
adoration!
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ARUNACHALA SHIVA
lis HEla Mei, Jis De6ha Mefi, Jis Vesha Mefi Raho (1)
Radha-ramana, Radha-ramana, RadhE-ramana Kaho.
In whqtever state, in whichever place, in whichever
form you are,
Chqnt, "Radhq-ramana,,(the Beloved of Radha, e.g. Krishna)t
Jis KEma Mei, Jis Dh5ma Mei, Jis Gailv Mei Raho (2)
RadhE-ramana, RadhE-ramana, RadhE_ramana Kaho.
In whatever work, in whichever abode, in whichever village
you are,
Chant...
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Jis Sanga Mefi, Jis Ranga Mei, Jis Dhanga Mefi Raho (3)
Radha-ramar1a, Radh6-ramana, Radh6-ramana Kaho.
In whatev er compony, in whichever condition, in whatev er mentsl
state you are, Cho.nt...
Jis Yoga Mei, Jis Bhoga Mei, Jis Roga Mei Raho (4)
Radha-ramana, RadhS-ramana, Radhd-ramana Kaho.
Whether you are immersed in Yoga (spiritual absortion in God),
In Bhoga (earthly enjoyment) or in Roga (sickness and disease),
Chant...
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YamunS-tlra-vihEri . . .
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PREMA MUDITA
Prema Mudita Mana se Kaho REma Rdma Ram Shri Rema R6ma REm,
Shri Rema Rama REm Shri Rama REma Ram.
chant the Nqme of 'shrt Rama'withyour heartfilledwith love and joy!
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Shuklambara-dharam Vishnum,
Sha6hi-varnam Chaturbhujam.
Prasanna-vadanam Dhyayet,
Sarva-vig h nopa-Shantaye.
O Lord Ganesha, clothed inwhite and pervading all the universe,
Shining radiantly like the ivory rays of the full moon,
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GajEnanam bhUta-gan6di-sevitam,
Ka pittha-jam bU-pha la-chEru-bhakshanam,
Um6-sutaryr Shoka-vina6ha-kErakam,
NamEmi Vighne6hvara-p6da-pankajam'
of Lord
The Lord Who is served by various creatures' the attendants
Shiva and the like,
(rose-apple)'
Who enioys nice fruits like Kapittha (wood-apple) and Jambu
our sorrolv'
Who is the son of Goddess Uma (Palati) andWho takes away
of Ganeshq' the Lord Who removes all
I prostrate to the lotus-feet
obstacles.
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3. Modaka-priya Muda-mangala-datE
Vidya-vEridhi Buddhi-vidh6ta.
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SHLOKAS
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Sams6ra-sEram Bhujagendra-hEram.
SadE Vasantam HridayEravinde,
Bhavar.n BhavEni,-sahitam NamEmi.
I bow down to Bhava (Shiva) Who is accompanied by Bhavani
(Parvati). Shining with awhite radiance like camphor, He is an
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pa ra h,
O m Anta r-jyoti r-ba h i r-jyoti h Pratya k-jyoti h Pa ret-
Jyoti r-jyoti l.r, Svaya m lyoti r-Etma-jyoti I
Sh ivo'smy-a ha m'
Phalashruti:
Pafr cha kshara m -ida m Pu nyam Yah Pa[het-shiva-sa n nid ha u.
Shiva-lokam-avapnoti Shivena Saha Modate.
The effect of this Stotrq (hymn):
Anyonewho recites this sacredfive-syllable mantro (Namah Shivaya),
in the presence of a Shiva-linga, attains the abode of Shiva and rejoices
therewith Him.
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SAMBA SADASHIVA
RUDRASHTAKAM
Saint Tulsidas
Namami6ham-i6hEna Nirv6na-rUpam,
Vibhum Vy6pakam Brahma-veda-svarEpam.
Ajam Nirgunam Niruikalpam NirTham,
ChidEkEram-Ek55ha-vasaln Bhaje'ham. ( 1)
I adore You, the Lord and the Ruler of the whole universe,
Eternal Bliss person ifed, the omnipresent and all-pervading Brahman,
Manifest in theform of theVedas. I worship Lord Shiva,
Shining in His own glory, devoid of all attributes, undffirentiated,
desireles s, all-p ervading Consciousness.
NirakEram-omkEra-mulap Tunya4,
Girajfr ana-gotitam-i6ham Giri6ham.
Kar6lam Mahak6la-kalam Kripalum,
GurlSgara-samsara-param Nato'ham. (2)
I bow to the Supreme Lord, Who is formless, the source of Omkara,
the Turiya (beyond speech, understanding and sense-perception).
Ruler of (Mount) Kailasa, devourer even of Time, terrible yet gracious,
Abode of virtues and supra-cosmic.
Tushdr6dri-sank65ha-gauram Gabhiram,
Ma no-bh Ota-ko[i- pra bhdsvach-chha rira m.
Sphuran-mauli-kallolini-charu-ganga,
Lasat-ph6la-balendu-kan[he-bhujangam. (3)
I adore Him, Who rs possess ed of a form white as the snow-clad Himalayas,
Who is radiant with the beauty of myriad Cupids,
Whose head sparkles with the lovely stream of the Ganges.
Whoseforehead is adorned by the crescent moon and neck coiled
round by a serpent.
KalEtita-kalyana-kal panta-kEri,
Sada Saj-janEnanda-ddtE PurErih.
ChidEnanda-sandoha-mohapahari,
Prasida Prasida Prabho ManmathErih. (6)
Beyond partition, ever blessed, bringing about universql destruction
qt the end ofeach round ofcreation, Source ofperpetual delight to the
virtuous, Slayer of the demonTripuras,
Consciousne ss and Bliss personified, Dispeller of delusion, be
propitious!
Be propitious, my Lord, Enemy of Cupid!
Na YEvad-um6-nEtha-p6daravindam
Bhajantiha Loke Pare Vd NarEnEm.
Na Tdvat-sukham Shanti-santapa-n55ham
Prasida Prabho Sarua-bhUtEdhivEsa. (7)
As long as men do notworship the lotus-feet of Uma's Lord,
There will be no happiness nor peace nor cessation of suffering for
them,
Either in thrs world or the next. Therefore be propitious my Lord,
Dwelling asYou do in the heart of all living beings.
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Phalashruti:
Rudr6shtakam-idar-n Proktam Viprepa-hara-tuShtaye.
Ye Pa[hanti Nard-bhakty6 TeShEm Shambhuf Prasidati.
This hymn of eight verses was recited by the poet in order to propitiate
Lord Hara. Shri Shambho is pleased with those who devoutly repeat it.
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GAURI VARA
Gauri-vara Mano-hara
ii,r. Si..r.ra shiva'snuoouru,
GangS-dhara Jat6-dhara,
PinEka-pEni Mahe5hvara' (1)
The Lord of Gauri, the Enchanter of the heart,
Shiva (the Auspicious One), Shankars (the Benevolent),
Who bears the Goddess Ganga, Who has mstted hsir,
Who holds the bow Pinaka in His hand, the Great Lord'
LINGASHTAKAM
(Eight Verses on Lord Shiva)
Phalashruti:
Lingashtakam-idam Pulyarl Ya[r Pathet Shiva Sannidhau,
Shivalokam-av6pnoti Shivena Sahamodate.
Anyone who chants these eight verses in the presence of an
image of Lord Shivawill reach the abode of Shiva and rejoice with
the Lord.
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OM SHIVA OMKARA
Striva Sniva Shiva Striva SadSShiva, Hara Hara Hara Hara Mahddeva.
Shiva... Sadashiva ! Harq... Mahadev a!
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buru-raJa 5nrva Guru-ra]a
Vara-raja Shiva-r6ja (5)
Lord ShivalYou are the King of Gurus!
O Lord ShivalYou are King among the bestower of boons!
SEmba-sad66hiva BholE-nEtha
Shambho Shankara GaurFnEtha. (1)
Lord Shivq (also called Shsmbho and Shankar) whose consort is Amba
(also htown as Gauri) is Bholenath - the guileless one - glory to Him!
ShUla-damaru-dhara Kala-kala-hara,
Phala-netra Shiva Bhola-natha.
86lendu PhEla V!6lEngarunda,
MElEdhara Hara Gauri-nEtha. (3)
Beqrer of trident and Dqmaru (Iittle drum), Death of death, with a
third eye on His forehead is Bholenath - the guileless one.
With a crescent moon on his head, serpents entwined onvarious
limbs, wearing a necklace of skulls is Gquri's Lord.
HARA GAO
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Om SharavapbhavEya Namalr
Om! Prostrafions to Lard Subtrahmanya.
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SHLOKAS
ShadEnanam Kuhkuma-raKa-varna1n,
MahS-matir-n Divya-mayUra-vEhanam.
Rudrasya SUnup Sura-sainya-natham,
Guham Sadd Aham Sharanap Prapadye.
I always take refuge in Guha, the six-faced Lord, Who is of deep red
colour like Who possess es great knowledge, Who is mounted
sffion,
on a divine peacock, Who is the son of Rudra (Shivq) and the Chief of
the celestial army.
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Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam
Shanmukha-n6tha Subrahmanyam
Subrahmanyam Subrahmaqya4 $hanmukha-nEtha Subrahmalyam
Subrahmanyam (the Lord ofgood nature).
Shanmukhanatha (the Lord having sixfaces).
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SHARAVANABHAVA
Sha ravala bhava Sha rava na bhava Sharava rlabhava Nama I om,
Kartti keya K6rtti keya KE rtti keya Shararla Om.
Reverence to Shqravanabhava, Om!
Karttikeya... the Refuge, Om!
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Krigh;r6ya VEsudevEya Haraye ParamEtmane,
Pranata-kle6ha-n66h6ya GovindEya Namo Namah.
Prostrations to Govinda (Who is also known as) Krishna, Vasudeva,
Hari, and Paramqtman (the Supreme Soul), Who destroys the sorrows
of the devotee who bows down to Him.
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Day and night, dawn and dusk, Sisira andVasanta (winter and spring)
come again and again. Time rolls on and our life ebbs away. Even then
desire does not leave us.
RathyE-karpata-virachita-kanthah punyepunya-vivarjita-panthah,
Yogi Yoga-n iyoj ita-ch itto Ra mate Ba lon mattavad-eva. (9)
Bhaja . . .
The Yogin who wears but a Godqdi (rags stitched together into a
cloth), who walks the path that is beyond merit and demerit, whose
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mind is joined in perfect union with its goal, he enioys bliss only and
lives thereafter like a child, or one intoxicated.
Tvayi Mayi Chd nyatra iko Vish nu r-vya rtha 4 Ku pyasi Mayy-asa hish n u h,
Saruasminnapi Pa6hyatmEnam Sarvatrots;ija BhedEjfr 6nam. ( 10)
Bhaja . , .
Inyou, in me and everywhere exists the same All-pervading Reality
(Vishnu). Being impatient, you are unnecessarily getting angry invain.
Behotd the one Self alone in all. Abandon everywhere the ignorance of
difference.
Geya p
GitE-na ma-sa hasra m Dhyeya m 5h ripati-r0 pa m-ajasra m,
Neyam Sajjana-sahge Chittam Deyary Dina-janaya Cha Vittam. (11)
Bhaja . . .
Daily chant the Gita and the Sahasranama (thousand names of the
Lord). Meditate on LordVishnu, the Lord of Lakshmi, uninterruptedly.
Lead your mind to Satsanga. Give your wealth to the poor and the
afflicted.
Have full devotion to the lotus feet of the Guru and quickly attain
Iiberationfrom Samsara. If you controlyour mind and senses thus, you
will behold the Lord (Brahman) seated inyour own heart.
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GOVINDA BOLO
Venur-madhuro Renur-madhurah,
P6nir-madhurah Padau Madhurau.
N;itya4 Madhuram Sakhyam Madhuram,
Madhur5dhi-pater-akhilam Madhuram. (3)
Sweet is His flute qnd sweet the dust of His feet,
Sweet are His hqnds qnd sweet Hisfeet.
Sweef is His dance and sveet His friendship; the Lord of sweefness...
Sweet is His form and sweet the sacred mark on His forehead; the
Lord of sweerness...
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DARSHANA DO GHANASHYAMA
Shri Narsi Mehta
for Thy defeat! Kindly hearken to the prayer o/Ncrsi (the poet-Saint),
Thou who art full of affection for Thy devotees!
O Lord Ghanashyama, grant meThy Darshan...!
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BHAJA RE GOPATAM
Shri Sadashivabrahmendra
Agama-sEral1 Yoga-vicharam,
Bhoga-Sharlram BhuvanEdhEram. (2) Bhaja Re . . .
Worship Him Who is the quintessence of the Vedas,
Who is sought by Yoga, Whose body is Bliss and Who is the support
of the universe.
Kadana-kuthdram Kalusha-vidUram,
Madana-kumaram Madhu-samharam. (3) Bhaja Re . . .
Worship HimWho is beyond sins and Wo dispels ignorance, Whose
son is rhe God of Love and Who destroyed Madhu (a demon).
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KAMALA VALLABHA
Kamala-vallabha Radhe-Shy6ma
Kamaniy6nana REdhe-ShyEma. (1)
With aface resembling a beautiful lotus,
Radheshyam (Radha's blue coloured Krishna),
The Lord of Lakshmi, Radheshyam.
KanakEmbara-dhara REdhe-ShyEma
Kaustubha-bhUshana R6dhe-Shy6ma. (2)
Radheshyam, wearing yellow silken cloth,
Radheshyam, adorned with the Kaustubha gem.
Aparich-chhinna REdhe-Shyama
Amara-jana-priya REdhe-Shydma (4)
Radhe shy am, th e unlimite d,
Radheshyam, dear to the gods.
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PRABHU MORE
Saint Surdas
HE GIRIDHARA GOPALA
He Giridhara GopEla,
He Giridhara GopEla
He Giridhara GopEla.
O Giridhara (Who lifted the mountain Govardhana), Gopala (the
Cowherd)!
KaustubhahEra, MauktikEdhEra,
RAdhe Hridaya Bih6ri, BhaKoddhara
BEla GopEla Giridhara Gop6la. (3) He Giridhara...
Youweqr the Kaustubha iewel and a necklace of pearls;
You chqrm Radha's heart and upffi the devotee.
O Child Gopala! Giridhara Gopala!
O Giridhara...
He Nandal6la, GoparipEla,
Aganita Guna Shila, Rasa Vilola
Tulasi Mdla. (4) He Giridhara...
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CHALO MANA
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Govinda Jaya JaYa, GoPEla JaYa JaYa
Glory, glory to Govinda (the Protector of the cows)!
Glory, glory to GoPala (the Cowherd)!
SUNAIA SUNA'A
SunEjE. . .
O Krishna! Play (your flute),
O Krishna! Let us hear your melodious
flute!
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VIPINA VIHARI
[Radhe is the name of a beloved Gopi; shyam is an
epithet of Lord Krishna.]
RADHE RADHE
Some say thqtYou are the Son ofVasudeva; others say You are
the Child of Nandababa, O Lord! Others say You are the Child of
Nsndabqba.
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Ka rtre Cha Sthiti Sa m h6 ra-hetave
Bhava-pa6ha Vimuktdya DattEtreya Namo,stute
Om Sfrri Gurudeva Dattat
Prostrations to Lord Dattatreya Who is the cquse of creation,
preservation qnd dissolution of the world and
Who liberates from the
us snares of wortdty existence.
Om Divine Mqster Dqtta!
Shri Dattatreya
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Shruti-smriti-purEnEnEm-alayam KarunElayam.
Nama m i Bha gavat-pada m Shankaram Loka-6han kara m.
I bow down fo Shri ShankaracharyaWho is the repository of all the
Vedqs, the Smritis and the Puranas, Who is the store-house of all
compassion, Whose feet are most worthy of worship and Who is the
bestower of all auspiciousness to the whole world.
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Sha nkara m m Keshavam Badaraya nam.
Sha nka rachErya
SUtra-bhashya-kritau Vande Bagavantau Punah Punah.
Obeisance to Shankqracharya Who is Shankqra Himself (Lord Shiva)
and toVyasaWho is Narayanahimself (LorilVishnu), the suthors
of the commentary on the Brahma Sufros and the Sutrqs themselves
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GURVASHTAKAM
Shri Shankaracharya
KshamE-mandale BhIpa-bhEpEla-vrindaih
Sad6 Sevitam Yasya P5daravindam.
ManaSh-chenna Lagnam Guror-anghri-padme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tataf Kip Tatall Kim. (5)
Hosts of emperors and the greatest kings of the world
may bow at his feet and serve him;
but if one's mind is not attoched to the lotus feet of the Guru,
What is the use? What is the use? What is the use?
Phala5hruti:
Gu ror-asta kar.n Ya h Pathet-pu nya-dehi,
Yatir-bhupatir-brahmachari Cha Gehi,
Labhed-vafi chhit6rtham Pada1n Brahma safrjfr am,
Guror-uKa-vikye Mano Yasya Lagnam.
That blessed one who reads this octad on the Guru,
whose mind focused on the words of the Guru,
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Sad6rogyadam Yasya KEru nya-netra m,
Bhaje'ham SamastEfta-sevadhurinam
SnivananOa Yoglndram-Snanda-mErtim. (3)
He whose compassionate gaze brings relieffrom the sufferings of old
age, disease and weakness,
And who is most competent to serye those who are in misery,
O Chief among theYogins,
Sivananda, qn embodiment of Bliss Absolute,
I rejoice inThy remembrance!
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Mahamudra-bandhadi-yogEnga-daksham
Sushumnantare Chit-svarUpe Nimagnam,
Mah6yoga-nid16-vilinam Bhaje'ham
Shivananda Yogindram-6nanda-mUrtim. (5)
Hewho is an adept in all the branches ofYoga, like mudra, bandha, etc.
Whose mind is absorbed in the Sushumnq (subtle, spiritual channel)
and rests in pure Consciousness,
Who is resting in the blissful state of Maha Yoga Nidra,
O Chief among theYogins, Sivanqnda, qn embodiment of Bliss Absolute,
I rejoice inThy remembrance!
Day6-sEgaram Sarua-kalyana-rd6him
SadE Sach-chid-Snanda-rupe Nilinam,
SadEchara-Shilam Bhaje'ham Bhaje'har.n
Shivenanda Yogindram-Snanda-m0rtim. (6)
Hewho is an ocean of compassion and all sorts of blessings,
Who qbides in the stqte of Existence-Consciousness-Bliss,
Who is a model of ideal conduct,
My prayers are unto Thee! My prayers are unto Thee!
O Chief among theYogins, Sivananda, un embodiment of Bliss Absolute,
I rejoice inThy remembrance!
Bhaje'har.n Jagat-kE
ra nam Sat-svarEpam
Bhaje'ham Jagad-vyEpakam Chit-svarUpam.
Bhaje'hap NijEnandam-6nanda-rUpam
Shivananda Yoglndram-6nanda-mUrtim. (8)
My prayers are unto Thee, who is the Cause of thisworld process and an
embodiment of Existence Absolute !
My proyers are untoThee, who is all-pervading ConsciousnessAbsolute!
My prayers are unto Thee who is himself immersed in the Bliss Absolute!
O Chief among theYogins, Sivananda, an embodiment of BlissAbsolute,
I rejoice inThy remembrance!
SIVANANDA STUTIH
Swami Krishnanadaji Maharaj
MahEtmE Sannyasta-dvitayamati-sach-chit-sukha-dhanah,
Parddvaita-brahmembudhi Bhrid-amritattvEnubhavadhlh.
Jagad-vandyah SvE mi Jayatu ParamEna nda-mudita h,
Shiv6nandah SvEmi Jaladhi-hridayo Jivatu Chiram. (3)
He, the great soul, hos renounced the sense of duality and. has
immersed himself in the Mass of Existence-Knowledge-Bliss. He floats
in the ocean of the Supreme Non-Dual Brahman. He has no thought
except of the immortal Experience. May that Swami rejoicing in the
Supreme Bliss, praised by all, triumph! May that Sivananda, the
Swami, possessed of a heart wide like the ocean, live long !
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BHAVA.SAGARA TARANA
Bhava-sEgara-tErana-kErana He,
Ravi-nandana-bandhana-khandana He.
Sharanagata Kinkara Dinamane,
Gurudeva Dayakara Dlnajane. (1)
Gurudev! Your grace is the cause of relieffrom this ocean of worldly
qttachments and pains;
You alone can break the bondage of our limitations and suffering due
to the various planetary conjunctions.
If one surrenders (to you) humbly all limitations disappear.
O Gurudev! Bless us and protect us, who are Thy humble devotees!
AbhimEna-prabhava-vimardaka He/
Gatihina-jane Tuma Rakghaka He.
Chita Safichita Vaffchita BhaKi-dhane,
Gurudeva DayEkara Dinajane. (6)
You save your meek suppliant from the evil influence of egoism;
You are the saviour of your devotees who have lost their way;
You bestow the treasure of devotion for which we have been longing.
O Gurudev! Bless us and protect us, who are Thy humble devotees!
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PAYO'I MEIil.NE
Mirabai
PEyo Ji Meifi-ne,
REma Ratana Dhana PEyo.
O! I hwefound the precious treasure, the gem of the holy Name of Rama.
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Om Sadguru Mah6rEja-ki Jayal Sadguru paramEtmane Namah!
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GURU MAHIMA
Sach-chid-Snanda Guru
ApEra MahimE Guru MahimE. (5) Guru MahimE . . .
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ANANDA KUTIRA
Shri Ramapremji
GANGA KINARE
Shri Ramapremji
MANASA BHAJARE
Guru MahErEja Guru Jaya Jaya Parabrahma Sadguru Jaya Jaya. (4)
Glory to the Great Guru! GIory to the Sat Guru, the Supreme Reality!
Guru MahErEj Guru Jaya Jaya Shivananda Sadguru Jaya Jaya. (5)
Glory to the Guru! Glory! Glory to the Guru! Glory to Sat Guru
Sivananda! Glory! Glory!
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Japa Tapa Tiratha Shama Yama DEna, Guru Bind Nahifi Hovata Jfrana,
J6ana Khadga Se Karme KEb, Guru Nama Saba P5taka-hEri,
Bhagatana Ke Hitakarl. (2) Jaya Gurudeva...
Mantra chanting, austerity, pilgrimage, control of mind and senses,
as well as charity
B/ossom not to wisdom without Guru's grace!
With the sword of knowledge, he cuts assunder qll Karmas.
Guru's Name removes qll sins! Benefactor of the d.evotees!
Glory to the Divine Guru . . .
Tana Mana Dhana Saba Arpana Krje, Param6gati Moksha Pada L-rje,
Saba ke SahErE Sadguru NEma, Avina5hi Avik5ri,
Bhagatana Ke Hitakarl. (3) Jaya Gurudeva...
O! Let us offer our body, mind, possessions, everything to attain the
highest liberation.
The Name of the Sat Guru alone is the support of all,
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VANI SARASI/ATI
BHAVANYASHTAKAM
(Eight Verses on Bhavani)
BhavEbdhav-apare Mah6duhkha-bhirul.r
Papata Prak6mam Pralobhi Pramattah
KusamsEra-pa5ha-prabaddhah SadEham
Gatis-tvam Gatis-tvam Tvam-ekE Bhavini. (2)
Fallen in the shoreless ocean ofworldly life
And frightened by great miseries thereof,
Full of desire, greed and pride, I am entangled
in this Samsara (worldly lrf")-
Thou qlone art my only Refuge, O Bhqvani!
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JAGADAMBIKE
DINODDHARINI
DinoddhErinT Durita-hErini
Sattva-raja-tama Triguna-dhErinT.
The uplifter of the destitute, the absolver of sins,
You are the embodiment of the three Gunas - Sattva, Rajas and
Tamas.
ISHVARI MAHESHVARI
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AISA PYARA
Shri Hari Om Sharan
Sanskrit Shloka:
YE Devi Sarua-bhUteshu Daya-rUpena Samsthite,
Namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai Namas-tasyai Namo Namah.
The Goddess Who resides in all beings in the
form of Compassion,
O! I bow down to Her, I bow down to Her, I bow down to Her, again
and again!
Hindi Doha:
Durg6 Durgati Dur Kar, Mangala Kar Sab Kam,
Mana Mandir Ujjval Karo, Kripa Kar Ke ME.
o Mother! o Goddess Durga! Please temove my hardships qnd make
all my ccts auspicious;
Light the flames of devotion in the temple of my heart with your grace.
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REma Hare SiyE Rama REm, REma Hare SiyE REma Rdm,
friShna Hare REdhe Snyama Shyem, Krishna Hare R6dhe Snyama
6nyam.
O Rqma, Hqri, Sitq-Rqms...
O Krishna, Hari, Radhe-ShYama...
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SALUTATIONS TO LORD MMA, the seventh incsrnq.tion
of Lord Vishnu, who wqs the personification of measureless,
pure Consciousness and Bliss. He is the Consort of Sita, the
Master of Hanuman, qnd the Lord of the three worlds, Who
took birth of His own will in order to estsblish righteousness,
destroy the wicked and protect His devotees. He was well
accomplished, beautifuI q.nd endowed with the marks of
royalty. His glory and prowess were unlimited. He was peerless
on eqrth. He was free from malice. He wqs gentle. He was
the protector of all His people. He always addressed them in
gentle words. He ruled his people so well that his reign came
to be known as Rom-Rajya, the reign of righteousness, the
rule which bestows happiness and prosperity on all.
He was an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal husband,
an ideal friend qnd. an ideal king. He led the
ideal life of a
householder to teach the tenets of righteousness to humanity.
Shri Rqmqwas not simply a good and o great person, but God
Himself, A true devotee of Lord Romo is His representative
on earth.
May Lord Ramq bless us qll!
SaturdaY
Dedicated to Lard Rama, Shri
Hanumanii and Lord Venkatesha
SHTOKAS
SHRI RAMAVANDANA
(Obeisance to Lord Rama)
Nil6mbuja-ShyEmala-komalEngam,
Sita -sa mE ropita -vE ma - bh6 ga m.
PEnau MahS-sEyaka-ch6ru-chEpam,
Nam5mi R5mam Raghu-vam6ha-nEtham.
I bow down to Rama, whose hue resembles the blue lotus, who
hqs q
delicate body,
Who has seated Sita on Hrs left side,
Who holds the great arrow qnd beautiful bow in His hand,
Who is the Lord born in the lineage of Raghu.
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Shri Rama REma REmeti Rame REme-mano-rame,
Sahasra-nEma Tat-tulyam REma-nama VarEnane.
Lord shivq told Parvqti: "1 meditate upon shri Rama as 'sri
Ramq
Rama Rama'.
The thrice repetition of Rama's name is equar to the recitotion of the
thousq.nd names of Lord Vishnu.
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Lokabhiramam Rana-ranga-dhiram,
R6jiva-netram Raghu-vam5ha-natham'
Karunya-ruPam Karuna-karantam,
Shri Rama-chandram Sharanam Prapadye'
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I take refuge in Shri Ramachandra, Who is the most beautiful
theworld,
Whoisvqliantonthebattlefield,Whohasbluelotus-Iikeeyes,Whoisthe
compassion and
Lord of Raghu's dynasty qndwho is the embodiment of
o treasure of mercY.
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Iworship Ramq, the crest-iewel among kings' through Whom
hoqrds ofdemons have been destroyed'
Beyond Him there is nothing greoter to be worshipped'
I qm His
servant; my mindis totally absorbed in Him' O Ramq' please rescue
me (from the oceqn of phenomenal existence)!
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(Sing praises of Shri Rama) Who has a crown on His head! Who is
a.dorned with ear-rings!Who has a beautiful tilak (the vermilion
mark) on hisforehead.! Whose mighty limbs are ad.ornedwith
ornaments! Who hqs long arms reaching his knees! Who holds a
bow qnd arrowlWho defeated the demons Khara and Dushana in a
(fierce) battle!
O mind! Sing praises of Shri Rama...
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DINA NIKE
Jo T0 LSge Vishaya-vilasa,
M0rakha Phailse Mrityu Ki Pasa,
KyE Dekhe Shvasa Ki A.5ha,
Gaye Pher Nahifi Ate Heih, (4) Dina Nike...
O foolish peoplel Enjoying the countless pleosures of the world
entangles you in the net of the so-called Death.
Why do you assume that breath will follow breath?
(Remember) what is gone, is gone forever.
Thosewho have passed away will never return!
The days are . . .
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Shri Rama Se KoI MilE De, Mujhe Rdma Se Koi Mil6 De.
Bina LEthi KE NikalS AndhE, REha Se Koi LagE De.
Shri Rema se...
May someone help me to meet Lord Ramc.
The blind one has startedwithout a stick. May someone take me to
the path.
May someone help me...
Koi Kahe Vaha Vase Avadha Mefi, Koi Kahe Vaha VrindEvana Mefi,
Koi Kahe Tiratha Mandira Mei, Koi Kahe Milte Vo Mana Mei.
Some say thqt He lives inAvqdha. Some say that He lives in
Vrindavqn.
Some say that He lives in holy places and temples. Some say He can be
found in the heart.
Dekha Sak06 Meifi Apane Mana Meh, Koi Aisi Jyoti JalE De.
Shraddh6-jyoti Jala De, BhaKi-jyoti Jat6 De, JfiEna-jyoti JalE De. Shri
Shri Rama Se...
May someone light such o light that I may see Him in my own heart.
Light the light of Shraddha (faith). Light the light of Bhakti
(devotion).
Light the light of Jfiana (wisdom).
May someone help me...
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HARE RAMA HARE RAMA
RAMACHANDRA RAGHUVIRA
R6ma-cha nd ra Rag
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VENKATESHA VENKATESHA
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SHTOKAS
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Namami Nar6yana-pada-pankajam,
Karomi NarEyana pUjanam SadE.
Vadami NEr6yana-nama-nirmalam,
Smarami Narayana-tatUam-avyayam.
I bow down inworship to the lotusfeet of Narayana,
I do reverent service to Narayana always,
I repeat the pure Names of Narayana,
And I remember the reality of Narayana which is unchanging.
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ACHYUTAM KESHAVAM
(Shri Shankaracharya)
DhenukarightakEnishta-krid-dveshinEm,
Ke5hihd Kamsa-hrid-vam6hika-vedakah.
PUtanS-kopakah SUrajE Khelano,
BEla-gopalakah Patu Mam Saruada. (6)
Whowas unfavorable to the evil doers (demons) Dhenuka and Arishta,
the Slayer of Keshi and Kamsa,
Who plays on the flute,
Whowas angrywith Putana, Who sports on thebanks of theYamuna Riven
May the Child Gopala ever protect me!
Vidyud-udyotavat-prasph urad-vasasam,
PrEvrid-a mbhodavat-prol lasad-vigra ham.
Vanyaya MdlayE Shobnitorah-sthalam,
Lohitdnghri-dvayar.n VErijEkgham Bhaje. (7)
I worship the Lord Who is adorned by a lightening-like shining yellow robe,
Whose body is as resplendent as the clouds ladenwith rain,
Whose bosom is adorned with the garlands of forest flowers,
Whose feet are red and Whose eyes qre like the lofuses.
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PhalaShruti:
AchyutasyEshtakam Yah Pathed-ishtadam,
Prematah Pratyaham PUrushah Saspriham.
Vrittatah Sundaram Vedya-vi6hvambharam
Tasya Va5hyo Harir-jayate Satvaram.
The effect of this hymn:
One who daily chants these eight verses in praise of Achyuta,
composed in beautiful rhymes, which qre bestowers of desires,
he quickly wins the heart of Lord Hari, the Creator of the whole
universe.
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Day and night, the serpent Shesha recites the Name of the Lord.
Lord Shiva is immersed in meditation upon Him.
The Vedas and Lord Brahma sing His praises. Lord Badrinqtha is all-
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head onYour lotus-feet. (O Lord Hari...)
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HE MADHAVA
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Narayana N6rEyana N6rdyana NdrEyana. (4)
Renouncing ego, do selfless service.
'N aray ana, N aray ana, N aray ana, N aray ana'.
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ADITYA NARAYANA
SHLOKAS
OM ISHAVASYAMIDAM SARVAM
(Ish, Up. I)
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Shri Shankaracharya
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NIRVANA SHATKAM
Shri Shankaracharya
Na Me Dvesha-rdgau Na Me Lobha-mohau
Mado Naiva Me Naiva M6tsarya-bhEvah.
Na Dharmo Na Ch6rtho Na KEmo Na Moksha6h-
Chidananda-rupah Shivo'ham Snivo,nam. i:;
I have neither qversion nor attachment, neither greed nor delusion,
Neither egotism nor envy;
Neirher dharma, nor wealth, nor desires, nor liberation.
I am Consciousness-BlissAbsolttte, I am He, I am He. (Shivoham,
Shivoham).
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ANANDO'HAM ANANDO'HAM
Anando'ham Anando'ham,
Anandam BrahmEnandam.
I am Bliss, I am Bliss,
I am Supreme Bliss.
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SHUDDHOSI BUDDHO'SI
(The enlightened Queen Madalasa bore four sons.
As she placed them in the cradle, this is the lullaby that she sang to them.)
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SAL{JTATIONS TA THE ETERNAL TRAAISCTNDENTAL SPIRIT DIWNE
that is sy mbotized by the mysferious sin gle lener - # ( OM ). OM sy mbol ize s
that which is bqond mind and ryeech, that which is beyond time and
qpffcer,:ffrflf *Lrieli is,bsyond all manifeststions. f,ha sound thrr:you ftiiiir
when someone stikes a gong is produced by ruro solid obiects coiing into
contact with one another, but OM is nat a saund that is prcdu ced. It is the
Source of all sounds. Never was there a time when if wos not It has alway s
been. Thereft.r, it tt e syibot of the beginningless, endless, eternal
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Omk5ram Bindu-samyuktam,
Nityaq Dhy6yanti Yoginah.
KEmadam Mokshadam Chaiva,
OmkErEya Namo Namah.
Reverencial prosfrofions to the holy syllable Om,
Which r's consfantly meditated on by Yogis as the Om that has a dot,
Which leads them to thefulfilment of their desires,
And the attqinment offnal Liberation.
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OM OM OM OM OM VICHARA
Om Om Om Om Om Vich5ra,
Om Om Om Om Bhaja Omk6ra.
Reflect on Om, Om, Om...
Worship the sacred syllable Om...
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SONG OF OM
Swami Sivananda
OM OM OM OM OM OM OM
OM OM OM OM OM OM OM
To the right is OM, to the left is OM, in front is OM,
Above is OM, below is OM, behind is OM,
Within in OM, without is OM, everywhere is OM!
Support, source, centre, ideal, goal is OM!
Existence is OM, Knowledge is OM, Bliss is OM.
The ultimate goal of one and all is OM!
Breathe OM, sing OM, live in OM.
Meditate, meditate, meditate on OM.
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BHA'O RE BHAIYA
Shri Kabirdas
Kahata'KabirS'REma Na JE Mukha,
TE Mukha Dh0la Bhari. (3) Bhajo Re Bhaiya...
Kabir says: "That mouth into which the Nqme'Ramq' does not enter is
fit to be filled with mud!" O Brother, worship - . .
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Dharma Dhvaj5
Dharma Dhvaja Phaharate Chalo,
Prema Ki GangE BahEte Chalo. (3) Jyoti Se Jyoti ...
The flag of Righteousness!
Let's hoist the flag of Righteousness!
May your loveflow out to others like the ever-flowing Ganga.
PrEnoi Se Prana
Pranofi Se Pr6na MilEte Chalo
Prema Ki GangE Bahate Chalo. (5) Jyoti Se Jyoti ...
Whilewe have this grft (the breath of life),
Let's together greet everyone with love.
May your love flow out to others like the ever-.flowing Ganga.
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RAMA SUMIRA
Shri Guru Nanak
NAMA JAPANA
Shri Guru Nanak
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SHANKARAYA MANGALAM
(Song of Auspiciousness)
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SUMIRANA KARA LE
Shri Guru Nanak
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CONCLUDING PRAYERS
Om Sarvesham Svasti-bhavatu
Sarvegh6m Shantir-bhavatu
SarveshEm P0rnam Bhavatu
SarveshEm Mangalam Bhavatu.
May Auspiciousness be unto all;
May Peace be unto all;
May Fullness be unto sll.
May Prosperity be unto all.
Asato ME Sad-gamaya
Tamaso ME Jyotir-gamaya
Mrityor-ma Amritam Gamaya.
Lead me from the unreal to the Real;
Lead me from darkness to Light;
Lead me from mortality to Immortality.
HE PRABHO
(Prabhu-Prarthana)
SHLOKAS
(Shri Ramavandana)
REm6ya REma-bhadraya,
REma-chandraya Vedhase.
Raghu-nEthEya Nethaya,
SrtEyEh Pataye Namah.
Solufotions unto Lord Rqma, Who is ouspiciousness,
Whose presence is pleasing like the moon andWho is the Pious one,
Who is the Lord of the Roghu's dynasty, the Lord of all beings,
and the Consorf ofSita.
HANUMAN STAVA
(Praise to Lord Hanuman)
Goghpadi-krita-var-r6ham MaShaki-krita-rakshasam,
Ram6yana-mahamElS-ratnam Vande'nilEtmajam.
I bow to the Son of the Wind (Hanuman), Who crossed the ocean
as if itwere a puddle in the hoofmark of a calf, Who squashed the
Rakshosas as if they were mosquitoes, andWho by his deeds shines
like the central gem in the necklace of the Ramayana.
Afijaneyam-ati-patalEnanam KEfichanadri-kamaniya-vigraham.
Parijata-taru-m0la-vEsinam Bhavayami PavamEna-nandanam.
I bow before the Son of the Wind, Afijana's darling, Who is great
among killers of ogres, Who is like a golden mountain, Who is
handsome to look at and Who dwells near the roots of the Parijata
tree.
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HANUMAN CHALISA
(Forty Verses in Praise of Lord Hanuman)
Saint Tulsidas
At death, one goes to Rama's own abode and, on taking rebirth, will be
q devotee ofthe Lord.
Doha:
Pavana-tanaya Sankata Harana, Mangala M0rati Rupa.
REma Lashana Sfta Sahita, Hridaya Basahu Sura BhUpa.
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HANUMAN ASHTAKAM
(Eight stanzas in praise to Lord Hanuman)
BEla Samay Rabi Bhakshi Liyo Taba, Tinahui Loka Bhayo Afidhiy6ro,
TEhi Sofi Trasa Bhayo Jaga Ko, Yaha Sankata Kahu Sofi Jata Na TEro
Devana Ani Kari Binati Taba, ChhSilri Diyo Rabi Kagh[a Nivdro,
Ko Nahiil JEnata HeiJaga Meh Kapi, Sankata-mochana Nama TihEro. (1)
Sugriva of his troubles. O Hqnuman! Who in the world does not know
Your Name that dispels all distress!
Angada Ke Sanga Lena Gaye Siya, Khoja Kaplsa Yaha Beina Uch6ro,
Jivata NE Bachihau Hama So Ju, BinE Sudhi LEe Ihah Pagu Dh6ro.
Heri Thake Ta[a Sindhu Sabei Taba, L6ya Siya-sudhi PrEna Ub6ro,
Ko Nahifi JEnata HeiJaga Mefi lGpi, Sankata-mochana Nama Tih6ro. (3)
REvana Trasa Dai Siya Ko Saba, R6kshasi Sofi Kahi Soka NivEro,
Tahi Samay HanumEna Maha-prabhu, Jaya MahE Rajanichara Maro.
Ch5hata $rya Asoka Soi Agi Su, Dei Prabhu Mudrika Soka Niv6ro,
Ko Nahii lanata HeiJaga Mefi lGpi, Sankata-mochana NEma Tiharo. (4)
B6na Lagyo Ura Lachhimana Ke Taba, Pr5na Taje Suta R6vana MEro,
Lei Gfiha Beidya Sushena Sameta, Tabei Giri Drona Su Bira Up6ro.
Ani Satvana H6tha Dai Taba, Lachhimana Ke Tuma PrEna Ub5ro,
Ko Nahifi JEnata HeiJaga Mei lGpi, Sankata-mochana Nama TihEro. (5)
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REvana Juddha AjEna Kiyo Taba, NEga Ki PhEfisa Sabei Sira DEro,
Shri RaghunEtha Sameta Sabei Dala, Moha Bhayo Yaha Sanka[a BhEro.
Ani Khagesa Tabei HanumEna-ju, Bandhana Kdti Sutr6sa NivEro,
Ko Nahih JEnata HeiJaga Mefi Kapi, Sankata-mochana NEma Tihdro. (6)
When Ravana fought a fierce battle and managed to tie Lord Rama and
his entire army in the noose of a magic snake, and none could think
how to release themfrom this bond.age, O Hqnumqn, itwasYouWho
brought the eagle Garuda, the orch enemy of snakes, and got eyeryone
freed from the deadly noose. O Hanuman! Who in the world does not
know Your Nome that dispels sll distress!
When Ahiranna seaetly canied au,ay Lord Rama and His brother
Lakshmana to the Pqtqlq Loka (netherworld), the demon consulted his
fiends and decided to sacrifice the life of the two divine brothers. It was You,
O Hanuman,Who reqched therefor the rescue ofYour LordRqma andhis
brother snd sa,ed their lives by killing Ahiravan and his arrrry. O Hanuman!
Who in the world does not hrcw Your Name that dispels all disrress/
O Great Warrior! You have accomplished many tasks for the welftre of
the gods. Can there be any problem or dfficulty that I am facing that
You cqnnot dispel, whenYou could help even the gods? O Greqt Lord,
I pray toYou to quickly rid me of whatever dfficulties I amfacing. O
Hanuman! Who in the world does not know Your Nqme that dispels
qll distress!
Doha:
Ldla Deha LEli Lase, Aru Dhari LEla Lafig0ra.
Bajra Deha DEnava Dalana, Jaya Jaya Jaya Kapi S0ra.
NAMA RAMAYANAM
SHLOKAS
LokEbhirEmam Rana-ranga-dhirar1,
Rajiva-netram Raghu-vamSha-nEtham.
KErunya-rupam Karund-karantam,
Shri-rama-chandram Sharanam Prapadye.
I take refuge in Shri Ramachandra, Who is fhe mosf beautiful of the
world,
Who is valiant in the battlefield, Who has blue lotus-like eyes,
Who is the Lord of Raghu's dynasty and Who is the embodiment of
compassion and a treasure of mercy.
Ma no-java m
ME ruta-tu lya-vega m J itend riyam Budd hi mat6 m
Varishtham.
Vatatmaja m V6nara-yutha-m ukhya m Sh ri- rema-d Uta n Sha ra nam
Prapadye.
I take refuge in the WindGod's Son (Hanuman), Messenger of Rama,
Leader of the Monkey Army, Who is asfast as thewind and as quick
as the mind, Who is the mqster of his senses qnd most distinguished
andwise.
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BEla-kE4ft
Shuddha-brahma ParEtpara REm. (1)
O Ramq, You are the Pure Brahmqn (Supreme Being) and the greatest
of all beings!
AyodhyE-kEpda
Raghupati REghava Raja REm . . . .
Da6haratha-samtata-chintita REm. (3 1)
O Rqmq, Youwere the object of constant thoughtfor Dasharathq!
Ara4ya-k54{a
Raghupati Raghava REjd REm...
KighkindhS-k-4{a
RaghuPati Rdghava REja Ram...
Garvita-vEli-samharaka R6m. (5 1)
O Rama,You killed the pride-filtedVati!
Sundara-k54{a
Raghupati Raghava REjE Ram...
Yuddha-kEnda
RaghuPati R6ghava REjE R6m'..
Achyuta: one who has never fallen from His inherent nature. chyutameans
fallen. The Lord has said: "As I never had a fatt (chyuti), I am Achyuta,,.
He is the ever pure and Immutabre Rearity; Name of Lord vishnu.
AmbS: Mother; Name of the Divine Mother.
Affjaneya:
Son of mother Affjani; Name of Lord Hanuman. (See also
Hanuman.)
Avadhuta: one who has shaken off from himself all mental illusions. An
ascetic of the highest order who has renounced the world, usually naked;
Name of Lord Dattatreya.
Bhagav6n: one who possesses the six divine attributes (Bhaga)- rordriness
(Ais h va rya),ness (Sa ma g ra), rig hteousnes s ( D h a rm a), f ame ( ya sh a),
fu I I
in order to
reference to Lord vishnu who takes different incarnations
protect the virtuous and to destroy the vicious. It is said that Mother
Eafth,intheformofacow,onceappearedbeforeLordVishnutobegfor
His protection against the demonical beings who were
causing her much
distress.
Gopika.vatlabha:TheBeloved(Vallabha)ofthemilkmaids(Gopikas);Name
of Lord Krishna.
Gov (from the original sanskrit word 6o) has different
meanings:
Govinda:
'chief'
'cow, ealth, milk, an organ of sense, word, etc" Inda means
powerful,'1'TheChiefofcowherds.2.TheProtectorofcows'3.The
words of the
controller of the senses. 4. One Who is known through the
Upanishads. 5. One Who pleases the cows; Name of Lord
Krishna'
OM
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