Hindu Rituals and Practices
Hindu Rituals and Practices
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Ganesh Vandana (Invocation of Lord Ganesha)
Original
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada ||
Meaning / Translation
O Lord with a curved trunk and a massive body, whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free from obstacles, always.
Gayatri Mantra (The Solar Prayer)
Original
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||
Meaning / Translation
We meditate on the glory of that Supreme Being who has created this universe; may He illuminate our intellect and guide us on the right path.
Shanti Mantra (Prayer for Universal Peace)
Original
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
Transliteration
Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya | Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya | Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya | Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi ||
Meaning / Translation
Lead me from the unreal to the real. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.