Puja and worship rituals in Hinduism
Puja and worship rituals in Hinduism
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 massive body, whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Deepa Jyoti Mantra (Lighting the Lamp)
Original
दीपज्योतिः परब्रह्म दीपज्योतिर्जनार्दनः। दीपो हरतु मे पापं दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते॥
Transliteration
Deepajyotih Parabrahma Deepajyotir Janardanah | Deepo Haratu Me Papam Deepajyotir Namostute ||
Meaning / Translation
The light of the lamp is the Supreme Brahman; the light of the lamp is Janardana (Lord Vishnu). May the light destroy my sins; I bow to the light of the lamp.
Gayatri Mantra (Meditation on Divine Light)
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
Om, may we meditate on the glory of that Supreme Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our intellect and guide us on the right path.
Shanti Mantra (Prayer for 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 Shantih Shantih Shantih ||
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.