Namkaran Sanskar Mantras (Hindu Naming Ceremony)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
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 the curved trunk and massive body, whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Gayatri Mantra (Blessing for Wisdom)
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 Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our intellect and guide our thoughts.
Blessing for Longevity and Prosperity
Original
आयुष्यमान् भव। सौभाग्यवती भव। दीर्घायुष्यं देहि मे बालक।
Transliteration
Ayushyaman Bhava. Saubhagya-vati Bhava. Dirghayushyam Dehi Me Balaka.
Meaning / Translation
May you be blessed with long life. May you be blessed with good fortune. Grant long life to this child.
Shanti Mantra (Prayer for Universal Peace)
Original
ॐ द्यौ: शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्ति:, पृथ्वी शान्तिराप: शान्तिरोषधय: शान्ति:। वनस्पतय: शान्तिर्विश्वे देवा: शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्ति:, सर्वं शान्ति:, शान्तिरेव शान्ति:, सा मा शान्तिरेधि॥
Transliteration
Om Dyauh Shantir Antariksham Shantih, Prithivi Shantir Apah Shantir Oshadhayah Shantih | Vanaspatayah Shantir Vishve Devah Shantir Brahma Shantih, Sarvam Shantih, Shantireva Shantih, Sa Ma Shantiredhi ||
Meaning / Translation
May there be peace in the heavens, peace in the sky, peace on earth, peace in the waters, peace in the herbs, peace in the plants, peace in the divine beings, peace in the Supreme Brahman, peace in everything, peace, peace, peace; may that peace come to us.