Vahan Suraksha Prarthana (Prayer for Vehicle Safety and Protection)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Invocation to Lord Ganesha (Remover of Obstacles)
Original
ॐ गजाननं भूतगणादि सेवितं, कपित्थ जम्बूफलसार भक्षितम्। उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारणं, नमामि विघ्नेश्वर पादपंकजम्॥
Transliteration
Om Gajananam Bhuta Ganadi Sevitam, Kapittha Jambhu Phala Sara Bhakshitam. Uma Sutam Shoka Vinashakaram, Namami Vighneshwara Pada Pankajam.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to the elephant-faced Lord, served by the celestial attendants, who consumes the essence of Kapittha and Jamboo fruits. The son of Goddess Uma, the destroyer of all sorrows, I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord of Obstacles.
Prayer for Safe Travel
Original
हे ईश्वर, इस यात्रा में हमारा मार्गदर्शन करें। हमारे वाहन को हर संकट से सुरक्षित रखें, मार्ग की सभी बाधाओं को दूर करें और हमें सकुशल हमारे गंतव्य तक पहुँचाएँ।
Transliteration
He Ishwar, is yatra mein hamara margdarshan karein. Hamare vaahan ko har sankat se surakshit rakhein, maarg ki sabhi baadhaon ko door karein aur hamein sakushal hamare gantavya tak pahunchein.
Meaning / Translation
O God, please guide us in this journey. Keep our vehicle safe from every danger, remove all obstacles from the path, and bring us safely to our destination.
Invocation to Lord Hanuman (For Strength and Protection)
Original
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगमं, जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं, श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
Transliteration
Manojavam Maruta Tulya Vegam, Jitendriyam Buddhimatam Varishtham. Vatātmajām Vānara Yūtha Mukhyam, Shrīrāmadūtam Sharanam Prapadye.
Meaning / Translation
I take refuge in the messenger of Shri Rama, who is as swift as the mind and as fast as the wind, who has mastered his senses and is the foremost among the wise.