English Prayers & Stotras

Ayyappa Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Om mahashastre namaha Om mahadevaya namaha

A litany of 108 names honoring Ayyappa as Mahashasta, protector of the three worlds, great yogi and one who loves his devotees.

Harivarasanam

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Sastha Pancharatnam

lokaveeram mahapoojyam sarvarakshakaram vibhum parvatee hridayanamdam shastaram pranamamyaham

Five principal verses honoring Shasta, compassionate protector and beloved son of Vishnu and Shiva, followed by a traditional closing passage.

Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa

svamiye sharanam ayyappa

O Lord Ayyappa, I seek refuge in you: a devotional call of surrender.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

muda karattamodakam sada vimuktisadhakam kaladharavatamsakam vilasilokarakshakam

Five principal verses praising Ganapati's compassion, strength and protection of devotees.

Kanakadhara Stotram

vamde vamdaru mamdaramimdiranamdakamdalam amamdanamdasamdoha bamdhuram simdhurananam

A hymn describing Lakshmi's compassionate glance and asking for her gracious blessing.

Kubera Mantra

Om yakshaya kuberaya vaishravanaya dhanadhanyadhipataye dhanadhanyasamriddhim me dehi dapaya svaha

A prayer to Kubera, praised as lord of wealth and grain, seeking prosperity.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

imdra uvaca namaste’stu mahamaye shreepeethe surapoojite

Eight verses praising Mahalakshmi's power, wisdom and compassion.

Sri Suktam

hiranyavarnam harineem suvarnarajatasrajam candram hiranmayeem lakshmeem jatavedo ma avaha

A Vedic hymn praising Lakshmi and seeking her presence, wellbeing and abundance.

Bala Mukundashtakam

kararavimdena padaravimdam mukharavimde viniveshayamtam

Eight verses meditating on the form and playful deeds of the child Krishna.

Krishnashtakam

vasudevasutam devam kamsacanooramardanam devakeeparamanamdam krishnam vamde jagadgurum

Eight verses praising Krishna, son of Vasudeva, joy of Devaki and teacher of the world.

Santana Gopala Prayer

devakeesuta govimda vasudeva jagatpate dehi me tanayam krishna tvamaham sharanam gataha

A verse seeking refuge in Krishna, son of Vasudeva and lord of the world, and praying for a child.

Santana Gopala Stotram

shreesham kamalapatraksham devakeenamdanam harim sutasampraptaye krishnam namami madhusoodanam

A hymn honoring Krishna's names and qualities and praying for children and family wellbeing.

Anjaneya Dandakam

shree amjaneyam prasannamjaneyam prabhadivyakayam prakeerti pradayam

A Telugu devotional composition recalling Hanuman's birth, strength, service to Rama, courage and protection.

Hanuman Chalisa

shree guru carana saroja raja nijamana mukura sudhari varanau raghuvara vimalayasha jo dayaka phalacari

An Awadhi hymn honoring Hanuman's virtues, strength, service to Rama and protection. The original wording is presented here in Telugu script.

Hanumat Pancharatnam

veetakhilavishayeccham jatanamdashrupulakamatyaccham seetapati dootadyam vatatmajamadya bhavaye hridyam

Five verses praising Hanuman and seeking his refuge.

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram

shree lakshmeenrisimha karavalamba stotram (pathamtaram:25 shlokaha) shreematpayonidhiniketana cakrapane

A hymn using images of worldly distress to ask Lakshmi Narasimha for his helping hand. This edition contains twenty-five verses.

Sri Sankata Mochana Hanumath Ashtakam Tulsidas Krutam

tato’ham tulaseedasaha smarami raghumdanam hanoomamtam tatpurastadraksharthe bhaktarakshakam

A hymn recalling Hanuman's service to Rama and acts of rescue, seeking his refuge in difficulty.

Brahmarpanam

brahmarpanam brahmahavirbrahmagnau brahmanahutam brahmaiva tena gamtavyam brahmakarmasamadhina

The offering, its instrument, the fire and the one making the offering are understood as Brahman. This verse is often remembered with gratitude before a meal.

Ganapati Prayer

vakratunda mahakaya sooryakoti samaprabha nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada

O Ganapati, with curved trunk, great form and the radiance of countless suns, may my undertakings proceed without obstacles.

Gange Cha Yamune

gamge ca yamune krishne godavari sarasvati narmade simdhu kaveryau jale’smin sannidhim kuru

A prayer inviting the sacred presence of the Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri into the water.

Japa Kusuma Sankasham

japakusumasamkasham kashyapeyam mahadyutim tamo’rim sarvapapaghnam pranato’smi divakaram

Salutations to the Sun, son of Kashyapa, radiant like a red hibiscus and praised as dispelling darkness and wrongdoing.

Karagre Vasate Lakshmi

karagre vasate lakshmeeha kara madhye sarasvatee kara moole sthita gauree prabhate kara darshanam

A morning prayer viewing the hands as the dwelling of Lakshmi at the fingertips, Saraswati in the middle and Gauri at the base, in this version.

Ramam Skandam

ramam skamdam hanoomamtam vainateyam vrikodaram shayane yaha smarennityam duhasvapnam tasya nashyati

A traditional bedtime remembrance of Rama, Skanda, Hanuman, Garuda and Bhima, associated with seeking freedom from bad dreams.

Samudra Vasane Devi

samudra vasane devi parvata stana mamdale vishnupatni namastubhyam padasparsham kshamasva me

Salutations to Earth, clothed in oceans and bearing mountains. The speaker asks forgiveness for touching her with their feet.

Saraswati Prayer

sarasvati namastubhyam varade kamaroopini vidyarambham karishyami siddhirbhavatu me sada

Salutations to Saraswati, giver of blessings. May the study I begin be fruitful.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Om sarve bhavantu sukhinaha sarve santu niramayaha

May everyone be happy and free from illness. May everyone see what is good, and may no one suffer.

Shubham Karoti

shubham karotu kalyanam arogyam sukha sampadam shatrubuddhivinasham ca deepa jyotirnamo’stu te

Salutations to the lamp's light, with a prayer for wellbeing, health, prosperity and the ending of hostility.

Lakshmi Puja 01 · Dhyana

ya sa padmasanastha vipula-kati-tatee padma-patrayatakshee gambheerartava-nabhiha stana-bhara-namita shubhra-vastrottareeya

A prayer asking Lakshmi, seated on a lotus and adorned with divine ornaments, to dwell in the home with auspiciousness.

Lakshmi Puja 02 · Avahana

agaccha devi deveshi! tejomayi maha-lakshmi! kriyamanam maya poojam grihana suravandite!

An invitation to Mahalakshmi to come and accept the worship being offered.

Lakshmi Puja 03 · Asana

nana-ratna-samayuktam karta-svara-vibhooshitam asanam devi deveshi! preetyartham pratigrihyatam

An offering of a seat imagined as adorned with jewels and gold, accompanied by five flowers.

Lakshmi Puja 04 · Svagata

shreelakshmee-devi! svagatam

A welcome offered to Lakshmi.

Lakshmi Puja 05 · Padya

padyam grihana deveshi sarva-kshema-samarthe bhoha! bhaktya samarpitam devi mahalakshmi! namo’stu te

An offering of water for Lakshmi's feet, with devotion and salutations.

Lakshmi Puja 06 · Arghya

namaste devi deveshi! namaste kamala-dharini! grihanarghyam maya dattam mahalakshmi namo’stu te

An offering of ceremonial water with sandalwood, flowers and sacred rice to the lotus-bearing Goddess.

Lakshmi Puja 07 · Snana

gangasarasvateerevapayoshneenarmadajalaiha snapitasi maya devi tatha shantim kurushva me

An offering of sacred river water for bathing, seeking peace and the removal of obstacles and misfortune.

Lakshmi Puja 08 · Panchamrita Snana

dadhi madhu ghritancaiva payashca sharkarayutam pancamritam samaneetam snanartham pratigrihyatam

An offering of panchamrita for bathing, followed in this text by a passage referring to five rivers joining Saraswati.

Lakshmi Puja 09 · Gandha Snana

Om malayacalasambhootam candanagarusambhavam candanam devi deveshi snanartham pratigrihyatam

A prayer asking the Goddess to accept fragrant sandalwood for the ceremonial bath.

Lakshmi Puja 10 · Shuddhodaka Snana

mandakinyastu yadvari sarvapapaharam shubham tadidam kalpitam tubhyam snanartham pratigrihyatam

An offering of bathing water revered as pure like the waters of the Mandakini.

Lakshmi Puja 11 · Vastra

divyambaram nootanam hi kshaumam tvatimanoharam deeyamanam maya devi grihana jagadambike

An offering of new garments to the Mother of the world, with a prayer for flourishing and good standing.

Lakshmi Puja 12 · Madhuparka

Om kapilam dadhi kundendudhavalam madhusamyutam svarnapatrasthitam devi madhuparkam grihana bhoha

A prayer asking the Goddess to accept the prepared madhuparka offering.

Lakshmi Puja 13 · Abharana

ratnakankana-vaidooryamuktaharayutani ca suprasannena manasa dattani sveekurushva me

An offering of ornaments and pearl garlands, praying that hunger, thirst and misfortune leave the home.

Lakshmi Puja 14 · Rakta Chandana

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Lakshmi Puja 15 · Sindura

Om sindooram raktavarnanca sindooratilakapriye bhaktya dattam maya devi sindooram pratigrihyatam

An offering of red sindura made with devotion.

Lakshmi Puja 16 · Kumkuma

Om kunkumam kamadam divyam kunkumam kamaroopinam akhandakamasaubhagyam kunkumam pratigrihyatam

An offering of kumkuma with a prayer for auspicious wellbeing.

Lakshmi Puja 17 · Alankara

abeeranca gulalam ca cova-candanameva ca shrringarartham maya dattam grihana parameshvari

An offering of colors and fragrant substances for adornment.

Lakshmi Puja 18 · Sugandha Dravya

Om tailani ca sugandheeni dravyani vividhani ca maya dattani lepartham grihana parameshvari

An offering of fragrant oils and substances for adornment.

Lakshmi Puja 19 · Akshata

akshatashca surashreshthe kunkumaktaha sushobhitaha maya nivedita bhaktya poojartham pratigrihyatam

An offering of sacred rice adorned with kumkuma, made with devotion.

Lakshmi Puja 20 · Chandana

shreekhandam candanam divyam gandhadhyam sumanoharam vilepanam mahalakshmi! candanam prati-grihyatam

An offering of fragrant sandalwood to adorn Mahalakshmi.

Lakshmi Puja 21 · Pushpa

yathaprapta-ritupushpaiha bilva-tulasee-dalairapi poojayami maha-lakshmi! praseeda me sureshvari!

Worship with available flowers and the leaves named in the text, asking that the Goddess be pleased.

Lakshmi Puja 22 · Anga Puja

Om capalayai namaha padau poojayami Om cancalayai namaha janunee poojayami

Worship of the Goddess's limbs through names beginning with Chapala, from feet and knees to hands, eyes and head.

Lakshmi Puja 23 · Ashta Siddhi Puja

Om animne namaha Om mahimne namaha

Salutations to the eight siddhis: Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva.

Lakshmi Puja 24 · Ashta Lakshmi Puja

Om adya-lakshmyai namaha Om vidya-lakshmyai namaha

Salutations to eight names of Lakshmi in this ritual: Adya, Vidya, Saubhagya, Amrita, Kamalakshi, Satya, Bhoga and Yoga. This list differs from some other Ashtalakshmi lists.

Lakshmi Puja 25 · Dhupa

vanaspati-rasodbhooto gandhadhyaha sumanoharaha aghreyaha sarva-devanam, dhoopo’yam prati-grihyatam

An offering of fragrant incense made from plant resin.

Lakshmi Puja 26 · Dipa

sajyam trivarti-samyuktam vahnina yojitam maya, deepam grihana deveshi! trailokya-timirapaham

An offering of a lamp with ghee and wicks, seeking protection from darkness.

Lakshmi Puja 27 · Naivedya

sharkara-khanda-khadyani dadhi-ksheera-ghritani ca aharo bhakshya-bhojyam ca naivedyam prati-grihyatam

An offering of food including sweets, milk, yogurt and ghee, followed by offerings to the five vital breaths.

Lakshmi Puja 28 · Achamana

tataha paneeyam samarpayami iti uttaraposhanam hasta-prakshalanam samarpayami

Offerings of drinking water, water for cleansing hands and mouth, and sandalwood for the hands.

Lakshmi Puja 29 · Tambula

poogeephalam mahaddivyam nagavallee-dalairyutam karpooraila-samayuktam tamboolam prati-grihyatam

An offering of tambula including betel nut, betel leaves and cardamom.

Lakshmi Puja 30 · Dakshina

hiranya-garbhagarbhastham hemabeejam vibhavasoha anantapunya-phaladamataha shantim prayaccha me

An offering described as a golden flower or dakshina, with a prayer for peace.

Lakshmi Puja 31 · Pradakshina

yani kani ca papani janmantara-kritani ca tani tani vinashyanti pradakshinam pade pade

A prayer during circumambulation seeking cleansing, forgiveness and refuge in the Goddess.

Lakshmi Puja 32 · Vandana

karakritam va kayajam karmajam va, shravana-nayanajam va manasam va’paradham

A prayer seeking forgiveness and protection for wrongs committed knowingly or unknowingly through body, senses and mind.

Lakshmi Puja 33 · Pranama

Om bhavani! tvam maha-lakshmeeha sarva-kama-pradayinee prasanna santushta bhava devi! lakshmyai namo’stu te

A prayer that Mahalakshmi be pleased and satisfied with this worship.

Lakshmi Puja 34 · Kshama Prarthana

avahanam na janami na janami visarjanam pooja-karma na janami kshamasva parameshvari

A prayer asking forgiveness for errors in invocation, dismissal and ritual, and asking that imperfect worship be accepted as complete.

Annapurna Stotram

nityanamdakaree varabhayakaree saumdaryaratnakaree nirdhootakhiladoshapavanakaree pratyakshamaheshvaree

A hymn seeking Annapurna's compassion, nourishment, knowledge and detachment.

Ardhanareeshwara Stotram

campeyagaurardhashareerakayai karpooragaurardhashareerakaya

A hymn praising the united form of Parvati and Shiva, their adornments and qualities.

Rama Mangalashasanam

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Sri Lakshmi Narayana Ashtakam

artanam duhakhashamane deekshitam prabhumavyayam asheshajagadadharam lakshmeenarayanam bhaje

Eight verses seeking refuge in Lakshmi and Narayana and asking for compassionate protection.

Uma Maheshwara Stotram

namaha shivabhyam navayauvanabhyam parasparashlishtavapurdharabhyam

A hymn honoring Uma and Maheshwara together, remembering their divine forms and grace.

Kayena Vacha

kayena vaca manasemdriyairva buddhyatmana va prakriteha svabhavat

I dedicate to Narayana all that I do with body, speech, mind, senses and understanding.

Krishnaya Vasudevaya

krishnaya vasudevaya haraye paramatmane pranatakleshanashaya govimdaya namo namaha

Salutations to Krishna, son of Vasudeva and Supreme Self, praised as relieving the distress of those who seek refuge.

Mohamudgara Bhaja Govindam

bhaja govimdam bhaja govimdam govimdam bhaja moodhamate

A teaching on life's impermanence, urging devotion to Govinda rather than reliance on scholarship or wealth alone.

Shiva Manasa Puja Stotram

ratnaiha kalpitamasanam himajalaiha snanam ca divyambaram nanaratnavibhooshitam mrigamadamodamkitam camdanam

A mental offering of a throne, bath, garments, flowers and other acts of worship to Shiva, ending with a prayer for forgiveness.

Tvameva Mata

tvameva mata ca pita tvameva, tvameva bamdhushca sakha tvameva tvameva vidya dravinam tvameva, tvameva sarvam mama devadeva

You alone are my mother, father, relative, friend, knowledge, wealth and everything, O divine one.

Aditya Hrudayam

tato yuddhaparishramtam samare cimtaya sthitam ravanam cagrato drishtva yuddhaya samupasthitam

Agastya teaches Rama this hymn to the Sun on the battlefield. It honors the Sun as embodying the deities and offers a prayer for courage and victory.

Dhanvantari Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram

dhanvamtariha sudhapoornakalashadhyakaro hariha jaramrititrastadevaprarthanasadhakaha prabhuha

A hymn remembering Dhanvantari through his names and qualities, including the bearer of nectar and the deity associated with Ayurveda.

Dhanvantari Mantra

Om namo bhagavate dhanvantaraye amritakalashahastaya, sarvamayavinashanaya, trailokyanathaya shreemahavishnave namaha

Salutations to Dhanvantari, the form of Vishnu who holds the nectar vessel and is praised as the divine healer and lord of the three worlds.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Om tryambakam yajamahe sugamdhim pushtivardhanam

We worship three-eyed Shiva. As a ripe cucumber is freed from its stalk, may we be released from the bond of death, without being separated from immortality.

Surya Ashtakam

shreeganeshaya namaha samba uvaca

Eight verses praising the Sun's radiance and sustaining presence, followed by a traditional statement of the fruits of recitation.

Vaidyanatha Ashtakam

shreeramasaumitrijatayuveda shadananaditya kujarcitaya

Eight verses honoring Shiva as Vaidyanatha, seeking compassion, protection and release from worldly suffering.

Aditya Hrudayam

tato yuddhaparishramtam samare cimtaya sthitam ravanam cagrato drishtva yuddhaya samupasthitam

Agastya teaches Rama this hymn to the Sun on the battlefield. It honors the Sun as embodying the deities and offers a prayer for courage and victory.

Kanakadhara Stotram

vamde vamdaru mamdaramimdiranamdakamdalam amamdanamdasamdoha bamdhuram simdhurananam

A hymn describing Lakshmi's compassionate glance and asking for her gracious blessing.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Om tryambakam yajamahe sugamdhim pushtivardhanam

We worship three-eyed Shiva. As a ripe cucumber is freed from its stalk, may we be released from the bond of death, without being separated from immortality.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

imdra uvaca namaste’stu mahamaye shreepeethe surapoojite

Eight verses praising Mahalakshmi's power, wisdom and compassion.

Sri Suktam

hiranyavarnam harineem suvarnarajatasrajam candram hiranmayeem lakshmeem jatavedo ma avaha

A Vedic hymn praising Lakshmi and seeking her presence, wellbeing and abundance.

Aditya Hrudayam

tato yuddhaparishramtam samare cimtaya sthitam ravanam cagrato drishtva yuddhaya samupasthitam

Agastya teaches Rama this hymn to the Sun on the battlefield. It honors the Sun as embodying the deities and offers a prayer for courage and victory.

Hanuman Chalisa

shree guru carana saroja raja nijamana mukura sudhari varanau raghuvara vimalayasha jo dayaka phalacari

An Awadhi hymn honoring Hanuman's virtues, strength, service to Rama and protection. The original wording is presented here in Telugu script.

Mahishasuramardini Stotram

ayi girinamdini namditamedini vishvavinodini namdinute girivaravimdhyashirodhinivasini vishnuvilasini jishnunute

A hymn acclaiming the Goddess as Mahishasuramardini and praising her courage, power and presence as mother of the world.

Ramayana Jaya Mantram

jayatyatibalo ramo lakshmanashca mahabalaha raja jayati sugreevo raghavenabhipalitaha

A proclamation of victory to Rama, Lakshmana and Sugriva, in which Hanuman declares his strength and resolve as Rama's servant.

Ganapati Prayer

vakratunda mahakaya sooryakoti samaprabha nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada

O Ganapati, with curved trunk, great form and the radiance of countless suns, may my undertakings proceed without obstacles.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

muda karattamodakam sada vimuktisadhakam kaladharavatamsakam vilasilokarakshakam

Five principal verses praising Ganapati's compassion, strength and protection of devotees.

Saraswati Prayer

sarasvati namastubhyam varade kamaroopini vidyarambham karishyami siddhirbhavatu me sada

Salutations to Saraswati, giver of blessings. May the study I begin be fruitful.

Bilvashtakam

tridalam trigunakaram trinetram ca triyayudham trijanmapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

A hymn offering bilva leaves to Shiva. Verse order follows the selected edition and can differ between editions.

Deepa Aradhana

deepam jyotiha parambrahma deepam sarva tamo’paham deepena sadhyate sarvam samdhya deepa namo’stu te

Prayers honoring the lamp as divine light and seeking wellbeing. These prayers are also used outside Karthika month.

Lingashtakam

brahmamurarisurarcita limgam nirmalabhasitashobhita limgam

Eight verses honoring Shiva through the linga, followed by a traditional closing verse. The bracketed alternative in verse eight is a variant; do not read both versions together.

Shiva Panchakshara Stotram

nagemdraharaya trilocanaya bhasmamgaragaya maheshvaraya

Five verses praising Shiva, associated with the five syllables Na Ma Shi Va Ya. Hyphens at line breaks indicate a continuing word and are not spoken.

Dakshinamurthy Ashtakam

vishvam darpanadrishyamananagareetulyam nijamtargatam pashyannatmani mayaya bahirivodbhootam yatha nidraya

A hymn honoring Dakshinamurti as the teacher and exploring the Self, the world and knowledge from an Advaita perspective.

Saraswati Dwadasa Nama Stotram

sarasvatee tvayam drishtya veenapustakadharinee hamsavaha samayukta vidyadanakaree mama

A hymn honoring Saraswati through twelve names.

Saraswati Stotram

ya kumdemdu tusharaharadhavala ya shubhravastravrita ya veenavaradamdamamditakara ya shvetapadmasana

Selected verses meditating on Saraswati and seeking her blessing for learning and the removal of ignorance.

Sri Hayagriva Stotram

jnananamdamayam devam nirmalasphatikakritim adharam sarvavidyanam hayagreevamupasmahe

A hymn to Hayagriva, embodiment of knowledge, seeking understanding, learning and clarity of speech.

Sri Saraswathi Ashtottara Satanamavali

Om sarasvatyai namaha Om mahabhadrayai namaha

A litany honoring Saraswati through names expressing knowledge, arts, learning and compassion.

Ardhanareeshwara Stotram

campeyagaurardhashareerakayai karpooragaurardhashareerakaya

A hymn praising the united form of Parvati and Shiva, their adornments and qualities.

Katyayani Mantra

katyayani mahamaye mahayoginyadheeshvari namda gopasutam devipatim me kuru te namaha

A prayer in which the gopis invoke Katyayani and ask that Krishna, son of Nandagopa, become their husband.

Rukmini Prayer to Gauri

nammiti na manambuna sanatanu laina yumamaheshulan mimmum buranadampatula melu bhajimtum gadamma! meti pe

A Telugu verse in which Rukmini prays to Gauri, asking that Krishna become her husband.

Uma Maheshwara Stotram

namaha shivabhyam navayauvanabhyam parasparashlishtavapurdharabhyam

A hymn honoring Uma and Maheshwara together, remembering their divine forms and grace.

Gananayakashtakam

ekadamtam mahakayam taptakamcanasannibham lambodaram vishalaksham vamde’ham gananayakam

Eight verses honoring Ganesha's form, qualities and greatness.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

muda karattamodakam sada vimuktisadhakam kaladharavatamsakam vilasilokarakshakam

Five principal verses praising Ganapati's compassion, strength and protection of devotees.

Sankata Nasana Ganesha Stotram

narada uvaca pranamya shirasa devam gaureeputram vinayakam

A hymn remembering Ganesha through twelve names and seeking relief from difficulties, followed by a traditional closing passage.

Sri Apaduddharaka Hanumath Stotram

asya shree apaduddharaka hanumat stotra mahamamtra kavacasya, vibheeshana rishiha, hanuman devata, sarvapaduddharaka shreehanumatprasadena mama sarvapannivrittyarthe, sarvakaryanukoolya siddhyarthe jape viniyogaha dhyanam –

A prayer seeking Hanuman's refuge in danger and praising his courage, compassion and devotion to Rama.

Sri Sankata Mochana Hanumath Ashtakam Tulsidas Krutam

tato’ham tulaseedasaha smarami raghumdanam hanoomamtam tatpurastadraksharthe bhaktarakshakam

A hymn recalling Hanuman's service to Rama and acts of rescue, seeking his refuge in difficulty.

Asato Ma Sadgamaya

Om asato ma sadgamaya tamaso ma jyotirgamaya

Lead me from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality.

Om Namah Shivaya

Om namaha shivaya

Salutations to Shiva: a short sacred invocation remembering him with devotion.

Om Namo Narayanaya

Om namo narayanaya

Salutations to Narayana: an invocation remembering Vishnu with devotion.

Saha Navavatu

Om saha na vavatu saha nau bhunaktu

A shared prayer of teacher and student for protection, nourishment, energetic study and freedom from mutual hostility.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Om sarve bhavamtu sukhinaha sarve samtu niramayaha

May everyone be happy and free from illness. May good come to all, and may no one suffer.

Devi Kavacham

shree gurubhyo namaha asya shreecamdeekavacasya brahma rishiha , anushtup chamdaha ,

A companion text to the Durga Saptashati invoking the Goddess's many forms for protection of the body, directions and life.

Rama Raksha Stotram

asya shreeramarakshastotramamtrasya budhakaushika rishiha shreeseetaramacamdro devata anushtup chamdaha seeta shaktiha shreeman hanuman keelakam shreeramacamdrapreetyarthe ramarakshastotrajape viniyogaha dhyanam

A hymn remembering Rama's names, virtues and life, seeking protection in every way.

Sri Hanumat Kavacham

asya shree hanumat kavacastotramahamamtrasya vasishtha rishiha anushtup chamdaha shree hanuman devata marutatmaja iti beejam amjanasoonuriti shaktiha vayuputra iti keelakam hanumatprasada siddhyarthe jape viniyogaha ullamghya simdhossalilam saleelam

A protective hymn recalling Hanuman's strength and names and seeking wellbeing in every direction.

Sri Narasimha Kavacham

nrisimhakavacam vakshye prahladenoditam pura sarvarakshakaram punyam sarvopadravanashanam

A protective hymn invoking Narasimha's names and forms for the body and the directions.

Sudarshana Ashtakam

pratibhatashrenibheeshana varagunastomabhooshana janibhayasthanatarana jagadavasthanakarana

Eight verses praising Vishnu's Sudarshana discus, its radiance, power and protection of dharma.

Karacharana Kritam

karacaranakritam vakkayajam karmajam va shravana nayanajam va manasam vaparadham

A prayer asking Shiva to forgive wrongs committed knowingly or unknowingly through actions, speech, senses and mind.

Om Namah Shivaya

Om namaha shivaya

Salutations to Shiva: a short sacred invocation remembering him with devotion.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

Om shamtiha shamtiha shamtiha

A threefold invocation of peace.

Ramam Skandam

ramam skamdam hanoomamtam vainateyam vrikodaram shayane yaha smarennityam duhasvapnam tasya nashyati

A traditional bedtime remembrance of Rama, Skanda, Hanuman, Garuda and Bhima, seeking freedom from bad dreams.

Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam

shamtakaram bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresham vishvadharam gaganasadrisham meghavarnam shubhamgam

A meditation on Vishnu, peaceful in form, lotus-naveled, support of the universe and consort of Lakshmi.

Asato Ma Sadgamaya

Om asato ma sadgamaya tamaso ma jyotirgamaya

Lead me from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality.

Dakshinamurthy Ashtakam

vishvam darpanadrishyamananagareetulyam nijamtargatam pashyannatmani mayaya bahirivodbhootam yatha nidraya

A hymn honoring Dakshinamurti as the teacher and exploring the Self, the world and knowledge from an Advaita perspective.

Mohamudgara Bhaja Govindam

bhaja govimdam bhaja govimdam govimdam bhaja moodhamate

A teaching on life's impermanence, urging devotion to Govinda rather than reliance on scholarship or wealth alone.

Nirvana Shatkam

manobuddhyahamkaracittani naham na karnam na jihva na ca ghrananetre

Six verses distinguishing the Self from mind, senses and body, affirming consciousness and bliss through the refrain Shivoham.

Gananayakashtakam

ekadamtam mahakayam taptakamcanasannibham lambodaram vishalaksham vamde’ham gananayakam

Eight verses honoring Ganesha's form, qualities and greatness.

Ganesha Pancharatnam

muda karattamodakam sada vimuktisadhakam kaladharavatamsakam vilasilokarakshakam

Five principal verses praising Ganapati's compassion, strength and protection of devotees.

Ramayana Jaya Mantram

jayatyatibalo ramo lakshmanashca mahabalaha raja jayati sugreevo raghavenabhipalitaha

A proclamation of victory to Rama, Lakshmana and Sugriva, in which Hanuman declares his strength and resolve as Rama's servant.

Sankata Nasana Ganesha Stotram

narada uvaca pranamya shirasa devam gaureeputram vinayakam

A hymn remembering Ganesha through twelve names and seeking relief from difficulties, followed by a traditional closing passage.

Vakratunda Mahakaya

vakratumda mahakaya sooryakoti samaprabha nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada

A prayer to Ganapati of curved trunk and great form, radiant like countless suns, asking that undertakings proceed without obstacles.

Om Namo Venkatesaya

Om namo vemkateshaya

Salutations to Lord Venkateswara.

Venkateswara Stotram

kamalakucacoocukakumkumato niyatarunitatulaneelatano

A hymn praising Venkateswara's form and compassion, also recalling Krishna and Rama. It seeks protection, offers service and asks forgiveness. This is a summary, not a word-for-word translation.

Ashtalakshmi Stotram

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Kanakadhara Stotram

vamde vamdaru mamdaramimdiranamdakamdalam amamdanamdasamdoha bamdhuram simdhurananam

A hymn describing Lakshmi's compassionate glance and asking for her gracious blessing.

Kubera Mantra

Om yakshaya kuberaya vaishravanaya dhanadhanyadhipataye dhanadhanyasamriddhim me dehi dapaya svaha

A prayer to Kubera, praised as lord of wealth and grain, seeking prosperity.

Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Om prakrityai namaha Om vikrityai namaha

A litany honoring Lakshmi through names expressing nature, learning, compassion and other qualities.

Lakshmi Moola Mantra

Om hreem shreem lakshmeebhyo namaha

A salutation to Lakshmi using the sacred seed syllables Hrim and Shrim.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

imdra uvaca namaste’stu mahamaye shreepeethe surapoojite

Eight verses praising Mahalakshmi's power, wisdom and compassion.

Mahalakshmi Gayatri Mantra

Om mahadevyai ca vidmahe vishnupatnee ca dheemahi tanno lakshmeeha pracodayat

We meditate on Lakshmi, the great goddess and consort of Vishnu. May she inspire our understanding.

Sri Suktam

hiranyavarnam harineem suvarnarajatasrajam candram hiranmayeem lakshmeem jatavedo ma avaha

A Vedic hymn praising Lakshmi and seeking her presence, wellbeing and abundance.

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

lokaha samastaha sukhino bhavamtu

May all beings in all worlds be happy.

Saha Navavatu

Om saha na vavatu saha nau bhunaktu

A shared prayer of teacher and student for protection, nourishment, energetic study and freedom from mutual hostility.

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Om sarve bhavamtu sukhinaha sarve samtu niramayaha

May everyone be happy and free from illness. May good come to all, and may no one suffer.

Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu

Om sarvesham svastirbhavatu, sarvesham shamtirbhavatu,

May there be wellbeing, peace, fullness and auspiciousness for everyone.

Svasti Prajabhyah

svasti prajabhyaha paripalayantam nyayena margena maheem maheeshaha

May people be well, rulers govern justly, and all worlds be happy.