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Contents

Eesha Chintan 3 Namaskaar 7 Geet 1: Jayajayakaaree Maataa Vasudhaa 9 Geet 2: Ektaa Swatantrataa Samaanataa Rahe 12 Ashabhujaa Stotra 14 Vishva Praarthanaa 19 Bhojana Mantra 22 Ekatmataa Mantra 24 Yoga Mantra 25 Surya Namaskaar Mantra 25 Janmadin Geet 26 Shaanti Paath 26 Subhaashitaani 27 Amrut Vachan 29 Glossary 30

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Introduction

Samiti Sutra is a collection of the prayers (praarthanaa/mantra) and songs (geet) that we learn during Samiti Shikshaa Varg. The material has been provided in this form so that we may follow the prayers as we hear and recite them, helping us to learn them ourselves. We should be familiar with all of this material by the end of Samiti Shikshaa Varg, so that we can teach others when we return to our shakhas.

Each praarthanaa and geet has its meaning in English, as well as the text in Hindi. When singing a praarthanaa or geet it is important to understand the meaning, in

addition it also serves as a good tool to learn Hindi.

Gruhini Varg & SSV 2015

Hindu Sevika Samiti is a voluntary non-profit womens organisation which was established in 1975. Currently the organisation has over 30 branches across UK.

Hindu Sevika Samiti through it activities encourages girls and women to learn,

practice, preserve and promote universal Hindu values, to build self-confidence, cultivate a sense of social consciousness and achieve all round development in order

to face the challenges and rigours of the modern era. This we hope will lead to individuals who pro-actively contribute and eventually become integral members of

the culture, society and country which they live in.

The organisation was first formed in Bharat by Lakshmibai Kelkar on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi 1936. Since then, the organisation has expanded worldwide to

Europe, Africa, America, Australia and Mauritius.

We regard the Bhagwa Dhwaj as our Guru in shakha, as it is eternal and represents victory. Hindu Dharma has shown that wherever the Bhagwa Dhawaj has been

present, the path has been a victorious one.

There are three ideals in Samiti which we look upon, Jijabai who represents the ideal motherhood, Jhansi Ki Rani who portrays great leadership qualities and Ahaliyabai

who represent an able administrator.

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Ratnaakaraa_dhautapadaa Himaalaya_kireeineem | Brahmaraajarshi_ratnaahyaa Vande bhaarata_maataram ||4||

Ekatmata Stotra

Our salutations to Bharat Mata whose feet are washed by the waves of the Indian Ocean, who is crowned by the snowy Himalayas, whose illustrious children include distinguished sages who have attained enlightenment and led the nation.

Eeshaavaasyamida sarvam Yatkicha jagatyaa jagat | Tena tyaktena bhujeethaa Maa grudha kasyasvid-dhanam||5||

Ivsya Upanishad

The entire universe consists of the Supreme Lord present within nature that has existed since the beginning of time. That Almighty alone is therefore independent - without a beginning and without an end. Due to this quality, do not lust for others wealth. Instead, enjoy whatever is given to you by the Lord, and realise the Self by passive awareness and renunciation

Sagacchadhvam savadadhva Sa vo manaasi jaanataam | Devaa bhaaga yathaa poorve Sajaanaanaa upaasate ||6||

Rig Veda

May you move in harmony, speak in one voice; let your minds be in agreement; just as the ancient gods shared their portion of sacrifice.

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Eesha Chintan

bhoorbhuva sva Tatsaviturvareyam | Bhargo devasya dheemahi Dhiyo yo na prachodayaat |1||

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O Almighty! You are the giver of life, the remover of pains and sorrows, and the bestower of happiness. O Creator of the Universe, may we receive the supreme sin-destroying light. May you guide our intellect in the right direction.

sach-chidaananda roopaaya Namo-ostu paramaatmane | Jyotirmayasvaroopaaya Vishvamaagalyamoortaye|2||

Ekatmata Stotra

I bow to the Supreme Aatman, who is the very form of truth, consciousness, and bliss; an infinite, expansive blaze of light and the very image of universal good

Prakti pacha bhootaani Grahaa lokaa svaraastathaa | Disha kaalashcha sarveshaa Sadaa kurvantu magalam ||3||

Ekatmata Stotra

May nature, composed of the three qualities, (Satva, Rajas and Tamas); five elements (fire, water, air, earth and space); nine planets and fourteen worlds; seven notes of music with all their variations; ten directions and time (past, present and future), cause perpetual good to us.

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That (Absolute Brahmaan that is me) is infinite. This (manifested Brahmaan that is the universe) is also infinite. From infinity comes infinity. Infinity subtracted from infinity, still leaves infinity.

Na tvaha kaamaye raajya Na svarga na punarbhavam | Kaamaye dukhataptaanaam Praainaamaarti_naashanam ||11||

Shrimad Bhagvat

I do not desire for kingdom, heaven or end of rebirth. My only desire is that all those beings which are afflicted by misery be happy.

Jeevane yaavadaadaana syaat Pradaana tathodhikam | Ityeshaa praarthanaa-smaaka Bhagavan paripooryataam ||12||

s Viveknanda Kendra prarthana

The principle of giving more than we receive is the ideal for life. O Lord we pray to you to fulfill this prayer of ours.

Sarve bhavantu sukhina Sarve santu niraamayaa | Sarve bhadraai pashyantu Maa kashchid_dukhabhaag bhavet ||13|| shaanti shaanti shaanti

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Let all be happy. Let all be healthy. Let all see the good in others. Let no one suffer from unhappiness. Let us pray for peace.

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Samaano mantra samiti samaanee Samaana mana sahachittameshaam | Samaana mantramabhimantraye va Samaanena vo havishaa juhomi||7||

Rig Veda

May our purpose be the same; may we all be of one mind. In order for such unity to form I offer a common prayer.

Samaanee va aakooti Samaanaa hrudayaani va | Samaanamastu vo mano Yathaa va susahaasati ||8||

Rig Veda

May our intentions and aspirations be alike, so that a common objective unifies us all. Asato maa sad gamaya Tamaso maa jyotirgamaya Mrutyormaa-amruta gamaya||9||

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Almighty, lead me from the untruth to the truth. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality.

Pooramada pooramida Pooraatpooramudacyate | Poorasya pooramaadaaya Pooramevaavashishyate ||10||

Ivsya Upanishad

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Pachamo me namaskaara Ratnagarbhaa vasudhaayai Nityamaadhaara_bhootaayai |5|

My fifth salutation is to the Earth, which has precious pearls in her womb and is the one who gives eternal support to human beings. Shashho me namaskaara Namo bhaarata jananyai Svaabhimaana_pratimaayai |6|

My sixth salutation is to Bharat Mata who takes the form of our self-esteem. Saptamo me namskaara Jananyai janakaaya Snehabhaava_prerakaaya |7|

My seventh salutation is to my parents - who inspire and instil in us the feeling of love. Ashamo me namaskaara Namo vidyaasevakaaya Aatmajnyana bodhakaaya |8|

My eighth salutation is to my teacher who is in the service of knowledge and who imparts knowledge leading to self-realisation.

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Namaskaar

Prathamo me namaskaara Prachodanaaya mitraaya Namastejo_golakaaya |1|

My first salutation is to the inspirer Sun who is glorious bright ball (sun) of brightness. Dviteeyo me namaskaara Jaatavedase devaaya Praainaa paavakaaya |2|

My second salutation is to the God of Fire, the one who is the protector of mortals. Truteeyo me namaskaara Namo varua devaaya Jagatee_poshakaaya |3|

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My third salutation is to the God of Rain/Water, the one who nourishes the entire Universe. Chaturtho me namaskaara Namo vayudevtaayai Sparsharoopa_tanmaatraayai |4|

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My fourth salutation is to the God of Wind/Air, who has a pleasant touch for everybody.

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Vedapuraatan paramparaa kee navapallav shaakhaa

Satyadharmajayee kaalabhaal par subhaga laala rekhaa

Naveena yuga ke aruodaya kee jyotirmaya aaratee

Though Samiti is relatively new, our mission is not. Samiti is the new age form of Vedic civilisation similar to new leaves bringing life to an age old tree. Our civilisation proves that Truth and Dharma triumph in spite of all odds and challenges. At present the world is facing new challenges. And Dharma is in distress. Samiti is like the Tilak of fortune on the forehead of a new era with the victory of Dharma is ahead of us. We welcome this new era with our offerings.

Abalaa naaree kabhee na thee par jaga ne maana liyaa

Sabalaa bankera nija shakti kaa jaga ko gnaan diyaa

Hamako aba to karanee hogee samaaj mana jaagruti

Women were never weak in personality, but society always misunderstood and mistreated her to be weak and poor. We show our strength and remove this misunderstanding through our efforts and educating the masses. These efforts will help us to stand as strong as Ashtabhuja Maa Durga in the present society.

Sanskaaronkee neeva maatrukaa kuumba sambodhinee,

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Navamo me namaskaraa Brahmaroopa_svadehaaya Jaagarita_chaitanyaaya9

My ninth salutation is to my own body which is a form of Brahma and is the awakened cognizance. Dashamo me namaskaara Namo digbhya aakaashaaya Puro maargadarshakaaya |10|

My tenth salutation is to all the directions and to the sky and to the one who shows us the path to progress ahead on.

Geet 1: Jayajayakaaree Maataa Vasudhaa

Jayajayakaaree maataa vasudhaa ashabhujaa bhagavatee,

Dason dishaa mei faila rahee hai anuroopa samiti

Victory to Mother Earth who is the avatar of Maa Durga. We, the Sevikas of Samiti are undertaking our work in all directions. Our strength resembles her eightfold qualities. (Our efforts are focussed on the glory of Dharma to the Mother earth.)

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Geet 2: Ektaa Swatantrataa Samaanataa Rahe Ektaa swatantrataa samaanataa rahe, Vishva mei charitra kee mahaanataa rahe, mahaanataa rahe

To keep good character (moral values) on a high pedestal, oneness, freedom and equality are necessary in the world.

Kanh hai karoo geet eka vishva kaa, Rang hai aneka chitra eka vishva kaa, Roop hai aneka bhaav eka vishva kaa, Shabda hai aneka artha eka vishva kaa, Chetanaa samagrataa samaanataa rahe ||1||

Millions are singing the same universal song (message). Though there are many colours in the canvas of the world, diverse humanity has just one feeling. Through different ways the same universal message is conveyed. We have to keep our consciousness and harmony to the core.

Pragati mei vivek swapna eka vishva kaa, Yojnaa aneka dhyaan eka vishva kaa, Karma hai aneka lakshya eka vishva kaa, Pantha hai aneka dharma eka vishva kaa, Saadagee saheeshutaa samaanataa rahe ||2||

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Veeraprasavaa Jananee hai huma samaaj sanjeevanee

Manuja vansha kaa taara karatee huma hai bhaagirathee

Oh Sister! Oh Mother! You are the foundation of values for the family, one who shapes the character of the family. You give birth to children with valour. During the moral downfall of society, you are the one and only who gives hope to all. In other words, you are the River Ganga, whom Bhagirath brought down on the earth as a saviour to humanity.

Aankhon ke sammukha dhyeya hamaaraa sthir hai

Anushaasita mana mei samarasataa kaa swara hai

Aba chale saatha mei ubhaya karo mei dhvaja hai

Chaahe kitanee baadhaae ho jaya mei ho pariati

With such a great responsibility on our shoulders, we as Sevikas are very clear about our mission. We practice self discipline to help us not deter form this. Our efforts are promoting integration within the society we live in. Taking every individual with us we walk together to establish Dharma in society. Our Bhagva dhvaj is the symbol of Dharma. We are aware that this path is not easy. We sincerely request Mother Earth to grant victory to our efforts.

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Ashabhujaa Devi Strotra Namo Ashabhuje devi, Lakshmi Paarvati Shaarade, Bhuddhi vaibhav do maatar, Hame do shakti saarvade |1|

We bow to Goddess Ashtabhujaa, Lakshmi, Paarvati and Shaaradaa (Sarasvatee). We request Goddess to impart knowledge to us and shower us with prosperity and glory, and to always give us strength. Sheela roopavatee naaree, Teree hee pratimaa bane, Dharma saskruti rakshaa se, Dhanya bhootala ko kare |2|

She is the symbol of women of great character and beauty. We should aspire to become like a reflection of Ashtabhuja Devi and be able to protect the heritage and religion of our great Bharat Mata. Sugandhita survaraabha, Sukomal saroj jo, Hasta me dhruta detaa hai, Paah nirlepa tum bano |3|

The Lotus in her hand asks us to be ever blooming and fresh as it is, to always give sweet and joyful fragrance to the society without harming anyone, irrespective of surrounding conditions just as the lotus.

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Mother Earth has a dream of her integrated (not one sided) development. There might be various models of development but sustainability of all entities should be kept in mind. Everyone can put their own efforts in various ways but still keeping the same sense of 'the world as one family'. Mechanisms may differ, but the whole world should be upheld by the same universal laws. We can bring equality through simplicity and patience.

Jaati hai aneka rakta eka vishva kaa, Pankti hai aneka lekha eka vishva kaa, Desha hai aneka bhaava eka vishva kaa, Kira hai aneka surya eka vishva kaa, Jaagara manushyataa samaanataa rahe ||3||

Despite there being different types of people, the same blood is flowing through each person. Diverse ways to express the same thought are appreciated. Each country should feel connected with each other (together contributing for the betterment of the Universe). As the single Sun illuminates the entire world by many rays, we expect awareness of humanity and equality to prevail.

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Viraaga vikramo kee jo, Phaharaaye nabha me prabhaa, Bhagvadhvaja hai toone, Haatha me pakadaa mahaa |7|

The Bhagvadhvaj in her hand resembles the pride of victory of good over evil.

Dhyeya kaa dhyaana naa bhoole, Kaarya me rata ho sadaa, Smaraee haatha kee detee, Hame sadesh sarvadaa |8|

The Smaranee (jaap mala) - teaches us how we should be consistent and focused to achieve our goals in life.

Ghaaa naada hame detaa, Nitya jaagruti vatsale, Nidraa aalasya me khove, Amola kshaa naa kadaa |9|

Ghanta or bell is there to always keep us alert and attentive to deal with any kind of situation and to drive away laziness and carelessness. She teaches us not to waste a single precious moment in laziness, ignorance and sleep.

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Geetaa-pradeepa jo detaa, Vishva ko dnyaan chetanaa, Kara me sthita hai tere, Snehale amba magale |4|

The Geeta in her hand gives the spirit of knowledge to enlighten the whole world, thus symbolizing the importance of knowledge in ones life to remove darkness of ego and ignorance. Sheela chaaritrya kee hove, Aabhaa prasruta paavanee, Agnikuda isee se hai, Pradeepta dhruta haatha me |5|

We should inculcate virtues for a good character so that our persona becomes bright like the holy fire in Agnikund (havan hearth). That is the significance of Agnikund in Devis hand. Trishoola hai liyaa maatar, Dusha sahaara hetu se, Khadga devee liyaa hai jo, Sajjana-traa bhuddhi se |6|

The Trishoola and Sword inspire us to fight for good/ justice and to remove all evil from the world.

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Sarva mangala maangalye, Shivesarvaarthasaadhike Sharaye tryabake gauree, Naaraayaee namostute, Naaraayaee namostute, Naaraayaee namostute. |13|

Adorations to Goddess Parvati, who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious and who is the consort of Lord Shiva (Tryambaka - the one who has three eyes). To the one who is the bestower of every desire of ones heart (Gauri - the one with the beautiful complextion, Narayani - the sister of Lord Narayan). I prostrate myself at the feet. O Devi, I have taken refuge in you. Devi Ashtabhujaa kee jay! ||Victory to Goddess Ashtabhujaa!

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Sihavaahinee ambe too, Jagaatee jana siha ko, Saaaon se uhe senaa, Shakti saamarthya daayike |10|

Devi inspires and awakens the spirit of courage and valour in all of us to make us strong like a Lion, hence she rides on the Lion.

Satee too padmajaa too hai, Too hai devee sarasvatee, Paritraaaaya saadhoonaa, Kaalee maa too yashomatee |11|

Ashtabhujaa Devi herself is the form of Goddess Satee (Parvati Maas previous avataar), Goddess Padmaja and Goddess Sarasvatee. For the protection of pure, pious and good people, Ashtabhujaa Devi also takes the aggressive form of Kaali Maa. For reasons of well being of her children, Ashtabhujaa Devi takes various different forms.

Vinamra bhaava se devee, Praipaata sahastradhaa, Sevikaaye kare aashish, Dehi devee sumangale |12|

We sevikas bow repeatedly in front of Devi, with humility and politeness. She is true form of peace, purity and energy. We request the Devi to bless us for our wellbeing.

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Ajayyamaatma saamarthya, Susheelam lokapoojitam, Dnyaana cha dehi vishvesha, Dhyeyamaarga-prakaashakam |4|

Possession of valour, unconquerable ever conduct, character renowned world over bestow the wisdom that brightens one, O God paving the way to realize the goal.

Samutkarshostu no nitya, Nihreyasa samanvita, Tatsaadhakama sphuratvanta, Suveeravrata mujvalam |5|

Endowed with prosperity, exaltation, perpetual, may there be affluence bestowed on us; inspired are we to practice, the radiant, worthy, valiant, vow.

Vishva dharma-prakaashena, Vishvashaanti-pravartake, Hindu sanghaanaa kaarye, Dhyeya nishhaa sthiraastuna |6|

With enlightenment from the Universal Dharma, in propagating peace throughout the world in the task of achieving Hindu unity worldwide, may our aim and deep faith remain resolute.

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Vishva Praarthanaa Sarva magala maagalyaa, Deveem sarvaartha saadhikaam, Sharayaa sarva bhootaanaa, Namaamo bhoomi maataram |1|

The most sacred of all that is auspicious. The means to achieve all that one aspires. The safe refuge of all living beings. O Mother Earth, We salute thee. Sach-chidaananda roopaaya, Vishva magala hetave, Vishvadharmaikamoolaaya, Namo-stu paramaatmane|2|

You are the cause for universal goodness, the embodiment of the truth, wisdom, and bliss. The unique origin of universal righteousness, our salutations to you, o god, supreme. Vishva dharma vikaasaartha, Prabho sanghaitaa vayam, Shubhaamaa-shishama-smabhyam,, Dehi tat paripoortaye |3|

Together we have come organised, O Lord, the purposeful being flourishing of Universal Dharma, we seek your blessings, the divine grace, bestow on us to accomplish the aim.

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Bhojana Mantra Anna grahaa karane se pahale, Vichaar mana me karanaa hai, Kisa hetu se isa shareer kaa, Raksha posha karanaa hai, Hai parmeshvar eka praarthana, Nitya tumhaare charao me, Laga jaaye tan man dhan meraa, Vishva dharma kee sevaa me.

Before we take our food, we pause to think, for what purpose should we nurture and protect our body. O God, grant us this prayer for which I bow with respect at your feet, that my body, mind and wealth be put to use in the service of Universal Dharma. Aum brahmaarpaam brahmahavir Brahmaagnau brahmanaa hutam | Brahmaiva tena gantavyam Brahma karma samaadhinaa ||

The items we use to feed ourselves are Brahman. The food itself is Brahman. The fire of hunger we feel is Brahman. We are Brahman and the process of eating and digesting the food is the action of Brahman. Finally, the result we obtain is Brahman.

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Sagha shaktir vijetreeya, Krutvaasmad-dharma rakshaa, Parama vaibhava praaptu, Samarthaastu tavaashishaa |7|

With the triumphant power of the organisation, by safeguarding our own Dharma, the righteousness, may we be blessed to be competent to attain the glory supreme and sublime.

Tvadeeye puyakaaryesmin, Vishva kalyaaa saadhake, Tyaaga sevaa vratasyaayam, Kaayo me patatu prabho |8|

In pursuit of the welfare of the mankind, which indeed is thy holy cause and inspired by the noble virtues of service and sacrifice, let my being, O Bhagawan!, be offered at your feet. Vishva dharma kee jay Victory to universal dharma.

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Ekatmataa Mantra

Yam vaidikaa mantradrusha Puraaaa indra yama Maatarishvaana mahu, Vedaantino nirvachaneeyamekam Ya brahma shabdena vinirdishanti

To whom the vaidikas, and the ancient seers call Indra, Yama and Maatarishwa, the vedantins indicate that inexplicable one by the word Brahma. Shaivaa yameesha Shiva ityavochan Ya vaishavaa vishuritistuvanti Buddhastathaarahan Iti bouddha jainaaaa Sat hri akaaleticha sikkhasanta

To which Almighty the Shaivites call Shiva and the Vaishnavites praise as Vishnu, the Bouddhas call him the Buddha and the Jains as Arhan; the Sikh sages call him as Sat Sri Akaal. Shaasteti kechit prakruti kumaara Svaameeti maateti piteti bhaktyaa Ya praarthayante jagadeeshitaaram Sa eka eva prabhurad-viteeya

Some call that almighty as Shaastaa, some others as Kumaar or Swaami, Maataa or Pitaa through devotion & prayer. That Lord of the Universe is only one absolute without a second.

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sahanaavavatu Sahanau bhunaktu Sahaveerya karvaavahai Tejasvinaavadheetamastu Maa vidvishaavahai Shaanti Shaanti Shaanti...

Let us protect each other. Let us eat together. Let us work together. Let us study together to be bright and successful. Let us not hate each other. Let there be peace, peace, peace.

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Janmadin Geet (Birthday Song) Janma-dinam-idam ayi priya sakhe, Shatanotu te sarvadaa mudam, Praartha-yaamahe bhava shataayushee, Ishvara sadaa tvaam ca rakatu, Puya-karmaaa keertim-arjaya, Jeevaam tava bhavatu saarthakam

O Dear friend! May this birthday bring auspiciousness and joy to you forever. Indeed, we all pray for your long life. May the Lord always protect you. By noble deeds, may you attain fame and may your life be fulfilled.

Shaanti Paath dhyau shanti-antariksha dhwam shanti-prithvi shanti-rapah shanti-aushadhaya shanti-vanaspatayah shanti-vishwedeva shanti-brahma shanti-sarva dhwam shanti shantireva shanti saa maa shanti redhi

shanti shanti shanti

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May there be peace in heaven, peace in the atmosphere, peace across the waters. May there be peace on Earth, may peace flow from herbs, plants and trees. May all the celestial beings pervade peace, may peace pervade all quarters and may that peace come to me

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Yoga Mantra

Yogena chittasya padena vaachaa, Mala shareerasya cha vaidyakena, Yopaakarotta pravara muneena, Patajali praanjaleeraanato-smi

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I bow to Patanjali with folded hands, the greatest among the sages, who removed the impurities of the mind by explaining yoga, impurities of speech by commenting on grammar and of the body by expounding medicine

Suryanamaskaar Mantra

Mitraaya Nama The friend of all Ravaye Nama The shining one Sooryaaya Nama The one who induces activity Bhaanave Nama The one who illuminates Khagaaya Nama The one who moves quickly in the sky Pooshe Nama The giver of strength Hirayagarbhaaya Nama The bright centre of all energy Mareechaye Nama The Lord of Dawn Aadityaaya Nama The son of Aditi Savitre Nama The benevolent mother Arkaaya Nama The one who is fit to be praised Bhaaskaraaya Nama The one who leads to enlightenment hrisavitrusooryanaaraayaaaya Nama

The Surya (Sun)

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Vidyaa dadaati vinaya Vinayaad yaati paatrataam Paatratvaat dhanamaapnoti Dhanaat dharma tata sukham

Education bestows discipline. Discipline leads to capabilities. Capabilities bring manifold riches. Riches facilitate the leading of a virtuous life, which is the ultimate source of happiness and contentment. Upakaara paro dharma Prayatno daivata param Sueelataa paraa neeti Kaarya saghaatmaka param

Service is the greatest virtue. Effort is the highest fortune. Noble character is the ultimate wisdom and the greatest work is of organisation (sangathan) of the society.

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This person is my kin and that one is alien, such a thought occurs only to the narrow-minded persons. To the broad-minded persons the

whole world is a family.

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Eating, sleep, fear, and sexual instinct are common to both human beings and animals. It is dharma which separates the two because,

without dharma the human being is same as the animal.

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Subhaashitaani Krivanto vivamaaryam Let us make this world noble Eka sat vipraa bahudhaa vadanti Truth is one; wise men call it by different names. Naabhieko na saskaara Sihasya kriyate vane Vikramaarjita-satvasya Svayameva mrgendrataa

No rites of enthronement are performed on a lion as the king of the animals in the forest. It earns the kingship of animals by its own might. Yatra sarve netaara Sarve paita-maanina Sarve mahatva-micchanti Tatra kaarya vinayati

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Where everyone is a leader, where everybody thinks he knows best and where everybody desires a place of importance, the work to be done gets spoiled.

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Glossary

Here is a glossary of how to pronounce specific Hindi letters in the English language. a b jh r aa bh k r e ch kh r ii ch la s ei l sh ei d l sh ai d l i dh m t o n h oi h th oii f v uu F y ou g N Y u gha Aum z Gh p tr am h Q dy j r The _ symbol indicates you need to join two words together as one with no gap inbetween when singing. The ss symbol in Hindi OR the - in the transliteration indicates you need to elongate the word when singing.

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Amrut Vachan If you do not allow one to become a lion, he will become a fox. Women are a power, only now it is more for evil because man oppresses woman; she is the fox, but when she is not longer oppressed, she will become the lion. Swami Vivekananda A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. Melinda Gates True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness. Albert Einstein Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.Gautama Buddha World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. Dalai Lama Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time. Lyndon B. Johnson Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment foe the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can. Dalai Lama Hinduism is not bound up with a creed or a book, a prophet or a founder, but is persistent search for truth on the basis of a continuously renewed experience. Hinduism is human thought about God in continuous evolution. Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. Frank Outlaw