CHINMAYA BALVIHAR TORONTO - BHAJAN BOOK

CONTENTS

Chinmaya Mission Pledge ~ 2 Invocation to Pujya Gurudev ~ 3

Ganesh ~ 4 Devi ~ 8 Guru ~ 11 Shiva ~ 14 Rama ~ 17 Krishna ~ 20

Subrahmanya ~ 24 Hanuman ~ 25

Prayers ~ 27 Shiva Panchakshari Stotram ~ 31 Om Namaste Astu Bhagawan ~ 33 Songs for Special Occasions ~ 34

Sri Chinmaya Aarti ~ 35 Vedic Aarti ~ 37 Guru Stotram ~ 41

Aarti ~ 44

C h i n m a y a t o r o n t o . o r g

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CHINMAYA MISSION PLEDGE

We stand as one family bound to each other with love and respect. We serve as an army courageous and disciplined ever ready to fight against all low tendencies and false values within and without us. We live honestly the noble life of sacrifice and service producing more than what we consume and giving more than what we take. We seek the Lord’s grace to keep us on the path of virtue, courage and wisdom May thy grace and Blessings flow through us to the world around us. We believe that the service of our country is the service of the Lord of Lords and devotion to the people is the devotion to the supreme self We know our responsibilities; Give us the ability and courage to fulfill them.

OM TAT SAT

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INVOCATION TO PUJYA GURUDEV

Samasta Jana Kalyaane Niratam Karunaamayam Namaami Chinmayam Devam Sadgurum Brahmavidvaram I Prostrate to Swami Chinmayanandaji, the best of the Knowers of Brahman, full of compassion and is ever engaged in the welfare of the world.

Yasya Sannidhi Maatrena Sarve Shishyaasca Sevakaah Karma Kshetre Pravartante Chinmayam Tam Namaamyaham I Prostrate to Swami Chinmayanandaji, by whose mere presence all disciples and devotees become inspired to serve in their fields of action.

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GANESH BHAJANS

1. GANAPATI GANAPATI Ganapati, Ganapati, Ganapati, Ganapati, Ganapati, Ganapati, Paalaya Maam Ganapati, Gunapati, Gajapati, Mamapati, Varapati, Surapati Paalaya Maam Ganapati Bala, Ganapati Gambhira, Ganapati Jnana, Ganapati Nartaka Ganapati (6X) Paalaya Maam Ganapati, Gunapati, Gajapati, Mamapati, Varapati, Surapati Paalaya Maam

2. GANESHA SHARANAM Ganesha Sharanam, Sharanam Ganesha (2x) Vaageesha Sharanam, Sharanam Vaageesha (2x) Saareesha Sharanam, Sharanam Saareesha (2x)

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3. SHRI MAHA GANAPATE Shri Mahaa Ganapate Shiva Kumaara Ganapate Shaktiroopa Ganapate Sadaananda Ganapate Ekadanta Ganapate Heramba Ganapate Lambodara Ganapate Laalita Guna Ganapate Vighnaraaja Ganapate Vighnamoola Ganapate Vidhyaadhara Ganapate Vijayadheera Ganapate Karunaakara Ganapate Gauri Suta Ganapate Pranavaroopa Ganapate Parama Shaanta Ganapate

Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate Namastestu Ganapate

4. GANANAATHAA Gananaathaa Gananaathaa Vighna Vinaashakaa Gananaathaa Gananaathaa Gananaathaa Bhakta Baalavara Daayakaa Sidhi Vinaayaka Chandana Tilakaa Sharanam Sharanam Bhakta Vatsalaa

5. GAJAVADANAA GANANAATHAA NAATHAA

Gajavadanaa Gananaathaa Naathaa Gauri Shiva Tanayaa Gunaa Laya Vidyaa Daayaka Budhi Pradaayaka Sidhi Vinaayaka He Shubha Daayaka

6. GAJAANANAA HE SHUBHAANANAA

Gajaananaa He Shubhaananaa Gauri Manohara Priyanandanaa Pashupathi Tanayaa Gajaananaa He Parama Niranjana Shubhaananaa He Gajaananaa He Shubhaananaa

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7. LAMBODHARAA SHIVA GAURI SUTAA Lambodharaa Shiva Gauri Sutaa Ganaadhipaa Jaya Gajaananaa Baalachandra Jaya Gaja Karneshwara Vighneshwaraa Maam Pahi Prabho

8. GANAPATI BAPA MORIYA

Jai Ganaraayaa Sri Ganaraayaa (2x) Jai Ganaraayaa Sri Ganaraayaa Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x) Moriyaa Moriyaa Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x) Siddhi Vinayakaa Buddhi Pradaayaka (2x) Siddhi Vinaayaka Buddhi Pradaayaka Ganapati Baapa Moriya (2x) Moriyaa Moriyaa Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa Mangala Daayaka Moksha Pradaayaka (2x) Mangala Daayaka Moksha Pradhaayaka Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x) Moriyaa Moriyaa Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x)

Vighna Vinaayaka, Vidhyaa Daayaka (2x) Vighna Vinaayaka Vidhyaa Daayaka Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x) Moriyaa Moriyaa Ganapati Baapa Moriyaa (2x)

9. JAI JAI JAI GANANAAYAKAA

Jai Jai Jai Gananaayakaa Jai Jai Vighna Vinaashakaa Jai Subha Mangala Daayakaa Vidhyaa Buddhi Pradaayakaa Gajavadanaa Gauri Nandana (2x) Gangaadhara Shiva Shambo Nandana (2x)

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10. GAURI NANDANA GAJAANANA Gauri Nandana Gajaananaa Girijaa Nandana Niranjanaa Paarvathi Nandana Shubhaananaa Paahi Probhomaam Paahi Prasanna Gauri Nandana Gajaananaa (2)

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DEVI & SARASWATI BHAJANS 11. SANGEETA RASIKE SHAARADE

Sangeeta Rasike Shaarade Sadaananda Rupe Saraswati Bhaava Raaga Laya Jnaana Vilole Bhakta Kalpa Latike Vidhyaa Prade

12. AKHILA LOKA NAAYAKI

Akhila Loka Naayaki Devi Tripura Sundari Aananda Daayini Devi Jagadeeshwari Aadi Mahaa Kaali Lakshmi Vaag Devi Rupini Aananda Daayini Devi Jagadeeshwari

13. O MAATAA JAGADAMBAA

O Maataa Jagadambaa Ekaa Maataa Mookaambikaa Lalitaambaa Shaaradaambaa

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Ekaa Maata Mookaambikaa Shaaradaambaa Jagadambaa Ekaa Maataa Mookaambikaa

14. JAYA JAYA JAYA JAGAVANDINI MAA Jaya Jaya Jaya Jagavandini Maa Jaya Paramesh Hrudvaasini Maa Aadi Shakti Para Brahma Swaroopini Jaga Janani Chatur Veda Vilaasini Paapa Vimochani Maataa Bhavaani Shaambavi Shankari Moksha Pradaayini

15. BHAJAMANA MA

Bhajamana Ma Ma Ma Ma (2x) Ananda Mayi Ma Ma, Ananda Rupa Ma Ma (2x) Bhajamana Ma Ma Ma Ma (2x)

16. AMBA PARAMESHVARI

Amba Parameshvari Akhilaandeshvari (2x) Aadi Paraashakti Paalayamaam (2x) Sri Bhuvaneshvari Raajaraajeshvari (2x) Aananda Rupini Paalayamaam

Satchidaananda Rupini Paalaya Maam Ma Ma Ma Ma (4x) Aananda Rupini Paalayamaam Satchidaananda Rupini Paalaya Maam Amba Parameshvari Akhilaandeshvari (2x) Aadi Paraashakti Paalayamaam (2x)

17. SHAARADE SHAARADE HAMSAVAAHINI SHAARADE Shaarade Shaarade Hamsavaahini Shaarade Shaarade Shaarade Pustaka haste Sharade Shaarade Shaarade Veenaa paanee Shaarade Shaarade Shaarade Vidyaadaayini Shaarade

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Shaarade Shaarade Varapradaayini Shaarade Pustaka Haste Shaarade Veenaa Paanee Shaarade Vidyaadaayini Shaarade Varapradaayini Shaarade Shaarade Jai Shaarade Shaarade Jai Shaarade

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GURU BHAJANS

18. HARI OM HARI OM HARI OM, MAMA SWAAMI-SMARANA HARI OM

Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om, Mama Swaami-Smarana Hari Om Hari Om Hari Om, Hari Om Hari Om

Veda-Rupane Buddhi-Prakaashane, Chinmaya-Rupane Swaami Sadguru-Devane Advitiyane Dharma-Paalane, Chinmaya-Rupane Swaami Sadguru-Devane Prasanna-Vadane Taposisyane, Chinmaya-Rupane Swami Sadguru-Devane Jagatsaakshine Jagadaatmane, Chinmaya-Rupane Swaami Sadguru-Devane

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19. NAMAN KARUN MAIN GURU CHARANAA Naman Karun Main Guru Charanaa Bhava Bhaya Haranaa Vandita Charanaa Tarana Pranata Jana Shubha Charanaa Kali Mala Haranaa Saba Shubha Karanaa Abhaya Vitaranaa Jagadodharnaa Paataka Haranaa Paataka Haranaa

20. SATYA DHARMA SHANTI PREMA SABKO DEDO

Satya Dharma Shaanti Prema Sabko Dedo Satya Dharma Shaanti Prema Swaroopa Aap Hain Satya Dharma Shaanti Prema Jeevan Ka Marm Hain Gurudev , Gurudev, Gurudev, Gurudev, Gurudev, Gurudev

21. JAYA GURU OMKAARAA

Jaya Guru Omkaaraa Jaya Jaya Satguru Omkaaraa Om Brahmaa Vishnu Sadaashivaa (2x) Hara Hara Hara Hara Mahaadevaa (2x)

22. SADGURU SADGURU

Om Guru Om Guru Satchidaananda Guru Satchidaananda Guru Chinmayaananda Guru Sadguru Sadguru Satchidaananda Guru Satchidaananda Guru Chinmayaananda Guru Jaya Guru Jaya Guru Satchidaananda Guru Satchidaananda Guru Chinmayaananda Guru Mama Guru Mama Guru Satchidaananda Guru Satchidaananda Guru Chinmayaananda Guru Sadguru Sadguru Satchidaananda Guru Satchidaananda Guru Chinmayaananda Guru

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23. AAO GURUDEV DARSHAN DIJO, TUM HO JAGATA KE DAATAA

Aao Gurudev Darshan Dijo, Tum Ho Jagata Ke Daataa Tum Hi Ho Brahmaa Tum Hi Ho Vishnu Tum Hi Ho Sankara Rupaa Srshti-Sthiti-Laya Svarupa To Ho Tum Ho Anaada Rupaa Anaatha Naatha Dina Bandhu Tum Ho Aananda Rupa Ajnaana-Nashaka Sharana Samrakshaka Atma –Jnaana Pradaata

24. AANANDA SADAANANDA SACHIDAANANDA

Aananda Sadaananda Sachidaanandaa Asrita Paalana Chinmayaanandaa Parama Pavitraa Sachidaanandaa Paalita Jana Guru Chinmaayanandaa Parama Purusha Hari Sachidaanandaa Purushottama Sri Chinmayaanandaa Sarva Dayaakara Sachidaanandaa Shastra Subodhaka Chinmayaanandaa Jnanaadhaaraa Sachidaanandaa Jnana Prakaashaa Chinmayaanandaa

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SHIVA BHAJANS 25. SHIVA SHAMBOO

Shiva Shambho Hara Hara Shambho Bhava Naasha Kailaasa Nivaasa Paarvati Pate Hara Pashupate Gangaadhara Shiva Gauri Pate

26. HARA SHIVA SHANKARA

Hara Shiva Shankara Shashaanka Shekhara Hara Bham Hara Bham Bham Bham Bolo Bhavaa Bhayankara Girijaa Shankara Dhimi Dhimi Dhimi Taka Nartana Khelo

27. SHAILA GIREESHWARA

Shaila Gireeshwara Uma Maheshwara Kaashi Vishveshwara Sada Shivaa

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Sadaa Shivaa Sada Shivaa Sadaa Shivaa Shambho Sadaa Shivaa Sadaa Shivaa Saamba Sadaa Shivaa

28. SHANKARAA SADA SHIVA CHANDRASHEKARAA

Shankaraa Sadaa Shivaa Chandrashekaraa Chandrashekaraa Gauri Shankaraa Neela Kantha Shoola Dhaari Chandrashekaraa Kaala Netra Tripuraari Gauri Shankaraa

29. SHANKARA SHANKARA

Shankar Shankar Shankaraa Shankaraa Abhayankaraa Paahimaam Prabhakaraa Paahimaam Parmeshwaraa

30. BOLO BOLO SAB MIL BOLO OM NAMAH SHIVAAYA

Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Namah Shivaaya Om Namah Shivaaya Om Namah Shivaaya (Bolo) Jhoot Jataa Me Gangaadhaari, Trishooladhaari Damaru Bhajaa Dum Dum Dum Dum Damaroo Bhajaa Goonjh Utaa Om Nama Shivaaya Om Namah Shivaaya (3) Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo…

31. OM SHIVA OM SHIVA PARAATPARAA-SHIVA

Om Shiva Om Shiva Paraatparaa-Shiva Omkaaraa Shiva, tava sharanam Namaami Shankara Bhajaami Shankara Uma-Maheshvara tava shanaram Gauri-Shankara, Shambho Shankara Saamba Sadaashiva tava shranam

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32. SHAMBHO SHANKARAA SADAA-SHIVAA Shambho Shankaraa Sadaa-shivaa Sarveshvaraa maam paahi prabho Paahi prabho maam paahi vibho (Shambo shankaraa…) Jagadishvaraa maam paahi prabho Paahi prabho maam paahi vibho (Shambo shankaraa…) Lingod-bhava-karaa Lingeshvaraa Paahi prabho maam paahi vibho (Shambo shankaraa…)

33. SHAMBHO SHANKARA NAMAH SHIVAAYA

Shambho Shankara namah Shivaaya Saamba Sadaa-shiva namah Shivaaya; Shambho… Shambho Shankara namah Shivaaya Trishoola-dhaari namah Shivaaya Samba Sadaa-shiva; Samba Sadaa-shiva; Samba Sadaa-shiva namah Shivaaya; Shambho… (Replace Tishoola-dhaari with: Shambho shankara; Chidambareshaa; Umaa-maheshvara; Kailaasa-vaasa; Vibhooti-shankara; Paarvati-ramanaa)

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RAMA BHAJANS 34. RAAMA CHANDRA RAGHU VEERAA

Raama Chandra Raghu Veeraa Raama Chandra Rana Dheeraa

Raama Chandra Raghu Raamaa Rama Chandra Param Dhaamaa

Raama Chandra Raghu Naathaa Raama Chandra Jagan Naathaa

Raama Chandra Mama Bandho Raama Chandra Daya Sindho

Raghu Veeraa Rana Dheeraa Raghu Raama Param Dhaamaa

Raghu Naathaa Jagan Naathaa Mama Bandho Daya Sindho

35. DASARATHA NANDANA RAAMAA Dasaratha Nandana Raamaa, Daaya Saagaraa Raamaa Dasha Mukha Mardana Raamaa, Daitya Kulaantaka Raamaa

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Lakshmana Sevita Raamaa, Sitaa Vallabha Raamaa Sukshma Swaroopa Raamaa, Sundara Roopaa Raamaa

36. JAYA RAGHU NANDANA JAYA JAYA RAMA

Jaya Raghu Nandana Jaya Jaya Raamaa Jaya Jaga Janani Jaanaki Raamaa Nava Nava Komala Megha Shyaamaa Bhaya Haranaa Bhadraachala Raamaa Bhava Haranaa Bhadraachala Raamaa Dasharatha Nandana He Param Dhaamaa Dashamukha Mardana Shri Raghu Raamaa

Raama Raama Raama Raamaa Raama Raama Raama Raamaa…

37. RAAMA RAAMA RAAMA

Raama Raama Raama Raama Raama Naama Taarakam Raama Krishna Vaasudeva Bhakti Mukti Daayakam Jaanaki Manoharam Sarvaloka Naayakam Shankaraadi Sevyamaana Divyanaama Vaibhabavam

38. RAAMA RAAMA SITAA RAAMA

Raama Raama Sitaa Raama, Raamachandra Paahi Maam (2x) Raama Krishna Govinda, Hare Paahi Maam Krishna Krishna Gopaala, Vaasudeva Paahi Maam (2x) Rama Krishna Govinda, Hare Paahi Maam Hara Gangaadhara, Neelakantha Paahi Maam (2x) Rama Krishna Govinda, Hare Paahi Maam

39. RAGUPATI RAAGHAVA RAAJAA RAAM

Raghupati Raaghava Raajaa Raam, Patita Paavana Sitaa Raam Sitaa Raam, Sitaa Raam, Bhaja Pyaare Tu Sitaa Raam (2x)

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Raghupati Raghava Raaja Raam, Patita Paavana Sita Raam Ishvara Allah Tere Naam, Sabko Sanmati De Bhagavaan (2x) Raghupati Raaghava Raajaa Raam, Patita Paavana Sitaa Raam Sundara Madhava Megha Shaam, Gangaa Tulasi Saligram

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KRISHNA BHAJANS 40. GOVINDA RAADHE GOPAALE RAADHE

Govinda Raadhe Gopaala Raadhe Govinda Govinda Gopaala Raadhe Nanda Kumaara Navaneeta Choraa Govinda Govinda Gopaala Raadhe

41. HE NANDALAALAA

He Nandalaalaa He Nandalaalaa Gopi Manohara Gokula Baala Vishwa Vandita Vijaya Gopaala Veda Vedaanta Venu Gopaalaa Gaana Vilolaa Raaja Gopaala Raadha Vallabha Raasa Vilolaa

Jaya Jaya Govinda Jaya Hari Govinda…

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42. NAACHO NANDALAALAA Naacho Nandalaalaa Nandalaalaa…(3) Naacho Re Nandalala Nandalala Smita Smita Sundara Mukhaaravinda Naacho Nandalaalaa Nandalaalaa Meera Ke Prabhu Laalaa Nandalaalaa…(3) Naacho Nandalaalaa Nandalaalaa…

43. BAALA GOPAALA

Baala Gopaala Neela Megha Shyaama Prema Bharo Dil Me Hamaare Ghana Shyaam

Hamaare Ghana Shyaam Bade Pyaare Ghana Shyaam Sang Raho Hardam Hamaare Ghana Shyaam

Govinda Hari Gopaala Hari Govardhana Giridhaari Shyaam Sundara Madana Mohana Brindaavana Vihaari

44. JAI HARE KRISHNA

Jai Hare Krishna (2x) Govardhana Giri Dhaari Jai Hare Krishna (2x) Govardhana Giri Dhaari Radha Mohana Radha Jivana Radha Mohana Radha Jivana Manjula Kunja Vihari Manjula Kunja Vihari

45. HE MURALI SRIDHARAA He Murali Sridharaa, Raadhe Krishnaa Raadhe Shyaam Keshava Maadhava Yadhava Nandana, Raadhe Krishna Raadhe Shyaam Nanda Nandana Raadhe Shyaam, Navanita Choraa Raadhe Shyaam Keshava Madhava Yadhava Nandana, Raadhe Krishna Raadhe Shyaam

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Bhakta Vatsala Radhe Shyaam,Bhagavata Priya Raadhe Shyaam Keshava Maadhava Yaadhava Nandana, Raadhe Krishnaa Raadhe Shyaam

46. SHRI KRISHNA

Shri Krishna Govind Hare Muraari Hey Naath Naarayan Vaasudeva

47. RAADHE RADHE RADHE

Raadhe Raadhe Raadhe, Raadhe Govindaa Vrindaavana Chhandaa, Vrindaavana Chhandaa Anaathanaathaa Deenaabandhu Radhe Govindaa 1. Nandakumaaraa Navaneetachoraa, Raadhe Govindaa Vrindaavana Chhandaa, Vrindaavana Chhandaa Anaathanaathaa Deenaabandhu Raadhe Govindaa 2. Puraana Purushaa Punyashlokaa, Raadhe Govindaa Vrindaavana Chhandaa, Vrindaavana Chhandaa Anaathanaathaa Deenaabandhu Raadhe Govindaa 3. Pandarinaatha Paandurangaa, Raadhe Govindaa Vrindaavana Chhandaa, Vrindaavana Chhandaa Anaathanaathaa Deenaabandhu Raadhe Govindaa 4. Jaya (2x) Vithalaa, Jaya Hari Vithalaa, Raadhe Govindaa Vrindaavana Chhandaa, Vrindaavana Chhandaa Anaathanaathaa Deenaabandhu Raadhe Govindaa

48. KRISHNA KRISHNA MUKUNDA JANARDHANA

Krishnaa Krishnaa Mukundaa Janaardhanaa (2x) Krishna Govinda Naaraayanaa Hare (2x) Achutaananda Govinda Maadhavaa (2x) Satchidaananda Naaraayanaa Hare (2x)

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49. CHILANGA KITTI ODI ODI VAYO Chilanga ketti odi odi vaayo Ende taamara kannaa aadi aadi vaayo Ninde pinju paadam tedi tedi nangal Ninde divya naamam paadi paadi vanno Devaki nandan raadha jivana Keshavaa hare maadhavaa Putana mardana agyaana naashaka Keshavaa hare maadhavaa Omkaara naadame odi vaayo Aananda gitame aadi vaayo Kamsa vimardana kaaliya nartana Keshavaa hare maadhava Paandava rakshaka paapa vimochaka Keshavaa hare Maadhavaa Gitaamrita me odi vaayo Hridayaa nanda me aadi vayo

50. KRISHNA MURARI, JAI KRISHNA MURARI Krishna Murari, Jai Krishna Murari (2x) Vrindavana Govardhana Dhari (2x) Mayi Meera Prabhu Ghiridhari (3x) Krishna Murari, Jai Krishna Murari (2x) Murali Dhari Pitambhara Dhari (2x) Surdas ki Hridhaya Vihari ( 2x) Krishna Murari, Jai Krishna Vihari (2x)

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SUBRAHMANYA BHAJAN 51. SUBRAHMANYAM

Subrahmanyam(2X) Shanmukhanaathaa Subrahmanyam (2x) Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Shiva Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam Guru Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam

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HANUMAN BHAJANS 52. VEERA HANUMAANAA

Chorus: Veera Hanumaanaa Ati Balavaanaa Raama Naama Rasiyaa Re Hay Hay Hay Hay Prabhu Mana Basiyaa Re Ho Ho Ho Ho Tapovana Rasiyaa Re…. Veera Hanumaanaa Ati Balavaanaa Raama Naama Rasiyaa Re

Rama Lakshmana Jaanaki Jai Bolo Hanumaan Ki Rama Lakshmana Jaanaki Jai Bolo Hanumaan Ki

Chorus: Raghu Pati Raaghava Raaja Raam Patita Paavana Sita Raam Raghu Pati Raaghava Raaja Raam Patita Paavana Sita Raam

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53. MAARUTI RAAYA BALA BHEEMAA Maaruti Raya, Bala Bheemaa Bhajana Laage Dey Prema Anjana Putra Bala Bheemaa Bhajana Laage Dey Prema Vaayu Kumaara Bala Bheemaa Bhajana Laage Dey Prema Raama Dootha Bala Bheemaa Bhajana Laage Dey Prema Aanjaneya Bala Bheemaa Bhajana Laage Dey Prema Bala Bheemaa (3X) Bhajana Laage Dey Prema

54. AANJANEYA RAGHUVEERA

Aanjaneya Raghuveera, Raamadoota Maam Paahi Aanjaneya Mama Bandho, Aanjaneya Dayasindho Aanjaneya Raghu Rama, Aanjaneya Param Dhaama

55. VEERA MAARUTI

Veera Maaruti Gambhira Maaruti (2x) Dheera Maaruti Atidheeraa Maaruti (2x) Geeta Maaruti Sangeeta Maaruti (2x) Dhoota Maaruti Raamadhoota Maaruti (2x) Bhakta Maaruti Parama Bhakta Maaruti (2x) Veera Maaruti Gambhira Maaruti (2x)

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PRAYERS 1.

Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai Tejas Vinaa Vadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaavahai Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih.

May the Lord protect us, May he cause us to enjoy May we together exert together May our studies be thorough and faithful. May we never quarrel with each other. Let Peace be! Let Peace be! Let Peace be!

2. Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuh Gurur Devo Maheshwarah Gurureva Param Brahma Tasmai Shree Gurave Namah Chinmayam Vyaapi Yat Sarvam Trailokyam Sacaraacaram Tat Padam Darsitam Yena Tasmai Shree Guruve Namah. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Salutations to the Divine Guru who like Lord Brahma creates the character in us, like Lord Vishnu protects the good qualities in us, and like Lord Maheshwara destroys the three evil moods and bad qualities in us. Salutations to the Divine Guru who has made it possible to realize Him who pervades everything, sentient and insentient, in all the three worlds. Let there be Peace. (3x).

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3. Om Sarveshaam Swastir Bhavatu Sarveshaam Shantir Bhavatu Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu

May all become blessed; May all be peaceful; May all be fulfilled May auspiciousness be everywhere

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Sarve Bhavantu Sukinah Sarve Santu Niraamayah Sarve Badraani Pashyantu Maa Kaschid Dukha Bhaagh Bhavet

May all be happy; May all be healthy; May all see auspiciousness May none be unhappy

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Asato Maa Sat Gamaya Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya Mrityor Maa Amritam Gamaya

Lead me from Untruth to Truth, From Darkness to Light, And from mortality to Immortality.

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Om Poornamadhah Poornamidam Poornaath Poornamudachyathe Poornasya Poonamaadhaya Poornam-eva-vashishyathe. Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi.

That(God) is infinite; this(world) is whole; from the infinite the world becomes manifest.

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From the infinite, even if the whole is taken away, what remains again is the infinite. OM - Peace, Peace, Peace

7. PRAYER BEFORE MEALS

Brahmaarpanam Brahmahavir Brahmaaghau Brahmanaahutam Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahma Karma Samaadhinaa

Brahman is the oblation; Brahman is the clarified butter etc. constituting the offerings; By Brahman is the oblation poured into the fire of Brahman; Brahman verily shall be reached by him who always sees Brahman in all actions.

Aham Vaisvaanaro Bhutvaa Praaninam Deham Aasritaah Praanaapaana-Samaauyuktah Pachaamya-Annam Catur-Vidham. Om Shantih, Shantih, Shantih

Abiding in the body of living beings as Fire (Vaisvanara) – “I” (The Supreme Consciousness) express my self as the warmth-of-life (Prana and Apana) and digest the four-fold food. Peace … Peace… Peace ….

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8. MAHAMRITUNJAYA MANTRA

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pustivardhanam Uruvarukamiva Bandhanaat Mrityormukshiya Mamrtaat

We worship the Three-eyed One, Lord Shiva, who is full of fragrance and who nourishes all beings. May He liberate me from mortality, for the sake of immortality, just as a cucumber is severed from its bondage to the vine.

9. GAYATRI MANTRA

Om Bhur Bhuva Suvaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhyoyonah Prachodayaat

We meditate on the Supreme Lord Sun whose light pervades this world (Bhuh), the heavens (Bhuvah) and the inter space (suvah). May He guide and enlighten our intellect

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SHIVA PANCHAKSHARI STOTRAM

Nagendra-haraya tri-lochanaya Bhas-manga-ragaya Mahesh-varaya Nityaya shuddhaya dig-ambaraya Tasmai “na” karaya Namah Shivaya

Salutations to Shiva, who wears the king of snakes as a garland, the three-eyed god, whose body is smeared with ashes, the great lord, the eternal and pure one, who wears the directions as his garment, and who is represented by the syllable ``na ''

Manda-kini-salila-chandana-char-chitaya Nandish-vara pramatha-natha mahesh-varaya Mandara-pushpa bahu-pushpa su-puji-taya Tasmai “ma” karaya Namah Shivaya

I bow to Shiva, who has been worshipped with water from the Ganga (Mandakini) and anointed with sandalwood paste, the lord of Nandi, the lord of the host of goblins and ghosts, the great lord, who is worshiped with Mandara and many other kinds of flowers, and who is represented by the syllable ``ma. '' Shivaya gauri-vadan-abja vrnda Suryaya daksha-dhvara-nasha-kaya Shri nila-kanthaya vrshad-vajaya Tasmai “shi” karaya Namah Shivaya Salutations to shiva, who is all-auspiciousness, who is the sun that causes the lotus face of Gauri (Parvati) to blossom, who is the destroyer of the yajna of Daksha, whose throat is blue (Nilakantha), whose flag bears the emblem of the bull, and who is represented by the syllable ``shi. ''

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Vasishtha-kum-bhod-bhava-gautamarya Munindra-devar-chita-shekharaya Chandrarka vaishva-nara-lochanaya Tasmai “va’ karaya Namah Shivaya

Vasishhtha, Agastya, Gautama, and other venerable sages, and Indra and other gods have worshipped the head of (Shiva's linga). I bow to that Shiva whose three eyes are the moon, sun and fire, and who is represented by the syllable ``va. '' Yajna-sva-rupaya jata-dharaya Pinaka-hastaya sana-tanaya Divyaya devaya digam-baraya Tasmai “ya” karaya Namah Shivaya Salutations to Shiva, who bears the form of a Yaksha, who has matted hair on his head, who bears the Pinaka bow in his hand, the primeval lord, the brilliant god, who is digambara (naked), and who is represented by the syllable ``ya. ''

Panchak-sharam idam punyam Yah pathet shiva san-nidhau Shiva lokam avapnoti Shivena saha modate

Anyone who recites this sacred five-syllable mantra, (Namah Shivaya) near the Shiva (linga), attains the abode of Shiva and rejoices there with Shiva.

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OM NAMASTE ASTU BHAGAWAN

Om Namaste Astu Bhagawan Vishweshwaraaya Mahaadevaaya Tryambakaaya Tripuraantakaaya Trikaalaagni Kaalaaya Kaalaagni Rudraaya Neelakanthaaya Mrtyumjayaaya Sarveshwaraaya Sadaashivaaya Sriman Mahaadevaaya Namaha

My salutations to you Oh Lord Shiva Who is the Lord of the universe, Who is the all-knowing light of consciusness Who has three eyes, Who burned the city of three demons Who governs the three periods of time, Who is like fire, who is timeless and also destroyer of time Who is blue-necked, who has won over death Who is the Lord of all, always auspicious Who is endowed with all wealth, the great Lord

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SONGS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

New Year Song:

Ksanam Pratiksanam Yannavam Navam Tacca Sundaram Sacca Tacchivam

Varsa Nutanam Te Subham Mudam Uttarottaram Bhavatu Siddhidam

That which is ever new and fresh, that alone is Good, Real and Beautiful.

May this New Year bring you greater goodness, happiness and success.

Birthday Song:

Janmadinamidam Ayi Priya Sakhe Santano Tu Te Sarvada Mudam

Prarthayaamahe Bhava Sataayusi Isvarah Sadaa Tvam Ca Rakshatu

Punya Karmanaa Kirtim-Arjaya Jivanam Tava Bhavatu Sarthakam

O dear friend, may this birthday bring you Auspiciousness and joy 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.

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CHINMAYA AARATI

Aarti Shri Chinmaya Sadguru Ki Divya Roopa Murti Karuna Ki Aarati Sadguru ki

We offer prayers to our SHRI CHINMAYA SADGURU In whom divinity and compassion are personified. 1. Charanome unke shanti samaye Sharnagata ki Bhranti Mitaye Paapa Taapa Santaapa Harana ki Aarti Shri Chinmaya Sadguru Ki Aarati Sadguru ki. His feet are the abode of Peace. He removes the misapprehensions of those who surrender to him and takes away their sins, sorrows and anxieties. We offer prayers to our SHRI CHINMAYA SADGURU 2. Veda Upanishad Geeta ko Gaya Dharma Sanatana Phir se Jagaya Shudha Neeti Preeti Shankarki Aarti Shri Chinmaya Sadguru Ki Aarati Sadguru Ki

He sang Vedas, Upanishads and Geeta, rekindled the light of Sanatan dharma. He expounded the logic of SHRI Shankara’s philosophy. We offer prayers to our SHRI CHINMAYA SADGURU

3. Sidhabari ki Tapobhumi Me Nitya Biraje Guru Hamare Bhakta Hridaya Ananda Shrota Ki Aarti Shri Chinmaya Sadguru Ki Aarati Sadguru ki.

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Our revered GURUDEV resides eternally in the Tapobhumi of Siddhabari. And is the eternal source of Bliss in the hearts of his devotees. We offer prayers to our SHRI CHINMAYA SADGURU

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VEDIC AARTI

Om Raajadhiraajaaya Prasahyasaahine Namo Vayum Vai Sravnaaya Kurmahe Sa Me Kaamaan Kaamakaamaaya Mahyam, Kaameswarovai Sravaano Dadhaatu, Kuberaaya Vai Sravanaaya Mahaaraajaaya Namah Om, We prostrate to the Lord in the form of Sun, who is invincible and capable of quelling any thrust or attack and who is the king of kings We salute the Lord of Kubera, the lord of wealth and riches, may he fulfill all our cherished desires.

Om Na Karmana Na Prajaya Dhanena Tyagenaike Amrtatvamaanashuh Parena Naakam Nihitam Guhaayaam Vaibhraajate Yadyatayo Vishanti Not by selfish work or rituals, not by progeny, not by wealth, they have attained immortality. Some have attained immortality by renunciation – that which the yogis attain is greater than heaven; that which shines in the pure heart.

Vedaanta Vigyanasunishcitaartah Sanyaasa Yogaadyatayah Shuddhasatvah Te Brahmlike Tu Parantakaale Paraamrtaat Parimuchyanti Sarve Having attained the immortality, and oneness with the Supreme; those aspirants who strive for self control, the Vedantins who follow the path of self- knowledge, having gained the purity of mind through practice of Yoga, self discipline, practicing the steadfastness on the path of knowledge of the Self (Brahman) and renunciation, they

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get released from transmigration and reach Brahman when their ego gets transcended.

Dahram Vipaapam Parameshmabhutam Yat Pundarikam Puramdhyasamstham Tattraapi Dahram Gaganam Vishokastasmin Yadantastadupaasitavyam In the citadel of the body is a small sinless and pure lotus in the heart in which resides the Supreme. Further in the interior of this small area, there is a space of no sorrow. That is to be meditated upon continuously.

Yo Vedddau Svarah Prokto Vedaante Ca Pratishthitah Tasya Prakritilinasya Yah Parah Sa Maheshwarah He is the Supreme Lord, the transcendental, the syllable Om, which is pronounced at the commencement of the of the Vedic texts, which is the essence of the Upanishads and which is the subject of contemplation on the Highest.

Na tatra Suryo Bhaati, Na Chandra- Taarakam Na-Ima Vidyuto Bhaanti, Kuto Yam Agnih Tam-Eva Bhaantam Anubhaati Sarvam Tasya Bhaasaa Sarvam Idam Vibhaati The Sun does not shine there, neither does the moon, nor the stars; nor the lightning, nor the fire. Verily everything shines after Him who itself is self-effulgent. The whole world is illumined with His light alone.

Om Naaraayanaaya Vidhmahe Vaasudevaaya Dhimahi Tanno Vishnu Pracodayaat May we know Narayana, may we meditate upon Vasudeva. May Vishnu impel us towards the Supreme.

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Om Mahaadevyai Ca Vidmahe Vishupatni Ca Dhimahi Tanno Lakshmi Pracodayaat May we know the Supreme Goddess, for that may we meditate upon the consort of Lord Vishnu. May Mahalakshmi impel us towards the Supreme.

OM MANGALAM Chorus * OM * Om Mangalam, Omkaara Mangalam Om Namah Shivaya Guruve Mangalam

NA Na Mangalam, Nakaara Mangalam Nana Rupa Guruve Neene Om Mangalam, Mangalam * MA Ma Mangalam, makaara Mangalam Mahadeva Guruve Neene Om Mangalam, Mangalam * SHI Shi mangalam, Shikaara Mangalam Siddha Rupa Guruve Neene Om Mangalam, Mangalam * VA Va Mangalam, Vakaara Mangalam Vamana Rupa Guruve Neene Om Mangalam,Mangalam * YA Ya mangalam, Yakaara Mangalam Yajna Rupa Guruve Neene Om Mangalam, Mangalam *

Meaning: Om Mangalam is a benediction wherein we pray to Lord Shiva to bless one and all. This prayer describes some of Shiva’s attributes while asking for the welfare of mankind. His attributes are as follows: Shiva in the form of Omkara, Shiva as the first and greatest of teachers (Guru), Shiva in many forms (Nana Rupa), Shiva s the Great Lord ( Mahadeva), Shiva as the ascetic who has attained supernatural powers (Siddha Rupa), Shiva in the form of Vamana (Vamana), Shiva in the form of sacrifice (Yajna)

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KARPUR AARATI

Karpur Gauram Karunaa Avataaram Sansaar Saaram Bhujgendra Haaram Sadaa Vasantam Hridayaarvinde Bhavam Bhavaani Sahitam Namaami I bow to that white complexioned Lord Shiva, who is the Incarnation of compassion, Who is the very essence of life. Who wears snakes as garlands, whose eternal abode is in the heart of all, I bow to Thee and Thy consort Bhavaani (Uma or Parvati).

Mangalam Bhagawaan Vishnu Mangalam Garuda Dhwaja Mangalam Pundari Kaaksha Mangalaaya Tanno Hari

Auspicious is Lord Vishnu; Auspicious is He whose flag bears the emblem of Garuda; Auspicious is He who is lotus-eyed; Hari is the abode of auspiciousness

Sarva Mangala Maangalye Shive Sarvaatha Saadhike Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Naaraayani Namastute ( 3 )

O the most auspicious among those that are auspicious! O the one that grants the fulfillment of all prayers! O the one refuge of all! To Thee O Lord Siva known also as Trayambaka and to Thy consort, Gauri; to Narayani, our salutations!

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GURU STOTRAM Akhanda Mandalakaaram, Vyaptam Yena Characharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Prostrations to that noble teacher by whom that state is indicated which pervades the entire cosmos, everything animate and inanimate.

Ajnana Timiraandhasya, Jnanaanjana Shalakaya Chakshurunmeelitam Yena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who with the collyrium stick of knowledge has opened the eyes of one blinded by the darkness of ignorance.

Gururbrahma Guruvishnuh, Gururdevo Maheshvaraha Gurureva Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who is Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Parameshwara; and who is verily the Supreme Brahman.

Sthaavaram Jangamam Vyaaptam, Yatkinchit Sacharacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who has made it possible to realise Him by whom all that is sentient and insentient, movable and immovable, is pervaded.

Chinmayam Vyaapi Yatsarvam, Trailokyam Sacharacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who has made it possible to realise Him who pervades everything, sentient and insentient, in all the three worlds.

Sarvashruti Shiroratna, Viraajita Padaambhujaha Vedaatambuha Suryoyah, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

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Salutations to that noble teacher whose lotus feet are radiant with (the lustre of) the crest jewel of all Srutis, and who is the sun that causes the Vedanta Lotus (knowledge) to blossom forth.

Chaitanya Shaashvatah Shaantah, Vyomatito Niranjanaha Bindunadah Kalaatitah, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who is ever effulgent, eternal, peaceful, beyond space, immaculate and beyond the manifest and the unmanifest.

Jnaana Shakti Samaarudah, Tatva Mala Vibhooshitaha Bhukti Mukti Pradatacha, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher who is established in the mighty knowledge and power, adorned by the garland of various principles and who is the bestower of prosperity and liberation.

Anekajanma Sampraptah, Karmabandha Vidhahine Atma Jnaana Pradaanena, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble teacher, who by bestowing the knowledge of the Self, burns up the bondage created by accumulated actions of innumerable births.

Shoshanam Bhava Sindoscha, Jnaapanam Saarasampadah Guroh Padodakam Samyak, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble Guru, the waters touched by whose feet completely dry up the ocean of Samsar and make one realise the Supreme wealth.

Na Guroradhikam Tattvam, Na Guruoradhikam Tapah Tattva Jnaanaat Param Nastih, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah Salutations to that noble Guru, than whom there is no higher Truth. There is no higher penance than service to the Guru and there is nothing higher than Realisation of God.

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Mannaathah Shri Jagannathah, Madh Guruh Shri Jagadh Guruh Madaatma Sarva Bhootatma, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah Salutations to that noble Guru who is my Lord and the noble Lord of the Universe, my teacher and the teacher of the Universe, who is the Self in me and Self in all beings.

Gururaadiranaadhischa, Guruh Prama Daivatam Guroh Parataram Naasti, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah

Salutations to that noble Guru who is the beginning of the Universe, but who is himself without a beginning. Guru is the Supreme Deity. There is none higher than the Guru.

Tvameva Maata Cha Pita Tvameva Tvameva Bandhuscha Sakha Tvameva Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva Tvameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva

O Guru, You are my mother and my father, my family and friends, the source of all knowledge and prosperity. You are the Lord of all and my Lord.

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AARATI Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare, Swami Jaya Jagadeesha Hare Bhaktajanon Ke Sankata, Daasajanon Ke Sankata Kshana Me Doora Kare, Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

OM, O Jagadeeshwara, (the Lord of the universe), we are singing Your glory. You are the one who removes the perils of your devotees in an instant. O Jagadeeshwara, Supreme power, we sing Your glory with reverence

Jo Dhyaaave Phala Paave, Dukha Binase Mana Ka Sukha Sampati Ghar Aave (2x), Kashta Mite Tana Kaa Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare.

Those who meditate on You, gain fulfillment, happiness and prosperity. They become liberated from mental and physical suffering. O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

Maatpitaa Tum Mere, Sharana Gahun Mai Kisakee, Tum Bina Aur Na Dooja, Aasha Karoon Mai Jisakee Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

You are my father and mother, my protector, where else can I seek refuge? I accept none other than You, I take refuge, in You. O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

Tuma Purana Paramatma, Tum Antarayaami, Para Brahma Parameshvara (2x), Tuma Sabh Ke Swami Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

Supreme Lord, You are omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, the in-dweller of all hearts You are the Ultimate, Parabrahma, You are my master, my Swami O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence.

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Tuma Karuna Ke Saagara, Tuma Paalanakartaa, Mai Sevaka Tuma Swami (2x), Kripaa Karo Bharataa Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

You are the ocean of compassion; You take care of the whole universe. O Supreme Being, I am ignorant, I am Your servant. You are my master, my Swami. I do not know how to reach You, please grant me your blessings. O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

Tuma Ho Eka Agochara, Saba Ke Praanapati, Kisa Vidha Milun Dayaamaya, Kisa Vidha Milun Kripaamaya Tuma Ko Mai Kumati, Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

You are an invisible power of the universe, the source of life in all. O compassionate One, how can I reach You? Please show me the way O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

Deenabandhu Dukha Harataa, Tuma Rakshaka Mere, Apane Haatha Uthaao, Apane Charana Badhaao, Dvaara Padaa Mai Tere, Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

You are the protector and friend of the weak and needy! I surrender to You, please take care of me and protect me O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

Vishaya Vikaara Mitaao, Paapa Haro Devaa, Shradhaa Bhakti Badhaao, Shradhaa Prema Badhaao, Santana Ki Seva, Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare

Supreme Being, please remove my sins, my attachments to the worldly pleasures, and agitation of mind. Grant me faith, devotion, and spirit of service to the noble souls O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence

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Tana Mana Dhana Saba Hai Teraa, Swami Saba Kucha Hai Teraa, Teraa Tujhko Arpana (2x), Kyaa Lage Meraa, Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare.

My body, mind and possessions, all belong to You as they are Your gift to me ,I am only offering to you that what really belongs to You O Jagadeeshwara, we sing Your glory with reverence