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PRAYERS

(This book is the English translation of Marathi prayers,

written and inspired by Swami Vijnananand)


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Prayers (T-15).

2nd Edition August 2011

Translation : Manashakti Translation Committee

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INTRODUCTION

A prayer implies peace, purposeful controlled motion

in body-cells. In our daily routines, we spend a lot of our intrinsic

energy. Due to emotions and ambitions, excessive energy is

spent without our knowledge. A prayer helps check this extra

expenditure. Saving this energy is equivalent to gaining new

energy.

Every second of praying purifies 12,50,00,000 body

cells. Normally, within 186 days, i.e. within 2 blood cycles, our

metabolism undergoes vital changes; and the change is com-

plete in 7 years. Good thoughts via prayers bring about good

changes in the body; and good deeds done in tune with good

thoughts can change ones future for better. To utilize some of

the energy thus gained through prayers for the good of others is

living a life of prayers.

This book contains many prayers. They are intended

for various audiences: students, parents and others, for better


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concentration, peace and progress; and ultimately for leading a

purposeful life.

This collection of prayers is classified into six major

parts Children, Parents, Self-progress, Social Welfare, Yajna

and Light Prayer and Miscellaneous.

How and when to pray?

Pray at a fixed time and place every day. Begin with a

calm, serene mood; and reduce the desires in your mind. Con-

centrate upon the prayer, meditate silently, and say the prayer

with utmost clarity. Imagine that the images and vibrating sounds

produced are re-entering yourself, and being dissolved in you.

With practice, will come a serene and timeless experience.

The front cover of this booklet has Lord Krishnas mes-

sage at the end of his life: the world is governed by laws, with-

out exception. The rear cover has a symbol of ? of offering

hands, which shows how to lead your life. Normally, our palms

are used for acquiring and demanding material pleasures. They

should also be taught to give to others. This can lead to great

satisfaction.


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Prayer - A logical interpretation

A prayer helps concentrate the mind. Sit still and look

inwards, into yourself. A group prayer is one that is said collec-

tively, with a pure conscience, for the benefit of everyone. The

end purpose of prayer should be self-assessment and self-

correction.

We belong to this entire universe. God means the hu-

manization of virtues, a psychological symbol. Just as God is a

symbol of giving, we humans as devotees should strive to be

symbols of giving. Everything in nature is a guru (teacher) to

me, as it can teach me something. When we say hari aum tat

sat brahmarpanamastu it means our excessive greed should

be taken away for that equality that is the highest truth. The form

of ? - AUM contains Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, as it contains

the states of creation, sustenance and decay. To develop within

ourselves the strength to help others, we pray to the Sun via the

Gayatri mantra.


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Strength of Prayer in Act of Sacrifice

Words are a reflection of thoughts, a real manifesta-

tion. Words get meaning through behaviour. From the selfless-

ness, knowledge and sacrifice of many, words get the power of

becoming a mantra. A prayer is a thoughtful symbol of good

intentions. Living a prayer means continuously reflecting on

and implementing the meaning of its words in everyday life.

As good intentions are imbibed in the mind, the body

reacts and changes as well. Your future can be impacted by

good deeds. When many people come together, collectively for

the benefit of everyone and say it, it becomes a collective prayer.

Such a prayer is more powerful as per the law of resonance.

Using the energy generated by such a prayer for societal wel-

fare makes the prayer a success. To complement it with pure

efforts, you may supplement such a prayer with one hour of

selfless service every day.

You have the right only over your efforts, never over the

fruits of it! Bhagvad Geeta


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Contents

Introduction

How and when to pray?

Prayer - A logical interpretation

Strength of Prayer in Act of Sacrifice

I PRAYERS FOR PARENTS

1. Prayer for pre-birth sanskars for the expecting couple 9

2. Prayer for pre-birth sanskars for the entire family 10

3. Prayer for post-birth sanskars 12

4. Prayer for the child (of 2-7 years) 14

5. Prayer for the welfare of all children 15

6. Prayer for welfare of the new generation 15

II PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN

1. Morning prayer 17

2. Afternoon prayer 18

3. Night prayer 19

4. Prayer to control temptation 20


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III PRAYERS FOR SELF PROGRESS

1. 4-minute prayer for self-purification 22

2. Gayatri mantra 24

3. Self-reflection 25

IV PRAYERS FOR SOCIAL WELFARE

1. Social service 26

2. National welfare 27

3. Welfare of the universe 28

V YAJNA AND LIGHT PRAYERS

1. Yajna prayer 29

2. Prayer of Light 30

VI MISCELLANEOUS PRAYERS

1. Worship of truth 33

2. Purification of physical spaces -Vastushaman 34

3. Prayer for cure and peace 38

4. Prayer for connecting with the spirit of Swami 40

Vijnananand


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PART I PRAYERS FOR PARENTS

Prayer for pre-birth sanskars

(to be said by the expecting couple)

We say this prayer in the name of the ultimate truth. We

believe that the events taking place in someone's life are the

consequences of their actions, beliefs, and natural laws, or

"karma". To the extent that the karma of the three of us has

come together, to that extent, we pray for the prosperity of the

baby. Even though we may not believe that we want to alter the

natural path chosen by the baby, we hold the natural wish of

well-being for the baby. "O baby, we welcome you! Come to live

a fruitful and meaningful life. If you do not object, we would like

you to become a and achieve great progress in .

For this, we will do our best to make the circumstances condu-

cive for you. Even if that does not happen, may you benefit from

the remaining fruits of this prayer. We say this prayer for your,

our family's, nation's, world's and humankind's welfare. We wish

to remain pure via this prayer to gain what we desire and de-

serve. May the auspiciousness in our hearts benefit us all.


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Prayer for pre-birth sanskars

(to be said collectively by all - parents, family members)

The following prayer, for the arriving child, may be col-

lectively said by a minimum of 7 people, including relatives,

acquaintances, or others. Then, concentrate on a source of

light. Do some good work for the new generation.

We welcome all the living forms that have started their

journeys in the womb. A new generation is representative of the

excellence in society at the time. An advanced manifestation of

natural evolution. Like the cream of society's intelligence, bril-

liance, and future ambitions. We welcome this new flame. From

the darkness of the unknown to the light of knowledge, may

your arrival be successful. You bring with yourself certain wishes

and ambitions. May you be inspired to couple those with pure

knowledgeable efforts and good intentions. May you have the

freedom to choose the direction of your life as per your wishes.

May your life benefit from the strengths of courage, wealth and

peace. May you be content with a successful and prosperous


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life. This prayer will instruct you to add pure knowledgeable

efforts and social welfare to your success. We all as parents

are praying so for the well-being of the new generation. We

strengthen this prayer with resonance energy, light energy, and

pure intentioned sacrifice. With the light energy as witness, we

offer the benefits of this prayer for your future. May these ben-

efits make your life prosperous. May you lead a successful life

with confidence. May your success grow for you, your society,

and for mankind. With fire as our witness, we offer this new

generation the legacy of our prayers coupled with pure knowl-

edgeable efforts.

May our child be blessed!

May everyone be blessed!

May this nation be blessed!

May the universe be blessed!


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Prayer for post birth sanskars

(for the welfare of the baby)

Let the baby listen to the following thoughts when

asleep, preferably three times a day: morning, afternoon and

evening. Before doing so, the parent should think of and say

some thoughts regarding social or spiritual ideals (may record

these in the mother's voice).

O (baby's name)! You have to achieve much

success in your life, and become very accomplished.

When you grow up, you will go to school. In school, you

have to concentrate your mind on studying.

In this world, nothing comes free. Your parents work

hard and take a lot of effort for raising you. You should remain

grateful to your parents for these efforts.Knowledge is the purest thing in the world. Hence, you

should respect your teachers who impart you such knowledge.

We believe you should behave following the truth and

the rules, and while doing so, achieve success in your life.

To learn and be knowledgeable, do not fear even if you

have to undertake a lot of efforts. Because if you take the efforts


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today, you will earn the fruits of your labour in happiness.

You might commit some mistakes in your life. If some-

one points out your mistakes, thank them for it instead of being

angry with them.

We benefit a lot from the society we live in. Hence youshould also take efforts for your society. You should share in

society's sorrows.

You have to become great. But how? By service to

knowledge.

You may face difficulties while doing good work, like

everyone does. But you must bear them happily, and not restrict

your thoughts just to your family, but for the entire humanity. You

take care of the people, and you will become popular. Pray to be

so - "Please expand my mind to encompass my family, my

society, my country and the entire humanity."

If you believe in it, you may recite the Gayatri mantra

3 times. These thoughts should be read in entirety for the first

three days; later if you are running short on time, as a

summary, you may say to the baby "May you be blessed with

knowledge".


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Prayer for the child (of 2-7 years)

O adorable (babys name),

We are spreading these thoughts with great love for

you. You came into this environment. You may have taken a lead

in choosing this environment. You came here, loved everyone,

and were loved by everyone. You have brought your virtues with

you. Similarly, you have brought your vices with you. Our effort is

so that your virtues may help you as much as possible. And as

part of that effort, we pray with our utmost earnestness, for your

peace. Our effort is so that your virtues may help you more, and

your vices may hurt you less. You should certainly try to suffice

your energy completely. To do so, you will have to save the

energy you may spend in irritation. By doing so, you will benefit

in two ways. In saving this energy, you will develop a habit of

peace. And the saved energy will help for your life accomplish-

ments. The Gayatri mantra brings together peace and strength.

It is a prayer to seek knowledge, like that of the benevolent Sun.

By saying this mantra, we pray for you. By saying this mantra,

we pray for you.

(Say the gayatri mantra three times. - Page No.24)


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Prayer for the welfare of all children

(to be said by parents collectively)

I am thinking of this collective thought, based on the

principles of resonance. May all be well with the kids in my

family and with the next generation in the entire universe. For

this, may their behaviour improve, and may society be happy. I

will contribute to the right efforts for this to happen system-

atically.

Prayer for welfare of the new generation

(to be said by parents collectively)

We pray collectively to teach better discipline to the

progressive and evolving minds of this clever generation. May

this prayer serve as an inspiration for the sadhakas' kids, kids

in society, and those of the next generation, for all round wel-

fare.

Let the kids' attitudes improve for better overall devel-

opment. May their intellect be inspired by truth. May their life be

successful due to stress free academic success, excellent

health, and the highest ideals. May their just ambitions be


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helped by equality and gratitude. May the awakening of the in-

ner energy among kids multiply their virtues and give them

strength to face obstacles courageously. May their life, informed

with nature's message of giving and purity in objectives, pros-

per for the benefit of the nation and the entire universe.

May the energy generated from Swamiji's work guided

by pure intentions and knowledge, the energy in their surround-

ings, and the good energy from all Manashakti sadhakas help

the kids' lives be prosperous and keep them away from the

excesses of desire. May the light energy that eliminates igno-

rance, and the truthfully inspiring energy from the Mahashoonya-

bindu* help the kids as per the principles of eligibility.

It is our well-intended hope that the life of these kids

prospers with ideals, which subsequently will benefit them,

their family, society, nation and humanity.

*Mahashoonya-bindu a black round symbol at the

Manashakti Research Centre which is representative of strength

generated out of the selfless social service of the sadhakas of

Manashakti.


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PART II PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN

Morning Prayer

(to be said after waking up in the morning)

I am grateful to my parents for their love for me. They

look after my needs. They undertake a lot of efforts for me.

Nothing in this world is free. Because of my parents, I am able

to get many things easily. I will use these things for being better

at my studies. I will continue to be grateful to my parents. I will

not do anything that will hurt them. I will not behave in a manner

that will bring them disgrace. I will apply myself completely to

my studies. I will not talk back arrogantly to my parents. I will

make their love and effort for me worth it for them. I am confi-

dent that in doing so only lies my welfare. O God, O Nature,

please help me in my goals.


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Afternoon Prayer

(to be said in the afternoon)

I prayed in the morning. If I have committed any mis-

takes since then, I will reflect on them now. My teachers teach

me, for my own benefit. If my parents scold me, it is for my

benefit. Everyone makes mistakes; likewise my parents may

also sometimes make mistakes. But they take a lot of effort for

me, and sacrifice many things for me. I will not be thankless,

and will not harp on their mistakes. By Manashakti's energy

transfer experiment, I get energy to do well in my studies by

being selfless in serving society. By the same principle, I will

also make some contribution to social service. By doing so, I

will receive good benefits from the experiment. I am humbly

thankful to all who work for my welfare - my parents, my caretak-

ers, my elders, my teachers, my society and my country. Only

with a humble mind, will I achieve success in my studies, and

benefit from the Manashaktis energy, as have many others. My

life will become successful.


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Night Prayer

(to be said before sleeping at night)

I prayed in the morning and afternoon today. Now I will

reflect on whether I acted per it. If I did not behave accordingly,

why not? This is a moment to reflect on my mistakes, rather

than others' mistakes. Many known and unknown forces in this

world work to make my life prosperous. Something unjust may

have happened with me. But instead of being angry about it, I

should be grateful to many for the efforts they take for my ben-

efit. The people who take efforts for me may also have their own

difficulties. I may not understand them. So I will remain calm;

and humble. If I forgot to bow to my parents today, I will remem-

ber to do so tomorrow. O God, O Nature, help me in my resolve.

If I made any mistakes today, please forgive me. Tomorrow I will

strive my best to make amends. I end my day by saluting the

energy of my parents, Manashakti, country, and nature. Because

of my prayers, I am developing unique strengths through my

internal energies and the energy transfer experiment of

Manashakti.


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Prayer to Control Temptation

(to be said at the moment of temptation)

My life is based on the hardships of my parents and

sympathisers. Falling prey to temptation of pleasure at improper

time means nothing but to suck their blood. Temptation may

give immediate happiness; but restraint on mind would fetch

still higher happiness. If I remain ungrateful to the hardships

suffered by a number of people for me, how shall my younger

siblings and children would be grateful to me? I have learnt

primary lessons to the effect that allurement, ultimately ruins.

Or I shall take further lessons in this regard and get them fully

understood. Such lessons with scientific evidence are avail-

able. Till then I shall control my mind simply through good

thoughts. In order that my generation should live in freedom, a

number of great people such as Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma

Gandhi, Veer Savarkar, Jayprakash Narayan, Dr Ambedkar, Pt

Nehru, Dr Hedgewar, Bhagat Singh, Dange, Mahatma Phule


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and many others unknown to me, suffered severe hardships.

Youngsters like Bhagat Singh embraced death, so that the next

generation i.e. I should live honourably in freedom. The boys

of 14-15 years of age suffered whips just for me. Their bodies

bled just for me. At least in honour of their memory, I should

refrain myself from petty temptation. One does not require edu-

cation for enjoyment. To learn to control temptations is educa-

tion. I have taken education. I wish to upgrade it. O God, O

Nature, please inspire my intellect in right direction.


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PART III PRAYERS SELF-PROGRESS

4-Minute Prayer for Self-Purification

The root cause of calamities is the mind's desire for

happiness. Excessive happiness leads to calamities, sorrow

and disease. This prayer for purifying one's self means admit-

ting to oneself the mistakes that one has made; from this mo-

ment, promising oneself to fix the mistakes made and behav-

ing such that mistakes are not committed again; and resolving

to behave in an unselfish manner. In making this resolve, "AUM",

which is pervasive in this entire universe, in every atom, is my

witness. "Hari" also means take away my excessive greed. Be-

cause of this prayer, you will resolve to behave more righteously

than yesterday, and boost your confidence. For creating an at-

mosphere of concentration before the prayer, utter good thoughts

followed by the prayer.

The prayer lasts for four minutes. The first minute is to

recollect mistakes made yesterday. The second minute is prom-

ise oneself to fix the mistakes made yesterday. The third minute


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is to utter your resolve for the truth, and that is reciting the prayer.

The fourth minute is to experience peace.

Suggested time: 7:58 a.m.

O eternal force representing the eternal truth, I am the

creation of my own deeds and expectations. There is no easy or

false way to free myself of my deeds and expectations. Of course,

with this newly found realization and knowledge, everyday my

entire being is becoming purer. O eternal force, keep this posi-

tive realization, inspiration, and knowledge within me forever.

Let my excessive desire be taken away. Whatever that

is supposed to be mine, I surrender to the Brahma i.e. tran-

scendent reality, and equality. Whatever that will remain will be

the best.


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Gayatri Mantra

VV g{dVwdao ^Jm} Xod Yr{h &

{Ymo mo Z: Mm oXmV&&

[In Sanskrit: Aum tat-saviturvarenyam, bhargo devasya

dheemahi, dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat]

O God Savita (the Protector)! The Sun receives energy

from you and always keeps himself burning in order to

distribute that energy to the entire universe. Please give my

intellect the inspiration to imitate such selfless behaviour of

the Sun.


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Prayer for Self-Reflection

(for self-improvement)

I am calling upon my internal energy and resolving to

work towards my own welfare. My personality has evolved

based on my behaviour till today. From today onwards, I

resolve to seek only good inspiration. For the bad experiences

I have had, instead of blaming others, I will myself reflect upon

them. Instead of seeking false satisfaction, I will rely on cour-

age and good wisdom. Because of this, I will gain long

lasting peace and success. To the extent that I am achieving

this, I am at peace now itself.


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PART IV SOCIAL WELFARE

The following prayers are to be said in group for the welfare of

society, nation and universe.

Prayer for Social Service

As the contentment in the society around me increases, my

personal contentment will also increase. In my life, I have ben-

efitted from many known and unknown individuals and forces.

In reciprocity, it is my duty to spend some of my energies for the

benefit of known and unknown individuals and forces. The more

I fulfil this duty, the more I will be delighted. I am experiencing

that delight to the extent I have fulfilled my duty in my work today.

May my delight grow to inspire my family, my society, my country,

and entire humanity.


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Prayer for National Welfare

This nation should become great. For this to hap-

pen, along with non-stop efforts, it is also necessary

to purify our surroundings. We are combining these

two aims.

May all be well with humanity!

May all be well with this nation!!

May all be well with the individual!!!


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Prayer for Welfare of the Universe

The welfare of the universe is my constant thought.

Self-examination is my tool.

I have no enemies outside of me.

I may have some enemy inside me for sure.

Day by day, as my knowledge based work will grow,

One day the entire world will be mine.

Science and beliefs are in my skin.

Gratitude is my righteous path.

Insulting others is forbidden to me.

Peace and equality are my actions.

Inequality and corruption lead to my total destruction.

Equality and unity lead to my piousness.

For me, my family, my society and my humanity,

Strength, strength, strength. Peace, peace, peace.


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PART VI YAJNA AND LIGHT PRAYER

Yajna Prayer

(to be said while presenting offerings to the fire of Yajna)

I present you my offerings.

Please rid me of excessive greed.

I think of my vices and surrender unto you.

I think of my virtues and surrender unto you.

For my self-realization, I surrender unto you.

May this light be full of virtues.

May this energy be full of virtues.

May this peace be full of virtues.


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Prayer of Light

Suggested time :7.30 to 7.42 pm

Format : Individually, or in a group.

Setting: Ideally, sit in front of a source or symbol of

light (for example, the flame of a candle) in an otherwise dark

room. Concentrate on the light and say the prayer. After reciting,

continue to concentrate on the light, and reflect on the thoughts

just expressed.

Total time for prayer and concentration:12 minutes.

O symbol of Light,

We tend to instil within ourselves the qualities of ob-

jects that we concentrate upon. Five branches of mind and brain

science have found this to be the case. That is why I concen-

trate on your image and you.

O Light,I have ambitions. While fulfilling them, working

for the welfare of others will bring prominence to me as well.

Only you, O Light, embody a unique confluence of the qualities

of equality and providing energy. Hence I seek to become one


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with you and ask for strength.

The Sun, our source of light, burns his internal energy

and provides light to the entire world. O Light, as a symbol of the

Sun, you bring this wisdom to me. [In Sanskrit Gayatri Mantra:

Aum tat-saviturvarenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi, dhiyo yo

nah prachodayaat].

O symbol of brilliance, I ask for a favour from the Sun.

But as I ask someone stronger for strength, I realize that it is

only fair that I provide strength to someone weaker. Hence, I will

also give to others - if I cannot give wealth, I will at least give

information.

O Light, you end darkness. You are the Sun. You define

the day. You create the morning glow. May your revitalizing form

make me pure outside and inside. May my vices vanish into the

dark. May I get rid of arrogance and ignorance. Give me the

strength to cooperate. May this awakening in our surroundings

have universal ambitions.

O Light, please fulfil all my wishes in your single


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cycle of time. Bless my children. Bless my country. Bless this

world. I am convinced that you will do so as it is the law. That

is my assurance to myself.

It will be so. It will be so. It will be so.


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Prayer for Purification of Physical Spaces -

Vastushaman

Reference: Satyashaadh Sutra, Anandashram Edi-

tion, Pages 600-603

Many cultures suggest praying for the purposes of pu-

rifying physical spaces such as land, homes, buildings. Pure

thoughts in the surroundings and associated good deeds for

benefit of society may prevent calamities. A prayer of the es-

sence below can help.

O universal energy,

I am concentrating my body, speech and mind in medi-

tation while remembering you.

The many principles in science, spirituality, customary

tradition, and morality highlight the contrasts in selfish actions.

Noting these scientific and religious principles, I pray that the

restlessness in this space may be balanced and evened out.

May my loving thoughts of equality and balance reach out to the

existing energies of this space. May my prayers for universal


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peace resonate with the roots of action in this space.

The effects of any created action are permanent. I have

some realization of this. I will gain rest of the realization with

time. I am taking conscious action about it today. May everyone

who has been here be content with knowledge. May their posi-

tive energies be strengthened. May their virtues multiply. May

everyone benefit. May the darkness of the timid be dispelled.

Wise men say - may people do good deeds; and then may each

get what he desires. May the same happen with me.

May every capable individual harbour appropriate

goals. Nature selects those that are the most deserving. Those

selected should remain humble. The goals of a knowledge-

able life are cooperation , balance, and success of universal

purpose. I will keep these in mind as I work towards my goals.

May these thoughts reach out to all associated with this place.

I am affected by the effects of the thoughts of everyone

who has been here in the past. Energy can only be sustained in

a kinetic or potential state. May my prayers reach out to the


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energies in both states. We worship the land, build upon it. Its

surroundings are imbalanced due to thought-action. It is our

task to balance these surroundings. I utter these thoughts to

balance all thoughts - may energy, individuals and the universe

benefit from them. Per universal law, I too have to leave this

space with time. May I commit no act that will make me repent.

May I preserve the sacredness of this space. Whatever motion

has been created here due to my physical body, I humbly pray

these motions progress towards the development of peace.

Being content in a given situation is a purer way of

achieving peace for everyone. This ensures future progress. I

accept this task. Thought reverberations never die out. Keeping

this in mind, I ask that may my energy and knowledge take away

the discontent in this space to universal satisfaction. Many sac-

rifices have been made to build this country. Many lives were

sacrificed. Many flowers were crushed. Many fruits dried. Many

have sacrificed for my welfare. Many have digested the shocks

of failure with knowledge. Failure has to be accepted with knowl-


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edge, and success with humility: and that is what I will do.

May my country prosper.

May humanity prosper.

May peace prosper.

May I prosper.


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Prayer for Cure and Peace

(to be done by persons suffering from bodily diseases or men-

tal agonies)

Please straighten your spine, close your eyes, and pray

to the following effect.

I am convinced of the importance of truth. Selfishness

may have led me to be untrue. Whatever anger, fear arises,

affects my body and cells in my body. My cells that suffer injus-

tice may seek revenge on my body from outside or within. I call

these effects disease, calamity or pain. I am convinced of this

logic. If in doubt, I will study this further. Even if I accept this logic,

I may not be able to immediately behave in complete truth de-

void of emotion. The other path is that I sacrifice some of my

selfish gain. Accordingly, I will commit . percent of my

time or effort towards organized selfless work. If not this, then at

least once a year I will commit to Satya-pooja. According to my

results, I will encourage others. My actions will have an effect on

my cells as well as my surroundings. The shocks that my body


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cells receive due to my selfish gains will be reduced by the

extent of my selfless sacrifice. To that extent, I will suffer less. I

suffer from ... May the associated cells realize

the changes in my resolve. May they cooperate with me to the

extent I act upon these changes. I do not insist that my pain,

sorrow or calamity vanish immediately. And if it does vanish, I

will accept this success humbly. From this preliminary humility

itself, I am having a unique experience from this instant. I am

sure to achieve success, peace of mind and happiness on this

route.


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Prayer for connecting with the spirit of Swamij Vijnananand

We humbly salute Swamiji - who went from the pursuit

of light to the samadhi of light to becoming one with the infinite

energy of light. We will continue to do our work humbly, loyally

and knowingly on the path that he outlined. Swamiji would say"when my body falls down, perhaps the knowledge mission

flag may fall down - at that time, move my body aside, but do not

let the mission of knowledge fall behind." Swamiji, you have left

behind your body to become one with the universal energy. We

have not, and will not leave the mission for knowledge that you

started. Now we have to continue our work going forward on

your prescribed direction. We resolve to do that. May our inspi-

ration be pure. May we remain united, think as one, and work as

one. For this, we say: "O virtuous Swamiji, may your departure

be an inspiration for many. We recite the message sent by thelight in the Vedas to the Sun in remembrance of your inspira-

tion. The light had said O Sun, you kept burning all day to

provide light to the entire world, and you continue to burn all

night as well. Taking the same inspiration, I will burn this little

flame and strive to walk on your path. I will do the same. We all

will do the same."

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