Om bhur bhuvah svah Tat savitur vareniyam Bhargo devasya dhimahi Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.
Om, Almighty Supreme Sun Impel us with your divine brilliance So that we may attain a noble understanding of Reality.
Durga Gayatri Mantra
Om Kathyayanaya Vidhmahe Kanya Kumari cha Dheemahe Thanno Durgaya Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess who is daughter of Kathyayana, Oh, maiden Goddess, give me higher intellect, And let Goddess Durga illuminate my mind.
Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
Om Mahadevyaicha Vidhmahe Vishnu Pathniyaicha Dheemahe Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the greatest goddess, Oh, wife of Lord Vishnu, give me higher intellect, And let Goddess Lakshmi illuminate my mind.
Saraswathi Gayatri Mantra
Om Vakdeviyai cha Vidhmahe Virinji Pathniyai cha Dheemahe Thanno Vani Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess of speech, Oh, wife of Lord Brahma, give me higher intellect, And let Goddess Vani illuminate my mind.
Sita Gayatri Mantra
Om Janaka Nandinye Vidhmahe Bhumijayai Dheemahe Thanno Sita Prachodayath .
Om, Let me meditate on the daughter of Janaka Oh, daughter of earth, give me higher intellect, And let Sita illuminate my mind.
Radha Gayatri Mantra
Om Vrishabhanujaye Vidhmahe Krishna priyaya Dheemahe Thanno Radha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the daughter of Vrishabhanu, Oh, darling of Krishna, give me higher intellect, And let Radha illuminate my mind.
Shiva Gayatri
Om Tat Purushaya Vidhmahe Mahadevaya Dheemahe Thanno Rudra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the great Purusha, Oh, greatest God, give me higher intellect, And let God Rudra illuminate my mind.
Narayana Gayatri Mantra
Om Narayanaya Vidhmahe Vasudevaya Dheemahe Thanno Vishnu Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on Lord Narayana, Oh, Lord Vasudeva, give me higher intellect, And let Lord Vishnu illuminate my mind.
Rama Gayatri Mantra
Om Daserathaya Vidhmahe Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe Thanno Rama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Dasaratha, Oh, consort of Sita, give me higher intellect, And let God Rama illuminate my mind.
Krishna Gayatri Mantra
Om Dhamodharaya Vidhmahe Rukmani Vallabhay Dheemahe Thanno Krishna Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god whose belly was tied by a rope, Oh, consort of Rukhmani, give me higher intellect, And let God Krishna illuminate my mind.
Om, Let me meditate on the god who is eternal truth, Oh, God who does not have attachments, give me higher intellect, And let God Srinivasa illuminate my mind.
Narasimha Gayatri Mantra
Om Narasimhaya Vidmahe Vajra Nakhaya Dheemahe Thanno Narasimha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god who is the lion man, Oh, God who has diamond claws, give me higher intellect, And let God Narasimha illuminate my mind.
Hayagreeva Gayatri Mantra
Om Narasimhaya Vidmahe Vajra Nakhaya Dheemahe Thanno Narasimha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god of learning, Oh, God who has a horse face, give me higher intellect, And let God Hayagreeva illuminate my mind.
Sudharshana Gayatri Mantra
Om Sudharshanaya Vidmahe Maha Jwalaya Dheemahe Thanno Chakra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the holy wheel of Sudharshana, Oh, Wheel which has great brilliance, give me higher intellect, And let the wheel illuminate my mind.
Brahma Gayatri Mantra
Om Chathur mukhaya Vidmahe Hamasaroodaya Dheemahe Thanno Brahma Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the God with four faces, Oh, God who rides on the Swan, give me higher intellect, And let the Lord Brahma illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [1]
Om Lambhodaraya vidmahe Mahodaraya deemahi Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that god with broad paunch Oh, God with a big belly, give me higher intellect, And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [2]
Om Ekadanthaya vidmahe Vakrathundaya dheemahi Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that one tusked God, Oh, God with broken tusk, give me higher intellect, And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [3]
Om Thatpurashaya vidhmahe Vakrathundaya dheemahi Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that great male, Oh, God with broken tusk, give me higher intellect, And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Subrahamanya Gayatri Mantra
Om That Purushaya Vidhmahe Maha Senaya Dheemahe Thanno Shanmuga Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that great male, Oh, commander in chief, give me higher intellect, And let the six faced one illuminate my mind.
Devendra Gayatri Mantra
Om Sahasra nethrayeVidhmahe Vajra hasthaya Dheemahe Thanno Indra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the thousand eyed one, Oh, Lord with Vajra as weapon, give me higher intellect, And let Indra illuminate my mind.
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
Om Aanjaneya Vidhmahe Maha balaya Dheemahe Thanno Hanuman Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Anjana, Oh, Very strong one, give me higher intellect, And let Hanuman illuminate my mind.
Aadithya [Sun] Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhaskaraya Vidhmahe Diva karaya Dheemahe Thanno Surya Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the Sun God, Oh, maker of the day, give me higher intellect, And let Sun God illuminate my mind.
Chandra [Moon] Gayatri Mantra
Om Kshira puthraya Vidhmahe Amrithathvaya Dheemahe Thanno Chandra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of milk, Oh, essence of nectar, give me higher intellect, And let moon God illuminate my mind.
Angaaraka (Mars) Gayatri Mantra
Om veeradhwajaaya vidmahae vighna hastaaya dheemahi tanno bhouma prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has hero in his flag, Oh, He who has power to solve problems, give me higher intellect, And let the son of earth God illuminate my mind.
Budha (Mercury) Gayatri Mantra
Om gajadhwajaaya vidmahae sukha hastaaya dheemahi tanno budha: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has elephant in his flag, Oh, He who has power to grant pleasure, give me higher intellect, And let Budha illuminate my mind.
Guru (Jupiter) Gayatri Mantra
Om vrishabadhwajaaya vidmahae kruni hastaaya dheemahi tanno guru: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has bull in his flag, Oh, He who has power to get things done, give me higher intellect, And let Guru illuminate my mind.
Shukra (Venus) Gayatri Mantra
Om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae dhanur hastaaya dheemahi tanno shukra: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has horse in his flag, Oh, He who has a bow in his hand, give me higher intellect, And let Shukra illuminate my mind.
Sanishwara (Saturn) Gayatri Mantra
Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae khadga hastaaya dheemahi tanno mandah: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has crow in his flag, Oh, He who has a sword in his hand, give me higher intellect, And let Saneeswara illuminate my mind.
Raahu Gayatri Mantra
om naakadhwajaaya vidmahae padma hastaaya dheemahi tanno raahu: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has snake in his flag, Oh, He who has a lotus in his hand, give me higher intellect, And let Rahu illuminate my mind.
Ketu Gayatri Mantra
om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae soola hastaaya dheemahi tanno ketu: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has horse in his flag, Oh, He who has a trident in his hand, give me higher intellect, And let Kethu illuminate my mind.
Yama Gayatri Mantra
Om Surya puthraya Vidhmahe Maha Kalaya Dheemahe Thanno Yama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Sun God, Oh, great Lord of time, give me higher intellect, And let God of death illuminate my mind.
Varuna Gayatri Mantra
Om Jala bimbhaya Vidhmahe Nila Purushaya Dheemahe Thanno Varuna Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the reflection of water, Oh, person of ocean blue, give me higher intellect, And let the God of water illuminate my mind.
Agni Gayatri Mantra
Om Maha jwalaya Vidhmahe Agni devaya Dheemahe Thanno Agni Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the great flame, Oh, God of fire, give me higher intellect, And let the Fire God illuminate my mind.
Prithvi Gayatri Mantra
Om Prithivi devyyaya Vidhmahe Sahasra murthaye cha Dheemahe Thanno Prithvi Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess of earth, Oh, Goddess who has thousand forms, give me higher intellect, And let Goddess earth illuminate my mind.
Manmatha Gayatri Mantra
Om Kama devaya Vidhmahe Pushpa vanaya Dheemahe Thanno Kama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the God of love, Oh, God who is the forest of flowers, give me higher intellect, And let the God of love illuminate my mind.
Tulasi Gayatri Mantra
Om Tulasi devyai cha Vidhmahe Vishnu priyayai cha Dheemahe Thanno Brindah Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the Goddess of Ocimum, Oh, Goddess who is dear to Vishnu, give me higher intellect, And let Brindha* illuminate my mind. * Another name for Thulasi plant
Shani and Hanuman The worship of Lord Hanuman is a panacea for the harsh effects of the 'unfavourable' presence of Lord Shani. In the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana and in gratitude, Shani promised Hanuman that anyone who prayed to Him (Hanuman), especially on Saturdays, would be rescued from the "malefic" effects of Saturn, or at the very least, the effects would be softened.
Another version of the encounter between Lord Hanuman and Shani is that once Shani climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder, implying that Shani's influence was beginning on Lord Hanuman. At this, Hanuman assumed a large size, and Shani was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. As the pain was unbearable, Shani requested Lord Hanuman to release him, promising in return, that if a person prayed to Lord Hanuman, he (Shani) would moderate the malefic effects of his influence on that person if not all together have no malefic influence on the person; following this, Lord Hanuman released Shani.
Ways to please Sri Shani maharaj Also it is said that Shaneeswara Swamy is a very great devotee of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the "Navagraha Pidahara Sthothram" of "Brahmanda Purana", anybody who chants the following sthothra is relieved from all the ill-effects of Shaneeshwara Swamy placed in bad houses.
Suryaputhro Deerghadeho Vishaalaakshah Shivapriyah | Mandachaarah Prasannathmaa peedam harathu me Shanih || सूर्य पुत्रो दीर्घ देहो विशालाक्षः शिवप्रियः। मन्दचारः प्रसन्नात्मा पीडां हरतु मे शनिः ॥ One who prays to Lord Vishnu is protected from Shani as he is said to be a great devotee of Vishnu. (It is interesting to note that Hanuman Himself was devoted to Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu).
It is also a wide spread belief that one who is an ardent devotee of Lord SriLakshmiNarasimha Swamy or Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) is also always protected by Sri Shani Maharaj.
Except for prayers to Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu you can also chant mantras for Shani to relieve the ill effects of Shani.
Mantra for Shani : Aum praang preeng proung sah Shanaye namah Neelaanjan samaabhaasam raviputram yamaagrajam, Chaayaa-maartandam-sambhootam, Tam namaami Shanaishcharam.
You can chant this mantra for at least 7 times a day, because Shani is the 7th planet counted starting from the Sun. However, if you are troubled by Shani it would be better to chant the above mantra for 108 times a day.
Sri Govardhanastaka Eight Prayers Glorifying Govardhana Hill
1 krsna-prasadena samasta-saila- samrajyam apnoti ca vairino pi sakrasya yah prapa balim sa saksad govardhano me disatam abhistam
May Govardhana Hill, which by Krsna’s mercy became the king of all mountains and received the respectful tribute of its arch-enemy Indra, fulfil my desire.
As it was held above the earth it became so filled with happiness by experiencing the softness of its beloved Krsna’s lotus hand it did not even know it was being struck by Indra’s thunderbolt. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
Trying to collect a toll, Krsna quarrelled there with King Vrsabhanu’s daughter. The personified Vedas yearn to listen to that quarrel. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
4 snatva sarah svasu samira-hasti yatraiva nipadi-paraga-dhulih alolayan khetali caru sa sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Bathing in a nearby lake, the elephant of a pleasant breeze, covered with pollen of kadamba and other flowers, gracefully plays there. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
5 kasturikabhih sayitam kim atrety uham prabhoh svasya muhur vitanvan naisargika-sviya-sila-sugandhair govardhano me disatam abhistam
How is it that sweet fragrance of the musk deer and the various natural scents there make the Lord so calm and relaxed? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
6 vamsa-pratidhvany-anusara-vartma didrksavo yatra harim harinyah yantyo labhante na hi vismitah sa govardhano me disatam abhistam
Searching there for Lord Hari on the path of His flute music, the astonished deer do not find Him. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
7 yatraiva gangam anu navi radham arohya madhye tu nimagna-naukah krsno hi radhanugalo babhau sa govardhano me disatam abhistam
As the divine couple travelled on the Ganges there the boat began to sink in the middle. Krsna was splendidly handsome as Radha clung to his neck. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
8 vina-bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya- padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri- govardhano me disatam abhistam
Without taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Hari’s servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
9 etat pathed yo hari-dada-varya- mahanubhavastakam ardra-cetah sri-radhika-madhavayoh padab ja- dasyam sa vinded acirena saksat
May the reader of these eight verses glorifying Lord Hari’s greatest servant, his heart melting with pure love, quickly attain direct service to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava.
5 comments:
Jai Sri Ram !!Jai Sri Hanuman !!!!
It's excellent and it's our blessings to see the anjaneyar in this krishna alankaram.
I beleive that Anjeya's blessings defienetly will reach each and every family without fail who have faith on him.
C.V.Aravithballaji
Gayatri Devi Mantra
ॐ भूर्भुवस्वः ।
तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं ।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om bhur bhuvah svah
Tat savitur vareniyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi
Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.
Om, Almighty Supreme Sun
Impel us with your divine brilliance
So that we may attain a noble understanding of Reality.
Durga Gayatri Mantra
Om Kathyayanaya Vidhmahe
Kanya Kumari cha Dheemahe
Thanno Durgaya Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess who is daughter of Kathyayana,
Oh, maiden Goddess, give me higher intellect,
And let Goddess Durga illuminate my mind.
Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra
Om Mahadevyaicha Vidhmahe
Vishnu Pathniyaicha Dheemahe
Thanno Lakshmi Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the greatest goddess,
Oh, wife of Lord Vishnu, give me higher intellect,
And let Goddess Lakshmi illuminate my mind.
Saraswathi Gayatri Mantra
Om Vakdeviyai cha Vidhmahe
Virinji Pathniyai cha Dheemahe
Thanno Vani Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess of speech,
Oh, wife of Lord Brahma, give me higher intellect,
And let Goddess Vani illuminate my mind.
Sita Gayatri Mantra
Om Janaka Nandinye Vidhmahe
Bhumijayai Dheemahe
Thanno Sita Prachodayath .
Om, Let me meditate on the daughter of Janaka
Oh, daughter of earth, give me higher intellect,
And let Sita illuminate my mind.
Radha Gayatri Mantra
Om Vrishabhanujaye Vidhmahe
Krishna priyaya Dheemahe
Thanno Radha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the daughter of Vrishabhanu,
Oh, darling of Krishna, give me higher intellect,
And let Radha illuminate my mind.
Shiva Gayatri
Om Tat Purushaya Vidhmahe
Mahadevaya Dheemahe
Thanno Rudra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the great Purusha,
Oh, greatest God, give me higher intellect,
And let God Rudra illuminate my mind.
Narayana Gayatri Mantra
Om Narayanaya Vidhmahe
Vasudevaya Dheemahe
Thanno Vishnu Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on Lord Narayana,
Oh, Lord Vasudeva, give me higher intellect,
And let Lord Vishnu illuminate my mind.
Rama Gayatri Mantra
Om Daserathaya Vidhmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe
Thanno Rama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Dasaratha,
Oh, consort of Sita, give me higher intellect,
And let God Rama illuminate my mind.
Krishna Gayatri Mantra
Om Dhamodharaya Vidhmahe
Rukmani Vallabhay Dheemahe
Thanno Krishna Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god whose belly was tied by a rope,
Oh, consort of Rukhmani, give me higher intellect,
And let God Krishna illuminate my mind.
Venkateswara Gayatri Mantra
Nirnajanaya Vidmahe
Nirapasaya Dheemahe
Thanno Srinivasa Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god who is eternal truth,
Oh, God who does not have attachments, give me higher intellect,
And let God Srinivasa illuminate my mind.
Narasimha Gayatri Mantra
Om Narasimhaya Vidmahe
Vajra Nakhaya Dheemahe
Thanno Narasimha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god who is the lion man,
Oh, God who has diamond claws, give me higher intellect,
And let God Narasimha illuminate my mind.
Hayagreeva Gayatri Mantra
Om Narasimhaya Vidmahe
Vajra Nakhaya Dheemahe
Thanno Narasimha Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the god of learning,
Oh, God who has a horse face, give me higher intellect,
And let God Hayagreeva illuminate my mind.
Sudharshana Gayatri Mantra
Om Sudharshanaya Vidmahe
Maha Jwalaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chakra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the holy wheel of Sudharshana,
Oh, Wheel which has great brilliance, give me higher intellect,
And let the wheel illuminate my mind.
Brahma Gayatri Mantra
Om Chathur mukhaya Vidmahe
Hamasaroodaya Dheemahe
Thanno Brahma Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the God with four faces,
Oh, God who rides on the Swan, give me higher intellect,
And let the Lord Brahma illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [1]
Om Lambhodaraya vidmahe
Mahodaraya deemahi
Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that god with broad paunch
Oh, God with a big belly, give me higher intellect,
And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [2]
Om Ekadanthaya vidmahe
Vakrathundaya dheemahi
Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that one tusked God,
Oh, God with broken tusk, give me higher intellect,
And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Ganesha Gayatri [3]
Om Thatpurashaya vidhmahe
Vakrathundaya dheemahi
Thanno danthi prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that great male,
Oh, God with broken tusk, give me higher intellect,
And let the elephant faced one illuminate my mind.
Subrahamanya Gayatri Mantra
Om That Purushaya Vidhmahe
Maha Senaya Dheemahe
Thanno Shanmuga Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on that great male,
Oh, commander in chief, give me higher intellect,
And let the six faced one illuminate my mind.
Devendra Gayatri Mantra
Om Sahasra nethrayeVidhmahe
Vajra hasthaya Dheemahe
Thanno Indra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the thousand eyed one,
Oh, Lord with Vajra as weapon, give me higher intellect,
And let Indra illuminate my mind.
Hanuman Gayatri Mantra
Om Aanjaneya Vidhmahe
Maha balaya Dheemahe
Thanno Hanuman Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Anjana,
Oh, Very strong one, give me higher intellect,
And let Hanuman illuminate my mind.
Aadithya [Sun] Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhaskaraya Vidhmahe
Diva karaya Dheemahe
Thanno Surya Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the Sun God,
Oh, maker of the day, give me higher intellect,
And let Sun God illuminate my mind.
Chandra [Moon] Gayatri Mantra
Om Kshira puthraya Vidhmahe
Amrithathvaya Dheemahe
Thanno Chandra Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of milk,
Oh, essence of nectar, give me higher intellect,
And let moon God illuminate my mind.
Angaaraka (Mars) Gayatri Mantra
Om veeradhwajaaya vidmahae
vighna hastaaya dheemahi
tanno bhouma prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has hero in his flag,
Oh, He who has power to solve problems, give me higher intellect,
And let the son of earth God illuminate my mind.
Budha (Mercury) Gayatri Mantra
Om gajadhwajaaya vidmahae
sukha hastaaya dheemahi
tanno budha: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has elephant in his flag,
Oh, He who has power to grant pleasure, give me higher intellect,
And let Budha illuminate my mind.
Guru (Jupiter) Gayatri Mantra
Om vrishabadhwajaaya vidmahae
kruni hastaaya dheemahi
tanno guru: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has bull in his flag,
Oh, He who has power to get things done, give me higher intellect,
And let Guru illuminate my mind.
Shukra (Venus) Gayatri Mantra
Om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae
dhanur hastaaya dheemahi
tanno shukra: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has horse in his flag,
Oh, He who has a bow in his hand, give me higher intellect,
And let Shukra illuminate my mind.
Sanishwara (Saturn) Gayatri Mantra
Om kaakadhwajaaya vidmahae
khadga hastaaya dheemahi
tanno mandah: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has crow in his flag,
Oh, He who has a sword in his hand, give me higher intellect,
And let Saneeswara illuminate my mind.
Raahu Gayatri Mantra
om naakadhwajaaya vidmahae
padma hastaaya dheemahi
tanno raahu: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has snake in his flag,
Oh, He who has a lotus in his hand, give me higher intellect,
And let Rahu illuminate my mind.
Ketu Gayatri Mantra
om aswadhwajaaya vidmahae
soola hastaaya dheemahi
tanno ketu: prachodayaat
Om, Let me meditate on him who has horse in his flag,
Oh, He who has a trident in his hand, give me higher intellect,
And let Kethu illuminate my mind.
Yama Gayatri Mantra
Om Surya puthraya Vidhmahe
Maha Kalaya Dheemahe
Thanno Yama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the son of Sun God,
Oh, great Lord of time, give me higher intellect,
And let God of death illuminate my mind.
Varuna Gayatri Mantra
Om Jala bimbhaya Vidhmahe
Nila Purushaya Dheemahe
Thanno Varuna Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the reflection of water,
Oh, person of ocean blue, give me higher intellect,
And let the God of water illuminate my mind.
Agni Gayatri Mantra
Om Maha jwalaya Vidhmahe
Agni devaya Dheemahe
Thanno Agni Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the great flame,
Oh, God of fire, give me higher intellect,
And let the Fire God illuminate my mind.
Prithvi Gayatri Mantra
Om Prithivi devyyaya Vidhmahe
Sahasra murthaye cha Dheemahe
Thanno Prithvi Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the goddess of earth,
Oh, Goddess who has thousand forms, give me higher intellect,
And let Goddess earth illuminate my mind.
Manmatha Gayatri Mantra
Om Kama devaya Vidhmahe
Pushpa vanaya Dheemahe
Thanno Kama Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the God of love,
Oh, God who is the forest of flowers, give me higher intellect,
And let the God of love illuminate my mind.
Tulasi Gayatri Mantra
Om Tulasi devyai cha Vidhmahe
Vishnu priyayai cha Dheemahe
Thanno Brindah Prachodayath.
Om, Let me meditate on the Goddess of Ocimum,
Oh, Goddess who is dear to Vishnu, give me higher intellect,
And let Brindha* illuminate my mind.
* Another name for Thulasi plant
Shani and Hanuman
The worship of Lord Hanuman is a panacea for the harsh effects of the 'unfavourable' presence of Lord Shani. In the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman is said to have rescued Shani from the clutches of Ravana and in gratitude, Shani promised Hanuman that anyone who prayed to Him (Hanuman), especially on Saturdays, would be rescued from the "malefic" effects of Saturn, or at the very least, the effects would be softened.
Another version of the encounter between Lord Hanuman and Shani is that once Shani climbed on to Hanuman's shoulder, implying that Shani's influence was beginning on Lord Hanuman. At this, Hanuman assumed a large size, and Shani was caught painfully between Hanuman's shoulders and the ceiling of the room they were in. As the pain was unbearable, Shani requested Lord Hanuman to release him, promising in return, that if a person prayed to Lord Hanuman, he (Shani) would moderate the malefic effects of his influence on that person if not all together have no malefic influence on the person; following this, Lord Hanuman released Shani.
Ways to please Sri Shani maharaj Also it is said that Shaneeswara Swamy is a very great devotee of Lord Shiva. As mentioned in the "Navagraha Pidahara Sthothram" of "Brahmanda Purana", anybody who chants the following sthothra is relieved from all the ill-effects of Shaneeshwara Swamy placed in bad houses.
Suryaputhro Deerghadeho Vishaalaakshah Shivapriyah |
Mandachaarah Prasannathmaa peedam harathu me Shanih ||
सूर्य पुत्रो दीर्घ देहो विशालाक्षः शिवप्रियः।
मन्दचारः प्रसन्नात्मा पीडां हरतु मे शनिः ॥
One who prays to Lord Vishnu is protected from Shani as he is said to be a great devotee of Vishnu. (It is interesting to note that Hanuman Himself was devoted to Lord Rama, an avatar of Vishnu).
It is also a wide spread belief that one who is an ardent devotee of Lord SriLakshmiNarasimha Swamy or Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) is also always protected by Sri Shani Maharaj.
Except for prayers to Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu you can also chant mantras for Shani to relieve the ill effects of Shani.
Mantra for Shani : Aum praang preeng proung sah Shanaye namah Neelaanjan samaabhaasam raviputram yamaagrajam, Chaayaa-maartandam-sambhootam, Tam namaami Shanaishcharam.
You can chant this mantra for at least 7 times a day, because Shani is the 7th planet counted starting from the Sun. However, if you are troubled by Shani it would be better to chant the above mantra for 108 times a day.
Sri Govardhanastaka
Eight Prayers Glorifying Govardhana Hill
1
krsna-prasadena samasta-saila-
samrajyam apnoti ca vairino pi
sakrasya yah prapa balim sa saksad
govardhano me disatam abhistam
May Govardhana Hill, which by Krsna’s mercy became the king of all mountains and received the respectful tribute of its arch-enemy Indra, fulfil my desire.
2
sva-prestha-hastambuja-saukumarya-
sukhanubhuter ati-bhumi-vrtteh
mahendra-vajrahatim apy ahanan
govardhano me disatam abhistam
As it was held above the earth it became so filled with happiness by experiencing the softness of its beloved Krsna’s lotus hand it did not even know it was being struck by Indra’s thunderbolt. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
3
yatraiva krsno vrsabhanu-putrya
danam grhitum kalaham vitene
sruteh sprha yatra mahaty atah sri-
govardhano me disatam abhistam
Trying to collect a toll, Krsna quarrelled there with King Vrsabhanu’s daughter. The personified Vedas yearn to listen to that quarrel. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
4
snatva sarah svasu samira-hasti
yatraiva nipadi-paraga-dhulih
alolayan khetali caru sa sri-
govardhano me disatam abhistam
Bathing in a nearby lake, the elephant of a pleasant breeze, covered with pollen of kadamba and other flowers, gracefully plays there. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
5
kasturikabhih sayitam kim atrety
uham prabhoh svasya muhur vitanvan
naisargika-sviya-sila-sugandhair
govardhano me disatam abhistam
How is it that sweet fragrance of the musk deer and the various natural scents there make the Lord so calm and relaxed? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
6
vamsa-pratidhvany-anusara-vartma
didrksavo yatra harim harinyah
yantyo labhante na hi vismitah sa
govardhano me disatam abhistam
Searching there for Lord Hari on the path of His flute music, the astonished deer do not find Him. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
7
yatraiva gangam anu navi radham
arohya madhye tu nimagna-naukah
krsno hi radhanugalo babhau sa
govardhano me disatam abhistam
As the divine couple travelled on the Ganges there the boat began to sink in the middle. Krsna was splendidly handsome as Radha clung to his neck. May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
8
vina-bhavet kim hari-dasa-varya-
padasrayam bhaktir atah srayami
yam eva saprema nijesayoh sri-
govardhano me disatam abhistam
Without taking shelter of the feet of the hill that is the best of Lord Hari’s servants and full of love for the divine king and queen, how is it possible to attain pure devotional service? May Govardhana Hill fulfil my desire.
9
etat pathed yo hari-dada-varya-
mahanubhavastakam ardra-cetah
sri-radhika-madhavayoh padab ja-
dasyam sa vinded acirena saksat
May the reader of these eight verses glorifying Lord Hari’s greatest servant, his heart melting with pure love, quickly attain direct service to the lotus feet of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava.
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