2.

Kar Darshamnam

1. Pray on hands (Kara darsanam): The performers waken up and sit on the bed in early morning and
chant some mantras and verses. The chanting give confidence and strengths because there is the
divine power with the devotee whatever he does. This promotes internal peace and tranquility.
Very much popular verse line (Shloka) which is one of the homage prayers to the deities from the
bed is:
s/fu|] j;t] nIdL s/dWo] ;/:jtL . s/d"n] l:ytf] a|Xdf k|eft]
s/bz{gd\ ..
(Karagre basate laxmi karamadhye saraswati, kara mule sthito brahma prabhate karadarshanam).

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi - in sanskrit with meaning - a

Morning Sloka

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi

Karaagre Vasate Lakssmih Karamadhye Sarasvati |
Karamuule Tu Govindah Prabhaate Karadarshanam ||

Meaning:
1: At the Top of the Hand (i.e. Palm) Dwell Devi Lakshmi and at the Middle of
the Hand Dwell Devi Saraswati,
2: At the Base of the Hand Dwell Sri Govinda; Therefore one should Look at one's Hands in
the Early Morning and contemplate on Them.

This mantra means: Laxmi (goddess of prosperity) sits in the fingertips, Saraswasti (goddess of
learning) is on the palm, Brahma (creator of universe) sits on the root of the palm, it is auspicious to
see and bow the hands in the morning. Reciting this Shlokaline performers rub and look own palms.
Then they bow the hands. This practice builds confidence in the people on own hands. 2. Pray to
the Earth (Bhoomi Darshanam): The following pray is chanted with standing position ;d' j;g] b]jL
kj{t:tgdl08t] . lji0f'kTgL gd:t'Eod\ kfb:kz{d\ Ifd:jd] .. (Samudra vasane Devi, Parvata Stana Mandite,
vishnupatnee namastubhyam, paada sparsham kshyamaswa mey). This mantra means: Oh! Mother
Earth, who has the ocean as clothes and mountains and forests on her body, who is the wife of Lord
Vishnu, I bow to you. Please forgive me for touching you with my feet.
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi

Karamadhye Saraswati |

Karamule Sita Gauri

Prabhate Karadarshanam ||

This is a morning prayer called karadarshana. One begins the day with this prayer. Kara means the palm
of the hand and it stands for the five karmendriyas, or the organs of action. While looking at the palm, one
invokes the Lord in the form of various deities, thus sanctifying all the actions that will be done during the
day. By acknowledging the Lord as the giver of the capacity to perform actions and as the giver of the fruits
of those actions, one sanctifies the actions. Thus, one prays in the morning to reinforce the attitude that all
actions are performed as a service to the Lord.

This shloka is to be recited in the morning. On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi; on the base of
your fingers is Goddess Sarasvati; in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda. In this manner, look at your
palm.

So, every morning, one should have a reverent look at ones hand which represents sincere labor.

I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body and whose clothing is made by the
ocean. The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my feet.

It is considered propitious to start the day with this sincere prayer.

Sanskrit to English Word Meaning :

Karagre-on the tip of your fingers;

vasate- dwells;

Lakshmi- the Goddess of Prosperity;

karamadhye-palm;

Saraswati- the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati;

karamule- in the wrist;

tu-whereas;

sthita gauri the Goddess Durga;

prabhate-in the morning;

karadarshanam-look at your palm.

Benefits / Importance:
We are praying Laxmi, Saraswati and Durga for giving us wealth, the appropriate knowledge to use that
wealth, and the strength to sustain us.
3. Bhoomi Prarthna
Bhoomi Prarthana - a shloka for responsible development

Samudra Vasane Devi Parvata Sthana Mandale |

Vishnu Patni Namasthubhyam Padasparsham Kshamasva Me ||

How to say this shloka?

Samudravasane.mp3 Listen on Posterous

<Audio of the shloka>

When is this shloka said?

When you first wake up in the morning, before putting your foot on the ground, take a deep
breath, say this shloka. Then place your feet gently down.

What vibrations does this shloka have ?

When recited everyday, this shloka increases awareness of our surroundings and an overall
sense of gratitude especially towards our earth and universe.

Lets see what this shloka means and what it's metaphors are.

Meaning

The key phrase of this shloka is "Kshamasva Me" meaning Please Forgive.

Samudra Vasane - One who has oceans as her garments

Devi - O lady

Parvatha Sthana Mandale - One who has mountains as her bosoms

Vishnu Patni - The wife of Vishnu

Namasthubhyam - I salute to you

Padasparsham - the touch of my feet on you

Kshamasva Me - Please forgive

Inner Meaning

By talking about the Ocean and Mountains, we are shown all the natural resources at our
disposal. The word Vishnu means "all pervading" / "All the time". By calling Earth Vishnu Patni,
a gentle reminder that whatever we want, we can get from Earth. "Sparsha" is a touch - not an
ordinary touch. It's like the touch of a child - soft, gentle. By using the word "Sparsha", Our
ancestors ask us touch the earth like we touch a baby. In other words, be responsible in the
way we use our resources.
Finally - the forgiveness here is not "Forgive me - I will not do this again" equivalent. Its more
like "Please excuse me". The word here is not begging forgiveness. Its a word which carries
strength with it. We are saying,

"I know I will do this. I am going to use you(rs). I will take care not to hurt you in the
process."

In fact this word survives in many Indian languages with the same connotation today
(Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi).

So metaphorically, We are saying - Earth, you give me everything. I will be using your
resources today in many many ways. Thank You for all that you give me. Let me do this
responsibly.

Teaching this shloka to kids with the meaning, we can make them responsible for our
environment from a very early age.

Samudra Vasane Devi - in sanskrit with meaning - Kshama

Prarthana sloka

Samudra Vasane Devi

Bhumi Devi

Samudra-Vasane Devi Parvata-Stana-Mannddale |
Vissnnu-Patni Namas-Tubhyam Paada-Sparsham Kssamasva-Me ||

Meaning:
1: (Oh Mother Earth) The Devi Who is having Ocean as Her Garments and Mountains as Her Bosom,
2: Who is the Consort of Sri Vishnu, I Bow to You; Please Forgive me for Touching You with
my Feet.
5. Snaan Mantra

Holy Bath Sloka

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Bathing is a time when people take a shower to shed the physical impurities and dirt of their
body. Following is the Shloka/ Sloka for a Holy Bath, which can be recited while taking a bath.
"Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru"

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: "In this water, I invoke the presence of divine
waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri.
These rivers are considered as goddesses and I pray to them for considering me for their
blessings.

Significance: God has given us a beautiful life to live and has created this beautiful world.
There are massive rivers and oceans in it. Many rivers like, Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati etc
have their own significance. Taking bath in these rivers is considered auspicious. So, reciting
this Sloka with a sincere heart brings you the benefit of taking bath in these rivers.
Read more at http://www.iloveindia.com/spirituality/sloka/sloka-for-holy-
bath.html#TxfvbeS6552WSrMJ.99

https://youtu.be/XUlEzxWv7R0

https://youtu.be/3JEtSe52qfk

https://youtu.be/XUlEzxWv7R0
Gange Ca Yamune Caiva - in sanskrit with meaning - Snana
(Bath) Sloka

Gange Ca Yamune Caiva

Gangge-Ca Yamune Ca-Iva Godaavarii Sarasvati |
Narmadaa Sindhu Kaaverii Jale[a-A]smin Samnidhim Kuru ||

Meaning:
1: O Holy Rivers Ganga and Yamuna, and also Godavari, Saraswati,
2: Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri; Please be Present in this Water Near Me (and make it Holy).

Namami gange tava paad Pankajam Sura Surai Vandhit Divya Roopam bhukhti Ch muktim Ch Dadasa
Nityam Bhavanusare sada Naranaam.........Jai Gange Maiya Ki

Namami gange tava pada pankajam sura surey bandi dulaybetam bhuktim cha muktim cha
dadasinityam bhabani savena sada naranam
It means, o mother Ganges I bow down to your lotus feet, Shower me with the grace of devotion
and liberate me as you have liberated the human race for centuries.
According to Hindu belief , submergence in holy Ganges washes away all sin and mundane
sufferings. The ghats on the bank of river Ganga are pilgrimage places of rights, rituals and
centre of music and learning. One can enjoy a boat ride along the banks of river Ganga to
see the attractions of various ghats.
The famous ghats include Dasaswmedh ghat, Panchaganga ghat, manikarnika ghat, and
harishchandra ghat. Manikarnika and harishchandra ghats are places where the flames from the
burning pyre are seen although out day and night. Manikarnika ghat is considered liberation place
of kashi .According to Hindu mythology, goddess Shiva promised lord Vishnu that, those people
whose last rights will be performed in the burning pyre of manikarnika will get himself released
from the cycle of birth and death and would be blessed with instant passport to heaven. It is
therefore believed auspicious if someone dies in this city or his last rites are performed in burning
pyre of manikarnika. Many dead bodies come for cremation from various parts of the country and
across the globe to the manikarnika.The flames rising from these burning pyres remind the
insignificance of all temporal earthly pleasures and enable us to reevaluate life and search for its
meaning and happiness.

According to the Pauran, Ganga was a goddess residing in Heaven, who came down to Earth in the form of
river to provide the salvation to the seven generations of ancestors of King Bhagirath(ancestors of Lord
Rama). Not only did Ganga come to save King Bhagiraths ancestors, but she also was sent to Earth as a
means of purification for the entire population of human beings.

Namami Gange Tav paad pankajam Sura Surai Vandita Divya Rupam
Bhuktim chha Muktim dadasi Nityam, Bhavanusaren sada Naranam

Gangadwar sam Tirtham na Kailashe samo Giri

Vasudev samo Devo na Ganga Sadrisham Param
Mantra to recite while bathing

http://www.prophet666.com/2010/09/mantra-to-recite-while-bathing.html

The Snanvidhi Mantra is a prayer which is recited while taking a bath. This prayer invokes the
names of the holy and sacred rivers of Hinduism which are Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati,
Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri, The blessing of these rivers, which symbolize water which is a
source of life are sought.

While bathing one invoke the blessings of pure water which is one of the five elements, to
cleanse ones mind and body, to wash away the sins and impure energies which have
accumulated during the course of the day.

The Snanvidhi Mantra is a great way to kick start the beginning of a new day.

Bathing Mantra

Snanvidhi Mantra
Ganga Gangeti Yo Bruyat
Yognana Shtairapi l
Muchate Sarvapapempyo
Vishnulok s Gachati ll
Gange ch Yamune Chaiv l
Godavari Saraswati l
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri
Jale Sminu Sunnidhin Kuru ll
Papaphari Duritari Tarangdhari
Shailprachari Girirajguhabidari l
Jhankarkari Haripaderjodpahari l
Gang Punatu Satat Shubkari Vaari ll

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MANTRA TO RECITE WHILE BATHING

The Snanvidhi mantra is a prayer which is recited while taking a bath. This mantra is a
great way to kick start the beginning of a new day.
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Mantra to recite while bathing

The Snanvidhi Mantra is a prayer which is recited while taking a bath.
This Mantra is a great way to kick start the beginning of a new day.


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Bhojan Mantra
MANTRA BEFORE TAKING FOOD

This verse from the Bhagavad-Gita [chapter4 verse 24] is a very popular Hindu Mantra
which is recited before taking food. Goddess, thank you so much for this food. May
it be raised to its highest vibrations for total health, healing, and happiness.
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|| Bhojan Mantra ||
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Brahmaiv ten gantavyam brahm-karm-samadhinaa ll
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