Śantī Pāṭha – Invocation of Peace
During Vedic times, this invocation of peace, was recited at the commencement of all learning sessions by the Guru (learned …
Category Archives: Prarthana at Dawn
Gāyatrī Mantram – Chant of Enlightenment
The essence of all Hindu prarthana is contained in the few Rig Vedic words of the Gayatri mantra. Reciting, understanding …
Karadarśana – Behold our Hands
Inspired Hindu texts place the secret of our success in our own hands. In this prayer, we recognize that Lakshmi …
Gaṇeśh Vandanā – Tribute to Ganesha
The light of the Sun imbues our existence with life and summons our gratitude and reverence. Daylight breaking over the …
Bhūmi Vandanā – Tribute to Earth
Millennia ago, enlightened sages recognized the importance of our planet for human existence. For these earliest inhabitants of Indian civilization, …
