Mantras and prayers
Mantras, chalisas, aartis and prayers with their full words, their meaning and how they are traditionally recited.
Gayatri Mantra
The Vedic prayer to the light of the Sun, from the Rig Veda. The words, what they mean, and how it is traditionally recited.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
The Rig Vedic mantra to Shiva recited for health and for release from fear. The words, the meaning, and when it is traditionally taken up.
The nine beej mantras, one for each graha
One seed mantra for each of the nine planets, with the day it is begun on and the number of recitations the texts give.
Shanti Path — the prayer for the good of all
Four lines recited at the close of prayer, asking for the happiness and health of everyone, not only one's own.
Ganesh Ji Ki Aarti
A popular aarti of Lord Ganesha, sung at the conclusion of worship.
