Sacred Bhajans

O Lord Ganesha, of curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.

Victory to Lord Ganesha, whose mother is Parvati and father is Mahadeva (Shiva). This is the popular Ganesh aarti sung during worship.

O elephant-faced Lord Ganesha, O auspicious one, we bow to you again and again.

Applying vermillion looks beautiful on you, and the red sacred thread adorns your shoulder.

O elephant-faced one, son of Gauri (Parvati), son of Lord of Ambika (Shiva), beloved of Hari.

With mouse as vehicle, modak in hand, fan-like ears, sacred thread hanging, dwarf form, son of Maheshwara, destroyer of obstacles, giver of auspiciousness.

Om, salutations to the Lord of all groups (Ganesha), salutations to the giver of success.

O Lord Ganesha, you are the beloved son of your mother (Parvati).

O giver of happiness, remover of sorrows, destroyer of obstacles. We pray for your love and grace.

With vermillion on the forehead, you ride on an elephant (or mouse).

O auspicious form, elephant-faced son of Gauri, we worship you again and again.

Victory to the divine auspicious form. Your devotees perform aarti for your darshan.

O father Ganesha, return soon next year. Famous chant during Ganesh visarjan (immersion).

First salutation to Shri Ganesha, Siddhivinayak, great lord.

O one with a large belly, bestower of prosperity, giver of all auspiciousness.

O one-tusked compassionate one, four-armed wise-faced lord.

O lover of modak sweets, with modak in hand, bestow grace upon your devotees.

O remover of obstacles, giver of success, bestower of intelligence, O Lord.

Your form is most auspicious and beautiful. The tilak and tripunda marks beautify your attractive appearance.

Son of Gauri, king of ganas, adorned with crown and earrings radiating brilliance.

I surrender to Shri Ganesha. You alone are my refuge.

The Guru is Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman itself. Salutations to that Guru.

Salutations to the Guru who reveals to me that Reality which pervades the entire universe of moving and non-moving beings, which is in the form of the indivisible cosmic whole.

Salutations to the holy sandals of my Guru, which serve as a boat to cross the endless ocean of samsara, which bestow devotion to the Guru, and grant the empire of dispassion.

You alone are my mother, father, relative, and friend. You alone are knowledge and wealth. You are my everything, O God of gods (Guru).

The Guru is verily Lord Narahari (Vishnu), the Guru is the Supreme of the Supreme, the Guru is Brahman, the supreme light. Salutations to that Guru.

The root of meditation is the Guru's form, the root of worship is the Guru's feet, the root of mantra is the Guru's word, the root of liberation is the Guru's grace.

O divine Guru, bestow your grace, remove the darkness of ignorance, illuminate the light of knowledge, help me cross the ocean of worldly existence.

Victory to the Guru who is Om incarnate, liberator of the world, who embodies Brahma, Vishnu, and Sadashiva, holding the power of the divine consort.

The Guru's feet are my refuge, the Guru's words are my authority, the Guru's grace alone matters, the Guru's power is everything.

There is nothing higher than the Guru, the Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman. Without the Guru there is no knowledge, without the Guru there is no liberation.

Victory to the Guru who is the embodiment of the bliss of Brahman, of unbroken bliss, of existence-consciousness-bliss absolute.

The glory of the Sat Guru is infinite, beyond reach and comprehension, the revealer of the Word-Brahman, whose name's glory is magnanimous.

When both Guru and God stand together, whose feet should I touch? I am devoted to my Guru, who showed me the path to God (Govind).

Salutations to the Sat Guru, salutations to the Supreme of the Supreme, salutations to the supreme Guru, salutations to the Supreme Brahman.

Live in obedience to the Guru's command, honor the Guru's words, be diligent in serving the Guru, walk the Guru's path.

Only the Guru's grace, only the Guru's grace, only the Guru's grace is the cause of the disciple's liberation.

Victory to the divine Guru, victory to the world-teacher, victory to the supreme Guru, victory to the Sat Guru.

Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of the lotus feet of the Guru, I sing the pure glory of Lord Rama, who grants the four fruits of life.

Cleansing the mirror of my mind with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I describe the unblemished glory of Lord Rama. Knowing my body to be devoid of intelligence, I remember Hanuman, son of wind god. Give me strength, wisdom and knowledge, and remove my afflictions and impurities.

Victory to Hanuman, the ocean of knowledge and virtues. Victory to the lord of monkeys, who illuminates the three worlds.

You are Ram's messenger, the abode of matchless strength. You are known as the son of Anjani and the son of the wind god.

O great warrior with thunderbolt-like body, you remove evil thoughts and are the companion of good sense.

All crises are resolved and suffering is removed for those who remember the mighty and powerful Hanuman.

Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Bestow your grace upon me as my Guru and God.

O son of the wind god, remover of difficulties, auspicious form, O king of gods, may you along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita dwell in my heart.

I take refuge in Hanuman, who is swift as the mind and fast as the wind, master of the senses, most learned, son of the wind god, chief of the monkey army, and messenger of Shri Rama.

By remembering Hanuman, one gains intelligence, strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, good health, alertness and eloquence in speech.

I bow to the son of Anjana, the brave one, the destroyer of Sita's sorrow, the lord of monkeys, slayer of Aksha, who struck terror in Lanka.

I worship Hanuman who always remembers Rama, Lakshmana and Janaki (Sita), who grants liberation, who tore apart mountains like Indra's thunderbolt, who instilled terror in the lord of Lanka.

Victory to the one with a thunderbolt-strong body! O remover of difficulties, whose feet are auspicious, son of the wind god, beloved of Rama.

O son of the wind, remover of difficulties, embodiment of auspiciousness, along with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita, please reside in my heart, O king of gods.

Hanuman, son of Anjana, son of the wind, possessor of great strength, dear to Rama, friend of Arjuna, red-eyed one, of unlimited valor.

Your name is 'remover of difficulties'. Those who remember you cross over worldly existence. Victory to Lord Hanuman, bestow your grace like a Guru.

When we chant the name of the great hero (Hanuman), terrible death does not come near. Say victory to Bajrangbali, say victory to the devotee of Rama.

Victory to Shri Rama, Hanuman stands with folded hands chanting Rama's name continuously.

Om, salutations to Hanuman (with seed syllable Ham). Om, salutations to Hanuman, the messenger of Shri Rama (with seed syllables Aim and Bhreem).

We perform aarti of beloved Hanuman, the destroyer of evil and a manifestation of Lord Rama's power. By whose strength mountains tremble, near whom diseases and afflictions dare not approach.

Victory to Hanuman, son of the wind! Victory to the strong one with thunderbolt-like body! Victory to the remover of difficulties! Victory to the devotee of Rama!

O Lord Rama, descendant of Raghu dynasty, king of Ayodhya. Purifier of the fallen, along with Sita. Whether called Ishvara or Allah, You are the same. Grant good wisdom to all, O Lord.

O mind, worship Lord Ramachandra, the compassionate one who removes the terrible fear of worldly existence. His eyes are like fresh lotuses, His face like a lotus, His hands like lotuses, His feet like red lotuses.

Glory to Lord Rama, victory to Rama! This simple yet powerful chant invokes the name of Lord Rama repeatedly, filling the heart with divine presence.

Victory to Rama combined with the Mahamantra. O Lord, O energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service. This combines Ram dhun with Krishna consciousness.

You are the abode of all auspiciousness and the destroyer of all inauspiciousness. O dweller in Dasharatha's courtyard, be compassionate. Rama, Rama, Rama with Sita.

Victory to Sita-Ram, victory to Hanuman! O remover of difficulties and bestower of auspiciousness, victory, victory, victory to the Lord!

O son of the wind god, your strength equals that of the wind. You are the treasure house of intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. O messenger of Rama, abode of incomparable strength, son of Anjani, known as Pavana-suta.

Speak the name Sita Ram, worship Sita Ram. Chant the name of the supremely compassionate one. May you always remain in bliss, O Shri Ram.

O Ramachandra, hero of Raghu dynasty, lord of Sita, ocean of compassion, lover of devotees, ocean of mercy, protect me who have taken refuge in You.

Aarti of Lord Ramachandra, the incarnation of Vishnu, beloved son of Dasharatha. Victory to Ram, beloved of Janaki (Sita). Without You, who is ours?

The name of Rama gives happiness. Let Raghurai (Rama) dwell in the mind. Remembering the name destroys all terrible sorrows. Nothing in this world equals the divine name.

O Rama, resident of Ayodhya, Your beautiful form enchants the mind. You sit with Sita in Your divine and beautiful court, with Lakshmana, Bharata, Shatrughna, along with Hanuman, Vibhishana, and Sugriva.

Victory to Rama, son of Dasharatha! Victory to Rama, son of Kausalya! Victory to Sita-Ram! Victory to Radhe-Shyam! This kirtan connects both divine couples.

O Mother (Sita), Your birth brought beauty and fame. Without You, Rama is not complete. Remembering You brings easy access to happiness for all. Like describing the ocean by a cow's hoofprint - Your glory is beyond description.

Victory to Rama, Lakshmana, Janaki (Sita), and Hanuman! Victory to Bharata and Shatrughna, victory to Shri Rama's court! Victory to the city of Ayodhya, victory to King Dasharatha! Victory to Kausalya, Sumitra, and Queen Kaikeyi!

Hold the jewel-like lamp of Rama's name at the door-threshold of your tongue. Says Tulsi, if you desire light both within and without, chant Ram Naam.

Purifier of the fallen, Sita-Ram. Raghava, the king Rama with Sita. Be merciful, O Lord Sita-Ram. Let me worship and meditate on Sita-Ram.

Speak: Rama, victory victory to Rama! Speak: Rama, Sita-Ram! The Mahamantra follows, creating a complete devotional practice combining both divine couples.

O Lord, O energy of the Lord (Radha), please engage me in Your service. This is the greatest mantra for the current age, invoking Krishna and His divine consort Radha.

Chant Govinda (protector of cows), chant Hari Gopala (Lord of cowherds). Chant Radha Ramana (beloved of Radha), chant Hari Govinda. Chant Nitya Lila (eternal pastimes), Purushottama (supreme person). Chant Sachchidananda (existence-consciousness-bliss absolute), chant Hari Hari.

Chant Radhe Radhe with Govinda (Krishna). Chant Radhe Radhe with Gopala. Chant Radhe Radhe with Madhava. Chant Radhe Radhe with Keshava. This emphasizes Radha's importance in Krishna worship.

O Krishna, Govinda, Hari, destroyer of demon Mura. O Lord, Narayana, son of Vasudeva. This is a powerful invocation of Krishna's various names and forms.

Achyuta, Keshava, Krishna, Damodara (bound with rope by Yashoda). Rama, Narayana, beloved of Janaki (Sita). O Rama, son of the virtuous Kausalya, dawn has arrived. Arise, O lion among men, it is time to perform your daily duties.

O Krishna Krishna, great yogi, remover of fear for devotees. O Govinda, supreme bliss, bring everything under my control (for Your service).

O enchanter of Cupid himself, destroyer of Mura, beloved of Radha. O one who sports in forest groves, dear one, lifter of Govardhan mountain. Wearing peacock feather crown and vaijayanti garland, lotus garland around neck.

Chant Radha Krishna, beloved, chant Radha Krishna. Chant Radhe Radhe Radhe, chant Radhe Govinda. Queen Radha and Krishna sport in Vrindavan. Beloved of the gopis, holder of Govardhan mountain.

O dark one, Your flute calls out Radha's name. Mira became mad with devotion and gave her life at Hari's feet. Love-intoxicated Radha, queen of Barsana. In the lanes of Braj echoes the melody of Your flute.

Aarti of Kunjabihari, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari. Wearing vaijayanti garland, playing sweet flute as a child. Earrings gleaming in ears, Nandalala, joy of Nanda. With gopas and gopis the king shines beautifully, residing in Vrindavan. Lord of Mira, lifter of the mountain, support of life.

Worship Radhe with Govinda, worship Radhe with Gopala. Worship Radhe with Madhava, worship Radhe with Damodara. Chant moon of Braj, beautiful face with sweet speech. Playing flute on Yamuna's bank, chant Govinda.

O Kanha, without You there is no one else. Lord of Mira, lifter of Govardhan, charming one, except You there is no one. O enchanter of minds, holder of flute, please play the flute. Come to the lanes of Braj, O dark one, please play the flute.

Victory to Govinda, victory to Gopala. Victory to Radha Ramana, Hari Govinda. Brahma, Vishnu, Sadashiva, Hari, Om, that is truth. Advaita Acharya, Nitai, Chaitanya, and the divine abode.

Nandalala speaks to mother Yashoda: Why is Radha fair and I am dark? I won't talk to the dark one, mother. You are fair, I am dark. This captures Krishna's innocent childhood conversation.

All glories to Radha and Madhava (Krishna) who enjoy pastimes in the groves. Beloved of the gopis, holder of the great hill Govardhan. Son of Yashoda, delighter of the people of Braj, wanderer in the forests along the Yamuna's bank.

Moon of Vrindavan, sporting one, dear child. Wearing peacock feather, playing flute, lifter of Govardhan. Daily sporting with Radha on Yamuna's shore. Gopis and gopas all together sing of the beautiful, serene, dark-complexioned one.

Radhe Krishna, Radhe Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Radhe Radhe. Radhe Shyam, Radhe Shyam, Shyam Shyam, Radhe Radhe. This emphasizes Radha's name equally with Krishna's, recognizing Her as the supreme devotee and divine energy.

O Govinda, O Gopala, grant me unwavering devotion. O beloved of Radha, O Krishna, my salutations to You always.

Shri Krishna is my refuge. Radha-Krishna are my refuge. Followed by the Mahamantra for complete surrender to the divine couple.

Come to Vrindavan, play the flute, beloved. Meet on Yamuna's bank with Queen Radha, O sporting one. All gopis and gopas call out Krishna, Kanhaiya. Mira says, O Lord Giridhar, without You who is my helper?

To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of power/energy, salutations to Her, salutations, salutations, salutations again and again. To that Goddess who abides in all beings in the form of mother, salutations to Her.

O Durga, Durga, Durga, destroyer of difficulties. Mother, You are the Goddess, the great queen. Victory to Mother Amba Gauri, victory to dark and fair Mother. Hari, Brahma, and Shiva meditate on You day and night.

Victory to Mother Amba Gauri, victory to the dark and fair Mother. Hari, Brahma, and Shiva meditate on You day and night. Vermillion adorns Your forehead with musk tilak. Your two eyes shine brilliantly, Your moon-like face is beautiful.

O daughter of the mountain, who makes the earth joyful, who delights the universe, praised by Nanda. Who dwells on the great Vindhya mountain peak, who sports with Vishnu, praised by the victorious. Victory, victory to the destroyer of Mahishasura, with beautiful braided hair, daughter of the mountain!

O Goddess, You are the auspiciousness in all auspicious things, the giver of all that is auspicious, accomplisher of all purposes. O giver of refuge, three-eyed one, fair one, Narayani, salutations to You.

Salutations, salutations to Durga, giver of happiness. Salutations, salutations to Amba, remover of sorrows. Your light is formless. Your radiance spreads across all three worlds.

Mother, I became blessed by coming to Your court. By having Your darshan, Mother, I received my heart's desires. Victory to Amba, Jagadamba Mother, victory to Durga who holds the skull cup. Victory to Mahakali, victory to Kali, everyone chant together victory to Kali!

Victory to Mother Bhavani, victory victory to Mother. Victory to Amba, Mother of the Universe, victory victory to Mother. Victory to Katyayani, victory to Mother Chamunda. Victory to Bhairavi, power, victory to Tripura Sundari.

O Amba, You are Jagadamba Kali, victory to Durga who holds the skull cup. Bharati (Saraswati) sings only Your qualities, O Mother, You are the sustainer of us all. Your form is existence-consciousness-bliss, Your light is undivided, You fill the universe. Those who take refuge in You, by Your grace, O Mahakali, cross over worldly existence.

O daughter of the mountain, who makes the earth joyful, who delights the universe, praised by Nanda. Who dwells on Vindhya mountain, who sports with Vishnu, praised by the victorious. O Goddess, consort of Shiva, of great family, of great deeds. Victory, victory to the slayer of Mahishasura, with beautiful braids, daughter of the mountain!

O Mother riding the lion, Your motherly love is our support. Whoever comes to Your door, You remove all their sorrows. Taking nine forms, You are called Navadurga. Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, the great queen Mother.

Mother, Your lion is very beautiful, my Mother. Kali Mother's lion is very beautiful. O Mother with matted locks, red eyes, Your form is fierce. O Mother Kali who drinks blood, holder of the skull cup.

Victory to Mother Chamunda, victory to Mother Chandi. Victory to Mahakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahasarasvati. Victory to the nine Durgas, victory to Shakti. Victory to Mother Bhavani, victory to Jagadamba.

O Amba, You are Jagadamba Kali, O Mother, worshiping You daily brings sacred fruits. Your light burns constantly, Your aarti is performed, Your devotees are truly joyful. You are the form of Shakti, primordial Maya, You are the mother of time itself. You are Sharada, Annapurna, Vaishno Devi, the bestower of everyone's destiny.

Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri - all nine Durgas, givers of auspiciousness. Devoted to protecting those who take refuge, the afflicted and suffering, O Goddess who removes all pain, Narayani, salutations to You.

O Durga, in great difficulties, without You who can save us? O Amba, refuge of the refugeless, ocean of compassion. Mother Queen, You have come to Your poor devotees. O ocean of mercy, we have taken shelter in You. (Marathi Durga bhajan)

Mother in the form of Shakti, holder of the trident. Destroyer of Mahishasura, victory victory to Mother Bhavani. Worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh, Amba Bhavani. Riding the lion, queen of the entire universe.

Mother Queen, Your form is everyone's support. Whoever came to Your door never returned empty-handed. Holder of ten arms, weapons in hands, trident and sword. Seated on lion vehicle, Mother, Your court is great.

Om, salutations to Goddess Durga with Her seed sound 'Dum'. Om Aim Hreem Kleem, salutations to Chamunda who conquers. These are powerful beej (seed) mantras for Durga worship.

I take refuge in Mother Durga, refuge refuge in Durga Mother. I take refuge in Bhavani, refuge refuge in Bhavani. I take refuge in Amba, refuge refuge in Amba. I take refuge in Jagadamba, refuge refuge in Jagadamba.

Om, salutations to Shiva. The five-syllable mantra (Panchakshari) is the most sacred mantra of Lord Shiva. Shiva Shiva Shankara, I bow to Shankara, remover of the fear of worldly existence.

With the cascading waters of Ganga purifying the matted locks, wearing a garland of long serpents around the neck, with the damaru drum producing the sound 'damarddamarddama', may Shiva who performs the fierce cosmic dance grant us auspiciousness.

O Shiva, Shambhu, great God, Hara Hara Mahadeva. Three-eyed one, holder of the trident, Hara Hara Mahadeva. Bearer of Ganga, moon-crested one, blue-throated one, auspicious one. Salutations to Shiva Shankara, lord of Uma (Parvati).

We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. Like a ripe cucumber released from its bondage to the vine, may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality (not from immortality).

Om, victory to Shiva who is the sacred Om. Brahma, Vishnu, and eternal Shiva with half-body as Goddess. One face (Brahma), four faces, five faces ruling. Seated on swan, on Garuda, beautifully on the bull vehicle.

Victory to my Bholenath (innocent lord), victory to him. Victory to Mahadeva, resident of Kailash. Bearer of Ganga, moon-bearer, blue-throated one, great lord. Lord of the universe, lord of Kashi, Shiva Shankara.

I bow to that eternal Shiva Linga which is worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu, and the gods, which shines with pure luster, which destroys the sorrows of birth and death. I bow to that eternal Shiva Linga worshiped by gods and great sages, which burned Kama (desire), which is the ocean of compassion, which destroyed Ravana's pride.

Hara Hara (destroyer), great God, Shambhu, lord of Kashi Vishwanath, Ganga (bearer). Victory to Shiva Shankara, innocent Shankara, Uma's lord Maheshwara, Gauri's Shankara.

Shankara and Narayana are one, Narayana and Shankara. Shiva is the supreme Brahman, the supreme Brahman is Shiva. Hara Hara Ganga, I bow to Ganga. Hara Hara Shambhu, I bow to Shambhu.

I am not the mind, intellect, ego, or memory. I am not the ears, tongue, nose, or eyes. I am not space, earth, fire, or air. I am consciousness-bliss absolute, I am Shiva, I am Shiva.

Bam Bam (sound of damaru) Bhole (innocent one), salutations to Shiva. O holder of damaru drum, salutations to Shiva. O bearer of Ganga, Mahadeva. O moon-crested one, Mahadeva.

I bow to Isha (the lord), the ruler, whose form is liberation, who is all-pervading, omnipresent, of the nature of Brahman and the Vedas. Who is one's own self, attributeless, unchanging, desireless, the space of consciousness, dwelling in space - Him I worship.

I bow to Bhava (Shiva), fair as camphor, incarnation of compassion, essence of worldly existence, wearing a garland of the king of serpents, eternally dwelling in the lotus of the heart, along with Bhavani (Parvati).

Continuous chanting of Shiva's name purifies consciousness. Shambhu (giver of happiness), Shankara (giver of joy), Hara (destroyer of sins), Mahadeva (great God).

O eternal Goddess, power behind creation, preservation, and destruction, repository of qualities, made of qualities, Narayani, salutations. We worship Nataraja, lord of Chidambaram, whose blissful cosmic dance arises in the presence of Shakti.

The damaru drum sounds dam dam, Shiva's damaru sounds. Bam bam speaks the sound, Bholenath's damaru sounds. Wearing a garland of skulls around the neck, trident shining in hand. Coming riding on Nandi, my Bhole (innocent lord).

To the one wearing serpents as garlands, three-eyed, smeared with sacred ash, great lord, eternal, pure, sky-clad - to that 'Na' syllable, salutations to Shiva. Anointed with Ganga water and sandalwood, lord of Nandi and ganas, worshiped with mandara and many flowers - to that 'Ma' syllable, salutations to Shiva.

O Shambhu, Mahadeva, god of gods, Shankara. Trident-bearer, poison-holder, serpent-adorned Shankara. Bearer of Ganga, moon-crested, Shiva, lord of the universe, Shankara. You alone are my mother and father, Shankara.

O resident of Kailash, innocent storehouse of blessings. Moon adorns the head, serpents' garland around neck. Holder of trident and damaru, lord of Kashi Vishwanath. Innocent storehouse, my Shiva Shankara Mahadeva.

I take refuge in Shiva, refuge refuge in Shiva. I take refuge in Shambhu, refuge refuge in Shambhu. Hara Hara Mahadeva, refuge refuge. Om, salutations to Shiva.

Om, salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi. Om Shreem Hreem (seed syllables), O Kamala (lotus one), residing in lotus, be pleased, be pleased. This is the principal mantra for wealth and prosperity.

O Jataveda (Agni), invoke for me that Lakshmi who is golden-hued, radiant, adorned with gold and silver garlands, shining like the moon, effulgent. Invoke for me that Lakshmi who never departs, by whom I may obtain gold, cows, horses, and people.

Om, victory to Mother Lakshmi. Hari, Vishnu, and Brahma serve You day and night. You are Brahmani, Rudrani, Kamala - You alone are the mother of the universe. Sun and moon meditate on You, sage Narada sings of You.

Salutations to You, O great Maya, seated on lotus, worshiped by gods, holding conch, discus, and mace, O Mahalakshmi, salutations. Salutations to You who rides on Garuda, terrifying to Kolasura demon, remover of all sins, O Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Om, let us meditate on Mahalakshmi, let us contemplate the consort of Vishnu. May that Lakshmi inspire and illuminate our understanding.

Salutations to that Goddess who is seated on lotus, who resides on Vishnu's chest. Salutations, salutations, salutations again and again. May that Lakshmi seated on lotus, with lotus hands, always fond of lotus, eternal Lakshmi who removes fear from all beings, protect me.

Om with seed syllables Shreem (prosperity), Hreem (divine grace), Kleem (attraction), salutations to Mahalakshmi. The repetition of Shreem five times invokes the five forms of Lakshmi.

I worship the lotus-handed one with pleasant face, giver of good fortune and prosperity, who grants fearlessness with Her hands, adorned with various jewels and gems, who grants devotees' desired fruits, served by Hari, Hara, Brahma and others, flanked by treasures of lotus, conch, and riches, always accompanied by powers.

Worshiped by good minds, beautiful one, beloved of Madhava, sister of moon, golden one. Surrounded by sages, giver of liberation, sweet-spoken, praised in Vedas. Dwelling in lotus, well-worshiped by gods, showering good qualities, endowed with peace. Victory, victory to beloved of Madhusudana, Adi Lakshmi, please protect me.

Vermillion tilak adorns the forehead, pearl parting looks beautiful. Face beautiful as lotus brings constant good fortune. In one hand lotus shines, O Mother, in another hand conch is seated. Wearing nine-gem necklace, extremely beautiful form shines.

O Bhavani, Mahalakshmi, sole protector of all worlds, embodiment of all deities, Goddess, salutations to You. Your stream of gold, O Goddess, is purifying, of beautiful form, resembling the foam of Ganga, victory, victory to You again and again!

Salutations to Lakshmi-Narayana (inseparable divine couple), salutations to Kamala-Narayana. Vasudeva, Janardana, Madhava, Keshava, Shri Hari, Vishnu, Narayana - salutations.

Salutations to Mother who grants siddhi (attainment) and riddhi (prosperity), Mahalakshmi salutations. Victory to Mother Lakshmi, I offer mind, body, wealth to You. I offer incense, lamp, fruits, flowers, food to You, Mother. Give me such a boon, Mother, that I never face scarcity.

Victory victory to Mother Mahalakshmi, giver to the entire world. Primordial power, supreme light, mother of wealth and prosperity. Victory to the eight Lakshmis, mother of wealth and grains. Victory to Griha Lakshmi (home), Vijaya Lakshmi (victory), Dhairya Lakshmi (courage).

Supreme nature, most excellent, supreme ruler of the universe, beginningless Maya, Lakshmi, eternal power of Vishnu. Mother of Pradyumna, Goddess situated on Vishnu's chest, mother of worlds, mother of gods, imperishable.

I worship Mahalakshmi worshiped by gods, Goddess who gives all good fortune, Kamala, beloved of Vishnu. Lotus-handed, lotus-eyed, always seated on lotus. Granting fearlessness to devotees and bestowing all desired fruits.

Lakshmi Gayatri followed by salutations to Lakshmi-Narayana and five Shreems for the five forms of wealth (material, knowledge, spiritual, courage, and progeny).

I take refuge in Lakshmi, refuge refuge. I take refuge in Mahalakshmi, refuge refuge. I take refuge in Kamala (lotus one), refuge refuge. I take refuge in Shri (auspiciousness), refuge refuge.

Om, salutations to Goddess Saraswati. Om Aim (seed syllable for knowledge), salutations to Saraswati. O Saraswati, salutations to You, giver of boons, who can take any form. I am beginning my studies, may success always be with me.

Who is as fair as jasmine, moon, snow, and pearl; who is clothed in white garments; whose hands are adorned with veena and boon-giving staff; who is seated on white lotus; who is always worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and other gods; may that Goddess Saraswati who removes all dullness completely protect me.

Om, let us meditate on the Goddess of Speech, let us contemplate the lord of desires (for knowledge). May that Goddess inspire us. Om, let us know Saraswati, let us meditate on the daughter of Brahma. May that Saraswati illumine our understanding.

O Saraswati, salutations to You, giver of boons, who assumes desired forms. I am beginning my education, may success always be mine. Whoever recites this eight-verse prayer to Saraswati daily becomes learned, wealthy, blessed with good children, and happy.

Om, victory to Mother Saraswati. Full of good qualities and glory, famous in all three worlds. Moon-faced, seated on lotus, auspicious radiance. Beautiful swan vehicle, bearer of incomparable brilliance.

Om Aim (seed syllable for knowledge and speech) repeated three times. Aim (knowledge), Kleem (attraction), Sauh (all powers), salutations to Saraswati. Om with Aim (knowledge), Hreem (divine grace), Shreem (prosperity), offerings to Saraswati.

O Saraswati Devi, whose form caused the descent of celestial Ganga with bright waves, abode of pure speech and play, please dwell in the lotus of my heart. Seated on white lotus, wearing white garments, holding veena and blessing staff, giver of knowledge, daughter of Brahma, always protect me.

Salutations to You, giver of knowledge, holder of veena and book. O Goddess on swan vehicle, all-knowing, boon-giver, auspicious one. O Mother, giver of wisdom, well-wisher of all worlds. O Saraswati, salutations to You, I remember Your feet.

Victory to Mother Saraswati, Amba, player of veena. Give knowledge, give intelligence, Mother, storehouse of wisdom. In hands veena, in hands book shines. Swan vehicle, Mother, beautiful form enchants.

Victory to Mother Goddess Saraswati, victory. Giver of learning and knowledge, Goddess of pure intellect. You sit on white lotus, veena in hand looks beautiful. Swan is Your vehicle, Mother, plays sweet melody.

O Goddess Saraswati Sharada, holder of veena and book, presiding over knowledge, peaceful, giver of wisdom, I bow to You. To that Goddess who resides in all beings in the form of intelligence, salutations, salutations, salutations again and again.

Om, salutations to the Goddess of Speech. Goddess of speech Saraswati Mother, sportive with eloquence. Sweet-spoken knowledge, always dwelling in the throats of learned ones. Speech Goddess Saraswati Mother, all-knowing Bharati (Goddess of learning).

Salutations to Goddess Saraswati, embodiment of knowledge. Beloved Goddess of poets, giver of eloquence. Endowed with art and skills, giver of varied knowledge. Awakener of intelligence and memory, salutations to You Saraswati.

Om, salutations to Goddess of Knowledge. Knowledge gives humility, from humility comes worthiness, from worthiness one obtains wealth, from wealth dharma, and from that happiness. O Saraswati, greatly fortunate one, Knowledge itself, lotus-eyed, universal form, wide-eyed one, give me knowledge, salutations to You.

O Saraswati, salutations to You, salutations, salutations again and again. Giver of all knowledge, please protect me always with Your grace. Holder of veena and book, mounted on swan, auspicious one. Wearing white garments, O Goddess, protect me Saraswati.

I take refuge in Saraswati, refuge refuge. I take refuge in Vagdevi (Speech Goddess), refuge refuge. I take refuge in Bharati (Goddess of learning), refuge refuge. I take refuge in Vidyadevi (Knowledge Goddess), refuge refuge.