“Deity
Rigveda First Hymn”
Mantra
Devanagari
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्
होतारं रत्नधातमम्
Transliteration
Agnimile Purohitam Yagnyasya Devam Ritvijam
Hotaram Ratnadhatamam
Translation
I praise Agni, the household priest, the divine minister of sacrifice, the invoker and bestorer of supreme treasures.
“Deity
Shanti Suktam”
Mantra
Devanagari
स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः
स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः
स्वस्ति नस्तार्क्ष्यो अरिष्टनेमिः
स्वस्ति नो बृहस्पतिर्दधातु
Transliteration
Swastir Na Indro Vriddhashravah
Swastir Nah Pusha Vishvavedah
Swastir Nastarkshyo Arishtanemih
Swastir No Brihaspatir Dadhatu
Translation
May Indra of ancient fame bless us with well-being.
May the all-knowing Pusha bless us.
May Garuda of unblemished wheel protect us.
May Brihaspati grant us auspicious welfare.
“Deity
Vedic Blessing”
Mantra
Devanagari
भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः
भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः
स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिर्व्यशेम देवहितं यदायुः
Transliteration
Bhadram Karnebhih Shrinuyama Devah
Bhadram Pashyemakshabhir Yajatrah
Stairair Angais Tushtuvamsas Tanoobhir Vyashema Devahitam Yadayuh
Translation
O Gods, may we hear what is auspicious with our ears,
may we see what is auspicious with our eyes,
may we praise you with steady limbs and strong bodies, living the full span of life allotted by the divine.
“Deity
Shanti Mantra”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ सह नाववतु
सह नौ भुनक्तु
सह वीर्यं करवावहै
तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै
Transliteration
Om Sahana Vavatu
Sah Nau Bhunaktu
Sah Viryam Karavavahai
Tejasvinavadhitamastu Ma Vidvishavahai
Translation
Om, may we be protected together,
may we be nourished together,
may we work together with great energy,
may our study be brilliant, and may we never dispute.
“Deity
Vedic Prayer”
Mantra
Devanagari
असतो मा सद्गमय
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय
Transliteration
Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya
Mrityor Ma Amritam Gamaya
Translation
Lead me from falsehood to truth,
lead me from darkness to light,
lead me from death to immortality.
“Deity
Universal Peace”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
Transliteration
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
Translation
Om, peace, peace, peace in body, mind, and spirit.
“Deity
Swaminarayan”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ स्वामीनारायणाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Swaminarayanaya Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, bestower of ultimate peace and devotion.
“Deity
Sita”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ सीतायै नमः
Transliteration
Om Sitaayai Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Mother Sita, embodiment of purity and steadfast virtue.
“Deity
Vyasa”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ वेदव्यासाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Vedavyasaya Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Sage Vyasa, compiler of the Vedas and epics.
“Deity
Shirdi Sai”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ शिर्डी सायै नमः
Transliteration
Om Shirdi Saaye Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Sai Baba of Shirdi, bestower of peace and grace.
“Deity
Ayyappa”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ अय्यप्पाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Ayyappaya Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Lord Ayyappa, embodiment of dharma and strength.
“Deity
Venkateshwara”
Mantra
Devanagari
ॐ श्रीनिवासाय नमः
Transliteration
Om Shrinivasaya Namaha
Translation
Om, salutations to Lord Venkateshwara, dwelling place of auspiciousness.