Hindu Prayers |
| In the Hindu household, dusk and dawn, hold a special significance as far as prayer is concerned, as it is during this transition (From dawn to morning, and dusk to evening) that negativity needs to be burnt and righteousness welcomed. Traditionally the ‘Aarti’ is performed during the morning and evening in a Hindu household. The Aarti consists of a small flame which burns on a wick, placed on a plate, which is rotated round the Deity. The Ritual of the Aarti makes the light of the flame dispel darkness, the incense that is burnt gives out fragrance, a bell is rung, hands are clapped while one sings the Aarti. If you ask a Feng-Shui expert, he will confirm that all the above is very good to ward of an evil eye! The ‘Aarti’ reminds us of the greatness of the Lord, because the flame that we rotate is symbolic of the Cosmos (Sun, Moon, Stars) revolving around the Almighty paying obeisance to Him. Aarti: Om Jaya Jagadeesha harey Swaami Jaya Jagadeesha
harey Salutation to Thee, O Lord of
the universe, Jo Dhyaavey Phala
Paavey Dukha Vinasey Mana kaa Thou rewardest Thy
devotees, who singest Thy praise, by removing their mental afflictions. Maat
Pitaa Tum Merey Sharana Gahoon kiski Thou art my Mother and Father, whose refuge I seek, Tuma Purana
Paramaatmaa Tuma Antaryaami Thou art Complete and Perfect! There is nothing hidden
from Thee! Tuma
Karunaa Ke Saagar Tuma Paalana Kartaa Thou art an Ocean of
Compassion, Thou art the Protector of all, Tum
Ho Ek Agochara Sabkey Praanapati Thou art the One. The Real Essence. The Life of all
lives. Deena
Bandhu Dukha Harataa Thaakur Tum merey Swaami Rakshaka tum Mere Thou,
art the Succour of the oppressed, and the Remover of pain and sorrow. Vishaya Vikaar Mitaao Paap Haro Devaa Help me to get rid of my imperfections
and vices, Tan
Man sab tera, sab kuchh hai tera, All
that I possess belongs to Thee, |