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Rigveda Sandhya Vandanam

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Rigveda Sandhya Vandanam ā tū na indra kṣumantañchitraṃ grābhaṃ saṅgṛbhāya । mahāhastī dakṣiṇēna ॥ 1 ॥ O Lord Indra, come to us with your powerful hand and accept the wonderful offering. May your great strength and protection always remain with us. vidmā hi tvā tuvikūrmin tuvidēṣṇaṃ tuvīmagham । tuvimātramavōbhiḥ ॥ 2 ॥ We know you as the mighty and powerful...

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Trimurti of Brahma Vishnu and Shiva on lotus

Rigveda Sandhya Vandanam

ā tū na indra kṣumantañchitraṃ grābhaṃ saṅgṛbhāya ।
mahāhastī dakṣiṇēna ॥ 1 ॥

O Lord Indra, come to us with your powerful hand and accept the wonderful offering. May your great strength and protection always remain with us.

vidmā hi tvā tuvikūrmin tuvidēṣṇaṃ tuvīmagham ।
tuvimātramavōbhiḥ ॥ 2 ॥

We know you as the mighty and powerful one, possessing great energy and heroic strength. Bless us with your abundant protection and divine power.

na hi tvā śūra dēvā na martāsō ditsantam ।
bhīmaṃ na gāṃ vārayantē ॥ 3 ॥

O brave Lord, neither gods nor humans can prevent your generous nature. Your power is unstoppable like a mighty force that cannot be restrained.

ētōnvindraṃ stavāmeśānaṃ vasvaḥ svarājam ।
na rādhasā mardhiṣannaḥ ॥ 4 ॥

We praise Lord Indra, the supreme ruler and master of divine wealth. May his blessings never diminish and may prosperity always come to us.

prastōṣadupa gāsiṣacchravatsāma gīyamānam ।
abhirādhasājugurat ॥ 5 ॥

May the sacred hymns and praises sung for Indra bring divine grace, glory, and fulfillment of our wishes.

ā nō bhara dakṣiṇēnābhi savyēna pra mṛśa ।
indra mānō vasōrnirbhāk ॥ 6 ॥

O Indra, bless us with your generosity from every direction. Do not separate us from your precious gifts and divine wealth.

upakramasvā bhara dhṛṣatā dhṛṣṇō janānām ।
adāśūṣṭarasya vēdaḥ ॥ 7 ॥

O powerful Lord, approach us with courage and grant us strength. May we receive the rewards of sincere devotion and righteous actions.

indra ya u nu tē asti vājō viprēbhiḥ sanitvaḥ ।
asmābhiḥ sutaṃ sanuhu ॥ 8 ॥

O Indra, your divine strength and blessings are celebrated by wise seekers. Grant us the same spiritual power and abundance.

sadyojuvastē vājā asmabhyaṃ viśvaścandrāḥ ।
vaśaiścha makṣu jarantē ॥ 9 ॥

May your powerful gifts quickly reach us and may all beautiful blessings of life come under your divine guidance.

gaṇānāṃ tvā gaṇapatiṃ havāmahē
kaviṃ kavīnāmupamaśravastamam ।
jyēṣṭharājaṃ brahmaṇāṃ brahmaṇaspata
ā naḥ śṛṇvannūtibhiḥ sīda sādanam ॥ 10 ॥

We invoke Lord Ganesha, the leader of all groups, the wisest among the wise, the most glorious and the supreme lord of prayers. Hear our praises and bless us with your presence.

ni ṣu sīda gaṇapatē gaṇēṣu tvāmāhurvipratamaṃ kavīnām ।
na ṛtē tvatkriyate kiñcanāre mahām arkaṃ maghavañchitramarca ॥ 11 ॥

O Lord Ganesha, sit among your devotees. You are known as the greatest among wise beings. Without your grace, no sacred action can be completed successfully.

abhikhyānō maghavannādhamānāntsakhē bōdhi vasupatē sakhīnām ।
raṇaṃ kṛdhi raṇakṛtsatyaśuṣmābhaktē chidā bhajā rāyē asmān ॥ 12 ॥

O divine protector and friend, guide us and awaken our strength. Grant us courage, victory, prosperity, and the ability to overcome all challenges.

saṅkalpam (dēśakāla saṅkīrtana)

śrī śubhē śōbhanē muhūrtē viṣṇōrājñayā atra pṛthivyā-ñjambūdvīpē bharatavarṣē bharatakhaṇḍē mērōḥ dakṣiṇa digbhāgē śrīśailasya …….. pradēśē, …….. nadyōḥ madhyadēśē lakṣmīnivāsa gṛhē, samasta dēvatā brāhmaṇa hariharasannidhau, ādya brahmaṇaḥ dvitīyē parārthē śrī śvētavarāhakalpē vaivasvata manvantarē kaliyugē prathamapādē asmin vartamāna vyāvahārika chāndramānēna śrī …… saṃvatsarē …… ayanē …… ṛtau …… māsē …… pakṣē …… tithau …… vāsarē śubhanakṣatrē śubhayōgē śubhakaraṇa ēva-ṅguṇa viśēṣaṇa viśiṣṭāyāṃ śubhatithau śrīlakṣmīnārāyaṇa [śrīparamēśvara] prītyartha-mprātaḥ/mādhyāhnika/sāyaṃ sandhyāmupāśiṣyē ॥

I perform this sacred Sandhya worship at this auspicious time and place, remembering the divine order of Lord Vishnu. May this prayer be offered for the pleasure of Lord Lakshmi Narayana and for spiritual purification.

mārjanam

āpōhiṣṭhēti tṛchasya ambarīṣa-ssindhudvīpa ṛṣiḥ ।
āpō dēvatā । gāyatrī Chandaḥ । mārjanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ āpō hiṣṭhā mayōbhuvaḥ ।
tā na ūrjē dadhātana ।
mahēraṇāya chakṣasē ।
yō vaḥ śivatamō rasaḥ ।
tasya bhājayatē ha naḥ ।
uśatīriva mātaraḥ ।
tasmā araṅgamāmavaḥ ।
yasya kṣayāya jinvatha ।
āpō janayathā cha naḥ ॥

O sacred waters, you are the source of happiness and strength. Grant us nourishment, purity, divine vision, and remove all impurities from our body, mind, and soul.

mantrāchamanam (prātaḥ kālē)

sūryaśchētyasya mantrasya । nārāyaṇa ṛṣiḥ ।
sūryamāmanyu manyupatayō rātrirdēvatā ।
prakṛtiśChandaḥ । mantrāchamanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ sūryaścha mā manyuścha manyupatayaścha manyu kṛtēbhyaḥ ।
pāpēbhyō rakṣantām ।
yadrātriyā pāpamakārṣam ।
manasā vāchā hastābhyām ।
padbhyāmudarēṇa śiśnā ।
rātristadavalumpatu ।
yatkiñcha duritammayi ।
idamaha-mmāmamṛta yōnau ।
sūryē jyōtiṣi juhōmi svāhā ॥

May the divine powers of the Sun protect me from sins committed knowingly or unknowingly through thought, speech, or actions. May darkness be removed and divine light be awakened within me.

madhyāhna kālē

āpaḥ punantvityasya mantrasya । pūta ṛṣiḥ ।
āpō dēvatā । aṣṭhī Chandaḥ । apāṃ prāśanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ āpaḥ punantu pṛthivīṃ pṛthivī pūtā punātu mām ।
punantu brahmaṇaspatiḥ brahmapūtā punātu mām ॥

yaduchChiṣṭamabhōjyaṃ yadvā duścharitaṃ mama ।
sarvaṃ punantu māmāpo-‘satāñcha pratigrahaṃ svāhā ॥

May the sacred waters purify the Earth and purify me. May all faults, impurities, wrong actions, and negative influences be cleansed through divine grace.

sāyaṅkālē

agniśchētyasya mantrasya । nārāyaṇa ṛṣiḥ ।
agnimāmanyu manyupatayō ahardēvatā ।
prakṛtiśChandaḥ । mantrāchamanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ agniścha mā manyuścha manyupatayaścha manyu kṛtēbhyaḥ ।
pāpēbhyō rakṣantām ।
yadahnā pāpamakārṣam ।
manasā vāchā hastābhyām ।
padbhyāmudarēṇa śiśnā ।
ahastadavalumpatu ।
yatkiñcha duritammayi ।
idamaha-mmāmamṛta yōnau ।
satyē jyōtiṣi juhōmi svāhā ॥

May Lord Agni remove all impurities and protect me from mistakes performed during the day. May truth and divine light guide my life.

āchamya ॥

After completing the mantra recitation, perform the sacred sipping of water as a purification practice.

punarmārjanam

āpōhiṣṭhēti navarchasya sūktasya ।
ambarīṣa sindhudvīpa ṛṣiḥ ।
āpō dēvatā । gāyatrī Chandaḥ ।
pañchamī vardhamānā । saptamī pratiṣṭhā ।
antyē dvē anuṣṭubhau ।
punarmārjanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

This sacred purification mantra invokes the divine power of water for cleansing, renewal, and spiritual strength during the Sandhya ritual.

ōṃ āpō hiṣṭhā mayōbhuvaḥ ।
tā na ūrjē dadhātana ।
mahēraṇāya chakṣasē ।
yō vaḥ śivatamō rasaḥ ।
tasya bhājayatē ha naḥ ।
uśatīriva mātaraḥ ।
tasmā araṅgamāmavaḥ ।
yasya kṣayāya jinvatha ।
āpō janayathā cha naḥ ॥

O sacred waters, you are the source of joy and nourishment. Grant us strength, divine vision, purity, and spiritual renewal like a loving mother caring for her children.

ōṃ śa-nnō dēvīr abhiṣṭaya āpō bhavantu pītayē ।
śaṃ yōr abhi sravantu naḥ ॥

May the divine waters bring us happiness, fulfillment, and peace. May their sacred flow bless us with wellbeing and harmony.

īśānā vāryāṇāṃ kṣayantīścharṣaṇīnām ।
apō yāchāmi bhēṣajam ॥

I seek the healing power of sacred waters, which are the source of divine blessings and protection for all beings.

apsu mē sōmō abravīdantarviśvāni bhēṣajā ।
agniñcha viśvaśambhuvam ॥

The divine Soma residing in the waters reveals that all healing powers exist within them, along with the universal blessing energy of Agni.

āpaḥ pṛṇīta bhēṣajaṃ varūthaṃ tanvē mama ।
jyōkcha sūryaṃ dṛśē ॥

O sacred waters, provide healing and protection for my body. Bless me with a long life and the vision to behold the divine light of the Sun.

idam āpaḥ pravahata yatkiñcha duritaṃ mayi ।
yadvāhamabhidudrōha yadvā śēpa utānṛtam ॥

May these sacred waters wash away every impurity, wrongdoing, falsehood, and negative action that has affected me.

āpō adyānvachāriṣaṃ rasēna samagasmahi ।
payasvānagna ā gahi tam mā saṃ sṛja varchasā ॥

Today I approach the sacred waters and receive their divine essence. May Agni bless me with strength, purity, and spiritual brilliance.

sasṛṣīstadapasō divānaktañcha sasṛṣīḥ ।
varēṇya kratūrahamā dēvīravasē huvē ॥

I invoke the divine powers of the waters that flow day and night. May they grant wisdom, strength, and divine support.

pāpapuruṣa visarjanam

ṛtaṃ cētyasya mantrasya । aghamarṣaṇa ṛṣiḥ ।
bhāvavṛttō dēvatā । anuṣṭup Chandaḥ ।
mama pāpapuruṣa jala visarjanē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ ṛtañcha satyañchābhīddhāttapasō-‘dhyajāyata ।
tatō rātryajāyata tataḥ samudrō arṇavaḥ ।
samudrād arṇavādadhi saṃvatsarō ajāyata ॥

ahōrātrāṇi vidadhadviśvasya miṣatō vaśī ।
sūryāchandramasau dhātā yathāpūrvamakalpayat ।
divañcha pṛthivīñchāntarikṣamathō svaḥ ॥

This sacred mantra removes accumulated sins and impurities. It describes the emergence of truth, cosmic order, time, the Sun, Moon, Earth, and the divine arrangement of creation.

āchamya ॥

Perform the sacred purification by sipping water after the mantra recitation.

prāṇāyāmam ॥

Practice controlled breathing with remembrance of the Divine to purify the body, mind, and life energy.

arghyapradānam

pūrvōkta ēvaṅguṇa viśēṣaṇa viśiṣṭāyāṃ śubhatithau
śrīlakṣmīnārāyaṇa prītyarthaṃ
prātaḥ / mādhyāhnika / sāyaṃ sandhyārghya pradānaṃ kariṣyē ॥

I offer the sacred Arghya during the morning, noon, or evening Sandhya worship for the pleasure and blessings of Lord Lakshmi Narayana.

prātaḥ kālē

ōṃ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ । tatsaviturvarēṇyaṃ bhargō dēvasya dhīmahi ।
dhiyō yō naḥ prachōdayāt ॥

We meditate upon the divine radiance of Savita, the source of creation. May that supreme light inspire and guide our intellect.

madhyāhna kālē

ōṃ haṃsaḥ śuchiṣad vasurantarikṣasaddhōtā vēdiṣad atithirdurōṇasat ।
nṛṣadvarasadṛtasadvyōmasadabjā gōjā ṛtajā adrijā ṛtaṃ bṛhat ॥

The Divine exists everywhere—in purity, space, earth, waters, and the cosmic order. This mantra praises the all-pervading power of the Supreme.

ōṃ ākṛṣṇēna rajasā vartamānō nivēśayannamṛtaṃ martyañcha ।
hiraṇyayēna savitā rathēnā dēvō yāti bhuvanāni paśyan ॥

The golden Sun travels through the universe, illuminating both immortal and mortal realms. May the divine light of Savita guide all creation.

ōṃ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ । tatsaviturvarēṇyaṃ bhargō dēvasya dhīmahi ।
dhiyō yō naḥ prachōdayāt ॥

We meditate on the divine brilliance of Savita. May the Supreme light awaken wisdom and guide our thoughts toward righteousness.

sāyaṅkālē

tatsaviturityasya mantrasya । viśvāmitra ṛṣiḥ ।
savitā dēvatā । gāyatrī Chandaḥ ।
sāyaṃ sandhyārghyapradānē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ ।
tatsaviturvarēṇyaṃ bhargō dēvasya dhīmahi ।
dhiyō yō naḥ prachōdayāt ॥

This sacred Gayatri mantra is offered during the evening Sandhya worship. We meditate upon the divine radiance of Savita and pray that the Supreme light guides our intellect toward wisdom and righteousness.

sāyaṃ sandhyā prāyaśchitta arghyam

udghēdabhītyasya mantrasya ।
kutsa ṛṣiḥ । savitā dēvatā । gāyatrī Chandaḥ ।
sāyaṃ sandhyāṅga prāyaśchittārghya pradānē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ udghēda bhiśrutā maghaṃ vṛṣabhaṃ naryāpasam ।
astāra mēṣi sūrya ॥

This prayer is performed to remove any shortcomings or delays in the evening Sandhya practice. It seeks forgiveness and purification through the divine power of the Sun.

ātmapradakṣiṇa

brahmaiva satyaṃ brahmaivāham ।
yōsāvādityō hiraṇmayaḥ puruṣaḥ sa ēvāhamasmi ।
asāvādityō brahma ॥

Brahman alone is the ultimate truth, and my true Self is one with that divine reality. The golden being within the Sun is the same Supreme Brahman.

āchamya ॥

Perform the sacred purification by sipping water after completing the prayer.

prāṇāyāmam ॥

Practice controlled breathing with remembrance of the Supreme Divine to purify the life force and calm the mind.

tarpaṇam

pūrvōkta ēvaṅguṇa viśēṣaṇa viśiṣṭāyāṃ śubhatithau
śrīlakṣmīnārāyaṇa prītyarthaṃ
prātaḥ / mādhyāhnika / sāyaṃ sandhyāṅga tarpaṇaṃ kariṣyē ॥

prātaḥ kālē:
sandhyāṃ tarpayāmi । gāyatrīṃ tarpayāmi ।
brāhmīṃ tarpayāmi । nimṛjīṃ tarpayāmi ॥

madhyāhna kālē:
sandhyāṃ tarpayāmi । sāvitrīṃ tarpayāmi ।
raudrīṃ tarpayāmi । nimṛjīṃ tarpayāmi ॥

sāyaṅkālē:
sandhyāṃ tarpayāmi । sarasvatīṃ tarpayāmi ।
vaiṣṇavīṃ tarpayāmi । nimṛjīṃ tarpayāmi ॥

This offering is made to the divine forms of Sandhya, Gayatri, Savitri, Saraswati, and other sacred energies. It expresses gratitude and devotion during the three daily Sandhya prayers.

gāyatrī āvāhanam

ōmityēkākṣaraṃ brahma । agnirdēvatā ।
brahma ityārṣam । gāyatrī Chandaḥ ।
paramātmaṃ sarūpam । sāyujyaṃ viniyōgam ॥

āyātu varadā dēvī akṣaraṃ brahma sammitam ।
gāyatrīṃ Chandasāṃ mātēdaṃ brahma juṣasva mē ॥

yadahnāt kurutē pāpaṃ tadahnāt prati muchyatē ।
yadrātriyāt kurutē pāpaṃ tadrātriyāt prati muchyatē ॥

sarvavarṇē mahādēvi sandhyā vidyē sarasvati ।
ōjō’si sahō’si balamasi bhrājō’si ॥

O Divine Mother Gayatri, embodiment of sacred knowledge and Brahman, please accept this worship. Remove sins committed during day and night and bless us with strength, energy, wisdom, and purity.

gāyatrīmāvāhayāmi ।
sāvitrīmāvāhayāmi ।
sarasvatīmāvāhayāmi ।
Chandarṣīnāvāhayāmi ।
śriyamāvāhayāmi ॥

I invoke Gayatri, Savitri, Saraswati, the sages of sacred meters, and divine prosperity into this spiritual practice.

gāyatrī svarūpa viniyōgaḥ

gāyatryā gāyatrī Chandaḥ । viśvāmitra ṛṣiḥ ।
savitā dēvatā । agnirmukhaṃ brahmā śirō ।
viṣṇurhṛdayaṃ rudraḥ śikhā ।
pṛthivī yōniḥ ।
prāṇāpānavyānōdāna samānāḥ saprāṇāḥ ॥

This describes the divine structure of Gayatri, with the sages, deities, cosmic elements, and life energies representing the sacred manifestation of the mantra.

gāyatrī mahāmantra japa saṅkalpa

pūrvōkta ēvaṅguṇa viśēṣaṇa viśiṣṭāyāṃ śubhatithau
śrīlakṣmīnārāyaṇa prītyarthaṃ
prātaḥ/mādhyāhnika/sāyaṃ sandhyāṅga
yathāśakti gāyatrī mahāmantrajapaṃ kariṣyē ॥

With devotion and according to my ability, I undertake the chanting of the Gayatri Mahamantra as part of Sandhya worship for the pleasure of Lord Lakshmi Narayana.

karanyāsam

ōṃ tatsavituḥ brahmātmanē aṅguṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
varēṇyaṃ viṣṇvātmanē tarjanībhyāṃ namaḥ ।
bhargō dēvasya rudrātmanē madhyamābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
dhīmahi satyātmanē anāmikābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
dhiyō yō naḥ jñānātmanē kaniṣṭhikābhyāṃ namaḥ ।
prachōdayāt sarvātmanē karatala karapṛṣṭhābhyāṃ namaḥ ॥

Through Karanyasa, the sacred syllables of the Gayatri mantra are placed upon the fingers and hands, sanctifying actions and preparing the devotee for divine meditation.

Aṅganyāsam

ōṃ tatsavituḥ brahmātmanē hṛdayāya namaḥ ।
varēṇyaṃ viṣṇvātmanē śirasē svāhā ।
bhargō dēvasya rudrātmanē śikhāyai vaṣaṭ ।
dhīmahi satyātmanē kavachāya hum ।
dhiyō yō naḥ jñānātmanē nētratrayāya vauṣaṭ ।
prachōdayāt sarvātmanē astrāya phaṭ ।
bhūrbhuvaḥsvarōṃ iti digvimōkaḥ ॥

This sacred Aṅganyāsa sanctifies the different parts of the body by invoking the divine energies of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rudra and the Supreme Self through the Gayatri mantra. It creates spiritual protection and prepares the devotee for divine meditation.

Uttaramudrā Pradarśanam

surabhiḥ jñāna chakraṃ cha yōniḥ kūrmō-‘tha paṅkajam ।
liṅgaṃ niryāṇa mudrā chētyaṣṭamudrāḥ prakīrtitāḥ ॥

The eight sacred mudras represent divine knowledge, cosmic energy, creation, stability, purity and spiritual liberation. These gestures are performed during sacred Gayatri worship.

Sūryōpasthānam

jātavēdasētyasya mantrasya kaśyapa ṛṣiḥ ।
durgājātavēdāgnirdēvatā । triṣṭup chandaḥ ।
sūryōpasthānē viniyōgaḥ ॥

ōṃ jātavēdasē sunavāma sōmam arātīyatō nidaḥāti vēdaḥ ।
sa naḥ parṣadati durgāṇi viśvā nāvēva sindhuṃ duritātyagniḥ ॥

We worship the divine fire of knowledge who knows everything. May Agni guide us across all difficulties and protect us from every obstacle, just as a boat carries one safely across the ocean.

ōṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahē sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam ।
urvārukamiva bandhanān mṛtyōr mukṣīya mā’mṛtāt ॥

We meditate upon Lord Śiva, the three-eyed divine being who nourishes all creation. May He free us from the bondage of mortality and lead us towards eternal truth.

ōṃ tachChaṃ yōrāvṛṇīmahē । gātuṃ yajñāya ।
gātuṃ yajñapatayē । daivīḥ svastirastu naḥ ।
svastirmānuṣēbhyaḥ । ūrdhvaṃ jigātu bhēṣajam ।
śaṃ nō astu dvipadē । śaṃ chatuṣpadē ॥

May divine peace and blessings prevail everywhere. May humans, animals and all living beings receive protection, harmony and healing from the Supreme Divine.

ōṃ namō brahmaṇē । namō-‘stvagnayē ।
namaḥ pṛthivyai nama ōṣadhībhyaḥ ।
namō vāchē namō vāchaspatayē ।
namō viṣṇavē mahatē karōmi ॥

I offer my salutations to Brahma, Agni, Earth, medicinal plants, divine speech, the Lord of wisdom and Lord Viṣṇu, the great sustainer of the universe.

Digdēvatā Namaskāraḥ

ōṃ namaḥ prāchyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namō dakṣiṇāyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namaḥ pratīchyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ nama udīchyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namō ūrdhvāyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namō-‘dharāyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

ōṃ namō-‘vāntarāyai diśē yāścha dēvatāḥ ।
ētasyāṃ prativasantyē tābhyaścha namaḥ ॥

Salutations to the divine beings present in all directions — East, South, West, North, Above, Below and the intermediate directions. May all divine forces protect and bless the devotee from every side.

Ṛṣi Dēvatādi Namaskāraḥ

namō gaṅgāyamunayōrmadhyē yē vasanti tē mē prasannātmānaśchirañjīvitaṃ vardhayanti ।
namō gaṅgāyamunayōrmunibhyaścha namō namaḥ ।

Salutations to the divine sages and enlightened beings who reside between the sacred rivers Ganga and Yamuna. May their blessings grant peace, purity and longevity.

ōṃ sandhyāyai namaḥ ।
sāvitr yai namaḥ ।
gāyatryai namaḥ ।
sarasvatyai namaḥ ।
sarvābhyō dēvatābhyō namaḥ ।
dēvēbhyō namaḥ । ṛṣibhyō namaḥ ।
munibhyō namaḥ । gurubhyō namaḥ ।
mātṛbhyō namaḥ । pitṛbhyō namaḥ ।
kāmō-‘kāriṣīn namō namaḥ ।
manyurakāriṣīn namō namaḥ ॥

I offer salutations to Sandhyā, Sāvitrī, Gāyatrī, Sarasvatī, all divine beings, sages, teachers, mothers and ancestors. May all actions performed through desire and anger be purified by divine remembrance.

yāṃ sadā sarvabhūtāni charāṇi sthāvarāṇi cha ।
sāyaṃ prātar namasyanti sā māṃ sandhyā’bhirakṣatu ॥

May Sandhyā Devī, whom all moving and unmoving beings worship in the morning and evening, always protect me with her divine grace.

Dēvatā Smaraṇam

brahmaṇyō dēvakīputrō brahmaṇyō madhusūdanaḥ ।
brahmaṇyaḥ puṇḍarīkākṣō brahmaṇyō viṣṇurachyutaḥ ॥

namō brahmaṇyadēvāya gōbrāhmaṇahitāya cha ।
jagaddhitāya kṛṣṇāya gōvindāya namō namaḥ ॥

Salutations to Lord Krishna, the son of Devakī, Lord Viṣṇu and Madhusūdana, who protects righteousness and works for the welfare of cows, sages and the entire universe.

kṣīrēṇa snāpitē dēvī chandanēna vilēpitē ।
bilvapatrārchitē dēvī durgē’haṃ śaraṇaṃ gataḥ ॥

O Goddess Durgā, worshipped with milk, sandalwood and sacred bilva leaves, I surrender myself at your divine feet seeking protection and blessings.

Gāyatrī Prasthāna Prārthanā

uttamē śikharē jātē bhūmyāṃ parvata mūrdhani ।
brāhmaṇēbhyō’bhyanujñātā gachCha dēvi yathā sukham ॥

stutō mayā varadā vēdamātā prachōdayantī pavanē dvijātā ।
āyuḥ pṛthivyāṃ draviṇaṃ brahmavarchasaṃ
mahyaṃ datvā prayātuṃ brahmalōkam ॥

O Divine Mother Gāyatrī, praised by me and born from sacred wisdom, kindly bless me with long life, prosperity, spiritual brilliance and guide me towards the highest divine realm.

Nārāyaṇa Namaskṛti

namō-‘stvanantāya sahasra mūrtayē ।
sahasra pādākṣi śirōru bāhavē ।
sahasranāmnē puruṣāya śāśvatē ।
sahasra kōṭī yugadhāriṇē namaḥ ॥

Salutations to the infinite Supreme Being with countless forms, feet, eyes and arms, the eternal Lord who sustains countless ages and universes.

Bhūmyākāśābhivandanam

idaṃ dyāvā pṛthivī satyamastu ।
pitar mātaryadihōpabrūvē vām ।
bhūtaṃ dēvānāmavamē avōbhiḥ ।
vidyāmēṣaṃ vṛjinaṃ jīradānum ॥

ākāśātpatitaṃ tōyaṃ yathā gachChati sāgaram ।
sarvadēva namaskāraḥ kēśavaṃ pratigachChati ॥

May the divine Earth and Sky remain truthful and blessed. Just as water falling from the sky reaches the ocean, every worship offered to any deity ultimately reaches Lord Keśava.

sarvavēdēṣu yatpuṇyaṃ sarvatīrthēṣu yatphalam ।
tatphalaṃ samavāpnōti stutvā dēvaṃ janārdanam ॥

vāsanādvāsudēvasya vāsitaṃ tē jagattrayam ।
sarvabhūta nivāsō’si vāsudēva namō’stu tē ॥

The merit gained from all Vedas and sacred pilgrimages is obtained by praising Lord Janārdana. O Vāsudeva, you pervade the entire universe and dwell within all beings. I offer my salutations to You.

Abhivādanam

chatussāgara paryantaṃ gōbrāhmaṇēbhyaḥ śubhaṃ bhavatu ॥

…… pravarānvita …… sa gōtraḥ āśvalāyanasūtraḥ ṛk śākhādhyāyī
…… śarmā’haṃ bhō abhivādayē ॥

May auspiciousness and blessings be bestowed upon cows and Brāhmaṇas throughout the extent of the four oceans. I respectfully introduce myself with my lineage, gotra, sacred tradition and Vedic branch.

āchamya ॥

Samarpaṇam

yasya smṛtyācha nāmōktyā tapaḥ sandhyā kriyādiṣu ।
nyūnaṃ sampūrṇatāṃ yāti sadyō vandē tamachyutam ॥

mantrahīnaṃ kriyāhīnaṃ bhaktihīnaṃ ramāpatē ।
yatkṛtaṃ tu mayā dēva paripūrṇaṃ tadastu tē ॥

By remembering and chanting the name of Lord Achyuta, all shortcomings in spiritual practices, worship and sacred actions become complete. O Lord of Lakṣmī, whatever I have performed without perfect mantra, ritual or devotion, may You kindly accept it and make it complete.

anēna prātaḥ/mādhyāhnika/sāyaṃ sandhyāvandanēna
bhagavān sarvātmakaḥ śrī lakṣmīnārāyaṇaḥ prīyatām ।
suprītō varadō bhavatu ॥

Through this morning, noon or evening Sandhyāvandanam worship, may the all-pervading Lord Śrī Lakṣmīnārāyaṇa be pleased and may He bless me with His grace and divine boons.

ābrahmalōkādāśēṣādālōkālōka parvatāt ।
yē santi brāhmaṇā dēvāstēbhyō nityaṃ namō namaḥ ॥

Salutations again and again to all the divine Brāhmaṇas who exist from the abode of Brahmā to the farthest realms of creation.

kāyēna vāchā manasēndriyairvā
buddhyātmanā vā prakṛtēḥ svabhāvāt ।
karōmi yadyat sakalaṃ parasmai
nārāyaṇāyēti samarpayāmi ॥

Whatever I perform through my body, speech, mind, senses, intellect or by my natural actions, I surrender everything to the Supreme Lord Nārāyaṇa.

sarvaṃ śrīmannārāyaṇārpaṇamastu ॥

May everything be offered at the divine feet of Śrīmannārāyaṇa.

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