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Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 11:57 am Post subject: ATHAA SVASTI VAACHANAM

ATHAA SVASTI VAACHANAM
from
The Arya Satsang Pradeep
by
Dr. Satish Prakash Arya, Ph.D

Here we begin the Swasti Vaachana, the prayers for a harmonized life. We pray that the Supreme Cosmic Force, God, and all other Cosmic forces - the sun, moon, stars, air, earth, sky and heavens, and all teachers, parents and friends may contribute their powers to help make our life blissful.

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Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 11:59 am Post subject:

MANTRA 1

Om agni meede purohitam
yajyasya deva-mrit-wijam.
Hotaaram ratna-dhaatamam.

"We praise Agni. We praise Him Who has been present even before this creation. He is the Glorious Lord of this Cosmic Sacrifice, and is worthy of our worship in all seasons. We praise Him Who is the Creator and Supreme Sustainer of all the jewel-like planets that decorate the cosmic Drama."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:01 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 2

Om sa nah piteva soonave
agne soopaa-yano bhava.
Sachas-waa nah swastaye.

"Come to us, sweetly and readily, O Agni, as a father comes unto his son. Unite us, Lord, with Yourself and with the bounties of this world for swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 3

Om swasti no mimeetaam-ashwinaa bhagah
swasti dev-yaditir anar-vanah.
Swasti pooshaa asuro dadhaatu nah
swasti dyaawaa prithivee suche-tunaa.

"May all dual forces measure swasti for us. May our fortune and wealth bring us swasti. May the Earth, goddess and unhurting as she is, yield swasti for us. May the clouds that provide us life through rain-fall sustain swasti for us, and may the sun and all the planets, filled with knowledge, confer swasti unto us."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:03 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 4

Om swastaye vaayu-mupa bravaa-mahai
somam swasti bhuwa-nasya yas patih.
Brihaspatim sarvaganam swastaye
swastaya aadit-yaaso bhawantu nah.

"Let us, in our search for an elevated existence, explore the qualities of air, and even of the moon that influences operations on earth. We call upon the Teacher of wisdom, surrounded by his eager students, to teach us for swasti, and may those men who are benefactors of all mankind help in achieving this elevated existence."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 5

Om vishwe devaa no adyaa swastaye
vaish-waa-naro vasu-ragnih swastaye.
Devaa avantu ribhawah swastaye
swasti no rudrah paat-wam-hasah.

"Let all wise men instruct us today in swasti. Let fire, present everywhere, and benefiting all creatures be for our facility and comfort. Let all forces that bring light to the world protect us while we acquires this comfort, and let the system of social justice protect us from wrong-doing, yielding swasti for us."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:06 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 6

Om swasti mitraa varunaa
swasti pathye revati.
Swasti na indrash chaag-nish cha
swasti no adite kridhi.

"Mother Earth! May you cause us to walk on the path of individual enrichment while we make use of hydrogen and oxygen, and electricity and fire."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:07 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 7

Om swasti panthaam anucharema
sooryaa chandra-masaa viva.
Punar dada-taagh-nataa
jaana-taa sanga-memahi.

"Let us all follow the path of swasti like the sun and moon. Let us be in the company of those who give of what they have, who never hurt the feelings of others, except when it is for one’s own good, and who know much of God and His Wisdom."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 8

Om ye devaanaam yaj-yi-yaa yaj-yi-yaanaam
manor yajatraa amrita ritaj-yaah.
Te no raa-santaam urugaayam adya
yooyam paata swasti-bhih sadaa nah.

"Those who are the holiest among holy and knowledgeable scholars, who are worthy of reverence in the company of thoughtful minds, they who are become immortal from having realized Truth, may they come in this life-time to grant us the knowledge sought by many, and protect us with powers of swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 9

Om yebhyo maata madhumat pinwate payah
peeyoosham dyaur aditir adri-barhaah.
Uktha shushmaan vrisha bharaan swapna-sas
taam aa-dityaam anu madaa swastaye.

"They for whom Mother Earth yields nutritious grains and sweet juices, and for whom the limitless sky above, filled with clouds, showers down rain that is likened to honeyed nectar, they who derive their strength from chanting the Holy Vedic verses, who cause rains of coolness to extinguish the fires of lust, anger and greed, and who perform the noblest of actions - to these noble sons of Mother Earth do I pay homage and offer praise for swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:12 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 10

Om nri-chakshaso ani-mishanto arhanaa
brihad devaaso amri-tatwam aa-nashuh.
Jyotee rathaa ahi-maayaa anaa-gaso
divo varsh-maanam vasate swastaye.

"Scholars who watch over to protect erring mankind, who are incessantly awake to our needs, who are worthy of our reverence, attain immortal (extremely long) life. Riding chariots of light, possessing unrestrained intelligence, and sinless, they live in the exalted regions of heavenly bliss to point the way to swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:14 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 11

Om sam-raajo ye su-vridho yajyam aa-yayur
a-parih-vritaa dadhire divi kshyam.
Taam aa-vi-vaasa namasaa su-vrikti-bhir
maho aadityaam aditim swastaye.

"Royal Sages, advanced in knowledge, have come to our sacrifice. Unsubdued have they taken their place of honor around the sacrificial altar. Unto these magnified sons of Mother Earth, and unto the Mother Herself, with words of salutation and praise, do I offer my service for swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:15 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 12

Om ko wah stomam raadhati yam ju-joshatha
vishwe devaaso manusho yatish thana.
Ko wo ‘dhwaram tuvi-jaataa aram karad
yo nah parshad at-yam-hah swastaye.

"O Thoughtful Sages! I address this question to all of you present around this sacrificial altar: “Who has composed for you the sacred verses that you so love to chant? O Sages, pre-eminent in knowledge, who among you will perform the ennobling sacrament that will lead us across evil unto the realm of swasti?"

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:16 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 13

Om yebhyo hotraam pratha-maama-yeje manuh
samid-dhaagnir manasaa sapta hotri-bhih
Ta aadityaa abhayam sharma yach chhata
sugaa nah karta supathaa swastaye.

"They, from whom the thoughtful student, himself a sacrificer, received immortal wisdom by kindling the supreme sacrifice of student-discipline with the aid of his seven senses, may these Teachers, magnified sons of the Earth as they are, grant unto us the asylum of fearlessness, and may they make paths in life easy for us to pass through, leading to the domain of swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:18 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 14

Om ya eeshire bhuwa-nasya prachetaso
vishwasya sthaatur jagatash cha mantawah.
Te nah kritaad akritaadena-sas
par-yadyaa dewaasah pi-pritaa swastaye.

"The Royal Sages, in their deep knowledge and meditation, control whatever happens in the entire conscious and unconscious creation. May they lead us today across bodily and mental transgresstions unto the haven of swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 15

Om bharesh-windram suhawam hawaa-mahem
ahomucham sukritam daivyam janam.
Agnim mitram varunam saataye bhagam
dyaawaa prithivee marutah swastaye.

"In our struggles in life, we call upon Lord Indra. That Divine Personality responds readily to our call for help, releases us from pain, and points out the path to goodness. For prosperity and swasti, we call upon the Knowledgeable One, Who, as a Choiceworthy Friend, brings fortune. We also call upon all forces that are present on earth, in sky and in heaven."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:21 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 16

Om sutraa-maanam prithiveem dyaam anehasam
sushar-maanam aditim su-praneetim.
Daiveem naavam swari-traam anaagasam
asra-wanteem aaru-hemaa swastaye.

"Having built-in protectition for its Passenger, spacious, and glowing with light of consciousness, beyond comparison, providing security and comfort, and indestructible, offering safe guidance, having good oars, sinless, and unleaking-upon such a divine boat do we seek to embark, to be led to the shore of swasti."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:22 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 17

Om vishwe yajatraa adhi vocha-totaye
traaya-dhwam no dure-waayaa abhi-hrutah.
Satyayaa wo deva-hootyaa huvema
shrinwato devaa avase swastaye.

"All ye ceremonial ones! Instruct us with your authority for our protection, and save us from violence caused by forces of evil. For our protection, O Devas, we call upon you, who listen, with truthful divine calling."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 18

Om apaa-mee-waa-mapa vishwaa-manaa-hutim
apaa-raatimdur-vidatraam aghaayatah.
Aare devaa dwesho asmad yuyotano-
ru nah sharma yach-chhataa swastaye.

"Away with disease; away with everything short of sanctity and charity; away with the ungraciousness and ignorance of the sinner. May the divine powers send far away from us all that is hateful, and grant unto us the great asylum of peace that may yield swasti for us."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 19

Om arishtah sa marto vishwa edhate
pra pra-jaabhir jaayate dharmanas pari.
Yam aadityaaso nayathaa suneeti-bhir
ati vishwaani duritaa swastaye.

"In this world, that man who is surrounded by dharma remains unhurt. He prospers and becomes famous through his offspring. Him the aadityas leads with good guidance and wisdom, for the sake of swasti, across all courses of evil and adversity."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:26 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 20

Om yam dewaaso ‘watha vaaja-saatau
yam shoora-saataa maruto hite dhane.
Praatar yaavaanam ratham-indra saana-sim
arishyantaam aa-ruhemaa swastaye.

"This body of ours is like a chariot that brings victory for the soul traveling through life. The soul, seated in this chariot, begins its daily battle-journey at dawn, each morning. O divine powers in mortal frame! May we mount that secure, unbroken chariot which you protect in the battle of life, in the test for courage, and in wholesome prosperity."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 21

Om swasti nah pathyaasu dhanwasu
swastyapsu vrijane swar-wati.
Swasti nah putra-krith-shu yonishu
swasti raaye maruto dadhaatana.

"Swasti be in our inhabited lands, and in our deserted lands, in our oceans, in the sky and in heaven. O divine ones who encourage us never to cry! Let swasti be in our childbearing wombs; let swasti bring us the wealth of liberation."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 22

Om swasti-riddhi pra-pathe shresh-thaa
reknas-watyabhi yaa waamam-eti.
Saa no amaa so arane ni paatu
swaa-we-shaa bhavatu deva-gopaa.

"May swasti alone be on our chose path. That swasti, which is the best and possessed of riches, and makes us inclined to appreciate what is beautiful. May She ever protect us, whether we are in familiar or unknown places. Coming easily to us and bringing beautiful sentiments, may She guard over our speech and senses."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:31 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 23

Om ishe tworje twaa, vaayava stha.
Devo wah savitaa praar-payatu.
shreshtha tamaaya karmanaa
Aapyaa-yadhwam aghnyaa indraaya bhaagam.
Prajaa-wateer anameewaa ayakshmaa maa
vastena eeshata maagha shanso
Dhruvaa asmin go-patau syaata.
bah-weer yaja-maanasya pashoon paahi.

"O men and women! You are wind-like souls. May the divine Impeller motivate you to obtain everything necessary for physical and mental energy, so you can perform the noblest deeds in life. May nothing hinder you in this process. Contribute and increase your share to your leader at home and in society. Be possessed of good offspring in large numbers, and be free from diseases and viruses. Never allow a thief to govern you, nor one who revels in sin. Remain firm in the protection of your Ruler, for he is the coordinator of the entire system in which you operate. And protect animals, for they see, but cannot discriminate."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:32 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 24

Om aa no bhadraah kratawo yantu vishwato
adab-dhaaso apa-ree-taasa ud-bhi-dah.
Dewaa no yathaa sada-mid vridhe asann
apraa-yuvo rakshi-taaro dive dive.

"May noble thoughts come to us from every side - pure, free and bursting forth readily, so that the divine powers may always help us to grow, diligently protecting us day after day."