Sunday, March 22, 2020

MantraS for peace and welfare.. in these challenging times.

In these challenging and difficult times when we are hearing only not-so-good news, the power and peace from chanting of Mantras and other prayers becomes apparent. All prayers are appropriate and effective, as long as we have the belief and sincierity in their chanting. The most common I hear nowadays is the Maha Mrintyunjaya Mantra given below, which is very powerful.

Om Try-Ambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam
Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan
Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-[A]mrtaat ||

Meaning:
1: Om, We Worship the Tryambaka (the Three-Eyed One),
2: Who is Fragrant (as the Spiritual Essence), Increasing the Nourishment (of our Spiritual Core);
3: From these many Bondages (of Samsara) similar to Cucumbers (tied to their Creepers),
4: May I be Liberted from Death (Attachment to Perishable Things), So that I am not separated from the perception of Immortality (Immortal Essence pervading everywhere).

At the end of the prayers, for the overall welfare and speedy recovery of this world, please add the chanting of verses below 3 times each.  These verses are most appropriate in the current situation.

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niraamayaah |
Sarve Bhadraanni Pashyantu
Maa Kashcid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet |
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

Meaning:
1: Om, May All be Happy,
2: May All be Free from Illness.
3: May All See what is Auspicious,
4: May no one Suffer.
5: Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu. On Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthihi.

Hari Om.

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