Hinduism, also called the Sanatan Dharma, is one of the most essential and best ancient religions. According to mythological stories and religious books, one can achieve Moksha if closer to God. Peaceful life and a close relationship with God will make it easier to avoid adverse events. Learn about seven must-repeat morning prayers for Hindus. How can we be near God? God cannot be seen or touched. You can only feel his presence. How is it possible to be near him? Worship him! His worship will bring us spiritual satisfaction, positive energy, and peace of mind.-
You should chant these seven mantras when you wake up each morning.
The first thing you see when you wake up will determine how productive or unpleasant your day is. There are three goddesses believed to be present in our palms. Lakshmi (Goddess for prosperity) lives at the tip, Saraswathi (Goddess for knowledge and power), and Gowri (“Goddess to life”) live at the base. You should see your palm as soon as possible and repeat the following mantra.
KARAGRE VASATHU
LAKSHMI, KARAMADHYE SARASWATHI,
KARAMOOLE STHITHA GOWRI, PRABHATE KAA DARSHANAM.
कराग्रे वसतु लक्ष्मी, करमध्ये सरस्वती,
करमूले स्थितः गौरी, प्रभाते का दर्शनम.
Next is the prayer to mother Earth. We must ask for her forgiveness before we set foot on the Earth.
SAMUDHRA VASANE DEVI, PARVATHA STHANA MANDITHE,
VISHNU PATHNI NAMASTHUBHYAM PADA SPARSAM
KSHAMASVA MAE.
समुद्रा वसने देवी, पर्वथा स्थान मंडिते,
विष्णु पत्नी नमस्तुभ्यं पड़ा स्पर्शाम क्षमस्व मए.
We should pray to the Gods before we begin our daily activities. This mantra requests God for good fortune and to make things promising for us.
BRAHME MUHURTE CHOTTHAYA CHINTAYEDATMANO HITAM
SMARANAM VASUDEVASYA KURYAT KALIMALAPAHARAM
ब्रह्म मुहूर्ते चोथाय चिंतायेदात्मनो हितम
स्मरणम वासुदेवस्य कुर्यात कलिमलापहरम
Worship creation and existence. May the Sages, Sanathkumara and Sanaka, SanathaNA and Sanasuri, Pingala, the Seven Musical Notes, and those Seven Nether Worlds make this morning great.
SANTHKUMARA, SANAKA, SANANTHANA, SANATHANO APYASOORI PINGALOW CHA,
SAPTHA SWARA, SAPTHA RASA THAANI, KURVANTHU SARVE MAMA SUPRABATHAM.
संतकुमारा, सनका, सनन्तना, संगठनो प्यसुरी पिंगलो च,
सप्तः स्वरा, सप्तः रसा ठानी, कुर्वंतु सर्वे मां सुप्रभातम.
Let seven oceans, seven mountains, seven sages, and seven forests make this morning wonderful to me.
SATHARNVA SAPTHA KULACHALASCHA,
SAPTHARSHAYO DWEEPA PAVANANI SAPTHA,
BHOORADHI KRUTHWA, BHUVANAI SAPTHA,
KURVANTHU MAMA SUPRABHATHAM.
सथारणवा सप्तः कुलाचलाश्चा, सप्तर्षयो द्वीप पवननि सप्तः,
भूऱाधि कृत्वा, भुवनै सप्तः, कुर्वंतु मां सुप्रभातम.
We should then worship the Sun, the source of life and cause of all things. We must worship him for long life, wealth, and intelligence. This mantra should be recited in the East.
BHANO, BHASKARA MARTHANDA, CHANDA RASMAI, DIVAKARA,
AYUR, AROGYAM, BUDHIM, SREE YAMSCHA DEHI MAE.
बहनो, भास्कर मारठंडा, चंदा रस्मी, दिवाकर,
अय्यर, आरोग्यम, बुद्धिम, श्री यमश्चा देहि मए.
Next, we pray for mind, body, and spirit harmony. We promise God in this prayer that we will continue to work hard and keep the peace.
SAHA VEERYA KARAVA VAHAI,
SAHANA NAVATHU.SAHANOU BUNAKTHU. SAHA VEERYA KARAVAVAHAI.
TEJASWINAA VADHEEDAMASTHU MAA VIDWISHAVAHAII.
OM SHANTHI, SHANTHI, SHANTHI.
सहा वीर्य करावा है, सहना नावथु.सहनौ भुनक्तु. सहा वीर्य करवावहै.
तेजस्विना वधीदामस्तु माँ विद्विषावही. ॐ शांति, शांति, शांति.
As you follow the Hindu religion, you’ll soon discover that there are also several prayers and chants that you can recite daily to help calm your mind and lead you to enlightenment throughout the day.
The Gayatri Mantra
The most famous mantra of all Hindu prayers is the Gayatri Mantra. It’s a Sanskrit prayer, which means it has no literal translation in English—however, it’s recited to fulfill personal goals for self-awareness and spiritual fulfillment. It consists of 10 syllables, each representing a different meaning or aspect of life.
The Shanti Mantra
The word Shanti means peace in Sanskrit. This chant is typically sung at sunrise and invokes divine blessings and inner calmness. It’s not only an excellent morning prayer but also a fantastic tool for self-reflection. What better way to commence your day than with a mantra dedicated to peace and prosperity? When you say these words out loud, it’s almost as if you’re talking to yourself—and that can be very therapeutic. This prayer also reminds us of our connection to all things: From where does all creation arise? It’s from one’s soul. That’s something we can all benefit from thinking about first thing in the morning!
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
The great mantra of protection and purification, also known as aṣṭāvakhya, is an integral part of Hindu prayers. This powerful chant embodies Lord Shiva and ensures that one’s home, body, speech, and mind are always protected from negativity and evil forces. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is chanted to remove all obstacles on our spiritual path; we may chant it for enlightenment or to cleanse our spirit to perform any religious ceremonies better. It’s considered auspicious to recite even a few lines of The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra daily.
Hanuman Chalisa
The Hanuman Chalisa is a devotional melody dedicated to Lord Hanuman, written by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language and adored by millions of followers of Hinduism. The word ‘Chalisa’ translates to forty, which means that there are forty verses in it. It was first published by Tulsidas in his work ‘Ramacharitamanas’ and has been translated into many languages over time, thus becoming one of the most famous religious songs among Hindus today. This prayer is chanted early in the mornings and late evenings, but you can even recite it anytime or at night!
Conclusion
Hindu worship is all about ‘bhakti,’ or, in simple terms, love. To express that love to God, they chant God’s names. There is a Hindu saying – He who chants God’s name attains purity in one lifetime. One of these chants is known as Japa and is a vital aspect of Hinduism. It aims at preparing us for meditation and spiritual enlightenment by helping us achieve ‘Nirvikalpa Samadhi’ or pure awareness in an elevated state where we are liberated from our ego. To reap the maximum benefit from chanting, it is recommended to do it on an empty stomach early in the morning.
