Arya Samaj

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 25

Om devaanaam bhadraa sumatri rijoo-yataam
devaanaam raati-rabhi no nivar-tataam.
Devaanaam sakhyam-upa-sedimaa vayam
devaa na aayuh prati-rantu jeevase.

"May the benevolent wisdom of honest scholars, and their generosity, be directed unto us. May we sit in the company of those scholars in friendship. May these holy men help prolong our life-span for us to live happily."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 26

Om tamee- shaanam jagatas-tas-thu-shas patim
dhiyan jinwam awase hoomahe vayam.
Poosha no yathaa vedasaam asad vridhe
Rakshitaa paayur adab-dhah swastaye.

"For protection, we call upon Him, the Ruler and Master of all that stands and moves, and the Motivator of our intelligence. May He, the Nourisher, increase our wealth for swasti, and be our unsubdued Protector and Saviour."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 27

Om swasti na indro vriddha shravaah
swasti nah pooshaa vishwa vedaah.
Swasti nas taark-shyo arishta-nemih
swasti no brihas-patir dadhaatu.

"May the Kshatriya, who protects from anti-social elements, and who enjoys extensive fame, ensure our safety. May the Vaishya, who, as owner of abundant wealth, supports the economic system, bring us prosperity. May the Shudra, swift in performing his duties, with unimpeded speed, provide comfort. And may the Brahmana, filled with religious and secular learning, motivate us for intellectual growth."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:40 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 28

Om bhadram karne-bhih shrinu-yaama devaa
bhadram pash-ye-maak-shabhir yajatraah.
Sthirai-rangais tushtu-waam-sas tanoobhir
vyashe-mahi devahitam yad aayuh.

"May we, while becoming wise, hear with our ears that which is noble. Becoming sanctified, may we see with our eyes that which is auspicious. Singing God’s praises with strong limbs and healthy bodies, let us enjoy the life-span determined by good deeds."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:41 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 29

Om agna aa yaahi veetaye
gri-naano havya daataye.
Ni hotaa satsi barhishi.

"Come, O radiant One, to set me apart from the powers of darkness. I sing your glory at this critical moment in my life, and beg for the gift of discriminating knowledge. Be seated in the temple of my heart."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:42 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 30

Om twam agne yajyaa-naam hotaa
vish-we-shaam hitah.
Devebhir maanushe jane.

"You, O Radiant Being, are the one sought out in all acts of sacrifice. This is acknowledged to be true by enlightened men in human society."

Shishya · Posted: Wed May 31, 2006 12:48 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 31

Om ye tri-shaptaah pari-yanti
vishwaa roopaani bi-bhra-tah.
Vaachas-patir balaa teshaam
tanwo adya dadhaatu me.

"The three numbers [singular, dual and plural] and seven cases [nominative, accusative, instrumental, dative, ablative, genitive, and locative] are the foundations in the Science of Grammar, and these surround and sustain all word-forms, causing differences in meanings. May the Teacher of wisdom, today, make me knowledgeable in their use so that I can understand and explain the deepest imports of words of wisdom."