Hari Om!There has been a review of the wording in the English translations of our Sanskrit chants and prayers so that there is no longer a gender preference - that means, no more "He" or "His"!
So you may like to take a copy of the new form from this information (below) kindly sent to us by Swami Karunanadaji and for teachers to share it with your students.
It is not a big difference in terms of learning a new set of words, but perhaps our students will appreciate it if we change over to this more Universal way.
NEW CHANT TRANSLATIONS
MORNING MEDITATION
OM OM OM
Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginaha
Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaaraaya Namo Namaha
OM united with the Source,
On which the yogis ever dwell,
Grants desires and liberation,
Salutations to the Omkaram.
Invocation: "May I invoke the blessings of my Gurudev. May He be with me to protect me from all the obstacles during my saadhanaa and guide me on my path."
Guru Slokas (Prayers to the Guru): One of the following prayers is selected each day.
Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheswaraha
Guruh Saakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha
The Guru creates. The Guru preserves.
The Guru dissolves the universe.
The Guru, in fact, is the Absolute.
Salutations to the Sadguru.
Brahmaanandam Parama Sugatam
Kevalam Jñaana Moortim
Dwandwaateetam Gagana Sadrusam
Tattwamasyaadi Lakshyam
Ekam Nityam Vimalam Achalam
Sarvadhee Saakshi Bhootam
Bhaavaateetam Triguna Rahitam
Sadgurum Tam Namaami
The greatest bliss, the highest joy,
Embodiment of Wisdom Absolute,
Non-dual, boundless like the sky,
You are the goal of "Thou art That."
One, eternal, pure, and still,
Witness of the whole universe,
Beyond mind's grasp, of gunas free,
To You, O Guru, may my worship be.
OM Namah Sivaaya Gurave
Satchidaananda Moortaye
Nishprapañjaaya Saantaaya
Niraalambaaya Tejase
The Guru is auspiciousness,
Embodiment of Truth, Knowledge, Bliss,
Salutations to the One who is beyond the worlds,
Peaceful, independent, and radiant.
Dhyaana Moolam Guror Moortim
Pooja Moolam Guror Paadam
Mantra Moolam Guror Vaakyam
Moksha Moolam Guror Krupaa
The root of meditation is the Guru's form;
The root of worhip, the Guru's feet;
The root of mantra, the Guru's word;
The root of freedom, the Guru's grace.
OM Gum Gurave Namah (27X)
Invocation: "May the sacred mantra develop the holy vibration in me to help me have the divine grace, wisdom, and prosperity and to retain my health, purity, and peace. May I dedicate the benefits of my attainments to the service of God and the entire creation."
Prayer to that aspect of the Divine to whom you feel a special devotion:
Twameva Maataa Cha Pitaa Twameva
Twameva Bandhus Cha Sakhaa Twameva
Twameva Vidyaa Dravinam Twameva
Twameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva
Thou art my mother, my father Thou art.
Thou art my family, my friend Thou art.
Thou art my knowledge, my wealth Thou art.
Thou art my all, O the Light of all Lights Thou art.
OM Tryambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaat
Mrityor Moksheeya Maamritaat
We worship You All-Seeing One;
Fragrant, You nourish bounteously.
From fear of death may You cut us free,
To realize immortality.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
Peace Prayers:
OM Sarveshaam Swastir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Saantir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu
Auspiciousness be unto all,
Perfect peace be unto all,
Fullness be unto all,
Prosperity be unto all.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha
Sarva Santu Niraamayaah
Sarve Bhadraani Pasyantu
Maa Kaschid Duhkha Bhaag Bhavet
Happiness be unto all,
Perfect health be unto all,
May all see good ine veryone,
May all be free from suffering.
Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maamritam Gamaya
Lead us from unreal to Real,
Lead us from darkness to the Light,
Lead us from the fear of death,
To knowledge of Immortality.
OM Poornam Adah Poornam Idam
Poornaat Poornam Udachyate
Poornasya Poonam Aadaaya
Poornam Evaavasishyate
That is full, this also is full.
This Fulluness came from that Fullness.
Though this Fullness came from that Fullness,
That Fullness remains forever full.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
OM Saha Naavavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai
Tejaswi Naavadheetam Astu
Maa Vidwishaavahai
May God protect us,
Grant us Wisdom's fruit,
May we gain energy to know the Truth,
May our intellects grow clear and bright,
May we cherish no ill feeling toward anyone.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyair Vaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Swabhaavaat
Karomi Yad Yat Sakalam Parasmai
Guruvaraayeti Samarpayaami
Whatever actions I may perform
Impelled by the forces of Nature,
By body, word, mind, senses, intellect, soul,
I offer to the feet of my Sadgurudev.
Lokaah Samastaah Sukhino Bhavantu
May the entire Creation be filled
with Peace and Joy, Love and Light.
(The Sanskrit/English order is reversed for the final affirmation)
Leader: May the Light of Truth overcome all darkness!
Group: Victory to that Light!
Leader: Jai Sree Sadguru Mahaaraaj Ki
Group: Jai!
GLORY TO LORD OF WORLD: “Who removes all devotees’ troubles.”
EVENING MEDITATION
Kara Charana Kritam Vaak
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Sravana Nayenajam vaa
Maanasam vaa Aparaadham
Vihitam Avihitam vaa
Sarvam Edat Kshamashwa
Jaya Jaya Karunaapte
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.
Jaya Jaya Maha Deva Shambo.
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.
Please forgive me all my mistakes, Lord,
Made by my hands, feet, body, or karma,
By my speech, ears, eyes, or by my mind,
By intent or through neglect, Lord.
May all glory be unto Thee, Lord,
Sacred Ocean of Mercy.
MORNING MEDITATION
OM OM OM
Omkaaram Bindu Samyuktam
Nityam Dhyaayanti Yoginaha
Kaamadam Mokshadam Chaiva
Omkaaraaya Namo Namaha
OM united with the Source,
On which the yogis ever dwell,
Grants desires and liberation,
Salutations to the Omkaram.
Invocation: "May I invoke the blessings of my Gurudev. May He be with me to protect me from all the obstacles during my saadhanaa and guide me on my path."
Guru Slokas (Prayers to the Guru): One of the following prayers is selected each day.
Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheswaraha
Guruh Saakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha
The Guru creates. The Guru preserves.
The Guru dissolves the universe.
The Guru, in fact, is the Absolute.
Salutations to the Sadguru.
Brahmaanandam Parama Sugatam
Kevalam Jñaana Moortim
Dwandwaateetam Gagana Sadrusam
Tattwamasyaadi Lakshyam
Ekam Nityam Vimalam Achalam
Sarvadhee Saakshi Bhootam
Bhaavaateetam Triguna Rahitam
Sadgurum Tam Namaami
The greatest bliss, the highest joy,
Embodiment of Wisdom Absolute,
Non-dual, boundless like the sky,
You are the goal of "Thou art That."
One, eternal, pure, and still,
Witness of the whole universe,
Beyond mind's grasp, of gunas free,
To You, O Guru, may my worship be.
OM Namah Sivaaya Gurave
Satchidaananda Moortaye
Nishprapañjaaya Saantaaya
Niraalambaaya Tejase
The Guru is auspiciousness,
Embodiment of Truth, Knowledge, Bliss,
Salutations to the One who is beyond the worlds,
Peaceful, independent, and radiant.
Dhyaana Moolam Guror Moortim
Pooja Moolam Guror Paadam
Mantra Moolam Guror Vaakyam
Moksha Moolam Guror Krupaa
The root of meditation is the Guru's form;
The root of worhip, the Guru's feet;
The root of mantra, the Guru's word;
The root of freedom, the Guru's grace.
OM Gum Gurave Namah (27X)
Invocation: "May the sacred mantra develop the holy vibration in me to help me have the divine grace, wisdom, and prosperity and to retain my health, purity, and peace. May I dedicate the benefits of my attainments to the service of God and the entire creation."
Prayer to that aspect of the Divine to whom you feel a special devotion:
Twameva Maataa Cha Pitaa Twameva
Twameva Bandhus Cha Sakhaa Twameva
Twameva Vidyaa Dravinam Twameva
Twameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva
Thou art my mother, my father Thou art.
Thou art my family, my friend Thou art.
Thou art my knowledge, my wealth Thou art.
Thou art my all, O the Light of all Lights Thou art.
OM Tryambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaat
Mrityor Moksheeya Maamritaat
We worship You All-Seeing One;
Fragrant, You nourish bounteously.
From fear of death may You cut us free,
To realize immortality.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
Peace Prayers:
OM Sarveshaam Swastir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Saantir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu
Auspiciousness be unto all,
Perfect peace be unto all,
Fullness be unto all,
Prosperity be unto all.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha
Sarva Santu Niraamayaah
Sarve Bhadraani Pasyantu
Maa Kaschid Duhkha Bhaag Bhavet
Happiness be unto all,
Perfect health be unto all,
May all see good ine veryone,
May all be free from suffering.
Asato Maa Sad Gamaya
Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamaya
Mrityor Maamritam Gamaya
Lead us from unreal to Real,
Lead us from darkness to the Light,
Lead us from the fear of death,
To knowledge of Immortality.
OM Poornam Adah Poornam Idam
Poornaat Poornam Udachyate
Poornasya Poonam Aadaaya
Poornam Evaavasishyate
That is full, this also is full.
This Fulluness came from that Fullness.
Though this Fullness came from that Fullness,
That Fullness remains forever full.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
OM Saha Naavavatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai
Tejaswi Naavadheetam Astu
Maa Vidwishaavahai
May God protect us,
Grant us Wisdom's fruit,
May we gain energy to know the Truth,
May our intellects grow clear and bright,
May we cherish no ill feeling toward anyone.
OM Saantih Saantih Saantih
Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyair Vaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Swabhaavaat
Karomi Yad Yat Sakalam Parasmai
Guruvaraayeti Samarpayaami
Whatever actions I may perform
Impelled by the forces of Nature,
By body, word, mind, senses, intellect, soul,
I offer to the feet of my Sadgurudev.
Lokaah Samastaah Sukhino Bhavantu
May the entire Creation be filled
with Peace and Joy, Love and Light.
(The Sanskrit/English order is reversed for the final affirmation)
Leader: May the Light of Truth overcome all darkness!
Group: Victory to that Light!
Leader: Jai Sree Sadguru Mahaaraaj Ki
Group: Jai!
GLORY TO LORD OF WORLD: “Who removes all devotees’ troubles.”
EVENING MEDITATION
Kara Charana Kritam Vaak
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Sravana Nayenajam vaa
Maanasam vaa Aparaadham
Vihitam Avihitam vaa
Sarvam Edat Kshamashwa
Jaya Jaya Karunaapte
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.
Jaya Jaya Maha Deva Shambo.
Sri Maha Deva Shambo.
Please forgive me all my mistakes, Lord,
Made by my hands, feet, body, or karma,
By my speech, ears, eyes, or by my mind,
By intent or through neglect, Lord.
May all glory be unto Thee, Lord,
Sacred Ocean of Mercy.
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