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9 prayers
Saraswati
Saraswati Vandana (Ya Kundendu)
Sharpens memory and intellect, dispels mental dullness, and blesses study, speech and the arts.
Shiva
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Believed to promote healing, longevity, and freedom from fear; brings deep calm to the reciter and the ailing.
Vishnu
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
Instills deep calm, dissolves worldly fear and anxiety, and prepares the mind for rest or meditation.
Hanuman
Manojavam Marutatulyavegam
Instills courage, dispels fear, and calls on Hanuman's protection while travelling or facing hardship.
Hanuman
Hanuman Chalisa — Opening Doha
Traditionally recited for protection, courage, and removal of troubles and negativity.
Durga
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu (Shakti Rupena)
Awakens inner strength and courage, and invokes the protective power of the Divine Mother.
Savitr (Gayatri)
Gayatri Mantra
Traditionally invoked for clarity of mind, wisdom and inspired understanding.
Universal
Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Cultivates compassion and goodwill; a gentle blessing for all beings and a peaceful close to practice.
Universal
Asato Ma Sad Gamaya
Brings solace and hope, steadies the mind in loss, and turns it toward light and truth.