language
Sanskrit
20 prayers
Ganesha
Vakratunda Mahakaya
Clears obstacles from new beginnings, steadies the mind, and invites an auspicious start.
Ganesha
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Removes obstacles, sharpens focus, and is easy to memorise for daily practice.
Saraswati
Saraswati Vandana (Ya Kundendu)
Sharpens memory and intellect, dispels mental dullness, and blesses study, speech and the arts.
Saraswati
Saraswati Namastubhyam
Invokes success in learning and steadies the student's mind before study.
Shiva
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Believed to promote healing, longevity, and freedom from fear; brings deep calm to the reciter and the ailing.
Shiva
Om Namah Shivaya
Calms the mind, deepens meditation, and is ideal for continuous mental repetition through the day.
Vishnu
Om Namo Narayanaya
Cultivates surrender and inner security, steadies the emotions, and invites protection.
Vishnu
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
Instills deep calm, dissolves worldly fear and anxiety, and prepares the mind for rest or meditation.
Lakshmi
Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha
Invites prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness into home, work and life.
Hanuman
Manojavam Marutatulyavegam
Instills courage, dispels fear, and calls on Hanuman's protection while travelling or facing hardship.
Durga
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu (Shakti Rupena)
Awakens inner strength and courage, and invokes the protective power of the Divine Mother.
Durga
Sarva Mangala Mangalye
Invokes auspiciousness, protection and blessings for oneself and one's family.
Krishna
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
Lifts the heart, cultivates devotion and joy, and calms a restless mind.
Krishna
Vasudeva Sutam Devam
Invokes Krishna's blessing and joy; a gentle, auspicious way to begin the day.
Rama
Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Offers the merit of the thousand names through one simple name; deeply calming as repetition.
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.
Universal
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
Sets a grateful, auspicious tone for the day and a mindful start to the morning.
Universal
Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva
Brings comfort and a sense of refuge; steadies the heart by placing trust in the Divine.