O Adorable Lord of Mercy and Love!Salutations and prostrations unto Thee.Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient.Thou art Satchidananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss Absolute).Thou art the Indweller of all beings. Grant us an understanding heart,Equal vision, balanced mind,Faith, devotion and wisdom.Grant us inner spiritual strengthTo resist temptations and to control the mind.Free us from egoism, lust, greed, hatred, anger and jealousy.Fill our hearts with divine virtues. Let us behold … Continue reading Universal Prayer

May my intellect be steady without agitation.May it be clear without anger or passion.May the brilliant light of the sun beam though my intellect sothat perception of the world may be clear, my discriminationsubtle, my judgment correct and quick, and mycomprehension of persons and situations precise and wise. Continue reading The Gyatri Mantra

Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. You have given me so much and I am truly grateful. Amen Continue reading A Prayer of Thanks

Om Sahana Vavatu Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai Tejasvi Nau Adhiitam Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om, may the Divine protect both teacher and student. Let us be nourished and protected. May we work together with great energy. May our studies be effective. May we never hate or fight one another. Om Peace, Peace, Peace. Continue reading Om Sahana Vavatu

O God,give me light in my heartand light in my tongueand light in my hearingand light in my sightand light in my feelingand light in all bodyand light before meand light behind me. Give me, I pray Thee,Light on my right handAnd light on my left handAnd light above meAnd light beneath me, O Lord,Increase light within meAnd give me lightAnd illuminate me. Continue reading Prayer of Light