कथा & श्लोक
Kathā & Śloka
Stories and sacred verses — the heart of Sanskrit tradition.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः
Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
Om — the three worlds: earth, atmosphere, and heaven
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम्
tat savituṛ vareṇyam
that divine radiance of the sun, which is most adorable
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि
bhargo devasya dhīmahi
we meditate upon the luminous light of the divine
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt
may it inspire our intellect and understanding
Overall meaning
We meditate upon the divine radiance of the Sun. May that light inspire and guide our thoughts.
Śānti Pāṭha
शान्ति पाठ
Gaṇeśa Vandanā
गणेश वन्दना
Deity: Gaṇeśa
Sarasvatī Vandanā
सरस्वती वन्दना
Deity: Sarasvatī