What is Prarthana (प्रार्थना)?

Prarthana (प्रार्थना) in Hinduism and other Indian spiritual traditions is an act of heartfelt communication with the divine, often expressed through words of gratitude, requests for guidance, or simple reverence. It is not bound by any specific rules or rituals but is rather a personal, spontaneous form of expression that connects the individual to the

Shiv Mantra

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Panchakshari Mantra ॐ नमः शिवाय Om Namah Shivaya Meaning: I bow to Shiva, the supreme deity of transformation and inner peace. This mantra helps cultivate calmness and strength. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥ Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim PushtivardhanamUrvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Meaning: We worship Shiva, the three-eyed one, who nourishes

Who Is Shiva?

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In Sanatan Dharma (also known as Hinduism), Shiva is one of the principal deities, honored as the Supreme Being and a central figure in the Hindu pantheon. Shiva represents both destruction and renewal, embodying the cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation. He is part of the Trimurti, along with Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the

Shree Hanuman Chalisa

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श्री हनुमान चालीसा दोहा : श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।बरनऊं रघुबर बिमल जसु, जो दायकु फल चारि।।बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन-कुमार।बल बुद्धि बिद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेस बिकार।। चौपाई : जय हनुमान ज्ञान गुन सागर।जय कपीस तिहुं लोक उजागर।। रामदूत अतुलित बल धामा।अंजनि-पुत्र पवनसुत नामा।। महाबीर बिक्रम बजरंगी।कुमति निवार सुमति के संगी।।

What is Mantra?

In Hinduism, mantras are revered as sacred sounds, syllables, words, or phrases believed to hold profound spiritual and mystical power. According to the Hindu Puranas and other scriptures, mantras serve various purposes, including meditation, invoking deities, and facilitating spiritual practices. Here’s a detailed look at mantras as depicted in the Hindu Puranas: Definition and Significance

Hanuman Mantra

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Hanuman Moola Mantra (Protection Mantra) ॐ हनुमते नमः Om Hanumate Namah Meaning: This is a basic mantra to invoke Lord Hanuman. It means “I bow to Lord Hanuman” and helps to gain courage, strength, and protection. Hanuman Beeja Mantra ऐं भ्रीम हनुमते, श्री राम दूताय नमः Aing Bhrim Hanumate, Shri Ram Dootaya Namah Meaning: This

Shiv Kshama Prathana

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शिव क्षमा प्रार्थना स्तोत्र मृत्युञ्जय महारुद्र त्राहि मां शरणागतम्जन्म मृत्युजरारोगैः पीड़ितं कर्म बन्धनैः ||१|| मन्त्रेणाक्षर हीनेन पुष्पेण विफलेन चपूजितोसि महादेव तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां मम ||२|| करचरण कृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वाश्रवननयंजं वा मानसं वापराधम् ||३|| विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेततक्षमस्वजय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेवशम्भो ||४|| आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि तवार्चनम्पूजां चैव न जानामि क्षमस्व महेश्वरः ||५|| अन्यथा शरणं