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 divine source.
Understanding Meaning, Types, and Traditional Classifications The Sanskrit word मन्त्र (Mantra) is formed from: So, a Mantra is “that which protects or frees the mind.” Mantras are sacred sound vibrations chanted to calm the mind, elevate consciousness, and awaken inner energy. When repeated with faith (श्रद्धा) and awareness, they influence both the mind and subtle
The terms mantra, stotra, and prayer are often used in spiritual and religious contexts, but they have distinct meanings and purposes: 1. Mantra 2. Stotra 3. Prayer Key Differences: Aspect Mantra Stotra Prayer Language Usually Sanskrit, concise Sanskrit or regional poetic form Any language, personal or formal Structure Short, repetitive phrases Longer verses, often metered
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
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