2019 September 29th - A Bridge to India(na) at UUCCI, Indiana, Columbus, USA

Ganesha (1 minutes)

Ganesh's name literally means "Lord of Gana." Ganesh was entrusted by Shiva with the leadership of the Ganas, Shiva's dwarfish, rowdy retinue, in compensation for the loss of his human head.

Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Suurya-Kotti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa ||

(Salutations to Sri Ganesha) Who has a Curved Trunk, Who has a Large Body  and Whose Splendor is similar to Million Suns; Oh, God, Please Make my Undertakings Free of Obstacles, By extending Your Blessings in All my Works, Always.

Goddess Parvathi/Durga (1 minutes)  is the Goddess of power, divine strength, devotion and love. Being the divine consort of Lord Shiva, she represents the virtue, asceticism, skill, fertility, power and marital felicity, according to the Hindu mythology.

Just like other Hindu mantras, Sarvamangala Mangale Shive mantra is also very powerful. This mantra is dedicated to Goddess Durga and it has a special place in all the Hindu weddings.  However, reciting it every morning brings you the ultimate goodness, peace and success in your life.

‘Sarvamangala mangalye Shive! Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Devi! Narayani! Namostu Te!’

Auspicious of the auspicious! Parvathi! The fulfiller of the desires! Protector of all – Three eyed! Parvathi Devi! Narayini! We salute your divinity!!

Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena  (1.5 minutes)

Lyrics of Guddi (1971) is penned by Gulzar, it's composed by Vasant Desai and sung by Vani Jairam. This Hindi film song is sung as morning prayer song, in many schools across India.

Hum ko man kee shakti denaa, man vijay kare dusaron ki jay se pahale, khud ko jay kare Hum ko man kee shakti denaa, man vijay kare

Oh God, Give our mind strength, Give victory to our minds Before we cheer the victory of others, make ourselves victorious. (spiritual meaning could be let us gain the victory over our mind) Oh God, Give our mind strength, Give victory to our minds

ONAM – Maveli Song  -  (2 minutes)

ONAM is the National festival of Kerala, it falls on September 11 in 2019 when MAVELI visits every year, old and young participate with Flowers, Food, Games, Elephant Procession, Folk dances etc. during 10 days festival. GOD VISHNU is on the birth star ThiruONAM who pressed the great King Mahabali to the underworld with his foot, a story older than 4 million years. SONG is to hail the GOOD OLD PROSPEROUS days when MAVELI was ruling,

Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam, manusharellarum onnupole adhikal vyadhikalonnumilla balamaranangal kelppanilla Dushtare kankondu kanmanilla kallavum illa chathiyumilla ellolamilla polivachanam Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam, manusharellarum onnupole

When Maveli ruled the land, All the people were equal-   There was neither anxiety nor sickness, Deaths of children were unheard of, No wicked person was in sight anywhere   There was neither theft nor deceit, And no false words or promises. When Maveli ruled the land, All the people were equal-

Kashmiri Devotional SONG – Hosh Dhim Lagayo (3 minutes)

Aaa…. Hosh Dhim Lagayo, Hosh Dhim Lagayo Pamposh paadan Ha Sadan, Ha Sadan, Hindya Saado Ha Sadan, Ha Sadan, Hindya Saado Hosh Dhim Lagayo Aaa…. Kar Sveewkar Mayain, Bhaavikya Pamposh Tsyai Mahj Mole Myon Tsyai Zaankar, Tsyai Zaankar Prem Zall Chui Vuzaan, Prem Zall Chhui vuzaan Bhaav Naagaradan Ha Sadan, Ha Sadan, Hindya Saado Ha Sadan, Ha Sadan, Hindya Saado Hosh Dhim Lagay

Oh, eternal,  Give me wisdom that That I stay at your Lotus Feet A Ascetic Among Acetics Oh, eternal,  Give me wisdom Accept my Offering of Lotus as an Expression of my devotions You are the Creator (Mother and Father) You are the only one who Knows Streams of Love are Seeping out of your Devotion Oh, eternal,  Give me wisdom

Gandhi’s Favourate RAGHUPATHI  (2 minutes)

"Raghupati Raghava" is a bhajana from Nama Ramayana written by Sri Lakshmanacharya. This song was one of the favourites of Mahatma Gandhi and chanted regularly in his prayer meetings.

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram Patit Pavan Sita Ram Bhaj Pyare Tu Sita Ram Ishvar Allah tero naam Sabko Sanmati De Bhagvan

Spiritually radiant and worldly dispassionate King Ram who leads all in the path of righteousness and virtue, Sita Ram Lord Ram and Mother Sita we praise you for what you are and what you signify People may call you God “Ishvar” or Allah, but you are the one and only the Brahman, infinite Divinity that is within us all and we are all within you. Bless everyone with this very wisdom that we are all the product of the same matter and consciousness