Mantras for Worship
In Sanskrit and English
For a one-time nominal donation of just $4, you can explore a wealth of spiritual wisdom through hundreds of mantras. We've carefully provided PDFs of many beloved rituals and mantras used in worship, available in both Sanskrit and English transliteration. These have been thoughtfully hand-typed by Swamiji to support your spiritual journey.
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For those seeking more depth, we offer printed book versions that include translations, explanations, and step-by-step guidance to enhance your practice and understanding of the rituals.
Gaṇanāthāmṛtānanda Svāmī Pādukā Pūjā
Paduka Puja for Swamiji — Paduka Puja is the worship of the Holy Sandals of the teacher. A short version of this puja has been provided to help the devotees succeed at daily practice of this important ritual on days that their time is limited.
Gaṇapati Pūjā
Worship of Lord Ganesha — All are eligible to worship Lord Ganesha, who sits at Muladhara chakra at the base of the spine.
Kumbha Sthāpanam
Ritual for invoking and worshipping the Lord in the sacred Kumbha (water pot) — We have a short Kumbha Staapanam text, included below in Sanskrit and English, based on the Apastambha Sutra.
Puṇyāha Vācanam
Vedic ritual of purification — Punya-havachanam is the Vedic ritual of purification. Lord Varuna is invoked into a kumbha (water pot) and offerings are made.
Pitṛ Tarpaṇam
Simple home ritual offerings for the ancestors — Tarpanam is performed to help the souls of the deceased relatives traveling in the inner realms, and to free the living decedents from family karmas.
Mahā Nyāsam
Maha Nyasam — Mantra chanted by purohits during elaborate rituals honoring Lord Shiva. This is the mantra chanted by purohits during elaborate rituals honoring Lord Shiva. Before performing worship with the Rudra Hymn from the Veda, the Shakti of Lord Shiva is installed into the various parts of the body using these mantras.
Veda Sūktams
54 Vedic hymns popularly used in worship — This text includes 54 Vedic hymns popularly used in worship. As far as we know, our English text, contains the largest selection of Vedic hymns available online in English.
Aupāsanam —Agnihotra
Basic Vedic Yajnams (Fire Ceremonies) — The most basic Vedic Yajnams (fire ceremonies) are Aupāsanam and Agnihotram. Aupāsanam is a daily household rite (grihya karma) which is offered together by husband and wife. Agnihotra is the basic daily ritual for the benefit of society (shrauta karma).
Samidā Dhānam
Daily fire ceremony conducted by Brahmacharis (Celibate Students) — Samidadhanam is a daily fire ceremony conducted by brahmacharins (celibate students), in which samidhas (or twigs from proscribed trees like banyan, shami, udumbara, mango, fig trees, or fruit trees) are offered into the sacred fire.
Upākarma
Ritual for changing of the Yajnopavitam
(the Sacred Thread) — Upakarma is the ritual for changing of the Yajnopavitam (the Sacred Thread). Upakarma is performed annually at a specific time (around Aug-Sept) according to which Veda a person has been initiated to study. In our tradition, we change the thread on the full-moon day of Shravana month. This ritual should be performed whenever the thread must be changed (if it breaks, becomes dirty, or impure).
Sarva Devatā Mantra
Simple mantras for Sarva Devata (all the Gods) — This text provides short, simple mantras for Sarva Devata (all the Gods). Veda, Purana, Gayatri, and Mula Mantras are included for various popular forms of God.
Sandhyā Vandanam
Basic Daily Ritual of Gayatri Chanting — Sandhya Vandanam is the basic daily ritual. It is practiced by all who study (chant) the Veda. These texts are the rituals taught by Swamiji. This text is based largely upon the Apastamba Sutra of the Kirshna Yajurveda. Traditionally, Sandhya must be conducted before any other rites, pujas, or homam may be performed.
About the Mantras
Most of the Vedic rituals are based upon the Āpastamba Sūtra of the Kṛṣṇa Yajurveda, one of the most popular Vedic traditions in South India. Some rituals here have their origins in the Āgamas and other later texts and some are unique to this lineage.
The following texts have been handtyped by Swamiji for the benefit of people. It is asked that people who benefit from this information spread the blessings of these mantras by sharing them with compassionate, wise, and dharmic (spiritual) souls.
Please use this information for the peace of the triloka (three worlds). The Vedas are powerful to heal and uplift all who use them for healing and peace. They are powerful to destroy those who work for selfish gains or to try to control others. The mantras purify the soul by destroying all that is impure.
It is very important for the safety of the chanter that chanting be done to offer his selfish tendencies to the Lord. When spiritual practice is done in this way there will be no concern about mistakes or bad effects from mispronunciation etc. When doing a practice of Veda chanting, it is important to have a Guru to teach the proper pronunciation and to guide and support the soul through the process of spiritual awakening. The Guru's grace empowers the mantras for the sincere student. It balances and supports the seeker as the shakti of the mantras transforms his consciousness.
There are relatively many people who chant many Sanskrit mantras daily; but there are a rare few souls who have realized the Truth of Vedas living within their own hearts. May this page lead the sincere seekers toward the realization of that Truth.
Tat Sat, Hari AUM!
Swamiji
“Mantras have the power to heal consciousness at the deepest level. They effect the people who hear them and the places where they are practiced. The Vedic mantras have been revealed by the Rishis (Sages) Rishikas (female Sages) for the benefit of humanity. Men, women, and children of all nationalities, casts, creeds, and social statuses can benefit from the use of the powerful Veda mantras, but they must have courage to look within themselves and an intention to help all living beings.”
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