I have an elephant head and help you start anything new. Who am I?
Lord Ganesha
We respect our teacher as we respect Lord Brahma.We respect our teacher as we respect Lord Vishnu. We pay respect to our teacher as we would to Lord Shiva. We see our teacher as a manifestation of the Supreme Divine.
Guru Vandana
I hold a bow, follow truth, and lived in the forest for many years. Who am I?
Lord Rama
We bow down to Shri Krishna (Madhav), the ocean of Supreme Bliss,with utmost respect. By His causeless grace, a dumb person can speak words of wisdom and a lame person can cross a mighty mountain.
MOOKAM KAROTI VACHALAM
I bring wealth and happiness and sit on a lotus—who am I?
Goddess Lakshmi
Lord Shiv’s fair complexion is anointed with camphor. He is the personification of love and kindness. The entire universe resides within Him. He wears a snake garland around His neck.We offer our respects to the Lord and Mother Parvati(Bhavani) pleading with them to reside in our hearts forever.
Karpūragauraṃ Karuṇāvatāraṃ
I am very strong and helped Rama by jumping across the ocean—who am I?
Lord Hanumaan
For those completely absorbed in god-consciousness, the offering is Brahman(the Divine), the ladle with which it is offered is Brahman, the act of offering is Brahman and the sacrificial fire is also Brahman. Such people, who view everything as God, attain him easily.
Before Eating Shloka
I love books and music and ride a white swan—who am I?
Goddess Saraswati
We meditate upon Hanuman so that he may bestow upon us wisdom, strength, fame, forbearance, fearlessness, and good health. He will help us overcome laziness and develop excellent communication skills.
Buddhir Balam Yasho Dhairyam