Hindu Morning Prayers

Begin your day with devotion. Here is a collection of Hindu morning prayers, shlokas and mantras you can read, chant or share. Tap “Copy” on any prayer to send it on WhatsApp or save it for your daily sadhana.

1. Karagre vasate Lakshmi, karamadhye Saraswati, karamoole tu Govinda, prabhaate kara darshanam. (At dawn I behold my hands — blessed by Lakshmi, Saraswati and Govinda.)

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2. Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat. (Gayatri Mantra — may the divine light illumine our minds.)

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3. Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada. (O Lord Ganesha, remove every obstacle from my path today.)

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4. Asato ma sadgamaya, tamaso ma jyotirgamaya, mrityorma amritam gamaya. (Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality.)

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5. Brahmamurari Tripurantakari, Bhanu Shashi Bhumisuto Budhascha — I bow to the divine forces that guide my day.

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6. Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai. (May we be protected together, nourished together, and work together with great energy.)

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7. O Sun God, as you rise and light the world, light my heart with wisdom and warmth this day.

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8. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu — may all beings everywhere be happy and free. A blessed good morning.

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9. Twameva mata cha pita twameva, twameva bandhuscha sakha twameva. (You are my mother and father, my friend and companion, O Lord.)

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10. I begin this day with gratitude — thank you for the gift of life, breath and a new sunrise. Om Namah Shivaya.

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11. With folded hands I greet this morning. Bless my family, my work and every soul I meet. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.

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