Aug 14 2007
What is Prarthana
Prarthana is a compilation of sacred hymns from the Vedas and Upanishads!
In Prarthana, 36 common prayers are presented in their original Sanskrit (Devanagiri) Script, along with romanized Transcriptions and modern English Translations!
An English commentary offers reflections on how each prayer applies to your daily life.
Inside:
- Gayatri Mantram: Mantra of Enlightenment
- Ganesha Stotram: Hymn to Ganesha
- Vishnu Varnam: Hymn to Vishnu
- Venkatesha Suprabhatam: Greetings to Venkatesha
- Mrytunjaya Mantram: Verse of Deliverance to Shiva
- Prayers to Devi: The Ultimate Feminine Divine
- Vande Mataram: Glorious Mother!
- and many more
Arun Shanbhag has created a beautiful, lyrical book of Hindu psalms that captures the poetic essense of all religions, all faiths, all spirituality. And the further the reader progresses into this slender volume of prayers, the more engaged he or she feels. It is wonderful reading for those who practice Hinduism and for those who simply wish to learn more about what this ancient religion offers.