Gangecha yamunechaiva Godavari Saraswati
Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru

Meaning - In this water, i invoke the presence of holy water from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu & Kaveri.


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Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaroopini
Vidyarambham Karishyami Siddhirbhavatu Me Sada

Meaning - Oh! Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto Thee, who is the fulfiller
of all wishes. I start my studies with Thy worship and always pray for success.


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Om Sahanavavatu Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Veeryam Karavavahai
Tejasvinavadheetamastu Ma Vidvishavahai
Om Shantih shantih shantihi

Meaning - Om! May He(Brahman) protect us (teacher and student) both.
May He nourish us both. May we both acquire energy (as a result of this study).
May we both become illumined (by this study).
May we not hate each other.
Om! Peace! Peace! Peace!


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Om Bramharpanam Bramhahavir Bramhagnou Bramhanahutam
Bramhaiva Tena Gantavyam Bramhakarma Samadhina

Meaning - (The act of offering is Brahman. The offering itself is Brahman. The offering is done by Brahman in the sacred fire which is Brahman. He alone attains Brahman who, in all actions, is fully absorbed in Brahman. As we chant this prayer we are offering the different types of food to Brahman This is 24th verse from the 4th chapter of Bhagavad-Gita)



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Buddhirbalam Yashodhairyam Nirbhayatvamarogata
Ajaadyam Vaakapatutvam cha Hanumatsmaranadbhavet

Meaning -Intelligence, strength, fame, valor, fearlessness, lack of ill-health;
absence of sloth, skill in speech, and many more -- all accrue upon remembering Hanuman.


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Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva,

Twameva Bandhu Sakha Twameva,

Twameva Vidya Sarvinam Twameva,

Twameva Sarvam Mama Dev Deva.