Shloks and Mantras (ref: http://www.vasishtayoga.org/mantras.php)
Guru Mantra
Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Saakshat Para Brahma
Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
The Guru is Brahma (The God of Creation)
The Guru is Vishnu (The God of Sustenance)
The Guru is Shiva (The God of Annihilation)
My Salutation to such a Guru, who is verily the Supreme God
Om peace, peace , peace
Dhyana Mulam Gurur Murthih
Pooja Mulam Gurur Padam
Mantra Mulam Gurur Vakyam
Moksha Mulam Gurur Kripa
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
The root of meditation is the guru’s form.
The root of worship, the guru’s feet.
The root of mantra, the guru’s word.
The root of freedom, the guru’s grace.
Om peace, peace, peace
Patanjali Mantra
Malam Shareerasya Cha Vaidya
Kena
Yopakarotham Pravaram
Muninaam
Patanjalim Pranjali Ranatosmi
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
I bow to the sage Patanjali, who cured the imperfections of the
mind through yoga the imperfections of speech through grammar
and the imperfections of the body through medicine
Shanti mantra
Asato Maa, Sadgamayaa
Tamaso maa, Jyotir gamayaa ;
Mrityor maa, Amritam Gamayaa
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
Lead me (by giving knowledge) from the unreal to the real; from
darkness (of ignorance) to the light (of knowledge); from death
(sense of limitation) to immortality (limitless liberation).
Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau
Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam Karavavahai
Tejasvinaa vadheetamastu
Maa vidhwishavahai
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May
we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the
scriptures). May our study be brilliant. Maywe not argue with
each other. Om peace, peace, peace.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha
Sarve Santu Niramayah
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu
Ma Kaschid Dhuka Bhag Bhavet
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
May all be happy. May all enjoy health and freedom from
disease. May all enjoy prosperity. May none suffer.
Sarveshaam Svastir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Shaantir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu.
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantih
Auspiciousness (swasti) be unto all; peace (shanti) be unto all;
fullness (poornam) be unto all; prosperity (mangalam) be unto
all
Om Poornamadah Poornamidam
Poornaat Poornamudachyate
Poornasya Poornamaadaya
Poornamevavashishyate
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
That is full, this also is full
This fullness came from that fullness
Though this fullness came from that fullness
That fullness remains forever full.
Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhur Bhuva Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayat
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
We meditate on the glory of sacred light illuminating the three
worlds. May that divine light inspire our thoughts.
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanam
Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
We worship the three-eyed Lord (Shiva) who is full of sweet
fragrance and nourishes human beings. May he liberate me from
the fear of death like the cucumber of the vine freed from its
stem, but not from the nectar of immortality.
Dhana Mantra
Omkaram bindu samyuktam
Nityam dhyayanti yoginaha
Kaamadam mokshadam chaiva
Omkaraya namo namaha
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
The yogis meditate constantly on the syllable Om composed of
the sounds O and M. This Om fulfils all our desires and leads to
liberation. Salutations again and again to this syllable Om!
Aavarta Dhyana Mantra
Om laye sombhodayeth chittam
vikshiptham shamayeth punaha
sakaashaayam vijaneeyat
Samapraptam na chalayet
Om sahanti shanti shantihi
Stimulate the dull mind Calm down the excited mind Keep
repeating the process of stimulation and relaxation till you
experience the Bliss After experiencing the Bliss don't disturb the
mind, keep enjoying the Bliss. Om Peace Peace Peace
Pranayama Mantra
Om pranasyedam vashe sarvam
Tridive yath pratishthitam
Mateva putran rakshasva
Shreescha pranjnaa cha videhi na iti
Om shanti shanti shantihi
All that exists in all the three worlds (below the earth, the earth
and above the earth) is under the governance of prana. O prana,
protect as a mother protects her children and grant us (real)
wealth and wisdom
Surya Namaskar Mantra
Hiranmayena patrena
satyasyapihitam mukham
tvam pusannapavrnu
satyadharmaya drstaye
Om Shanti,Shanti,Shantihi
Like the lid of a vessel, O Sun, your gold covers the entrance to
the truth. Please open the door to lead me to the truth.
Agnihotra Mantra (at
Sunrise)
Sooryaya Svaha
Sooryaya Idam Na Mama
Prajapataye Svaha
Prajapataye Idam Na Mama
Unto the sun I am offering this
offering,This is not mine -This is Thine
Agnihotra Mantra (at
Sunset)
Agnaye Svaha
Agnaye Idam Na Mama
Prajapataye Svaha
Prajapataye Idam Na Mama
Unto the fire I am offering all.
This offering is not mine it is Thine
Pratahsmaranam Mantra
(Early morning)
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
Karamadhye Saraswati
Karamule Tu Govinda
Prabhate Karadarshanam
Lakshmi resides in the fingers, saraswathi in the centre of the
palm and lord Vishnu around the wrist. It is therefore auspicious
to look at your hand first thing in the morning
Pratahsmaranam
Mantra(Morning, Before
stepping on the floor)
Samudravasane Devi
parvatastanamandale
Vishnupatni Namastubhyam
Padasparsham Kshamasva Me.
The ocean is your clothing, the mountain , your bosom, iam
about to step on you, so please forgive me.
Kshamapanam (Before
going to bed mantra)
Karacharanamkritam Kayajam
Karmajam va
Shravananayanajam va Manasam
va aparadham
Vihitam Avihitam va Sarvametat
Kshamasav
Shiva shiva karunabdhe sri
Mahadeva Shambho
O great lord, today I might have committed many mistakes
through my hands, legs, ears, eyes or thoughts, For whatever
mistakes I have committees, by my action or inaction, o
auspicious one, ocean of compassion, please forgive me.
Mantra while taking bath
Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva
Godavari Saraswati,
Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin
Sannidhim Kuru
I invoke the presence of divine waters from the rivers Ganga,
Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri.
Please confer your blessings on me .
Twameva Mantra
Twameva Mata Cha Pita
Twameva,
Twameva Bandhu Sakha
Twameva,
Twameva Vidya Sarvinam
Twameva,
Twameva Sarvam Mum Dev
Deva.
O Lord,You Are My Mother,Father,Kinsman And Friend.
You Are My Wealth Of Knowledge,Strength,Velour And Power.
You Are My All God Of God