prarthana
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Pràrthana Sanskrit for ‘Prayer’
Never meant to be “begging”
Prārthana is meant to be invocation Invocation not of any deity Invocation of strength within
Prārthana is a method to help concentrate Concentrate on task at hand Concentrate on our own strength
Helps keep mind in a fair and a balanced state
Sangh Pràrthana• Not just a prayer but a collective vow
• Initially, one shloka in Hindi other in Marathi
• From 1940s, prārthana in Sanskrit, • unites Hindus not only in Bhārat but all over world
• Our vishwa prārthana has 8 stanzas• Same prārthana for all countries outside Bhārat
Aspects of Our Pràrthana Whom are we praying to?
Who are “we”?
What qualities are we seeking?
What is our collective vision and mission?
What are our means to realize this vision?
Whose mission is this?
Whom Are We Praying To?
Mother Earth Who is auspicious
to all Fulfills our desires The ultimate
refuge
Whom Are We Praying To?
Paramātmā The seat of eternal bliss,
happiness, intellect Responsible for welfare of
universe The genesis of eternal
principles The supreme being – Param
Aatma
But Who is “We”?
We, who are … Assembled here in the shākha Driven by the ethics of
universal dharma Seeking auspicious blessings
from Him for achieving this goal
5 Qualities We Seek from Him
Qualities of a dedicated swayamsevak
Unconquerable self-strength All conquering character Knowledge to enlighten us to
move on our path of ideals
5 Qualities We Seek from Him
Qualities we seek A firm and effulgent resolve
• for material progress• as well as for spiritual growth• which should blossom in our heart
5 Qualities We Seek from Him
Qualities we seek A steadfast dedication towards
the goal The goal of
• world peace• in the light of universal dharma• by organizing Hindu society
The Mission And The Vision
The vision Pinnacle of glory
Through the mission Of collective strength Of ever victorious
endeavour Of sustaining and
safeguarding Dharma
Whose Mission Is this?
The divine mission God’s own work The work of universal welfare Let us offer to this work our
body• made of sacrifice• made of service• made of resolve