First Ganesha, the elephant headed spirit guide, is brought to mind. He is the Remover of obstacles. Like the powerful elephant he is immensely strong and heavy. No obstetrical has a chance of standing in our way when he is meditated on him.
Gajanam Bhuta Ganadi Sevitam
Kapittha Jambu Phala Sara Bhakshitam
Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam
Namami Vighneshvara Pada Pankajam
I look to Vighneshvara (Ganesha) for inspiration. He is the son of Uma, the one who nourishes the world. He is the cause of sorrow's destruction. He is attended by Bhuta-Ganas (beings of light). He has the face of an elephant. He partakes of the essence of Kapitha and Jambu fruits (powerful curatives used in Ayurveda).
Shadamama Kunkuma Rakta Varnam
Mahamatim Divya Mayura Vahanam
Rudrasya Sunum Sura Sainya Vahanam
Guham Sadaham Sharanam Prapadye
I seek the guidance of Guha of six faces (Subramanya) whose gaze protects the noble and punishes the wicked. He is deep red like Kumkum power, lighting the fire of intuitional knowledgeable. He posses great wisdom. He rides the divine peacock showing his victory over the pride of ego. He is the son of Rudra (Shiva, consciousness absolute). He leads the army of the devas (guiding beings of light).
Ya Kendandu Tushara Hara Dhavala
Ya Shubhra Vastvrta
Ya Vina Vara Danda Mandita Kara
Ya Shveta Padmasana
Ya Bramhachyute Shankara Prahritibhir
Devai Sada Pujita
Sa Mam Patu Saraswati Bhagavati
Nishyesha Jadyapaha
Saraswati wears a white garland like the Kunda flower, the moon, and the snow. She is adorned with pure white clothes. Her hands are ornamented with the vina and sign of blessing. She is seated on the white lotus. Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, and other light bringers always give her thanks. All inertness and laziness fall away in her presence. She clears our vision.
Om Namah Shivaya Gurave
Saccidananda Murtaye
Nishprapanchaya Shantaye
Shri Sivanandaya Te Namah
Shri Vishnudevanandaya Te Namah
Honor and thanks to you great teacher Swami Shivananda. You have shown us that it is possible to see the light of absolute consciousness through renouncing the selfishness of the world. You have shown us perfect peace can be embodied in ourselves. Thanks to you Swami Vishnudevananda who taught Swami Shivananda's methods of awakening inner peace to us.
Om Sasrva Mangala Mangalye
Shiva Sarvartha Sadhike
Sharanyetryambike Guari
Narayani Namostute
Narayani Namostute
Narayani brings riches and prosperity to the virtuous. She is also Sharanye, who protects those who seek pure consciousness. She is Tryambike as well, the light of consciousness. As Guari she gives us all the opportunities of this vast creation.