Universal Prayer

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Thou art, O Lord! The creator of this universe. Thou art the

protector of this world. Thou art in the grass and the rose. Thou

art in the sun and the stars. Salutations unto Thee! O bestower of

joy and bliss!

 

O Sweet Lord! Let me be free from the clutches of death. Let me be

able to look upon all beings with equal vision. Let me be free from

impurity and sin. Give me strength to control the mind. Give me

strength to serve Thee and the humanity untiringly. Make me Thy fit

instrument for Thy work. Make me pure and strong.

 

I bow to Thee, O Indweller of many hearts! O Secret of secrets!

Remove my weaknesses, defects and evil thoughts. Make me pure so

that I may be able to receive Thy grace and blessings. O Lord! Thou

art the thread-soul that connects all beings. Thou pervadest all,

permeatest and interpenetratest all things of this universe.

 

Thou art light divine. Thou art the dispeller of ignorance. Thou art

All-merciful Lord. Give me a life without disease. Let me remember

Thee always. Let me develop all sublime virtues.

 

Thou art Self-luminous. Thou art my father, mother, brother, friend,

relative and guide. Let me realise the Truth. Let me be free from

greed, lust, egoism, jealousy and hatred. Prepare me as Thy sweet

messenger on this earth so that I may radiate joy, peace and bliss

to the whole world. Let me utilise this body, mind and senses in Thy

service and the service of Thy creatures. Breathe into me Thy breath

of Immortality. Let me recognise the universal brotherhood of man.

Let me love all as my own self. Salutations unto Thee, O Lord of

compassion.

 

(Source: Essence of Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda)