Our Pràrthana

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