16 Mantra, Sloka And Prayer Poemsgodesses, but also pray to them. We pray for the well-being of our
body and mind. We pray for the benefit and peace of all.
There are many mantras and slokas related to praises and prayers in
our Holy Books. These were written in Sanskrit in the ancient times.
Bangla was not in vogue at that time. We read and recite mantras and
slokas in Sanskrit. However, we translate them into Bangla to know
the meaning. Besides, there are many prayer poems in Bangla.
Eulogy of gods and goddesses is a part of Hindu religion. Ishwara
and gods and goddesses are satisfied if we praise them. Then they
bless us. Praising makes our mind holy. It widens our outlook. It
also awakens the feeling for Ishwara in our mind.
We shall learn how to recite the mantras correctly. We shall learn
their simple meaning in Bangla. We shall also learn some prayer
poems in Bangla.
The Vedas
Sabita Pashchatat Sabita Purastat
Sabitottarattat Sabitadharattat.
Sabita Noh Subatu Sarbatating
Sabita No Rastang Dirghamayuh.
(Rigveda 10/36/14)
Simple Meaning:
Whether on the west, on the east, on the north or on the south,
may the Suryadeva or Sungod give us fulfilment and long life.