Universal Prayers

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Symbol of all faiths

(Sarva Dharma)

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The Sai Emblem consists of an open lotus flower to which is attatched five petals and five leaves depicting symbols of the principal religions of the world.

Let the different faiths exist, let them flourish, let the glory of god be sung in all the languages, in a variety of tunes - that should be ideal.  Respect the differences between the faiths and recognise them as valid as long as they do not extinguish the flame of unity.

Listen to the primeval sound of 'OM' responding in your heart as well as the heart of the universe. 

Hindu Prayer

Aum Bhur Bhuvah Suvaha

Tat Savitur Varenyam

Bhargo Devsya Dhemahi

Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodhayaath

Meaning

Oh Divine Mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. May the Supreme Light that illuminates the three worlds, illuminate our intellect and banish the darkness from within us. May we tread the path of virtue that leads us to liberation’.

Offer all bitterness in the sacred fire and emerge grand, great and godly.

Zoroastrian Prayer

Ashem vohu vahishtem Asti, ushta Asti

Ushta ahamai, hyat ashai vahista ashem.

Meaning

Righteousness is the highest good. It is the goal (illumination) of life. This illumination comes to that live which is righteous for the sake of the highest Asha (dharma)

Be like the star which never wavers from the crescent that is fixed in steady faith.

Muslim Prayer

Bismillah-e-Rahman-e-Rahim

La-ilaha-illa Allah; Mohammed ul Rasool Allah

Inna Lilla-hey wa inn illaihey ra-je-oon.

Meaning

I begin with the name of God, most gracious and merciful. There is no power except the One and True God. Mohammed is the messenger of God. Everything is from God and unto Him shall all return.

Cut the 'I' feeling clean across and let your ego die on the cross, to endow on you eternity.

Christian Prayer

Our Father, who art in Heaven

Hallowed by thy name.

Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done,

On earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive those who trespass against us

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

Amen

Remember the wheel of cause and consequence, of deed and destiny and the wheel of dharma that rights them all.

Buddhist Prayer

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato

Sammasambuddhassa

Thi Sarana:

Buddham Saranam Gacchaami

Dhammam Saranam Gacchaami

Sangham Saranam Gacchaami#

Meaning

Salutations to the Blessed One, the Holy One, the Fully enlightened One.

I take refuge in the Buddha   (Gautam Buddha)

I take refuge in the Dhamma (teachings)

I take refuge in the Sangha    (brotherhood of monks)

Jewish Prayer

Shema Ysrael Adonai Elohhenu Adonai Eh-had

Ba-ruch Shem Kevod malchutoi le olam vo-ed

Meaning

Hear, Oh Israel: the Lord our Father, the Lord is One

Blessed be His name, whose glorious kingdom is forever and ever.

Jain Prayer

Aum Namo Ari Hantanum

Aum Namo Ari Hantanum (Prakrit)

Aum Namo Siddhanam

Aum Namo Ayarianam

Aum Namo Uvaijhayanam

Meaning

I bow to those souls who have conquered their inner enemies, attained perfection, practised before teaching and experienced the Truth. I bow to all saints everywhere who walk the spiritual path. These five benedictions will save me from harm. These are the most blessed of all benedictions.

Sikh Prayer

Ek Onkar

Sat Nam, Karta Purkh

Niravah, Niravair

Akal Murath

Ajuni Saibhang, Gurparasad

Jap

Ad Sach, Jugad Sach, Hai bhi Sach, Nanak Hosi Bhi Sach