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Prayer - Its rational meaning.

For Students

Prayer is one of the vital means of concen-

tration of mind. But you may ask :- Why concentra-

tion ? The question is quite relevant.

If you look at the lives of successful or great

persons, you will find that mainly because of the

power of concentration, that they could achieve

success. The story of Dr. Raman in his childhood

is worth mentioning here. Dr. Raman, Nobel Prize

Winner lacked concentration when he was a small

boy. Naturally his father was worried about his fu-

ture. Once he called him and moved a maqnifying

glass holding above the newspaper. The boy said,

The letters now look bigger. Then the father held

that magnifying glass in the Sun, in such a position

that a single bright spot of light appeared on the

newspaper. Within a few seconds the paper started

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miracle?. Yes, said the boy; and he asked in

amazement, What is the reason?. The father said,

My dear child, this is the effect of concentration.Deep concentration brings about a scientific

miracle. The stunned child was changed. He took

to studies with concentration and won the place

among worlds first-rank scientists.

We hope all children will follow the ex-ample as of Dr. Raman and pave the way for suc-

cess

There are various methods of concentra-

tion. They have been given in other New Way /

Manashakti books and literature. Prayer i.e. goodthoughts, along with gratefulness to parents / teach-

ers / society and benevolent work help to achieve

deep concentration. This has scientific evidence.

Study (i.e. concentration) + Gratefulness to

Parents + Respect to teachers + Prayer= SUCCESS

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For Parents, Ambitious & all others

Prayer implies peace, which means pur-poseful retarded motion in body-cells. In our dailylife, we are spending lot of intrinsic energy. But dueto emotions, ambition etc excessive energy isspent even without our knowledge. Prayer helps tocheck extra expenditure of energy. In other words,it is a saving of energy; and still in another sense, itis gaining of energy (e.g. money saved is moneygained).

Every second in prayer (good thoughts)purifies 12,50,00,000 of body-cells, declares sci-ence. Normally within 186 days, the entire metabo-lism undergoes vital changes: and the change overis complete within 7 years. Thus, good thoughts inprayer bring about good change in body; and gooddeeds in tune with good thoughts, can change onesfuture, for better. To utilise some of the energy thusgained thro prayer, for the good of others meansto live a life of prayer; and this can be called aSuccessful Prayer.

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should be self-assessment, daily check-up, andfinally to bring about self-correction. New Way,therefore, advocates a simple 4 minute prayer, tobe done daily, preferably at a fixed time and place.This prayer has been given in this Book (viz : Self-Purifying 4 minute prayer).

On this background, various prayers havebeen given in this book. They are useful speciallyfor students, parents, and all others, for better con-centration, peace and progress; ultimately to leada purposeful life. To understand the rationale be-hind these prayers, electronic tests and / or 3 daycamps for children, youths and parents; and studycourses for all are conducted in the ManashaktiResearch Centre, Lonavla. More detailed informa-tion will be found in New Way/Manashakti litera-ture .

Nothing would pain Godthan parrot-like Prayers.

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Cover page picture illustrates the last momentof the life of Lord Krishna, giving a messageof `How to live a purposeful life. Back coverpicture of `offering hands illustrates theprocess of `Sacrifice for good in life.

Relevant few QuotesTo be rational, prayer should not convey

tenor of a demand draft on God / Nature.If prayer aims at explaining your wants,

your evaluation of Gods intelligence looks to bepathetically poor - observed Socrates.

Nobel laureate - Dr. Carrel takes the leadof team of doctors in prescribing `Prayer to Pa-tients.

Add peace of mind to Doctors prescrip-tion. - New Way hypothesis...

Prayer : Where you forget praying.Pray or perish.

Thro prayer, let us make our lives sublime;elevate Nation and Humanity. Best Wishes on be-half of Manashakti Research Centre, Lonavla.

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This book is English translation of Marathi prayers,whose author (or inspiring power) was SwamiVijnananand - the first thinker of New Way &founder of `Manashakti Research Centre.

English Translation & Compilation :

G. R. Joshi, P.S. Bodas & others.

Printer / Publisher / Correspondence:-

Manashakti Research Centre,

Manashanti New Way Ashram,

Mumbai -Pune road, Lonavla-410401

Tel : 73045, 73747, 73461- STD Code : 02114.

email : [email protected]

http://www.manashakti.org

Donation Contribution :- Rs. 5/-

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PrayersContents

Theme Page No(1) Prayers for Students :

(1) 1st Prayer (Morning).................. 9(2) 2nd Prayer (Afternoon).............. 10(3) 3rd Prayer (Bed time)................ 11(4) 4th Prayer - to be done at the

moment evil desire or emotion ofaffection for allurement initiates........... 12

(2) Self-Purifying 4 min...Prayer ........ 14(3) Prayer of Social Service ............... 16(4) Self - rumination

(Atmachintan) prayer: ...................... 17

(5) Collective Prayer for childrensprosperity (for parents, teachers and all). 18

(6) Pre - birth & post birthprayers (for parents):........................ 19

(1) prayer for pre - birth sanskars.(for parents).............................. 20

(2) prayer for post-birth sanskars(for parents)............................. 21

(3) collective prayer for expectedchild (for parents, relatives etc)...... 23

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(7) Prayer for relief from chronicdisease, calamity & for perpetualpeace of mind & prosperity ........... 25

(8) Prayer for Nations prosperity .......... 27(9) Prayer before Yajna-fire oblation .... 28(10) Gayatri Incantation (Mantra)

(for children, parents & all) ............ 29(11) Invocation of Light ......................... 30(12) Prayer for World `Good ................ 32

Note : (I) While reciting the prayers, attention is tobe paid to the meaning therein, to gain propereffect of prayer .

(2) Normally, these prayers are meant forall, except when they are specifically for a

particular category ( e.g. students, parents, etc.)

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Prayers For Students

1st prayer (After getting up in the morning)

I am grateful to my parents for their love

for me. They bring me up and take lot of pains for

me. In this world, nothing is available free of cost.

Because of my parents, I could get so many things

easily. I shall make their use for better studies. I

shall pay respect and be grateful to my parents. I

shall not do anything which will make them feel

sorry or will harm their respect. I shall study sin-

cerely. I shall do the allotted work whole-heartedly.

I shall prove myself worthy of their love and hard-

ships for me (by showing good performance on my

part). I am sure, this is the only way of my prosper-

ity and good future. Oh God / Nature, kindly help

me in my endeavour.

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2nd Prayer (in the afternoon)

I did my morning prayer. Since then, if anywrong has been done by me, I should think overand ruminate just now. Teachers teach me for mygood. If parents utter harsh words to me, it is solelyfor my good. They may not be right at all times, asare many others. But the fact remains that theytake pains for me, do sacrifice for me. I should,therefore, never be ungrateful by pointing out theirmistakes. According to New Way experiment ofenergy transfer, one gets subtle energy for en-hanced study, by virtue of selfless social work. Bythe same principle, I shall spare some of my en-ergy for social good. Thereby, I shall get betterbenefit of the said experiment. Let me express mydeep respects and gratitude to my parents, elders,my teachers, my society and my country who areall contributing for my prosperity. It is these feel-ings of gratitude, which would go a long way in at-taining brilliant success in my studies. Thereby, Ishall be getting experience of Ashram Energy, ashas been experienced by many others; and thusmy life will be a grand success.

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3rd prayer ( at bed time)

I did my morning and afternoon prayers. Ishould now ruminate and check up whether I actu-ally behaved accordingly. If I have not, I must take asearch of my lapse. This is the correct moment torealise my own faults, rather than finding faults withothers. In this world, there are many known andunknown powers striving hard to make my life pros-perous. There might have been some injustice tome. But without keeping any hard feelings for thesame, I must remain grateful to all those who aredoing whatever might for me. Might be, in their ef-forts they may have also to face some difficulties,which I may not be coming to know. Here I shouldremain calm and be again grateful to them. If I haveforgotten today to bow down before my parents, Ishall do it tomorrow without fail. Oh God/Nature,help me in keeping up my determination. Kindlyexcuse me for my todays lapses, if any. Tomor-row, I shall try to make maximum improvement inmyself. Thus, I am closing my day by paying re-spect and bowing to my parents power, Ashram-power, Country-power and Nation-power. Through

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this prayer process, I am getting extra-ordinarystrength by the principle of energy transfer experi-ment and subtle energy.

4th prayer (Prayer to be done at the moment,evil desire or emotion of affection for allure-ment initiates.)

My life has stood upon the pains, hard-ships, even sacrifice of blood on the part of my par-ents and sympathisers. To get myself trapped inthe affection of false allurement at the most im-proper time, means nothing but to suck their blood.Affection may give immediate happiness; but re-straint on mind would fetch still higher happiness.If I remain ungrateful towards the hardships sufferedby a number of people for me, how shall small breth-ren and children after me, would show gratefulnessto me? I have learnt primary lessons to the effectthat allurement, ultimately ruins. Or I shall take fur-ther lessons in this regard and get them fully un-derstood. Such lessons with scientific evidence areavailable. Till then, I shall control my mind simply

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through good thoughts. In order that the next gen-eration should live in freedom, a number of greatpeople such as Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi,Sawarkar, Jay Prakash, Dr. Ambedkar, Nehru, Dr.Hedgewar, Bhagat Singh, Dange, Phule, and manyothers whom I do not know, have suffered severehardships. Youngsters like Bhagat Singh embraceddeath, so that the next generation i.e. I shouldsurvive honourably in freedom. The boys of 14-15years of age suffered whips just for me. Their skinfull of blood, flowing down their back, was just forme. At least in honour of their memory, I shouldrefrain myself from this paltry emotion of affection.Merely to enjoy life, requires no wisdom oreducaton. The process of bringing control over thataffection is really called education i.e. knowledge.I have taken educaton. I wish to upgrade it. OhGod/Nature, kindly endow me with an intellect toedify that education and thus bring enlightenmentin me.

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2. Self Purifying 4 - minute prayer(Suggested time : 7.58 to 8.02 a.m.)

(to be done by any one who desires to improve& purify ones life: and gain Ashram energy.)

Oh God - the Truth incarnate / Nature,This birth is a manifestation of my past

deeds i.e. a result of my own causality or bondageof deeds or Karma, as normally called. As such,there is no way out whatsoever to escape from thiscausality, by superficial and false means. Ofcourse, to the extent to which this realisation andknowledge is being newly imbibed in me, I am beingmore and more purified throughout, day by day. OhGod / Nature, help me to perpetuate this purity,spirit, and knowledge consciously in me for ever.Hari Aum Tat Sat BrahmarpanamastuHari : Take Away my excessive desires.Aum : Oh Known Highest Reality.Tat : What is supposed to be mine, I believe, isyours.Sat : I say this about objective reality, with sereneknowledge.

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Brahmarpanamastu : And all that is supposedto be mine, I surrender in the name of Brahman -Unattached, Formless, Ultimate, Absolute.

After the above prayer is recited, go in deepsilence for 3 to 4 minutes. The break-up is as fol-lows :-First Minute : Remember your wrongs during theprevious day (i.e. last 24 hours).Second Minute : Promise yourself Self-correc-tion.Third & Fourth Minute : Determination ofgooddeed i.e. selfless social work.Finally to forget that you are praying.


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3. Prayer of Social Service(to be recited after doing selfless social work)

I shall get happiness in the proportion inwhich the society around shall be happy. I havebeen benefitted in my life, at the instance of a num-ber of known and unknown personalities and vitalforces in Nature. By the same logic and justice, it

is my duty to spare some of my energy for the`good of others. To the extent to which I fulfil thisobligation, I shall be getting serene contentment.Such a contentment, I am experiencing even now,in the proportion of good work I did today. May thesphere of this inspiration behind my content-

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4. SELF-RUMINATION PRAYER(ATMA-CHINTAN)

(to be done for improving ones `future andfor perpetual peace, success).

Recollecting my subtle power, I am resolv-ing to tread a path of my real prosperity. My per-sonality is a reflection of my own behaviour in thelife I lived so far. I am resolving to maintain my fu-ture inspirations, salutory. For whatever bad experi-ence I came across, I shall think over, ruminate and`turn within, instead of blaming others. Discardingsuperficial satisfaction, I shall work with courageand clear conscience. This way, I shall attain suc-cess and peace, which will be perpetual. Commen-surate with the level of my rumination, I am experi-encing that peace even now to that extent.

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5. Collective Prayer for `Childrens Prosperity(to be done by parents, teachers, elders etc.).

I am expressing this collective thought,having support of `Resonance principle. May thechildren i.e. the young generation, including thosein my family, next generation and the entire uni-verse, may prosper. For this, may their behaviourimprove and the entire society be happy. I shall givemy active support to the planned efforts in this re-gard.


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6. (1) Prayer for Pre-Birth Sanskars(To be done by parents).

We do this prayer in the name of the High-est Truth. We believe every one stands by his owncausality, self created natural law or Karma, as it isusually called. To the extent to which Karma of allof us three has cojoined, my prayer should contrib-ute to ameliorate the child. Though I do not wishany change in the basic self-chosen course of thechild, I harbour a natural desire for the good of thechild. Little baby! We welcome you, come to en-

joy a fruitful and realised life. On our part wewould like you to be ............. and developed as......................; if you have no objection. In pursu-ance of indication from you, namely ............ weshall try to offer facilities for the same. Else, letthis prayer work to that end as much as it can.We submit this Prayer for the good of yourself, ourfamily, nation, mankind and world as a whole. Letthis step purify all of us to attend what wedesire and deserve. May the Good Spirit in ushelp all of us.

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6. (2) Prayer for post-birth sanskar thoughts:(to be done by parents )

(for the well-being of the child)

The following thoughts may be heard to thechild (possibly 3 times in a day) morning, after-noon and evening, when it goes to sleep. Beforethat, appropriate thoughts pertaining to your highersocial `ideal or spiritual `good may be recited orplayed on tape (preferably in mothers voice).

Oh .................(childs name)! You haveto achieve success in life and grow up as a greatpersonality.

You will go to school when you grow uplittle more. Is it not? Then, you will have to applyyour mind to your study.

In this world nothing is available free ofcost. Your parents take tremendous efforts foryour `good. You will not certainly waste theirefforts. Is it not? For this, you have to be grateful tothem.

Knowledge is most sacred of all. You

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should, therefore, pay respect to your teachers,who impart knowledge. We feel that you shouldabide by truth and obey rules (of Nature). It is onlyby adhering to these principles that you shouldsecure success in your life.

You have to acquire knowledge in life. Forthis, do not be scared of any hard efforts you mayhave to put in. Because if you work hard today, itwill earn you happiness in future.

It is quite possible that you may commitmistakes in your life. But if someone points out thesame to you, never get angry with him. On the con-trary, pay thanks to him.

This society is contributing a lot for our`good. Will you not do anything in return forsociety? Yes, you will; is it not? You should equallyparticipate in its adversities or sorrows.

You have to grow up as a great person-ality. But how? It should be only throughknowledge-based benevolence.

While doing good work, you may have toface difficulties, as all have always to face. Butyou should face them delightfully i.e. willingly.You should not limit your thoughts of good to your

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family alone; but think of humanity at large. Youshould care for the people, so that you will earnrespect from them. For this, do the prayer: Let mymind get enlarged to encompass my family, mysociety, my country and the entire humanity at large.

If you have faith, utter Hari Aum or GayatriMantra - 3 times. Hari means `take away (exces-sive desires). The meaning of Gayatri is: to ac-quire the intellect of keeping oneself burning i.e.taking pains for others, like the `Sun . Instead ofthis if you want to be brief, you may say: Maythe Universe prosper.

This prayer should be recited in full for thefirst 3 days. Thereafter, if time does not permit, inremembrance of these thoughts, you can utter itssubstance: `Let knowledge enlighten your life.

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6. (3) Collective prayer for expected child.

(To be recited collectively by parents, fam-ily members, relatives, acquaintances, or otherspreferably in a group of minimum 7 persons - toget the benefit of resonance principle. Thereafterconcentrate on flame to gain light-energy. Add someselfless good work for the new generation).

Pre -birth child sanskar(To be recited by all parents collectively).

We welcome the life-energy particle, whichhas started its march in stomach. New generationmeans the `Best of the society in the respectiveperiod; Best of the progressive gift of evolution inNature, -- as if a cream of societys intellectualpower, resplendent radiance and aspirations ofnew bright future. We welcome such a new-com-ing luminiscence. May your arrival be successfulinto this vast terrain of knowledgeful brilliance fromthe darkness of ignorance. While entering, you willbe coming alongwith your desires, ambitions, withyou. May you get the inspiration of associating the

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knowledgeful efforts and good motives to those as-pirations. You may take liberty to choose a way oflife in resemblance with your desires. Let thestrength out of courage, prosperity and peace con-ceive in your life. May you get the contentment ofprosperous and successful life. To that success,this prayer will give a message of associating thesocial `good and rational efforts. We, all parentsare reciting this prayer for prosperity of new genera-tion. To this prayer, we are associating the reso-nance power, light-energy power and purposeful sac-rifice. We are offering this prayer-benefaction to yourfuture, with witness to the light-energy-rationalYajna. May this benefaction enrich your life. Withself-confidence, make your life crowned with suc-cess. May the sphere of your success get wid-ened for the good of yourself, your society and theentire humanity. We are offering this prayerful heri-tage of rational efforts to our future new generation,with witness to the auspicious fire-energy.May the children and young generation prosper.May all prosper.May the Nation prosperMay the Universe prosper.

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7. Prayer for relief from chronic disease,calamity and for perpetual peace of

mind and prosperity.( to be done by persons suffering from any ail-ment, or by anybody for peace of mind / pros-perity)

I have realised the import of Truth. Due toselfish motives, I happen to lead a false life. Emo-tions of rage and fear affect my body and my body-cells. Such affected cells or their particles, whichare a subject of injustice, take my revenge eitherremaining within or from outside. In manifest, I callthem disease, calamity, unhappiness or sorrow. Iam fully convinced of this logical chain of thinking.If at all there is any doubt, I shall study more. Eventhough I am convinced of this logic,it will not bepossible for me to lead a complete truthful life or befree of emotions, at least for the present. The onlyalternative is to forgo at least some part of the ben-efits I have earned, out of my selfish and false life.Accordingly I shall spare ...... percent of my timeor money for planned benevolence. If this is alsonot possible, I undertake to perform annual rational

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Satya-Narayan, as a minimum vow; and shall per-suade others to follow, in tune with the result of mytest. As a result, this will certainly have an appro-priate effect on my cells, as also on the externalenvironment. In turn, the body cells disappointedand affected by the jerks of my emotional swings,will affect me less in proportion to my sacrifice for`good. Presently, I am suffering from .......... -. Therelated cells and their minute particles should nowunderstand my changed feelings. The body cellswhich were forced to give cooperation to me all thesedays, should now understand the change broughtabout in me, at least till I stick up to that change. Inever insist that all pain, dis-ease, or calamityshould wither away all of a sudden. But, if it reallydis-appears, I shall accept the credit with humilityand modesty. Even in this primary state of my hu-mility, I am having that extra-ordinary experience,which has started getting right from this moment.By this way, I am cent-percent sure to get suc-cess, peace of mind and happiness.(Note :- The above prayer is based on New Wayhypothesis : Add peace of mind to Doctors pre-scription. This hypothesis has been delineated

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in various New Way books. To quote a few : Sci-ence of prayer - 32 Questions; Effects of prayer onMetabolism; Geeta in terms of latest in Sci-ence; Cure Without Medicine.

The subject is also explained elaboratelyin 3-4 day study courses. e.g.`Freedam from chronic

diseases (EKNHF ) and other courses, organisedin Manashakti Research Centre.)

8. Prayer for Nations prosperity:( to be done by all-children, parents & all

others, especially on the occasionof public function).

This Nation should become great. For this,alongwith relentless efforts, purification of thoughtpollution is equally essential. We are combiningthease two together. May the Humanity prosper,may the Nation prosper, may the Individual prosper.

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9. Prayer before Yajna-fire,while offering oblation.( for fulfilment of desire).

- We offer oblation; and pray help us, by takingaway our excessive desires.- Recollecting my vices, I surrender to Thee.(to help me get rid of them).

- Recollecting my virtues, I surrender to Thee.( to help me keep away from ego).- For the highest knowledge of Self, I surrender toThee.- Let the Light-energy be virtuous.

Let the mind-energy be virtuous.Let the peace be virtuous.

(Note : The words in bracket need not be uttered.They are inserted to make the meaning more clear)

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10. Gayatri Incantation.

( to be recited early in the morning before orafter `Morning prayer).

N OH :

Oh. Goddess Savita! (World ProtectingPower),

The Sun receives enlightening energy fromyou. Even that brilliant Sun scorches and firesthroughout; and unreservedly bestows the energyso acquired, upon the whole world. Let the same

sense of benevolence arouse in me.OR, In brief, you can say, Let the highest energy of`good inspire my desires, enlighten future.

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11. INVOCATION OF LIGHT(to be recited before candle flame or any otherflame, preferably by a group of minimum 7persons at 7.30 pm. for 12 minutes, to gainmultiple energy by `Resonance principle)* O! Amicable Brilliance,

Our cells imbibe and augment the proper-ties of that object on which we concentrate ---- soaffirm five branches of Neurology and Psychology.Hence, I concentrate on Thy might and brightmemory.* O! Scion of Luminiscence,

Blessed will I be, if whilst fulfilling my am-bition, I serve others. Thou art a unique harmony ofsacrifice and equality. I, therefore. humbly submitmy senses to Thee and beseech for your subtlestrength.

The venerable Sun scorches and firesthroughout and unreservedly bestows the energyacquired, upon the whole world. O! Dear brilliance,Let the same sense of benevolence arouse in me.(Those who wish to recite the above tenet in San-

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Let the highest energy of `Good inspire my de-sires, enlighten future.

* O! Resplendent Radiance,I seek Thy blessings but while receiving

Thy bounty, I realise the decency of passing thisdown the line and perpetuating the cycle of `gooddeeds. If not money, I shall at least pass on thismagnanimous message to others.

* O! Lustrous Dispeller of Darkness,Thou art Appllo, Thou art Phoebus, a torch

bearer, heralding every New Dawn. Let Thy bene-faction purify me within and without. Let Thy bril-liant might blaze out my vices, help shed my egoand ignorance, and may the justful adjustment be

my New Way of life. May thy example of supremesacrifice be a constant source of inspiration, to-wards widening the sphere of benevolence.* O! Revered Helios May all my aspirations be ful-filled in the course of your single cycle. I am con-vinced that my desire for the welfare of my children,

family, nation and humanity at large will be fulfilled,in tune with the laws of Nature. I assure myself ofthe same. So be it! So be it! So be it! (Amen)

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12. Prayer for `World `Good(to be recited by all for universal `good.Suggested time 6-55p.m)

--- World `Good is my motto;Self-realisation my technique!--- To me, no enemy without,But certainly so within!--- Let knowledge with good deeds elevate me,And one day, whole world would be ONE with me!--- Science - faith is the very skin of mine,And Gratitude my code of routine!--- Slander is my weak point! (I heave),And let peace and equality be a `New Way

of my life! (Thus, I relieve)!

Note : to understand the rationale behind light en-ergy supported by 28 branches of science, 3 day

course (Yajana-Light-energy-EF) in Marathiis organised in the Manashakti Research Centre.

The book `Prakash Shakti in Marathi also gives

multifarious information on this topic).

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