Sanskrit (Devanagari):
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
सूर्यकोटि समप्रभः।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव
सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Pronunciation:
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāyaSūryakoṭi samaprabhaḥ।
Nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva
Sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā॥
Meaning:
"O Lord with a curved trunk and mighty body, whose brilliance equals a million suns,please remove all obstacles in my tasks, always and in all endeavors."
2. Invoking Guru Datta
Sanskrit (Devanagari):
गुरु ब्रह्मा गुरु विष्णुःगुरु देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म
तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
Pronunciation:
Guru brahmā guru viṣṇuḥGuru devo maheśvaraḥ।
Guruḥ sākṣāt parabrahma
Tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ॥
Meaning:
"The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu,The Guru is Shiva—Lord of the Universe.
The Guru is truly the Supreme Brahman;
Salutations to that revered Guru."
3. Invoking Anagha Lakshmi (the divine feminine)
Sanskrit (Devanagari):
अनघ लक्ष्मीं भजे नित्यंदत्तात्रेय प्रियां शुभाम्।
सर्वदुःखविनाशाय
सौख्यमायुश्च देहि मे॥
Pronunciation:
Anagha lakṣmīṁ bhaje nityaṁDattātreya priyāṁ śubhām।
Sarvaduḥkha vināśāya
Saukhyam āyuś ca dehi me॥
Meaning:
"I worship Anagha Lakshmi daily, the auspicious beloved of Dattatreya.Destroy all my sorrows and grant me happiness and a long life."
4. Personalized Prayer to Invoke Shri Ganesh, Guru Datta, and Anagha Lakshmi Mata
This prayer is an invocation to the Divine Trio—Shri Ganesh, Guru Datta, and Anagha Mata—seeking their blessings for wisdom, guidance, and strength. Shri Ganesh is called upon for knowledge and wisdom, Guru Datta for spiritual guidance, and Anagha Lakshmi, the strength of the Guru Datta, is invoked to empower the sadhana (spiritual practice). With surrender and devotion, the prayer asks the Divine to be the constant support and anchor in the devotee's life.
The rhyme and rhythm of the prayer enhance its devotional energy, helping to maintain focus and deepen the connection to the Divine.
Personalized Prayer:
O Shri Ganesh, the paramount of true knowing,
May your grace keep my wisdom glowing.
O Guru Datta, the guide of my soul,
Guide me towards enlightenment, make me whole.
O Anagha Mata, his strength divine,
Empower my sadhana, let your light shine.
Divine Trio, with love I pray,
Be my anchor, each and every day.
5. Name Chanting Recommendations
Pick the one that resonates with your heart. Let the chant become a bridge to your inner stillness and divine connection.
- Shri Datta Guru Datta, Jai Jai Datta, Shripad Vallabh Shri Guru Datta
Devanagari:
श्री दत्त गुरुदत्त, जय जय दत्त, श्रीपाद वल्लभ श्री गुरु दत्तPronunciation:
Shree Datta Gurudatta, Jai Jai Datta, Shripaad Vallabh Shree Guru DattaMeaning:
Salutations to Lord Dattatreya, the eternal Guru. Victory to Datta, the divine teacher who manifests as Shripad Shrivallabh and all Gurus.A powerful chant invoking the presence, grace, and guidance of Lord Dattatreya in all his forms.
- Shri Gurudev Datta
Devanagari:
श्री गुरुदेव दत्तPronunciation:
Shree Gurudev DattaMeaning:
Salutations to the revered Guru, Lord Dattatreya.A powerful, traditional chant for dissolving ancestral karma (Pitru dosha), invoking divine guidance, and receiving the grace of the Guru in the form of Dattatreya. Chanting this name helps clear subtle energies, fosters inner peace, and strengthens one’s spiritual foundation.
- Shri [Ganesh or Datta], Jai [Ganesh or Datta]
Devanagari:
श्री [गणेश या दत्त], जय [गणेश या दत्त]Pronunciation:
Shree [Ganesh or Datta], Jai [Ganesh or Datta]Meaning:
A simple and heartfelt invocation to your Ishta Devata, calling out to them with love and reverence.Personalized chanting for connection, protection, and grace.
- Shri Anagha Lakshmi Saha Dattatreyaaya Namah
Devanagari:
श्री अनघा लक्ष्मी सह दत्तात्रेयाय नमःPronunciation:
Shree Anagha Lakshmi Saha Dattātreyāya NamahMeaning:
Salutations to Dattatreya, accompanied by Anagha Lakshmi, the sinless, compassionate divine mother.
A chant to invoke their combined blessings for grace, inner strength, and spiritual upliftment.
6. Closing Prayer – The Light Within
End your sadhana with this sacred Vedic prayer to be led from illusion to truth, darkness to light, and death to immortality:
Devanagari
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Pronunciation:
Om Asato Mā Sadgamaya
Tamaso Mā Jyotirgamaya
Mṛityor Mā Amṛitam Gamaya
Om Shāntiḥ Shāntiḥ Shāntiḥ
Meaning:
O Divine, lead me from the unreal to the real,
From darkness to light,
From death to immortality.
May there be peace, peace, peace.