Translation of Most Used Prayers In Mauritius

Shanti Paath (Prayer for Peace)

AUM dyauh shantir antarikshagwam, May there be peace in Heaven
shanti Prithivi shanti rapah, Peace in the Atmosphere
shanti roshadaya shanti, Peace across the waters

vanapastayah shantir, May there be peace on Earth
vishwe devah shantih, May peace flow from herbs, plants and trees
brahma shantih, May all the celestial beings pervade peace
sarvagwang shantih, May peace pervade all quarters
shantireva sama shanti redhi, May that peace come to me too

AUM SHANTIH SHANTIH SHANTIH, MAY THERE BE PEACE PEACE PEACE

Karpur Gauram

Karpur Gauram : The one who is as pure as camphor(kapur)
Karuna avatar : The avatar full of compassion
Sansara Saram : The one who is the essence of the world
Bhujagendra haram: The one with the serpent king as his garland
Sada vasantam : Always residing
Hriday arvinde: In the lotus of the heart
Bhavam Bhavani: Oh lord and goddess (Sati: wife of Shiva)
Sahitam Namami: I bow to you both

ASATO MA SAT GAMAYA, Lead us from the unreal to the Real,
TAMASO MA JYOTIR GAMAYA, From darkness to Light,
MRITYOR MA AMRITAM GAMAYA, From death to Immortality.
AUM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTIHI, AUM. Peace, peace, peace be upon us all.


Gayatri Mantra

Aum
Bhuh Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat
"We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds."