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4:30am Mangala-arati consists of a 20-minute arati, accompanied by the singing of the Gurvastakam Prayers, eight prayers in glorification of the spiritual master. (#1 below)
4:55 Nrisimha-arati consists of a 5-minute arati, accompanied by the singing of the Nrisimha Prayer, a prayer glorifying the Supreme Protector, Lord Nrisimhadeva. (#2 below)
5:00 Tulasi-puja consists of a 10-minute worship of the sacred Tulasi plant, accompanied by the singing of the Tulasi-puja song. (#3 below)
5:15 Japa meditation, chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra on beads. (#4 below)
7:00 Greeting of the Deities consists of a 10-minute arati to welcome Their Lordships after They’ve been freshly bathed, dressed, decorated and fed. It is accompanied by the Govindam Prayers and kirtana. (#5 below)
7:15 Srila Prabhupada’s Guru-puja consists of a 10-minute arati, accompanied by the singing of the Guru-vandana Prayers. (#6 below)
7:30 Srimad-Bhagavatam class, given by various speakers, with Q&A at the end. (song before class #7 below)
8:30 Breakfast
#1 GURVASTAKAM PRAYERS
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(1)
samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-
tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam
praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as the cloud pours water on the forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master extinguishes the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
(2)
mahaprabhoh kirtana-nrtya-gita-
vaditramadyan-manaso rasena
romanca-kampasrutarangabhajo
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always engaged in chanting and hearing the message of Lord Caitanya and sometimes is dancing in ecstasy. Sometimes he feels quivering in his body because of spiritual trance. I offer my respectful obeisances unto such spiritual master.
(3)
sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana-
srngara-tan-mandiramarjanadau
yuktasya bhaktams ca niyunjjato ‘pi
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always engaged along with his disciples in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such spiritual master.
(4)
catur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada-
svadv-anna-trptan hari-bhakta-sanghan
krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always offering Krsna four kinds of foodstuffs [analyzed as those which are chewed, those which are licked up, those which are drunk and those which are swallowed]. Four kinds of prasadam are offered to Krsna, and when the spiritual master sees that the devotees are eating bhagavat-prasadam, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such spiritual master.
(5)
sri-radhika-madhavayor apara-
madhurya-lila guna-rupa-namnam
prati-ksanasvadana-lolupasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always anxious to hear and chant about the wonderful pastimes between Radhika and Madhava, which are all in the modes of loving exchanges [Madhurya-Lila], as well as about their quality, names and form. The spiritual master aspires after relishing these things at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances to such spiritual master.
(6)
nikunjjayuno ratikeli-siddhyai
ya yalibhir yuktir apeksaniya
tatratidaksadati-vallabhasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is very much expert in assisting the gopis, who are engaged in the perfection of Radha-Krsna conjugal love affairs. At different times they make different tasteful arrangements for such spiritual exchange, and the spiritual master is there to assist in the affairs. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
(7)
saksad-dharitvena samasta-sastrair
uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhih
kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is honored as much as the Supreme Lord because of his being the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bona fide representative of Sri Hari [Krsna].
(8)
yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado
yasyaprasadan na-gatih kuto ‘pi
dhyayam stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
By the mercy of the spiritual master one is benedicted by the mercy of Krsna. Without the grace of the spiritual master no one can make any advancement. Therefore I should always remember the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.
#2 NRISIMHA PRAYERS
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(1)
namas te narasimhaya
prahladahlada-dayine
hiranyakasipor vaksah-
sila-tanka-nakhalaye
I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stonelike chest of the demon Hiranyakasipu.
(2)
ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho
yato yato yami tato nrsimhah
bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho
nrsimham adim saranam prapadye
Lord Nrsimha is here and also there. Wherever I go Lord Nrsimha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well. I surrender to Lord Nrsimha, the origin of all things and the supreme refuge.
tava kara-kamala-vare nakham adbhuta-srngam
dalita-hiranyakasipu-tanu-bhrngam
kesava dhrta-narahari-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
O Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari who have assumed the form of a half-man, half-lion! All glories to You! With the wonderfully sharp nails on Your beautiful lotus hands You have ripped apart the wasplike body of Hiranyakasipu.
#3 TULASI-PUJA SONG
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(1)
namo namah tulasi krsna-preyasi namo namah
radha-krsna-seva pabo ei abilasi
O Tulasi, beloved of Krsna, I bow before you again and again. My desire is to obtain the service of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna.
(2)
ye tomara sarana loy, tara vancha purna hoy
krpa kori’ koro tare vrndavana-vasi
Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrndavana.
(3)
mora ei abhilasa, vilasa kunje dio vasa
nayana heribo sada yugala-rupa-rasi
My desire is that you will also give me a residence in the pleasure groves of Sri Vrndavana-dhama. Thus within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krsna.
(4)
ei nivedana dhara, sakhira anugata koro
seva-adhikara diye koro nija dasi
I beg you to make me a follower of the cowherd damsels of Vraja. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant.
(5)
dina krsna-dase koy, ei yena mora hoy
sri-radha-govinda-preme sada yena bhasi
This very fallen and lowly servant of Krsna prays, “May I always swim in the love of Sri Sri Radha and Govinda.”
#4 JAPA MEDITATION
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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare
#5 GREETING OF THE DEITIES
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(refrain)
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
venum kvanantam aravinda-dalayataksam
barhavatamsam asitambuda-sundarangam
kandarpa-koti-kaminiya-visesa-sobham
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute, with blooming eyes like lotus petals with head decked with peacock’s feather, with the figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, and His unique loveliness charming millions of Cupids.
angani yasya sakalendriya-vrtti-manti
pasyanti panti kalayanti ciram jaganti
ananda-cinmaya-sad-ujjvala-vigrahasya
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, whose transcendental form is full of bliss, truth, substantiality and is thus full of the most dazzling splendor. Each of the limbs of that transcendental figure possesses in Himself, the full-fledged functions of all the organs, and eternally sees, maintains and manifests the infinite universes, both spiritual and mundane.
#6 GURU-VANDANA PRAYER
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(1)
sri-guru-carana-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma,
bando mui savadhana mate
jahara prasade bhai, e bhava toriya jai,
krsna-prapti hoy jaha ha’te
The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace one can cross the ocean of material suffering and obtain the mercy of Krsna.
(2)
guru-mukha-padma-vakya, cittete koriya aikya,
ar na koriho mane asa
sri-guru-carane rati, ei se uttama-gati,
je prasade pure sarva asa
My only wish is to have my consciousness purified by the words emanating from his lotus mouth. Attachment to his lotus feet is the perfection that fulfills all desires.
(3)
cakhu-dan dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei,
divya jnan hrde prokasito
prema-bhakti jaha hoite, avidya vinasa jate,
vede gay jahara carito
He opens my darkened eyes and fills my heart with transcendental knowledge. He is my Lord birth after birth. From him ecstatic prema emanates; by him ignorance is destroyed. The Vedic scriptures sing of his character.
(4)
sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu,
lokanath lokera jivana
ha ha prabhu koro doya, deho more pada-chaya,
ebe jasa ghusuk tribhuvana
Our spiritual master is the ocean of mercy, the friend of the poor, and the lord and master of the devotees. O master! Be merciful unto me. Give me the shade of your lotus feet. Your fame is spread all over the three worlds.
#7 JAYA RADHA-MADHAVA
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(jaya) radha-madhava (jaya) kunja-bihari
(jaya) gopi-jana-vallabha (jaya) giri-vara-dhari
(jaya) jasoda-nandana, (jaya) braja-jana-ranjana,
(jaya) jamuna-tira-vana-cari
Krsna is the lover of Radha. He displays many amorous pastimes in the groves of Vrndavana, He is the lover of the cowherd maidens of Vraja, the holder of the great hill named Govardhana, the beloved son of Mother Yasoda, the delighter of the inhabitants of Vraja, and He wanders in the forests along the banks of the river Yamuna.