Anandashram,Kanhangad- a Prayer.

A Prayer by Poojya Swami Ramdas of Kanhangad

Universal Prayer

O Lord of the universe, O Creator, Protector and Destroyer of the worlds,

I come in all humility to Thy holy feet and surrender myself entirely to thee.

Deign to bless me ever with Thy remembrance.

O merciful divine Master, give me strength, purity and peace.

Thou art absolute power, omniscient and omnipresent

Though art seated in the hearts of all:

Thou art all purity, all goodness and all love:

Though art the lover of Thy devotees, refuge of the helpless,

Redeemer and Savior of those who resign themselves to Thee:

Make me dedicate my life to Thee and to Thy service;

By thy Grace, may peace and joy always dwell in my heart.

Thou art mother, Master, friend and all to me

Accept me as Thy child and servant;

Grant me power to love Thee with all my heart;

Let whatever I do be a fitting offering at Thy holy feet;

Make me pure in thought, word and deed;

I lay my mind at Thy feet; fill it always with Thy remembrance;

Let Thy glorious light illumine my heart.

O sustainer of the worlds, O kind and compassionate Lord, God of Gods!

Give me the divine vision so that I may behold Thee in all, as all;

Make me ever feel Thy constant fellowship.

May my life be guided and controlled by Thee!

Thy presence be ever with me, in me and everywhere around me.

I beg of Thee, I prostrate before Thee,

Hearken to this heartfelt prayer of mine,

And make me Thine and Thine only for ever and ever!

                                                                       --Swami Ramdas