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
