Text, Meaning & Explanation
भैरव चरणन ध्यान धरि, करूँ विनय मन खोल।
भय के बीच विवेक रहे, करुणा भरे सब बोल॥
Roman Hindibhairava charanana dhyaana dhari, karoom̐ vinaya mana khola|
bhaya ke beecha viveka rahe, karunaa bhare saba bola||bhairava caraṇana dhyāna dhari, karūm̐ vinaya mana khola|
bhaya ke bīca viveka rahe, karuṇā bhare saba bola||
Meaning
Remembering Bhairav, I open my heart in prayer: may discernment and kindness remain even amid fear.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an opening intention of attention and compassion. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भैरव, मन में धीरज भर दो।
भय की गाँठें ढीली कर दो॥
Roman Hindibhairava, mana mem dheeraja bhara do|
bhaya kee gaam̐them dheelee kara do||bhairava, mana meṃ dhīraja bhara do|
bhaya kī gām̐ṭheṃ ḍhīlī kara do||
Meaning
Bhairav, fill the mind with patience and loosen the knots of fear.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, fill the mind with patience and loosen the knots of fear. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
जागे भीतर दीप उजाला।
मिटे अहं का घना अँधियाला॥
Roman Hindijaage bheetara deepa ujaalaa|
mite aham kaa ghanaa am̐dhiyaalaa||jāge bhītara dīpa ujālā|
miṭe ahaṃ kā ghanā am̐dhiyālā||
Meaning
May an inner lamp awaken and the darkness of pride recede.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may an inner lamp awaken and the darkness of pride recede. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
काल तुम्हारा रूप निराला।
क्षण-क्षण का हो मोल सँभाला॥
Roman Hindikaala tumhaaraa roopa niraalaa|
kshana-kshana kaa ho mola sam̐bhaalaa||kāla tumhārā rūpa nirālā|
kṣaṇa-kṣaṇa kā ho mola sam̐bhālā||
Meaning
Your image recalls time; may I cherish every passing moment.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: your image recalls time; may I cherish every passing moment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
बीता कल मैं छोड़ सकूँ अब।
आज करूँ सद्कर्म उचित सब॥
Roman Hindibeetaa kala maim choria sakoom̐ aba|
aaja karoom̐ sadkarma uchita saba||bītā kala maiṃ choṛa sakūm̐ aba|
āja karūm̐ sadkarma ucita saba||
Meaning
May I release yesterday's burden and act well today.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I release yesterday's burden and act well today. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
जो कुछ टूटे, धीर धरूँ मैं।
टूटे मन का हाथ धरूँ मैं॥
Roman Hindijo kuchha toote, dheera dharoom̐ maim|
toote mana kaa haatha dharoom̐ maim||jo kucha ṭūṭe, dhīra dharūm̐ maiṃ|
ṭūṭe mana kā hātha dharūm̐ maiṃ||
Meaning
May I meet loss with steadiness and support a wounded heart.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I meet loss with steadiness and support a wounded heart. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
मेरा क्रोध न पथ को घेरे।
सुनना सीखूँ दुख बहुतेरे॥
Roman Hindimeraa krodha na patha ko ghere|
sunanaa seekhoom̐ dukha bahutere||merā krodha na patha ko ghere|
sunanā sīkhūm̐ dukha bahutere||
Meaning
May anger not block the path; may I listen to another's sorrow.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may anger not block the path; may I listen to another's sorrow. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
तीखा वचन रोकना सिखलाओ।
सच को कोमल स्वर में लाओ॥
Roman Hinditeekhaa vachana rokanaa sikhalaao|
sacha ko komala svara mem laao||tīkhā vacana rokanā sikhalāo|
saca ko komala svara meṃ lāo||
Meaning
Teach me to restrain harsh speech and speak truth gently.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: teach me to restrain harsh speech and speak truth gently. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
निज दुर्बलता देख न भागूँ।
धीरज लेकर फिर मैं जागूँ॥
Roman Hindinija durbalataa dekha na bhaagoom̐|
dheeraja lekara phira maim jaagoom̐||nija durbalatā dekha na bhāgūm̐|
dhīraja lekara phira maiṃ jāgūm̐||
Meaning
May I face my weaknesses and begin again with patience.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I face my weaknesses and begin again with patience. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
मन का दर्पण साफ रखूँ मैं।
अपने छल को देख सकूँ मैं॥
Roman Hindimana kaa darpana saapha rakhoom̐ maim|
apane chhala ko dekha sakoom̐ maim||mana kā darpaṇa sāpha rakhūm̐ maiṃ|
apane chala ko dekha sakūm̐ maiṃ||
Meaning
May I keep the mirror of the mind clear enough to recognize self-deception.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I keep the mirror of the mind clear enough to recognize self-deception. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
जो अनजाना, उसे न ठुकराऊँ।
पहले सुनकर फिर समझाऊँ॥
Roman Hindijo anajaanaa, use na thukaraaoom̐|
pahale sunakara phira samajhaaoom̐||jo anajānā, use na ṭhukarāūm̐|
pahale sunakara phira samajhāūm̐||
Meaning
May I listen before rejecting what is unfamiliar.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I listen before rejecting what is unfamiliar. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
कपटी लाभ न मन को भाये।
श्रम का अन्न हृदय सुख पाये॥
Roman Hindikapatee laabha na mana ko bhaaye|
shrama kaa anna hridaya sukha paaye||kapaṭī lābha na mana ko bhāye|
śrama kā anna hṛdaya sukha pāye||
Meaning
May dishonest gain lose its appeal and honest work bring contentment.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may dishonest gain lose its appeal and honest work bring contentment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
दीन जनों से दूर न जाऊँ।
अपना थोड़ा भाग बँटाऊँ॥
Roman Hindideena janom se doora na jaaoom̐|
apanaa thoriaa bhaaga bam̐taaoom̐||dīna janoṃ se dūra na jāūm̐|
apanā thoṛā bhāga bam̐ṭāūm̐||
Meaning
May I stay close to people in need and share what little I have.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I stay close to people in need and share what little I have. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
निर्बल प्राणी भय न पावें।
मेरे हाथ सहारा लावें॥
Roman Hindinirbala praanee bhaya na paavem|
mere haatha sahaaraa laavem||nirbala prāṇī bhaya na pāveṃ|
mere hātha sahārā lāveṃ||
Meaning
May vulnerable beings feel safe and find support through my actions.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may vulnerable beings feel safe and find support through my actions. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
द्वार खुले सद्भाव हमारे।
जाति-भेद के मिटें अँधियारे॥
Roman Hindidvaara khule sadbhaava hamaare|
jaati-bheda ke mitem am̐dhiyaare||dvāra khule sadbhāva hamāre|
jāti-bheda ke miṭeṃ am̐dhiyāre||
Meaning
May goodwill open our doors and the darkness of caste prejudice diminish.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may goodwill open our doors and the darkness of caste prejudice diminish. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भिन्न मतों का मान निभाऊँ।
अपने मद में उन्हें न दबाऊँ॥
Roman Hindibhinna matom kaa maana nibhaaoom̐|
apane mada mem unhem na dabaaoom̐||bhinna matoṃ kā māna nibhāūm̐|
apane mada meṃ unheṃ na dabāūm̐||
Meaning
May I respect differing views without silencing them through pride.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I respect differing views without silencing them through pride. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भैरव, दे दो दृष्टि सुहानी।
हर चेहरे में देखूँ कहानी॥
Roman Hindibhairava, de do drishti suhaanee|
hara chehare mem dekhoom̐ kahaanee||bhairava, de do dṛṣṭi suhānī|
hara cehare meṃ dekhūm̐ kahānī||
Meaning
Bhairav, grant a compassionate gaze that recognizes every person's story.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, grant a compassionate gaze that recognizes every person's story. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
जो गलती की, उसे सुधारूँ।
केवल दोष न औरों धारूँ॥
Roman Hindijo galatee kee, use sudhaaroom̐|
kevala dosha na aurom dhaaroom̐||jo galatī kī, use sudhārūm̐|
kevala doṣa na auroṃ dhārūm̐||
Meaning
May I repair my mistakes instead of merely blaming others.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I repair my mistakes instead of merely blaming others. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
क्षमा माँगने में न सकुचाऊँ।
क्षमा मिले तो शीश नवाऊँ॥
Roman Hindikshamaa maam̐gane mem na sakuchaaoom̐|
kshamaa mile to sheesha navaaoom̐||kṣamā mām̐gane meṃ na sakucāūm̐|
kṣamā mile to śīśa navāūm̐||
Meaning
May I ask forgiveness without hesitation and receive it humbly.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I ask forgiveness without hesitation and receive it humbly. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
गुरु-मर्यादा मन में राखूँ।
निज अधिकार न झूठा भाखूँ॥
Roman Hindiguru-maryaadaa mana mem raakhoom̐|
nija adhikaara na jhoothaa bhaakhoom̐||guru-maryādā mana meṃ rākhūm̐|
nija adhikāra na jhūṭhā bhākhūm̐||
Meaning
May I honor a teacher's boundaries and never claim authority I do not possess.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I honor a teacher's boundaries and never claim authority I do not possess. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
नाथ-स्मरण में मन ठहराऊँ।
अनुशासन को प्रेम बनाऊँ॥
Roman Hindinaatha-smarana mem mana thaharaaoom̐|
anushaasana ko prema banaaoom̐||nātha-smaraṇa meṃ mana ṭhaharāūm̐|
anuśāsana ko prema banāūm̐||
Meaning
May remembrance of Nath wisdom steady the mind and make discipline an act of care.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may remembrance of Nath wisdom steady the mind and make discipline an act of care. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
निज अनुभव को सब न बताऊँ।
एक रीति सब पर न चलाऊँ॥
Roman Hindinija anubhava ko saba na bataaoom̐|
eka reeti saba para na chalaaoom̐||nija anubhava ko saba na batāūm̐|
eka rīti saba para na calāūm̐||
Meaning
May I not turn personal experience into a rule for everyone.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I not turn personal experience into a rule for everyone. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
शिव-स्मृति से सरल बनूँ मैं।
दिखलावे से दूर रहूँ मैं॥
Roman Hindishiva-smriti se sarala banoom̐ maim|
dikhalaave se doora rahoom̐ maim||śiva-smṛti se sarala banūm̐ maiṃ|
dikhalāve se dūra rahūm̐ maiṃ||
Meaning
May remembrance of Shiva encourage simplicity rather than display.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may remembrance of Shiva encourage simplicity rather than display. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
मौन मिले तो सजग रहूँ मैं।
शब्द मिलें तो हित ही कहूँ मैं॥
Roman Hindimauna mile to sajaga rahoom̐ maim|
shabda milem to hita hee kahoom̐ maim||mauna mile to sajaga rahūm̐ maiṃ|
śabda mileṃ to hita hī kahūm̐ maiṃ||
Meaning
May silence be attentive and speech serve another's good.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may silence be attentive and speech serve another's good. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
साँझ ढले तो दिन को देखूँ।
मन के लेखे सच ही लेखूँ॥
Roman Hindisaam̐jha dhale to dina ko dekhoom̐|
mana ke lekhe sacha hee lekhoom̐||sām̐jha ḍhale to dina ko dekhūm̐|
mana ke lekhe saca hī lekhūm̐||
Meaning
At evening, may I review the day with honesty.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: at evening, may I review the day with honesty. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
कल की चिन्ता आज न खाये।
आज की सेवा राह दिखाये॥
Roman Hindikala kee chintaa aaja na khaaye|
aaja kee sevaa raaha dikhaaye||kala kī cintā āja na khāye|
āja kī sevā rāha dikhāye||
Meaning
May tomorrow's worry not consume today; may service guide my present steps.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may tomorrow's worry not consume today; may service guide my present steps. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
संकट में भी साथ निभाऊँ।
झूठे आश्वासन न बँटाऊँ॥
Roman Hindisamkata mem bhee saatha nibhaaoom̐|
jhoothe aashvaasana na bam̐taaoom̐||saṃkaṭa meṃ bhī sātha nibhāūm̐|
jhūṭhe āśvāsana na bam̐ṭāūm̐||
Meaning
May I stand beside others in difficulty without offering false assurances.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I stand beside others in difficulty without offering false assurances. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
आशा रखूँ, यत्न न छोड़ूँ।
टूटी डोरी फिर से जोड़ूँ॥
Roman Hindiaashaa rakhoom̐, yatna na chorioom̐|
tootee doree phira se jorioom̐||āśā rakhūm̐, yatna na choṛūm̐|
ṭūṭī ḍorī phira se joṛūm̐||
Meaning
May hope accompany effort and the patient repair of broken bonds.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may hope accompany effort and the patient repair of broken bonds. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भक्ति बने न केवल गान।
दुःखी जनों का हो सम्मान॥
Roman Hindibhakti bane na kevala gaana|
duhkhee janom kaa ho sammaana||bhakti bane na kevala gāna|
duḥkhī janoṃ kā ho sammāna||
Meaning
May devotion include care for people in distress, not singing alone.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may devotion include care for people in distress, not singing alone. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
खेत, नदी, वन सभी सँभालूँ।
धरती माँ का मान न टालूँ॥
Roman Hindikheta, nadee, vana sabhee sam̐bhaaloom̐|
dharatee maam̐ kaa maana na taaloom̐||kheta, nadī, vana sabhī sam̐bhālūm̐|
dharatī mām̐ kā māna na ṭālūm̐||
Meaning
May I care for fields, rivers and forests and remember the earth's gifts.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I care for fields, rivers and forests and remember the earth's gifts. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
अन्न मिले तो कृतज्ञता लाऊँ।
जल की बूँद न व्यर्थ बहाऊँ॥
Roman Hindianna mile to kritajnataa laaoom̐|
jala kee boom̐da na vyartha bahaaoom̐||anna mile to kṛtajñatā lāūm̐|
jala kī būm̐da na vyartha bahāūm̐||
Meaning
May food inspire gratitude and water be treated with care.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may food inspire gratitude and water be treated with care. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
जीवन क्षणभंगुर पहचानूँ।
इसीलिए हर मिलन सँभालूँ॥
Roman Hindijeevana kshanabhamgura pahachaanoom̐|
iseelie hara milana sam̐bhaaloom̐||jīvana kṣaṇabhaṃgura pahacānūm̐|
isīlie hara milana sam̐bhālūm̐||
Meaning
Knowing life's brevity, may I value each meeting.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: knowing life's brevity, may I value each meeting. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
कपाल-चिह्न यह याद दिलाये।
मानव देह सदा न रह पाये॥
Roman Hindikapaala-chihna yaha yaada dilaaye|
maanava deha sadaa na raha paaye||kapāla-cihna yaha yāda dilāye|
mānava deha sadā na raha pāye||
Meaning
The skull symbol reminds me that the human body does not last forever.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: the skull symbol reminds me that the human body does not last forever. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भस्म सदृश हो मेरा अभिमान।
भीतर जागे समता-ज्ञान॥
Roman Hindibhasma sadrisha ho meraa abhimaana|
bheetara jaage samataa-jnaana||bhasma sadṛśa ho merā abhimāna|
bhītara jāge samatā-jñāna||
Meaning
May pride settle like ash and an understanding of equality awaken.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may pride settle like ash and an understanding of equality awaken. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
त्रिशूल देखूँ तो यह चाहूँ।
भय, छल, द्वेष से दूर मैं जाऊँ॥
Roman Hinditrishoola dekhoom̐ to yaha chaahoom̐|
bhaya, chhala, dvesha se doora maim jaaoom̐||triśūla dekhūm̐ to yaha cāhūm̐|
bhaya, chala, dveṣa se dūra maiṃ jāūm̐||
Meaning
Seeing the trident, I pray to move away from fear, deception and hatred.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: seeing the trident, I pray to move away from fear, deception and hatred. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
काशी-रक्षक नाम तुम्हारा।
निज आचरण बने रखवारा॥
Roman Hindikaashee-rakshaka naama tumhaaraa|
nija aacharana bane rakhavaaraa||kāśī-rakṣaka nāma tumhārā|
nija ācaraṇa bane rakhavārā||
Meaning
Your name as Kashi's guardian inspires me to guard my own conduct.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: your name as Kashi's guardian inspires me to guard my own conduct. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
अन्ध-विश्वास न बुद्धि दबाये।
श्रद्धा प्रश्नों से न घबराये॥
Roman Hindiandha-vishvaasa na buddhi dabaaye|
shraddhaa prashnom se na ghabaraaye||andha-viśvāsa na buddhi dabāye|
śraddhā praśnoṃ se na ghabarāye||
Meaning
May blind belief not silence reason, and faith not fear sincere questions.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may blind belief not silence reason, and faith not fear sincere questions. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
चमत्कार की माँग न लाऊँ।
सद्बुद्धि का दीपक चाहूँ॥
Roman Hindichamatkaara kee maam̐ga na laaoom̐|
sadbuddhi kaa deepaka chaahoom̐||camatkāra kī mām̐ga na lāūm̐|
sadbuddhi kā dīpaka cāhūm̐||
Meaning
I do not demand a miracle; I seek the light of good judgment.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: i do not demand a miracle; I seek the light of good judgment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
अपना पथ मैं सत्य से साधूँ।
दूसर का सम्मान न त्यागूँ॥
Roman Hindiapanaa patha maim satya se saadhoom̐|
doosara kaa sammaana na tyaagoom̐||apanā patha maiṃ satya se sādhūm̐|
dūsara kā sammāna na tyāgūm̐||
Meaning
May I follow my path truthfully without abandoning respect for another's.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I follow my path truthfully without abandoning respect for another's. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
सुख में विनय, दुःख में साहस।
दोनों में ही प्रेम का अभ्यास॥
Roman Hindisukha mem vinaya, duhkha mem saahasa|
donom mem hee prema kaa abhyaasa||sukha meṃ vinaya, duḥkha meṃ sāhasa|
donoṃ meṃ hī prema kā abhyāsa||
Meaning
May joy bring humility, sorrow bring courage, and both teach love.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may joy bring humility, sorrow bring courage, and both teach love. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
भैरव, ऐसी बुद्धि जगाओ।
जीवन को उपहार बनाओ॥
Roman Hindibhairava, aisee buddhi jagaao|
jeevana ko upahaara banaao||bhairava, aisī buddhi jagāo|
jīvana ko upahāra banāo||
Meaning
Bhairav, awaken a wisdom that makes life a gift to others.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, awaken a wisdom that makes life a gift to others. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
शिवगोरक्ष की प्रार्थना, अर्पित आज नवीन।
भैरव, रखियो चेतना, सत्य-स्नेह में लीन॥
Roman Hindishivagoraksha kee praarthanaa, arpita aaja naveena|
bhairava, rakhiyo chetanaa, satya-sneha mem leena||śivagorakṣa kī prārthanā, arpita āja navīna|
bhairava, rakhiyo cetanā, satya-sneha meṃ līna||
Meaning
This newly offered ShivGoraksh prayer asks Bhairav to keep awareness rooted in truth and affection.
Explanation
This contemporary prayer expresses the closing dedication of a newly written poem. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.
Context & Usage
Context and edition
This is an original contemporary Hindi devotional poem, composed with AI assistance for ShivGoraksh under the founder’s explicit instruction on 24 October 2026. It is not the earlier traditional Bhairav Chalisa or a historical Nath lineage text. It preserves the selected edition’s actual 42 reading units. Roman text is an orthographic IAST rendering of the supplied Devanagari, retaining written inherent vowels; spoken Hindi schwa deletion may differ. Independent linguistic and prosody review remains incomplete.
Usage notes
Read as devotional poetry. No initiation, ritual qualification, guaranteed health, wealth or prescribed fire practice is conferred. For the traditional witnesses, names, narrative imagery and recitation claims remain the voice of that particular hymn.
Additional passage commentary
Remembering Bhairav, I open my heart in prayer: may discernment and kindness remain even amid fear. This contemporary prayer expresses an opening intention of attention and compassion. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Bhairav, fill the mind with patience and loosen the knots of fear. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, fill the mind with patience and loosen the knots of fear. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May an inner lamp awaken and the darkness of pride recede. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may an inner lamp awaken and the darkness of pride recede. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Your image recalls time; may I cherish every passing moment. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: your image recalls time; may I cherish every passing moment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I release yesterday's burden and act well today. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I release yesterday's burden and act well today. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I meet loss with steadiness and support a wounded heart. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I meet loss with steadiness and support a wounded heart. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May anger not block the path; may I listen to another's sorrow. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may anger not block the path; may I listen to another's sorrow. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Teach me to restrain harsh speech and speak truth gently. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: teach me to restrain harsh speech and speak truth gently. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I face my weaknesses and begin again with patience. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I face my weaknesses and begin again with patience. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I keep the mirror of the mind clear enough to recognize self-deception. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I keep the mirror of the mind clear enough to recognize self-deception. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I listen before rejecting what is unfamiliar. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I listen before rejecting what is unfamiliar. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May dishonest gain lose its appeal and honest work bring contentment. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may dishonest gain lose its appeal and honest work bring contentment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I stay close to people in need and share what little I have. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I stay close to people in need and share what little I have. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May vulnerable beings feel safe and find support through my actions. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may vulnerable beings feel safe and find support through my actions. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May goodwill open our doors and the darkness of caste prejudice diminish. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may goodwill open our doors and the darkness of caste prejudice diminish. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I respect differing views without silencing them through pride. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I respect differing views without silencing them through pride. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Bhairav, grant a compassionate gaze that recognizes every person's story. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, grant a compassionate gaze that recognizes every person's story. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I repair my mistakes instead of merely blaming others. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I repair my mistakes instead of merely blaming others. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I ask forgiveness without hesitation and receive it humbly. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I ask forgiveness without hesitation and receive it humbly. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I honor a teacher's boundaries and never claim authority I do not possess. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I honor a teacher's boundaries and never claim authority I do not possess. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May remembrance of Nath wisdom steady the mind and make discipline an act of care. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may remembrance of Nath wisdom steady the mind and make discipline an act of care. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I not turn personal experience into a rule for everyone. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I not turn personal experience into a rule for everyone. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May remembrance of Shiva encourage simplicity rather than display. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may remembrance of Shiva encourage simplicity rather than display. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May silence be attentive and speech serve another's good. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may silence be attentive and speech serve another's good. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. At evening, may I review the day with honesty. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: at evening, may I review the day with honesty. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May tomorrow's worry not consume today; may service guide my present steps. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may tomorrow's worry not consume today; may service guide my present steps. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I stand beside others in difficulty without offering false assurances. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I stand beside others in difficulty without offering false assurances. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May hope accompany effort and the patient repair of broken bonds. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may hope accompany effort and the patient repair of broken bonds. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May devotion include care for people in distress, not singing alone. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may devotion include care for people in distress, not singing alone. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I care for fields, rivers and forests and remember the earth's gifts. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I care for fields, rivers and forests and remember the earth's gifts. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May food inspire gratitude and water be treated with care. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may food inspire gratitude and water be treated with care. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Knowing life's brevity, may I value each meeting. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: knowing life's brevity, may I value each meeting. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. The skull symbol reminds me that the human body does not last forever. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: the skull symbol reminds me that the human body does not last forever. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May pride settle like ash and an understanding of equality awaken. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may pride settle like ash and an understanding of equality awaken. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Seeing the trident, I pray to move away from fear, deception and hatred. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: seeing the trident, I pray to move away from fear, deception and hatred. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Your name as Kashi's guardian inspires me to guard my own conduct. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: your name as Kashi's guardian inspires me to guard my own conduct. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May blind belief not silence reason, and faith not fear sincere questions. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may blind belief not silence reason, and faith not fear sincere questions. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. I do not demand a miracle; I seek the light of good judgment. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: i do not demand a miracle; I seek the light of good judgment. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May I follow my path truthfully without abandoning respect for another's. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may I follow my path truthfully without abandoning respect for another's. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. May joy bring humility, sorrow bring courage, and both teach love. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: may joy bring humility, sorrow bring courage, and both teach love. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. Bhairav, awaken a wisdom that makes life a gift to others. This contemporary prayer expresses an ethical aspiration: bhairav, awaken a wisdom that makes life a gift to others. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results. This newly offered ShivGoraksh prayer asks Bhairav to keep awareness rooted in truth and affection. This contemporary prayer expresses the closing dedication of a newly written poem. It is not an inherited lineage instruction or a promise of supernatural results.