(Hindu Food Prayer)
First verse of prayer:
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samaadhinaha
English Translation:
The act of offering is God, the oblation is God, By God it is offered into the Fire of God, God is That which is to be attained by him who sees God in all.
Second verse of prayer:
Aham Vaishvaanaro Bhutva
Praaninaam Dehamaashritha
Praanaapaana Samaa Yuktaha
Pachaamyannam Chatur Vidam
English Translation:
Becoming the life-fire in the bodies of living beings, mingling with the upward and downward breaths, I digest the four kinds of food.
Third/Last verse of prayer:
Harir Daatha Harir Bhoktha
Harir Annam Prajaapatih
Harir Vipra Shareerastu
Bhoonkte Bhojayathe Harih.
English Translation:
(Oh Lord Hari, You are the food, You are the enjoyer of the food, You are the giver of food. Therefore, I offer all that I consume at Thy Lotus Feet.)
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