compiled list of shlokas

I came across this on yahoo answers. Unfortunately we forget where we came from and who we are. The list is compiled list of shlokas.
It is worth read.
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060901103951AAQzwgz


OPENING PRAYERS

1.Please chant 3 times - (Om)

2.(Prayer to Ganesha)
Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum
Shashivarnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet
Sarva Vignopa Santaye
Meaning: Lord Vigneshwara, who wears a white garment, who is all pervading, who has a bright complexion (like a full moon), who has four hands (representing all power), who has an ever-smiling face, upon that deity I meditate, for the removal of all obstacles.

3.(Prayer to the Lord)
Om. Asato Maa Sadgamaya.
Tamaso Maa Jyotirgamaya.
Mrityormaa’mritam Gamaya.
Meaning: Oh lord, lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality.

4.(Prayer to the Teacher)
Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu, Gurur Devo Maheshvarah;
Gurur Sakshaat Parabrahma, Tasmai Shri Guruve Namah.
Meaning: The Guru is Brahma (the creator within Hindu Trinity); the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver); the Guru is Shiva (the final dissolver of the universe); the Guru alone is the Supreme Brahman, The Absolute. To Him, the great Guru, I offer my salutation.

5.(Peace Prayer)
Om Sahana Vavatu Sahana Bhunattu
Saha Viryam Karawavahai
Tejasvinavaditamastu
Ma Vidvishavahai
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om

Meaning: Together may we be protected
Together may we be nourished
Together may we work with great energy
May our journey together be brilliant and effective
May there be no bad feelings between us
Peace, peace, peace

SLOKAS
6GANESHA
Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.
7. (Morning Prayers)

Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Karmadhye Saraswati
Karmule Tu Govindaha Prabhaate Karadarshanam

Goddess Lakshmi is the symbol of wealth. Goddess Saraswati represents knowledge. Govinda is the God of Power. Hand is the symbol of human effort. So by placing the three divine powers on the tips, in the middle and at the base of the hand, this shloka suggests that all the divinity lies in human effort. Thus this shloka supports the need of human effort and self confidence.

8 . Bath time:

Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswati,
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri jalesmin sannidhim kuru

Meaning: In this water, I invoke the presence of holy waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri


9. WHILE LIGHTING LAMP(MORNING)

ShubhaM karoti kalyaaNaM
AaarogyaM dhanasaMpadaa .
Shatrubudhdivinaashaaya
Diipajyoti namo.astute ..
I salute the One who is the lamplight that brings auspiciousness, prosperity, good health, abundance of wealth, and the destruction of the intellect's enemy

10 WHILE LIGHTING LAMP(EVENING)
Deepajyothi parabrahma
Deepa sarva tamopahaha
Deepena saadhyate saram
Sandhyaa deepo namostute

11. Study time:
Sarasvatii namastubhyam
Varade kaamaruupini
Vidyaarambham Karishhyaami
Siddhirbhavatu me sadaa

Meaning: Oh Bhagawati Saraswathi, I bow to you, the fulfiller of my wishes. I begin my studies seeking your blessings so that I shall always be successful.

12. FOOD(MEAL TIME)


Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samaadhinaha In the term Brahmaarpanam the word Arpana refers to the long spoon. So Brahma is the spoon. He is also the oblation or Havis. He is the fire, the person who sacrifices, the sacrifice itself as well as the goal to be reached. That person who sees the Lord while doing the act is Brahma- karmasamadhina. This is possible by being happy in any action and getting only happiness in action. Sadhana is to enjoy every action, small or big--- Swami Chinmayananda


13. Night Prayer (BED TIME)

ramaskandham hanumantam |
vainateyam vrikodaram ||
shayaneya smarennityam |
dusvapnam tasya nashyati ||


Meditating upon Hanumanta, Bhima and Garuda before going to bed ensures a sleep without disturbing dreams.



14 ( SLOKA ON SHIVA)

Tathpurushaaya Vidhmahe Mahadevaaya Dheemahi
Thanno Rudra(h) Prachodayaath

15 ( SLOKA ON SHIVA)
Om Trayambakam Yajaamahe
Suganghim Pushtivardhanam
Urvaarukmiva Bandhanaan
Mrityor Mokshiya Mamritaat
[The meaning of the Mantra is as follows:]
I worship thee, O sweet Lord of transcendental vision (the three -eyed one or Lord Siva). O giver of prosperity to all, may I be free from the bonds of death, even as a melon (or cucumber) is severed from its bondage or attachment to the creeper.
16 SLOKA ON RAMA

Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Rame Raame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam
Rama Nama Varanane
Lord Shiva told this shloka to Parvati I meditate upon Sri Ram as Sri Rama Rama
Rama, the thrice recital of Rama’s name is equal to Recitation of the thousand
names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama)










CLOSING PRAYERS
17

Sarveshaam Svastir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Shaantir Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Purnam Bhavatu
Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu

May good befall all,
May there be peace for all,
May all be fit for perfection, and
May all experience that which is auspicious.





18


Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah
Sarve Santu Niramayaah
Sarve Bhardrani Pashyantu
Maa Kadhchit Duhkhabhahg Bhavet
May all be happy. May all be healthy.
May all experience what is good and
let no one suffer


19

Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samaadhinaha In the term Brahmaarpanam the word Arpana refers to the long spoon. So Brahma is the spoon. He is also the oblation or Havis. He is the fire, the person who sacrifices, the sacrifice itself as well as the goal to be reached. That person who sees the Lord while doing the act is Brahma- karmasamadhina. This is possible by being happy in any action and getting only happiness in action. Sadhana is to enjoy every action, small or big--- Swami Chinmayananda