Morning Prayer with Meaning

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Sarasvati,
Karamuule Tu Govinda Prabhaate Karadarshanam,

The front part of the hands (the finger tips) is credited to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part or palm is credited to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and the root (the part of hand near the wrist) to Govinda. So, every morning, one should have a reverent look at one's hand which represents sincere labor.

Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale,
Vishhnupatni Namastubhyam Paadasparsham Kshamasva Me

I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body and whose clothing is made by the ocean. The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my feet.

It is considered propitious to start the day with this sincere prayer.

Mantra before starting any important task

Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya-koti Samaprabha; Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada.
( O Elephant faced Ganesha, the Almighty One, thy effulgence is equal to millions of Suns. I pray thee for removal of all impediments in the path of my auspicious deeds).

As we all know that in Hinduism before starting any important task, we pray to Lord Ganesha for the success of the task. So this mantra is a prayer to Lord Ganesha to help us overcome any obstacles we might face during the task and successful completion.One must have come across this mantra in wedding invitation cards for the successful completion of the wedding and couple and their families to be happy and blessed.