Manthras
Sthothra Rathnas
Sthuthi in sanskrit means to praise.Stothras are the praise of the Hindu Gods.Rathna means "gems"."Stothra Rathnas" means "Gems among the praise of Hindu Gods". Click here to see the list of Sthrothra Rathna's with their translation by Sri. P.R.Ramachander
Sandhya Vandanam
It literally means prayers at dawn and dusk. Every Brahmin after his upanatanam is supposed to do Sandhya Vandanam at dawn and dusk and also Madhyannikam (prayer at non) without fail .The manthrams and Kriyas associated with it used to be taught to the children after Upanayanam by thr family priest. With changes in life style and very little attention to learning Sanskrit and mother toungue, young people want it in English.This has been attempted. A summary meaning is given. It essentially is a series of yogic praxctises followed by meditation and chanting of Vedas .Brahmins believe that properly done it keeps them in good health and free from worries.
Sandhyavandhanam Part I Japam
Sandhyavandhanam Part I Japam(Summary in English)
Sandhyavandhanam Part II Japam
Sandhyavandhanam Part II Japam(Summary in English)
Tharpanam
This literally means Giving satisfaction and is aimed at the manes(Our dead ancestors).. Brahmins believe that these should be performed on all,amavasyas as well first of every month. Only son's without their father is elegible to perform Tharpanams. With people moving away from their native place as well as the tendancy of questioning the relevance of everything, there was a need for typing out manthras in English and also give their summary meaning.This is attempted here.