सागरस्तव: (Saagarastava - In praise of the Oceans)
O father of all, be kindly bless us, who have come to collect water from the ocean, intending to instil in the children of Earth the feeling of oneness and cohesion.
The earth shines everywhere only being held by the ocean. From the ocean alone occurs timely rainfall, the whole vegetation consisting of trees, creepers and the like, to preserve and protect all embodied creatures.
That the source and terminus of the rivers is the wide expanse of ocean, is the considered view of the Seers of Truth.
Welcoming all the impurities from the earth, the ocean always renders purity to water and air.
Sea is the famous illustration for the expansion of the mind. All enlightened ones possess a heart like the expanse of the sea.
For relieving the tension and stress from life’s interactions as well as from the mind’s own likes and dislikes, and also for receiving and accepting everything everywhere, and for assimilating it all with enrichment, let there be always on this earth abundant potential and splendour of the mind.
O great father, O bestower of fulfilment, with your mind full of affection and sympathy, make our life beautiful, fortunate, exalted, and rich in values, so that it becomes fit for attaining the ecstasy of fullness.
We humbly prostrate before the earth together with the oceans, and the pure immaculate space, praying for the mental purity of all.
To forge cohesion in the world as well as gain the welfare and peace of all people, give us your consent and blessings to take your water. May there be all-fold wellbeing.
Whoever learns and recites this hymn to the Ocean will become noble, high-souled and benevolent. He will shine with the true brilliance of the inmost Self.
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