1. Before a journey
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As a general prayer before a journey : O God ! Let my journey be completed without any obstacles. Let a protective sheath of your grace be constantly around me throughout the journey.
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Setting out on a journey leaving the house locked : O Deity of this premises, O Family Deity / Deity of worship ! I am leaving the house (for so and so reason) by giving the responsibility of this house to you. Please protect it.
2. Prayers to be made upon sitting in a vehicle
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O Deity of this vehicle ! Let my entire journey be safe by your grace.
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O God ! Let your protective sheath be always present around this vehicle. Let my chanting go on throughout the journey.
3. Prayer to be made while purchasing an object
O God ! Let me be able to choose a sāttvik (An object that has positive vibrations) object. Let me get sāttviktā (Positive vibrations) from that object.
4. Prayers to be made during an illness
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O God ! I am aware that I am suffering from this disease because of my wrong deeds of either this birth or previous births. I request you to bestow me with the energy to undergo this unhappiness and suffering with courage and calmness.
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O Dhanvantarī Deity ! Let my ailment be eliminated by taking this medicine and let the causes of this disease be eliminated completely.
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O revered medicine ! Please cooperate with me and help me in getting rid of this disease with your healing properties without suffering from any ill-effects.
5. Praying when there is a feeling of guilt because of a mistake committed
O God, I have committed an offence. Please forgive me for this offence and show me the appropriate path.
Reference : Sanatan’s Holy Text, ‘Prayer – Importance and Examples’
