Dowa


Save me, my Lord,
from the earthly passions and attachments
which blind mankind.

Save me, my Lord,
from the temptations of power, fame and wealth
which keep me from thy glorious vision.

Save me, my Lord,
from the souls who are constantly occupied
in hurting and harming their fellowmen
and who take pleasure in the pain of another.

Save me, my Lord,
from the evil eye of envy and jealousy
which falleth upon Thy Bountiful Gifts.

Save me, my Lord,
from falling into the hands of the playful children of earth
lest they might use me in their games,
they might play with me
and then break me in the end
as children destroy their toys.

Save me, my Lord
from all manner of injury
that cometh from the bitterness of my adversaries
and from the ignorance of my loving friends.

Amen.

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Nazar (for the blessing of food)


O Thou,
The sustainer of our bodies, hearts and souls

Bless all
that we receive in thankfulness.

Amen.

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Prayer for the New Year


O Thou
who abidest in our hearts
most merciful and compassionate God,
Lord of Heaven and earth.

We forgive others their trespasses
and ask Thy forgiveness of our shortcomings.
We begin this New Year
with pure heart and
with clear conscience
with courage and hope.
Help us to fulfill the purpose of our lives
under Thy Divine Guidance.

Amen.

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Prayer for the Universel


O Thou
Who art the Maker, Moulder, and Builder of the universe,
Build with Thine own hands the Universel,
Our Temple for Thy divine Message of Love, Harmony, and Beauty.

Amen.

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Prayer for the Dead (woman)


O Thou
the Cause and Effect of the whole universe
the Source from whence we have come
and the Goal toward which all are bound
receive this soul, who is coming to Thee
into Thy parental arms.
May Thy forgiving Glance heal her heart.
Lift her from the denseness of the earth.
Surround her with the Light of Thine own Spirit.
Raise her up to heaven which is her true dwelling place.
We pray Thee, grant her the blessing
of Thy exalted Presence.
May her life upon earth
become as a dream to her waking soul,
and let her thirsting eyes behold
the glorious vision of Thy Sunshine.

Amen

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Prayer for the Dead (man)


O Thou
the Cause and Effect of the whole universe
the Source from whence we have come,
and the Goal toward which all are bound
receive this soul, who is coming to Thee,
into Thy parental arms.
May Thy forgiving Glance heal his heart.
Lift him from the denseness of the earth.
Surround him with the Light of Thine own Spirit.
Raise him up to heaven which is his true dwelling place.
We pray Thee, grant him the blessing
of Thy exalted Presence.
May his life upon earth
become as a dream to his waking soul,
and let his thirsting eyes behold
the glorious vision of Thy Sunshine.

Amen

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