Snāna Mantra
Gaṅge ca yamune caiva — Prayers While Bathing
O Gaṅgā and Yamunā, O Godāvarī and Sarasvatī, O Narmadā, Sindhu and Kāverī: come and be present in this water.
Let your bath always be "Govinda"; let your japa always be "Govinda"; let your meditation always be "Govinda"; and always sing the glories of Govinda.
About Snāna Mantra
The first verse calls seven sacred rivers by name, the Gaṅgā, Yamunā, Godāvarī, Sarasvatī, Narmadā, Sindhu and Kāverī, and asks them to be present in the water at hand. That is why it serves both at home, to make an ordinary bucket of water holy, and as a Gaṅgā-snāna mantra at the river itself. The second verse makes bathing an act of remembrance: let the bath, the japa, the meditation and the singing all be "Govinda". Both are traditional verses whose source has not been traced.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Snāna Mantra?
O Gaṅgā and Yamunā, O Godāvarī and Sarasvatī, O Narmadā, Sindhu and Kāverī: come and be present in this water.
How many verses does Snāna Mantra have?
Snāna Mantra has 2 verses.
Can I download Snāna Mantra as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Snāna Mantra — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.