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Prayer and its Power
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In conclusion, let us all try sincerely to practice this form of sublime spiritual tradition for the multiple benefits it bestows upon the individual as well as the society. Consequently, the highest good of the society and of the individual will ensue which is the main purpose of this Parliament of the World Religions. While uplifting spiritually, the power of prayer spreads peace of earth and goodwill towards all.
I would like to end with a universal prayer wishing overall benevolence for entire humanity and all living beings of the universe --
śāntiḥ śāntikaraḥ śrimān, śānti disatu me guru, santireva sadā teşām, yeşāṁ śantiḥ grhe grhe. śrī śrmanasaṁghasya śāntirbhavatu śrī janapadānāṁ santirbhavatu śrī rājādhipānam śāntirbhavatu śri rājasaniveśanāṁ śāntirbhavatu Śri gosthikānāṁ śāntirbhavatu Śrī pauramukhyānāṁ śāntirbhavatu śri paurajānānam śāntirbhavatu śrī brhmalokasya śāntirbhavatu om svāhā, oṁ svāhā oṁ Śri Pārsvanāthasya śvahā.
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