Samudra Vasane Devi (Morning Earth Prayer)
Bhumi Devi (Earth)
Shloka/Verse
Easy - Anyone can chant
Safe for All
समुद्रवसने देवि पर्वतस्तनमण्डले।
विष्णुपत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं पादस्पर्शं क्षमस्व मे॥
Samudra-vasane Devi Parvata-stana-mandale
Vishnu-patni Namas-tubhyam Paada-sparsham Kshamasva Me
Meaning
O Goddess Earth, who wears the ocean as her garment and mountains as her bosom, O consort of Vishnu, I bow to you. Please forgive me for stepping on you.
When to Chant
Upon waking, before stepping on the ground.
Best Time: First thing in the morning
Benefits
Starts the day with gratitude, seeks Earth's blessings, promotes humility.