1st step Acaamanam
ACHYUTAAYA NAMAH ANANTAAYA NAMAH GOVINDAAYA NAMAH A
Place a spoonful of water in the right palm. Sip water after saying
each Namah. This action symbolizes the purification of our inner personality
before we perform a puja.
2st Step Dhyanam
SUKLAMBARADHARAM
VISNUM SHASHI-VARNAM CATURBHUJAM
PRASANNA VADANAM DHYAYET SARVA VIGHNA UPASHANTAYE
I meditate upon Lord Ganesh, who wears white garments,
who is all-pervading, whose color is that of the Moon, who is four armed,
whose face is always peaceful and happy; (I meditate on Him) to remove
all the obstacles.
Meditation Ring the bell, ghanta, then chant the dhyana mantra with
eyes closed and hands folded (As in prayer).