We usually recite prayers by rote. But there are many devout who are keen to know the meaning of popular Sanskrit stotras and have little access to the language. With this independent study reader even someone with no knowledge of Sanskrit will be able to understand some of the most important Hindu prayers including Ganega Pancaratnam, Bhaja Govindam, Rudrastakam and Aditya Hrdayam. Recited as daily prayers or on specific occasions, these stotras are reputed to bring strength and peace in the minds and hearts of those chanting or listening to them.