Slavic prayers are comparable to a strong amulet. They can help in a variety of endeavors and matters. It is noteworthy that in ancient times, people turned to their ancient deities in prayer requests. After the advent of Christianity, the meaning of the texts of Slavic prayers did not change, but in their prayer appeals, believing Slavs began to turn to God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Most Holy Theotokos and other Saints.
For Slavic prayers to be effective, they should be read in a positive mood, and there should be no evil present in the soul.
The main commandments of the ancient Slavs when reading prayers are as follows:
- To honor sacredly means to recognize the power of the bright sides of life.
- To honor - translated from the Old Slavonic "CHI" - is the energy of life, and the word "thief" means "to appropriate." The general interpretation is to receive light power from the Gods and fill your own soul with it.
- Praise - in prayers the Gods are glorified, but their power is not used to solve their own problems.
- To live according to conscience - “SO” in the Old Slavonic language meant joint good news. This meant that you should not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.
- Living in harmony with the surrounding nature made it possible to find life harmony in accordance with natural vibrations.
In ancient times, the Slavs prayed at temples. This ancient pagan temple, which was always located behind an equipped altar, used to install various sacred objects. In these places, not only prayers were offered to the Gods, but also rituals were performed by priests.
Today, an improvised “temple” can be arranged in your own apartment on a separate table. To do this, you need to choose a place for the altar and place images of the deity on it. It is best to carve it out of wood with your own hands. This will allow you to fill the idol with your energy.
When equipping a place for offering Slavic prayers, the following requirements must be met:
- The created deity should be placed on a piece of new fabric, and a small natural stone should be placed next to it.
- Provide a place to place candles and incense.
- Place the ritual dish and cup.
If you live in a private house, then it is recommended to offer Slavic prayers in nature. For example, to do this you can go to a tree. It is also recommended to travel outside the city to pray to the ancient Slavic gods. In this case, the best place is considered to be a spring.
Slavic prayers in Church Slavonic
Slavic prayers are usually read in Old Church Slavonic. But for modern people it can be very difficult to understand their meaning in this case. Therefore, it is allowed to recite prayer texts translated into Russian.
More important are the basic rules that must be followed when reading Slavic prayers:
- The texts of ancient appeals to the Slavic gods are pronounced in a whisper, but very clearly.
- You can only pray if you are healthy and in a good mood, otherwise your prayers will not be heard.
- There must be faith in the soul that Slavic prayers are effective and contribute to the harmonization of life.
Read morning prayers
The most famous morning prayer of the ancient Slavs is considered to be the appeal to Dazhdbog.
It sounds in modern Russian as follows:
“The Red sun is rising on the eastern side, I praise you, our Dazhdbozh, as the whole world is illuminated with a bright light and filled with joy. My soul wants grace, since I am your Grandson (Granddaughter), May God. I look at the sky, which wakes up with the sun and fills my heart with joyful trembling. At this moment Dazhdbog enters my soul. Accept my greetings, Clear Morning Sun! My soul is open to you, bless it, fill my body with health, make me strong and strong, so that my life becomes blessed. Without You, Clear Sun, no one will be able to breathe or move. I am waiting for your blessing, Dazhdbog, for lightness and clarity, so that all my good undertakings will be successful on this day, and Falsehood and Untruth may sink into a deep Pit! Glory to Dazhdbog!”
Such a prayer should be read at the moment of sunrise, and one must always look to the east.
The Slavs also often read morning praise.
Its text goes like this:
“Kin of the Most High! You are one for us, but in many manifestations. You are the true Light for us and the only Justice. You exude Eternal Life, you are a spring of boundless Love. You heal our souls and hearts. We praise you, come to us and rule us. We bring glory to you through our work, becoming wiser and stronger every day of our lives. We are true defenders of the Bright World and our righteous Family. You, God, inspire us, fill us with joy, bestow courage and perseverance, teach us patience. This will allow us to pass our life's path with honor. Thank you God."
Text of evening prayers
The list of Slavic prayers also includes a special prayer that is recommended to be read in the evening hour.
It sounds like this:
“Kin of the Most High! I glorify You as your blood child. Night has come to the Earth, Veles steps on it. Our souls walk in the night through Nav, calling to their ancestors in deep sleep. Veles the Father will take care of our souls, so that we will meet Dazhdbog with joy in our souls in the morning. Glory to the Native Gods!
Also often before going to bed, prayers were read for one’s family. Such praise might sound like this:
“Kin of the Most High! I call upon God’s blessing Light into our lives! Come and bless with your strength! Natural water - spring, cleanse our souls and thoughts, bring health. Life was born thanks to you, so renew our souls, fill our family with strength. Let our children be stronger and wiser than us. Amen".
Appeal to Perun for support and protection
God Perun
This appeal to Perun can be read at any time, anywhere, when the need for his help arises. If you need to win a difficult task or defend yourself from enemies, the help of the patron of warriors will not be superfluous. The same text can be read for protection after offering the required:
Perun! To those who call upon You, be Glorious and Trislavic! Give health and abundance to all the children of Svarozh, show mercy to the families, rule over everyone, from the Motherland! So be it, so be it, so be it!
It is best to memorize the text so that in the right situation you can read it immediately. Remember to show gratitude to the deity after receiving what you wanted.
Ancient Slavic prayers to the gods
When they talk about ancient Slavic prayers of the Slavs, they mean traditional ritual words that the Slavs used to communicate with Higher powers. The word “prayer” was not present in Old Church Slavonic vocabulary. This is due to the fact that the Slavs glorified their Gods and... Unlike Christians, they never asked them for anything. That is why the Slavs called appeals to God “glorification.”
Glorifications or appeals to the Higher Powers have always been a mandatory attribute of all major ritual holidays. In addition, every day the ancient Slavs read morning and evening praises; such prayers were offered before meals, before traveling and before starting any business. But it should be understood that ancient Slavic prayers were not canon, turning to God was not considered an obligatory event, it was necessary to do this only when the desire arose. For example, if a person wanted to praise God for a successful day, then he did it. Very often praises were offered to Perun for his victory over his enemies.
Ancient Slavic prayers are very diverse. It is important to choose the right prayer address. The words must be pronounced very sincerely and it is not at all necessary to follow the existing texts. It is allowed to replace both individual words and individual phrases in your own way. It is important that prayer comes from the depths of the soul.
There is no such thing as a “main ancient Slavic prayer.” The prayers of the ancient people are distinguished by their individuality. In order to understand how ancient Slavic prayers were read, you need to get acquainted with the folklore and ethnography of the Slavs.
Author of the article:
Natalya Nadezhdina
Appeal to Perun - who practices it and who needs it
In the old days, only wise men, elders and heads of state, as well as warriors, by whom he was especially revered, turned to Perun. He was considered the patron saint of the prince and the princely squad. At the temples of Perun it was customary to take military oaths, as well as to seal agreements to end military conflicts with oaths.
Glorification of Perun
Peace treaties at the temple of the thunder god would seem to be meaningless. However, this god does not like people who break their oaths. He values honor and valor. Therefore, in the old days they believed that if you break the oath taken at the temple of the god Perun, military success will turn away from the violator.
In the modern world, Perun is revered by people who hold leadership positions or strive to occupy them, as well as military personnel and people who want victory in an important matter. Appeal to this god is required for protection, including for a soldier, as well as from the evil eye and damage. In addition, contact with this deity will help you reach the top of the career ladder and improve your health. But this god is ready to help only those people who are distinguished by courage and perseverance. He doesn't like whiners and weak-willed people.
Main types of Slavic mantras
Most often, Slavic mantras and agmas are divided according to the purpose of their use:
- protective spells - to protect yourself from material or otherworldly enemies;
- prayers for healing from physical and mental illnesses;
- mantras to attract good luck and goodness;
- formulas that allow the practitioner to penetrate the secrets of the universe, discover true vision, and develop intuition;
- conspiracies to improve any human qualities - beauty, courage, inspiration, etc.
Prayer to Perun for protection - text and situations suitable for it
Perun is the thunder god in Slavic mythology, whose name is the main one in the pantheon of gods of Prince Vladimir
The prayer to Perun can be read in many situations. For example, it is quite popular among mothers, wives and sisters of military personnel who want their loved one to return home safe. This sacred text is also read by people who strive to bypass all enemies and competitors - no matter on the career ladder or anywhere else.
But, first of all, prayer to Perun is necessary for the military. It will protect you from death and injury in battle, and will also help you accomplish a feat, receive a promotion, or achieve another goal that this god would approve. A prayer to Perun for protection can be read before battle.
Prayers to this Slavic god are usually read in full voice:
Perun, Our Father! Your Sword and Shield are thundering in Blue Svarga. We, Your faithful children, hear Your unspeakable Power, the Righteous Power given by the Family, in the Kole of the Living Appearance You protect the way, you always protect the Russian race and us Orthodox. Protect our souls with the Holy Perunitsa, and our bodies with the Fire Thunderstorms, let them not touch us, but drive away our enemies. The Fire of Svarozh, the Fire of the Righteous Faith, the Holy One of God, burns in our souls. Therefore, we are always united with You, united in Triglav the Great, come to us at our call! Glory to Perun!
Behold, you are looking for
First, you worship Triglav! - Behold, I am a drunkard, And Svarga is God's father of praise, As you are waiting for God's race, And for the universal Race - a student, As a father in the summer, he is the father of the land, And in the winter, he never froze. And he drinks life-giving water. Zhivikhomsia, until now, we have not passed away, Yakozhde sve to him ubendekh Do lutse goeh raystieh. And to the god Perunevi the thunderer, And to the god of the struggle - Ortsex: “The life has been revealed, And do not stop turning the stakes! And kyi ny wende stezeou pravou To the battle and to the funeral feast!” O all who have fallen, Yakov is going to fight, living things according to Perunya’s bullet! And glory to the god Velesiu, Behold the god of Navi and Reveal, And to him we sing a song, For the light is here. And through it we see the light. You see - and Reveal life! And you will protect us from Navi - And we sing his praises! Let us dance to this, Invoking our God, For every time you are sunk to our earth, And the star is the cutter, And the light is crept. Glory to the Gods!
Other Old Slavonic mantras
The ancient magicians and priests knew how to use the power contained in words to overcome any difficulty and achieve any goal. However, not only brahmans initiated into the secrets of the universe could use magical formulas.
In daily practices, ordinary people often resorted to activating sound amulets:
- “Drago” – helps those seeking peace of mind, harmonizes love relationships;
- “Zrozhden” is the agma of healers, relieves diseases, drives away bad and painful thoughts, charges water with energy;
- “Trado” is a word of power that bestows determination, confidence, and firmness in following one’s path in life;
- “Glory” – protects against strong fears, drives away small evil spirits;
- “Era” - saves from evil spirits and evil sorcerers, serves as a shield for all family members;
- “Yarga” - attracts wealth and prosperity, long-awaited events to the house;
- “Yasun” – heals wounds;
- “Ladoleya” – heals mental pain and suffering.
Against enemies
This is a protective formula, quickly pronounced in dangerous situations, capable of protecting against enemy attack:
Mantra against enemies.
Appeal to the forces of nature
You can call upon the forces of light, nature and the sun for help with the following prayer:
Prayer to the forces of nature.
It can be used both to protect against unforeseen dangers and to gain support in the intended task.
You should not say it in a state of anger or strong resentment. This spell cannot be used to obtain help in unworthy acts, wicked or mercantile actions, since the angry primordial forces will be offended and may turn their anger against the person asking.
Prophetic mantra
The already mentioned agma “Rode for the sake of Rado” is one of the prophetic mantras, because is capable of not only attracting joy into a person’s life, but, read at dawn, can give the person praying clairvoyance and open up the future.
To enhance this attribute of the mantra, you should definitely recite it in the morning, having previously cleansed your mind and body. In this way, the mind that has not yet plunged into daily worries, located on the border between the world of dreams and reality, will be most open to divine wisdom.
Hymn to Perun for protection - useful for both soldiers and civilians
The ancient Slavic God Perun is one of the manifestations of the Most High Family
In the old days they believed that the hymn to Perun before battle could protect against death in battle. Modern soldiers are no strangers to such beliefs. The anthem can be read before the battle, as our ancestors did. According to modern legends, he does not allow one to fall in battle. A soldier who knows these words will return home safe and sound. The cult of Perun is strong to this day; do not underestimate the gifts of this deity.
In addition, this hymn is spoken over water to remove the evil eye and damage, as well as to protect against evil witchcraft and the machinations of enemies. If you suspect that you are being negatively influenced, try reading this hymn. This should be done in the morning, before breakfast and washing. The hymn is recited loudly over a cup of water; it must be read 33 times:
Perun, divine warrior of the Golden Vedas, Perun, bestowing prophetic power, ringing, noble power, Perun, you are the sacred fire, You are the living fire, shining joyfully with the multicolored colors of the primeval flowers. Perun is the sparkling God, the heavenly knowledge, the God of the dispassionate truth of heaven. You are always the first in honor of the struggle, You hear those calling you. My heart is honest in your prophetic heart. And I preserve my honor and dignity, remembering your honest valor. You put weapons into my body, the purity of my bright soul. I will preserve that divine gift, prophetic and sacred fire. I will give you my satisfying bread. Appear in my life with a fiery eye so that I can see everything. Show up in my life as a fiery word, a word of wisdom, and let it rule my life. Great is your essence, given by birth, You opened the way for me, and let it be so, And let it be so for all centuries. Glory to you, relative Perun. Glory to you, relative Perun. Glory to you, relative Perun. God of the purity of my life, God of the glorious eternal fire, God who unites my strength into great, true grace, Glory to you, goyim Perun. God, both night and day you are always with me, You always shine with the colors of fire.
This is a version of the anthem adapted for modern Russian-speaking people. There is also an ancient Vedic text, but it is quite difficult to pronounce and understand.
How to understand that a mantra is working
Having completed the preparation correctly, you should sit in a comfortable position with a straight back, fold your hands in front of you with your palms facing inward (namaste), and close your eyes. Prayers should be said slowly, emphasizing their vibrations with your voice.
When starting to activate agmas, you should be prepared for the appearance of new sensations indicating the work of the mantras.
Operating principle
The practitioner must pronounce the formulas clearly, distinctly, closing his eyes and concentrating on the vibrations caused by the words. Agmas should be repeated at least 70 times - this is the main number for Slavic mantras, while in Buddhism it is 108. This rule does not apply to agmas used when unexpected situations arise.
The effectiveness of mantras
If the person praying manages to correctly voice spiritual affirmations, then a slight electric shock may be felt in the body or a tingling sensation in the fingertips.
Also, the practitioner may experience a slight headache or, on the contrary, lightness, an influx of power, and inspiration. You should not be afraid of such manifestations, since they indicate the correct execution of the ritual.
If you read the mantra correctly, tingling sensations appear in your fingertips.
There is no need to worry even if no new sensations arise. This doesn't always mean that words of power don't work. It may be that the human body, unaccustomed to this kind of practice, has not yet learned to perceive the vibrations of mantras. Over time, sensitivity will develop.
However, in this case, you should once again make sure that all the necessary conditions for the operation of the agm are met.
Perun
Tickle, oh my God! Yako se namo deyatseshi suru piti. You strike death against the enemy, and beat it with your revenge. Movleno mzgou a sventem mreshishi oshesy. And anshch na not natenchashe, but isian zneschenti then, because Perownu at omovlenhomsen. As if he, with unforgiveness, overturned the ridge and went somewhere else, as you wanted. And goiters imo reproach and thunder against us. And then your strength quickly came to the fields, about the fruitful and grum, from where it shines, and it looks around this darkness, as if I were walking along your will... Because the glory of the morning is more intense. And tako rtsemo, as if you are good, and under the drag of our blessings... They are simplified, as if they are comforting a sheep... may you have them all your days! May you be faithful until the end of your glory... Father, our son and leader, and yes, Bendishchi, tako in these days... I sacrificed to you the rightful sheep of the brotherhood. And so we sing your glory and greatness...
Basic agmas
These words of power refer to the so-called. quick mantras, since they can be pronounced not only 70 times during meditation, but also used in unexpected situations that require an immediate response.
Their use in emergency situations does not require special training, but if circumstances permit, it is still better not to neglect it.
"Rode for Rado"
This affirmation, also known as “Joy for Joy,” is a common morning mantra that can give a person a positive outlook for the day. It should be read at dawn so that the vibrations of the words are enhanced by the energy of the rising sun. However, it is not forbidden to repeat it as many times as you like during the day - it invariably evokes joy and peace for the mind and heart, and cleanses the consciousness.
A morning mantra can give you a positive attitude.
"Radogoy"
A protective formula that helps families avoid quarrels and conflicts, giving peace and harmony. It is also used to activate ancestral amulets, charging them with the power of the ancestors.
"Hurray"
This conspiracy appeals to the original sources of the divine forces from which the Universe arose.
Helps concentrate, revitalizes intellectual abilities, memory and determination.
"Vear"
Used to implement ideas, i.e. translation of mental images into reality, the material world. Gives awareness of the mistakes of the past and opens a further path leading to correction.
"Radoro"
Agma of reconciliation, mends broken connections, resurrects relationships, and brings retribution and punishment to enemies and envious people.
The agma of reconciliation resurrects relationships.
"Daro"
Gives physical and spiritual strength, calls for good luck, drives away evil spirits.
"Noche Noche Siluam"
This mantra is addressed to Mara, the goddess of the night. Calls on her patronage to protect the human soul in the darkness and to understand the essence of the night.
"Dane Dane Agavay"
In contrast to the previous agma, it calls on the day, asks for good luck in your endeavors and protection from enemies.
"Mila Vedogon Mla"
You need to say this prayer before going to bed in order to become aware of yourself while in an unconscious state and penetrate into the hidden corners of your mind. When used regularly and correctly, it grants prophetic dreams and reveals secret vision.
You can say a prayer before going to bed to have a prophetic dream.
"Ra-M-Ha"
This formula is the chanting of the name of the supreme deity of the Ingliists - Ramha. She appeals to his grace, asks to shed the rays of his power on the praying person. In a similar way, you can turn an invocation to any god into a mantra by simply chanting his name.
