VEDIC CHANTS

Aum Saha Naavavathu Sahanau Bhunaktu
Saha Veeryam Kara Vaavahai
Tejasvi Naavadheetamastu Maa Vidwishaavahai
Aum Shantih Shantih Shantihi

Meaning: May the Lord protect us both, may He nourish us both, may we work together with great vigor (divine strength). May we both acquire brilliance of our intellect through our studies, may we not hate each other. Let there be peace, peace, peace.


Aum Poornamadah Poornamidam
Poornaath Poornam Udachyathe
Poornasya Poornamaadaaya
Poornameva Vasishyathe.

Meaning: God is perfect (infinite). This Universe is also perfect (infinite). If perfection(infinity) is taken from anything perfect (infifinite) what remains is still perfect (infinite). Let there be peace, peace, peace.


Aum Bhadram Karnebhihi Srunuyaama Devaaha
Bhadram Pashyemaa Kshibhirya Jatraaha
Sthirai Rangai Stushtuvaamsa Stanoobhihi
Vyashema Devahitam Yadaayuhu
Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Meaning: Aum Hey Devaas, who are in the form of light, let our ears hear all good things. Hey worshippable Devas, let our eyes see good and holy things. May we spend this life given to us by God in continued prayers to You with a strong body, sound in health.


Sarve Sukhinah Santhu
Sarve Santhu Niraamayaah
Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu
Maa Kaschid Dukhabhaag Bhavet
Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Meaning: May all possess happiness. May all be healthy (free from all diseases). May all see beauty. May there be good fortune and no misery anywhere. May there be peace everywhere.


Asatoma Sadgamaya
Thamaso Maa Jyothir Gamaya
Mrithyor Maa Amrutham Gamaya
Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Meaning: Lead me from the unreal to the real. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality. May there be peace everywhere.


Saanti Mantra (Prayer for Peace)

Aum Dyauh Saantir Antareeksham Saantih
Prithvi Saantir Aapah Saantihr Osadhayah Saantih
Vanaspatayah Saantir Visvedevaah Saantih Brahma Saantih
Sarvam Saantih Saantih Reva Saantihi.

Meaning: May there be peace in heaven. May there be peace in the sky. May there be peace on earth. May there be peace in the water. May there be peace in the plants. May there be peace in the trees. May there be peace in the Gods. May there be peace in Brahman. May there be peace in all. May that peace, real peace, be mine.


Visvasaanti Praarthana (Prayer for Universal Peace)

Aum Shamno Mitra Sham Varunaha
Shamno Bhavatvaryama
Shamna Indro Bruhaspatih
Shamno Vishnu Rurukramaha
Namo Brahmane
Namaste Vaayo
Tvameva Pratyaksham Brahmaasi
Tvaameva Pratyaksham Brahma Vadisyaami
Rutam Vadisyaami
Tanmaamavatu
Tad Vaktaaramavatu
Avatu Maam
Aum Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Meaning: May the sun God Mitra and other Vedic Gods - Varuna, Aryamaa, Indra, Brihaspati and the all pervading Maha Vishnu and all the Devatas shower their Blessings upon us. Salutations to Brahma. Salutations to Vaayu. You are the personfication of Brahma. I shall proclaim thee as Brahma. I shall always abide by Dharma (righteousness). I shall always speak the truth. May that protect us all. Aum Peace, peace, peace.