The Shanti Path âOM Aapyayantu Mamaangani Vaakâ: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana
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This peace chant commences from the Kena Upanishad, which is embedded in the Saama Veda. Peace invocations are made at the beginning of any study or work in order to still our minds and also with the intention to remove any obstacles in performing the planned work.
The Mantra
Shrotram-Atho Balam-Indriyaani Cha Sarvaani!
Bhahman Niraakarot,
Te Mayi Santu Te Mayi Santu
OM Shanti Shanti Shanti Hi!
Literal Translation of the Words
OM : The Supreme Parabrahman, manifested or unmanifested
Aapyayantu : May grow vigorous (joyful interest and enthusiasm)
Mama-Angani : My limbs
The Peace Mantra âOM Bhadram Karnebhihâ: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana
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This is a shanti path coming from the Mandukya Upanishad. It is also found in other Upanishads, like, Prashna and Mundaka Upanishad. It is an invocation for well-being, protection and obtaining knowledge for all and for fostering the ability in all to perceive, pickup and engage in only that which is good and utilize their time and capabilities optimally in contributing to humanity.
The Mantra
Bhadram Pashyemaakshabhih-Yajathraah!
Literal Translation of the Words
OM : Supreme Parabrahman, manifested and unmanifested
Bhadram : Good, auspicious
Shrunuyaama : May we hear
Pashyemaakshabhih : âPashyemaaâ means see or visualise and âAkshabhihâ is with eyes
The Shanti Mantra âPoornamadah Poornamidamâ¦â: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana
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This is one of the most popular invocatory verses deriving its roots from the Isha Vasya Upanishad, which is a part of the Shukla Yajur Veda. It calls attention to the completeness of the Supreme Parabrahman and the Oneness which exists despite His Creation and individual manifestation of beings.
The Mantra
Poornasya Poornam-Aadaaya
Literal Translation of the Words
OM : The Supreme Parabrahman
Adah: That
Idam : This
Poornam : Complete or whole (this or Micro I AM)
Udachyate : Comes or becomes manifest
Poornasya : From complete or whole (that or Virat)
Poornam : Complete or whole (this or Vaishwaanara)
The Shanti Mantra âSarve Bhavantu Sukhinahaâ: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana
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This shanti mantra is known to stem from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Reciting this mantra can permeate you with compassion and loving kindness as it exemplifies the altruistic thought of well-being for all, not just for human beings, but for all the sentient beings. In return, you will also be healed and filled with joy and peace as you are not separate from all.
The Mantra
OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Hi!
Literal Translation of the Words
OM : Supreme Parabrahman, manifested or unmanifested
Sarve : All
Maa : Not or never
Meaning of the Shanti Mantra
The Shanti Path âOM Dhyouha Shanti Hiâ: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana
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Drawing inspiration from the Yajur Veda and Rig Veda, this shanti path is a mantra of Universal Blessing! Shanti mantras are generally chanted at the start and sometimes even at the end of any study, spiritual discussions or some religious rituals. They are intended to calm the people involved and their immediate environment so as to accomplish the task undertaken with ease and to achieve success. They all start with OM, which means we are calling upon Supreme Parabrahman for his grace, protection, peace and for removal of obstacles in all realms.