Upanishad & Vedanta
Ishavasya Mantra
Brahman (the Absolute)
The opening verse of the Isha Upanishad, teaching non-attachment and freedom from covetousness.
When to chant
During self-study, or whenever the mind is caught up in excessive craving.
Sanskrit verse
ॐ ईशा वास्यमिदं सर्वं यत्किञ्च जगत्यां जगत्। तेन त्यक्तेन भुञ्जीथाः मा गृधः कस्यस्विद्धनम्॥
Transliteration
Om Ishaa Vaasyam-Idam Sarvam Yat-Kincha Jagatyaam Jagat, Tena Tyaktena Bhunjeethaah Maa Gridhah Kasyasvid-Dhanam.
Meaning
Everything that moves in this changing world is pervaded by the Divine. So enjoy it through renunciation, and do not covet what belongs to another.
Common questions
What is Ishavasya Mantra and why is it chanted? +
The opening verse of the Isha Upanishad, teaching non-attachment and freedom from covetousness.
When should Ishavasya Mantra be chanted? +
During self-study, or whenever the mind is caught up in excessive craving.
What does Ishavasya Mantra mean? +
Everything that moves in this changing world is pervaded by the Divine. So enjoy it through renunciation, and do not covet what belongs to another.
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