Shanti Mantra (Peace Invocation)

Verse 1

Sanskrit verse

ॐ सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै। तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

Transliteration

Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Veeryam Karavaavahai, Tejasvinaa-Vadhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvishaavahai, Om Shantih Shantih Shantih.

Meaning

May we be protected together, may we be nourished together, may we work together with strength. May our learning be luminous, may there never be hostility between us. Peace, peace, peace.

Verse 2

Sanskrit verse

ॐ सर्वेषां स्वस्तिर्भवतु। सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु। सर्वेषां पूर्णं भवतु। सर्वेषां मंगलं भवतु। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

Transliteration

Om Sarveshaam Svastir-Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Shaantir-Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu, Om Shantih Shantih Shantih.

Meaning

May everyone be well, may everyone find peace, may everyone feel complete, may good come to everyone. Peace, peace, peace.

Verse 3

Sanskrit verse

ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः। सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु। मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्। ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

Transliteration

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niraamayaah, Sarve Bhadraani Pashyantu, Maa Kashchid-Duhkha-Bhaag-Bhavet, Om Shantih Shantih Shantih.

Meaning

May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see only good, may no one suffer. Peace, peace, peace.