Shanti Mantras lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning
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Om Saha Navavatu (Taittiriya / Katha Upanishad)#
ॐ सह नाववतु । सह नौ भुनक्तु ।
सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥oṃ saha nāvavatu | saha nau bhunaktu |
saha vīryaṃ karavāvahai |
tejasvi nāvadhītamastu mā vidviṣāvahai ||
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||वह (परमात्मा) हम दोनों (गुरु और शिष्य) की साथ-साथ रक्षा करे; हम दोनों का साथ-साथ पालन करे। हम साथ मिलकर पराक्रम करें। हमारा अध्ययन तेजस्वी हो; हम परस्पर द्वेष न करें। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।
May he protect us both (teacher and student) together; may he nourish us both together. May we work together with energy. May our study be bright and effective; may we not hate each other. Om, peace, peace, peace.
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Om Purnamadah (Isha Upanishad / Brihadaranyaka 5.1.1)#
ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते ।
पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥oṃ pūrṇamadaḥ pūrṇamidaṃ pūrṇātpūrṇamudacyate |
pūrṇasya pūrṇamādāya pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate ||
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||वह पूर्ण है, यह पूर्ण है। पूर्ण से पूर्ण उत्पन्न होता है। पूर्ण में से पूर्ण निकाल लेने पर भी पूर्ण ही शेष रहता है। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।
That is whole; this is whole. From the whole, the whole arises. Taking the whole from the whole, the whole alone remains. Om, peace, peace, peace.
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Dyauh Shantih (Shukla Yajurveda 36.17)#
ॐ द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः पृथिवी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः ।
वनस्पतयः शान्तिर्विश्वेदेवाः शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्तिः सर्वं शान्तिः शान्तिरेव शान्तिः सा मा शान्तिरेधि ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥oṃ dyauḥ śāntirantarikṣaṃ śāntiḥ pṛthivī śāntirāpaḥ śāntiroṣadhayaḥ śāntiḥ |
vanaspatayaḥ śāntirviśvedevāḥ śāntirbrahma śāntiḥ sarvaṃ śāntiḥ śāntireva śāntiḥ sā mā śāntiredhi ||
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||द्युलोक में शान्ति हो, अन्तरिक्ष में शान्ति हो, पृथ्वी पर शान्ति हो; जल में शान्ति हो, औषधियों में शान्ति हो; वनस्पतियों में शान्ति हो, सब देवताओं में शान्ति हो, ब्रह्म में शान्ति हो; सब कुछ शान्त हो — शान्ति ही शान्ति हो; वह शान्ति मुझे प्राप्त हो। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।
May there be peace in the heavens, peace in the space between, peace on earth; peace in the waters, peace in the plants; peace in the trees, peace in all the gods, peace in Brahman; peace in everything — peace itself, peace alone; may that peace come to me. Om, peace, peace, peace.
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Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu (traditional)#
ॐ सर्वेषां स्वस्तिर्भवतु । सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु ।
सर्वेषां पूर्णं भवतु । सर्वेषां मङ्गलं भवतु ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥oṃ sarveṣāṃ svastirbhavatu | sarveṣāṃ śāntirbhavatu |
sarveṣāṃ pūrṇaṃ bhavatu | sarveṣāṃ maṅgalaṃ bhavatu ||
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||सबका कल्याण हो; सबको शान्ति मिले; सबको पूर्णता मिले; सबका मंगल हो। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।
May there be well-being for all; may there be peace for all; may there be fullness for all; may there be auspiciousness for all. Om, peace, peace, peace.
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Shanti Mantras — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सह | saha | Together |
| नौ / नौ | nau | Us two — the teacher and the student |
| अवतु | avatu | May (he) protect |
| भुनक्तु | bhunaktu | May (he) nourish |
| पूर्णम् | pūrṇam | Whole, full, complete — the infinite |
| अदः / इदम् | adaḥ / idam | "That" (the unseen Brahman) / "this" (the visible world) |
| शान्तिः | śāntiḥ | Peace — inner calm and freedom from disturbance |
What Shanti Mantras means
Shanti mantras are the peace invocations chanted at the beginning and end of Vedic study and recitation. Each Upanishad has its own, according to the Veda it belongs to. "Om Saha Navavatu" belongs to the Krishna Yajurveda Upanishads such as the Taittiriya and Katha; "Om Purnamadah" to the Shukla Yajurveda Upanishads such as the Isha and Brihadaranyaka.
"Om Saha Navavatu" is a prayer of teacher and student together: may we be protected and nourished together, may our study be bright, and may there be no ill-will between us. "Om Purnamadah" is one of the deepest statements of Vedanta in a single line: the infinite Brahman ("That") and the world ("this") are both whole; the whole comes from the whole, and the whole remains whole. "Dyauh Shantih" asks for peace to spread through the heavens, the earth, the waters, the plants and all the gods — and finally into the one who prays.
Each ends with "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti". Tradition explains the three as peace from three kinds of trouble (tapa-traya): adhyatmika, from within our own body and mind; adhibhautika, from other beings and the world around us; and adhidaivika, from forces beyond our control such as natural disasters.
How to chant Shanti Mantras
- WhenAt the start and end of study, yoga, meditation, puja or any gathering
- CountOnce, with the threefold "Shanti" at the end
- HowTogether, aloud, at an even pace — teacher and student, or a whole group
- PostureSeated with folded hands, or in a meditative posture
- Sit together. Sit upright in a quiet place, with hands folded or resting in the lap.
- Begin with Om. Chant a long, steady Om together.
- Recite. Chant the mantra at an even pace, each person listening to the others so that the voices move as one.
- Three Shantis. End with "Om Shanti Shanti Shanti", the last a little softer than the first, and sit in silence for a few moments.
In the Vedic chanting tradition these mantras are learned with their svaras (pitch accents) from a teacher. They are also widely chanted without accents in schools, yoga classes and homes.
Where Shanti Mantras comes from
"Om Saha Navavatu" opens the Brahmananda Valli of the Taittiriya Upanishad and the Katha and Shvetashvatara Upanishads; "Om Purnamadah" is the opening of the Isha Upanishad tradition and appears in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (5.1.1); "Dyauh Shantih" is from the Shukla Yajurveda (Vajasaneyi Samhita 36.17).
"Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu" is a traditional prayer of later origin, loved for its simple wish of well-being for all. Together with "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" and "Asato Ma Sadgamaya", these mantras are among the most widely chanted Sanskrit verses in the world today, from schools in India to yoga studios abroad.
About Shanti Mantras
The peace mantras of the Vedas and Upanishads — Om Saha Navavatu, Om Purnamadah, Dyauh Shantih and Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu — with meaning, and why "Shanti" is chanted three times. It comes from the Vedas and Upanishads, Vedic. The text is in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Shanti Mantras?
Shanti Mantras comes from the Vedas and Upanishads (Vedic).
Where can I read Shanti Mantras lyrics in English?
This page has the full Shanti Mantras in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
शान्ति मन्त्र का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर शान्ति मन्त्र के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
How many verses are there in Shanti Mantras?
Shanti Mantras has 4 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Shanti Mantras?
Shanti Mantras is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Shanti Mantras?
A full recitation takes about 5 min.
To whom is Shanti Mantras dedicated?
Shanti Mantras is dedicated to Universal. The peace mantras of the Vedas and Upanishads — Om Saha Navavatu, Om Purnamadah, Dyauh Shantih and Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu — with meaning, and why "Shanti" is chanted three times.
Why is "Shanti" chanted three times?
For peace from the three kinds of suffering: from within ourselves (body and mind), from other beings and the world, and from forces beyond our control, such as nature.
What does Om Purnamadah Purnamidam mean?
"That is whole, this is whole; from the whole the whole arises; taking the whole from the whole, the whole alone remains" — the infinite cannot be diminished.
When is Om Saha Navavatu chanted?
At the beginning of study — traditionally by teacher and student together — and today at the start of classes, yoga sessions and meetings.
Are Shanti mantras from the Vedas?
Most are: Om Saha Navavatu and Om Purnamadah are from the Upanishads, and Dyauh Shantih from the Shukla Yajurveda. Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu is a later traditional prayer.
