Asatoma Sadgamaya Mantra
Asatoma Sadgamaya Mantra

Asatoma Sadgamaya Mantra

Asatoma Sadgamaya Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this peace mantra that is known to dispel negativity
 
 
The Asatoma Sadgamaya Mantra is a universal prayer for enlightenment and freedom from fear.
This chant is a set of four powerful affirmations of well-being that we put out within the Universe.
Through this mantra, the chanter and the listener seek to dispel negativity in its various forms and stay aligned on their path of a purposeful life.
Asatoma Sadgamaya is part of the Ancient Chants from India - Volume 2 album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

|| Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya
Mrityor Ma Amritamgamaya
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Lyrics:
|| Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya
Mrityor Ma Amritamgamaya
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi ||
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Meaning:
Oh, Divine One, Please lead me from the illusions of my world to the eternal truth
Please lead me from darkness to light
Please lead me from death to immortality
Let there be peace, peace, peace!
 
For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:
Asato Mā Sadgamayaa: From ignorance, lead me to truth
Tamasomā Jyotir Gamaya: From darkness, lead me to light
Mrityormāamritam Gamaya: From death, lead me to immortality
Oṁ Shānti Shānti Shāntiḥ: Om peace peace peace
 

Variations of the Mantra

The mantra you provided is commonly known as the Asato Ma Sadgamaya mantra. This chant maintains a consistent understanding in terms of mantra meaning.
It is also sometimes referred to as the Asatoma Mantra. These names are used interchangeably to describe the same set of verses.
While the core meaning and intent of the mantra remain consistent across versions, slight variations in pronunciation or wording may exist due to regional differences or individual interpretations.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this peace mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Uplifts you
It uplifts your consciousness and gives you a richer perspective on life
 
Benefit 2 - Removes jealousy
The mantra removes ill-feelings like greed and jealousy and helps us practice discipline and compassion
 
Benefit 3 - Peace of mind
It invokes a sense of peace within you that not only benefits you but others around you
 

History of the Mantra

The Asatoma Sadgamaya mantra finds its roots in the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad. It is one of the core ancient Shaanti mantras written in Sanskrit.
This prayer was practiced seeking the blessings of a Guru, a teacher, or any form of God.
In the modern world, the mantra is commonly chanted in school prayer assemblies, spiritual gatherings, and auspicious ceremonies.