Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra
Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra

Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra

Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Yoga chant that eliminates distractions
 
 
The Om Saha Naav mantra is a peace mantra that creates a powerful synergistic environment in a yoga session.
Through this mantra, a student or a teacher of yoga invokes the power of knowledge to guide them to divine understanding and knowledge.
The Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra is part of the Ancient Yoga Mantras for De-Stress album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Om Saha Naav Avatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu ||
 
Verse 2:
|| Saha Vīryam Karavaavahai
Tejasvi Naav Adheetam Astu ||
 
Verse 3:
|| Maa Vidvishaavahai
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Om Saha Naav Avatu
Saha Nau Bhunaktu ||
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Meaning:
May the Divine protect us all,
May the Divine nourish us all.
 
Verse 2:
|| Saha Vīryam Karavaavahai
Tejasvi Naav Adheetam Astu ||
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Meaning:
May all our energies come together powerfully,
May our wisdom be thorough and effective.
 
Verse 3:
|| Maa Vidvishaavahai
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi ||
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Meaning:
May there be harmony and compassion between us all,
Peace, peace, peace!
 
For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:
Om Saha Nau-Avatu : Om, May God Protect us Both (the Teacher and the Student)
Saha Nau Bhunaktu : May God Nourish us Both
Saha Viiryam Karava-Avahai : May we Work Together with Energy and Vigour
Tejasvi Nau-Adhii-Tam : May our Study be Enlightening
Astu Maa Vidviss-Aavahai : Not giving rise to Hostility
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih : Om, Peace, Peace, Peace
 

Variations of the Mantra

You may refer to this mantra as the Om Sahana Vavatu mantra.
This mantra commonly known as the Shanti Mantra, is a traditional Vedic prayer for peace.
While the core elements of the mantra are generally consistent, variations in pronunciation and transliteration may occur.
Additionally, there may be slight variations in wording in different traditions. The mantra meaning of this chant remains unchanged.
Alternate names for this mantra include the Peace Mantra, Shanti Paath, or Shanti Mantra from Taittiriya Upanishad.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Om Saha Naav Yoga Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this focusing Yoga mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Eliminates distractions
Practicing this mantra can help eliminate distracting thoughts
 
Benefit 2 - Builds a sense of oneness
The mantra helps us build a deeper sense of oneness, coordination, and energy
 
Benefit 3 - Cleanses vibrations
With regular practice, the mind learns to cleanse inner and outer vibrations before practice
 

History of the Mantra

The Om Saha Naav mantra is found in the ancient Indian text, Krishna Yajurveda Taittiriya Upanishad.
It was used in ancient Indian classrooms before studying yogic texts or practicing yoga.
The mantra protects every practitioner from the darkness of ignorance. It prepares the mind and the body to be receptive to the knowledge and benefits that the yoga practice has to offer.