3. ShantiMantra
Om saha navavatu / Saha nau bhunaktu / Saha viryam / Karavavahai
Tejasvi navadhitamastu / Ma vidvisavahai
OM
Shantishntishantih
Saha - Let us together
Avatu - protection
Bhunaktu - to enjoy
Viryam - strength
Karavavahai - in this process of learning
(to complete our goal)
Tejas - glow, shining
Tamas - density, darkness
(Let us both have clarity)
Ma - no
Vidvisavahai - hatred, discord
Om Shantishantishantih
Let us not be distracted in body, mind, or spirit
Peace
This chant is an invocation between the teacher and the student, between that which we know and that which is just on the other side of knowing. A teacher is, in essence, the bridge that connects the two.
This chant is akin to a pact or vow; a vow to protect one another and enjoy gaining strength in the process of learning, considering everything from the earth to the sky, from darkness to light, and to never abandon each other at any cost.
There is a world where we are wise enough to recognize that there is no difference between , where we encourage and celebrate life and relinquish any fear or sense of lack. The earth is generous in every way and the fulfillment in life is simply to embody a willingness to let life live through you, to be the magnificent expression of the Universe. The intention behind your creation is magnificence. You are made of stardust. You are magic.
