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Om Sahana Vavatu

ॐ सह नाववतु । सह नौ भुनक्तु । सह वीर्यं करवावहै । तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ॥

oṁ saha nāv avatu, saha nau bhunaktu, saha vīryaṁ karavāvahai, tejasvi nāv adhītam astu mā vidviṣāvahai

Meaning

"May we be protected together, nourished together, may we work with vigor together, and may our learning be brilliant, without any discord between us."

Why This Mantra

This Upanishadic shanti mantra was traditionally chanted by teacher and student together, before study, as a shared promise of goodwill.

Benefits

Harmony in learning and living together, unity

Today's Affirmation

Approach today's shared work or learning as something you're genuinely in together.

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