UniversalGrief Comfort
Twameva Mata Cha Pita Twameva
ॐ
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव, त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव । त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव, त्वमेव सर्वं मम देव देव ॥
tvam eva mātā ca pitā tvam eva, tvam eva bandhuś ca sakhā tvam eva, tvam eva vidyā draviṇaṁ tvam eva, tvam eva sarvaṁ mama deva deva
Meaning
"You are my mother and my father, you are my relative and my friend, you are my knowledge and my wealth — you are everything to me, O Lord."
Why This Mantra
A verse often turned to in loss or loneliness, when the usual sources of comfort feel far away — a reminder that you are never entirely without support.
Benefits
Comfort when feeling alone, a sense of being held
Today's Affirmation
If you're feeling alone today, let yourself believe you are still quietly held.