Satyori — Shanti Mantra -- Om Sahana Vavatu Mantra Practice Card
Mantra Practice Card
Shanti Mantra -- Om Sahana Vavatu
Vedic · Peace
Om Sahana Vavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Viryam Karavavahai, Tejasvi Navadhitamastu, Ma Vidvishavahai, Om Shanti Shanti Shantih
May we be protected together, may we be nourished together, may we work with great energy, may our study be brilliant, may we not hate one another. Om peace, peace, peace.
About This Mantra
This Shanti Mantra from the Taittiriya Upanishad is traditionally chanted at the beginning and end of a teaching session by both teacher and student together. It establishes the sacred container within which knowledge can be transmitted -- a space of mutual protection, nourishment, and goodwill. The mantra acknowledges that learning is a collaborative act requiring both parties to be present, engaged, and free from antagonism.
How to Chant
Ideally chanted in community -- with a teacher, study group, or any gathering convened for the purpose of learning. Both teacher and student chant together, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of the prayer. When chanting alone, hold in awareness the teachers who have guided you and the students (or recipients) of whatever knowledge you carry. The mantra is meant to be chanted before opening any sacred text, beginning any practice, or entering any conversation where genuine understanding is sought.
Pronunciation Guide
Ohm Sah-hah-nah Vah-vah-too / Sah-hah Now Bhoo-nahk-too / Sah-hah Veer-yahm Kah-rah-vah-vah-hai / Tay-jahs-vee Nah-vah-dhee-tah-mah-stoo / Mah Vid-vee-shah-vah-hai / Ohm Shahn-tee Shahn-tee Shahn-teeh. The final 'Shantih' carries an extended 'h' sound, like a breath releasing into infinite peace.
Benefits
Creates a sacred container for learning that enhances retention and understanding. Dissolves competition and ego-driven approaches to knowledge. Promotes mutual respect between teacher and student.
Graha Connection
Mercury (Budha) and Jupiter (Guru). Mercury governs the intellect, communication, and the mechanics of learning.
Your Jyotish Portrait
Your birth chart reveals which mantras resonate most with your planetary makeup. A Jyotish Portrait weaves all your placements — nakshatra, grahas, houses, dashas — into one coherent narrative.