PRAYER
OM Sahanavavatu, Sahanou bhunaktu
Saha virym karavavahai
Tejasvinavadhitamastu, ma vidvisavahai
OM Santih, Santih, Santih
May he protect us both (teacher & student)
May he nourish us both.
May we both work together with great energy
May our study be enlightening and fruitful
May we not hate each other.
Om Peace, Peace , Peace
2. Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve santu niramayah
Sarve bhadrani pashyantu
Ma kaschi dukhabhagbhavet
OM Santih, Santih, Santih
This mantra highlights the nature of the teacher-student
relationship that produces ideal results for the student. The
transference of mental, spiritual and intellectual energies from the teacher to the student can be achieved through a mutually nourishing relationship which is based on (mutual) respect, joy (of
giving and receiving), and absence of malice or negative thoughts.I believe the primarily purpose of prayer is to affect us morally, not to get us stuff.
Coming from our own body and mind. For freedom from this source of disturbance we chant the first “shanti”.Coming from the earth, from anything elemental or material outside of ourselves. This includes the environment — everything from the physical environment (such as the weather or climate) to the political environment. For freedom from this source of disturbance we again chant “shanti”.Coming from beyond the earth, such as from spiritual factors, including our own karma. For freedom from this source of disturbance we chant a final “shanti”.