Universal

Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

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ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः । सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत् । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Transliteration

Oṃ sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ sarve santu nirāmayāḥ, sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścid duḥkhabhāg bhavet, Oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ.

Translation

Om. May all be happy, may all be free from illness. May all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer. Om, peace, peace, peace.

Meaning

A universal prayer of goodwill for the happiness and health of all beings, without exception. Commonly recited to close prayers and gatherings.

Benefits

Cultivates compassion and goodwill; a gentle blessing for all beings and a peaceful close to practice.

When to Recite

To close a prayer or meditation, for the wellbeing of others, or for world peace.

Source

Vedic tradition — Vedic peace invocation (Shanti Mantra)

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