Dhyana Stotram: The Hymn of Supreme Consciousness
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Dhyana Sacred Art Hindu Meditation The Supreme Consciousness other
Invocation (Dhyana Mantra)
Original
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः। निर्गुण ब्रह्म निराकार स्वरूपम् ध्यायामि। सत्यं ज्ञानं अनन्तं ब्रह्म परमं।
Transliteration
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih. Nirguna Brahma Nirakara Swaroopam Dhyayami. Satyam Jnanam Anantam Brahma Paramam.
Meaning / Translation
Om Peace, Peace, Peace. I meditate upon the attribute-less Brahman, the formless essence. The Supreme Brahman is Truth, Knowledge, and Infinity.
Stanza 1: The Formless Absolute
Original
न तस्य प्रतिमा अस्ति न च रूपं न च भेदः। सर्वव्यापी सर्वशक्तिमान् परब्रह्म नमामि॥
Transliteration
Na tasya pratima asti na cha roopam na cha bhedah. Sarvavyapi Sarvashaktiman Parabrahma Namami.
Meaning / Translation
There is no image of Him, no form, and no distinction. I bow to the Supreme Brahman, who is all-pervading and all-powerful.
Stanza 2: The Eternal Light
Original
न तत्र सूर्यो भाति न चन्द्रतारकम्। न च विद्युत् प्रकाशते तत्र तेजोमयः परम्॥
Transliteration
Na tatra suryo bhati na chandratarakam. Na cha vidyut prakashate tatra tejomayah param.
Meaning / Translation
There the sun does not shine, nor the moon and the stars. Nor does lightning illuminate that place; the Supreme One is pure, self-effulgent light.
Stanza 3: The Inner Dweller
Original
अन्तर्यामी सर्वव्यापी अविनाशी च सर्वत्र। मम हृदयगत देवं पूर्णब्रह्मं नमामि॥
Transliteration
Antaryami Sarvavyapi Avinashi cha sarvatra. Mama hridayagata devam Purnabrahma Namami.
Meaning / Translation
The Inner Dweller, the All-pervading, the Indestructible, present everywhere. I bow to that Complete Brahman residing within my heart.
Conclusion: Realization
Original
अहम् ब्रह्मास्मि इति बोधं कुरु। शान्तिं प्राप्य परम पदं गच्छ॥
Transliteration
Aham Brahmasmi iti bodham kuru. Shantim prapya parama padam gaccha.
Meaning / Translation
Realize the profound truth: 'I am Brahman.' Attaining eternal peace, reach the ultimate state of existence.