Vedic Shanti and Gayatri Mantra
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 2 sections
Vedic rituals
Shanti Mantra (Invocation of Peace)
Original
ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Transliteration
Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya | Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya | Mrityorma Amritam Gamaya | Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi ||
Meaning / Translation
Lead me from the unreal to the real. Lead me from darkness to light. Lead me from death to immortality. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Gayatri Mantra (The Essence of Vedas)
Original
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः । तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं । भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि । धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Transliteration
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah | Tat Savitur Varenyam | Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi | Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||
Meaning / Translation
We meditate on the glory of that Supreme Being who has created this universe; may He enlighten our intellect and guide our thoughts on the right path.