Shanti Mantras: Sahana Vavatu

Part of the Matheson Trust Sacred Audio Collection

Found in the Taittiriya and Katha Upanishads, this mantra is traditionally recited at the beginning of study and spiritual exercises.

Sahana vavatu

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From Shlokam.org, republished here with thanks.

sanskrit text Sahan

Om! May God protect us both together;
May God nourish us both together;
May we work conjointly with great energy;
May our study be vigorous and effective,
and may we not mutually dispute;
Om! Peace. Peace. Peace.

• Here is another version, recited 11 times by Sri Govind Prakash Ghanapatigal, Sri Satyanarayana Bhat & Sri K. Suresh. Republished here with thanks.