Brahmārpaṇam

Canonical source text

ब्रह्मार्पणं ब्रह्म हविर्ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणा हुतम् । ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्मकर्मसमाधिना ॥

IAST transliteration

Close translation

Brahman is the offering, Brahman the oblation; in Brahman’s fire, offered by Brahman. Brahman indeed is to be reached by one whose samādhi is Brahman-action.

Reader-friendly meaning

A Gītā verse used as the food-offering mantra: the act of offering, the offering, the fire, and the offerer are all Brahman.

Meenananda editorial explanation

Many houses speak this before a meal. Here it also returns in the Gītā room, so the grace of food and the teaching of the field stay one knowledge. Eating becomes a small yajña of remembrance. For a deeper reading of this mantra, a personal rhythm of japa, or the path of diksha, please contact Meenananda Ashram.

Practice context

Before bhoga or a household meal, as custom allows. Ask the Ashram for a fuller kitchen-rite.