Saha nāv avatu

Canonical source text

ॐ सह नाववतु । सह नौ भुनक्तु । सह वीर्यं करवावहै । तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः

IAST transliteration

Close translation

May he protect us both together. May he nourish us both together. May we work with vigour together. May our study be illumined; may we not quarrel. Oṃ peace, peace, peace.

Reader-friendly meaning

A peace before study: may the teacher and the student be protected and nourished together, and may learning grow without mutual ill will.

Meenananda editorial explanation

Study circles and quiet reading open with this prayer at the Ashram. Knowledge that stays humble keeps the spirit of the mantra. Here learning is shared food — strength for both who sit. For a deeper reading of this mantra, a personal rhythm of japa, or the path of diksha, please contact Meenananda Ashram.

Practice context

Speak it at the start of shared study. A fixed count is optional; ask the Ashram if you wish one.