Mantrapushpam Sanskrit Eng

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya
Sri Krishna Temple, Morganville, NJ 07751, USA

www.krishnatemple.org
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ql mwmq
r|m mwm uS|
mwm|ul meu||l mvql p|ui |
clSq u Am mwmq||
mwm|ul meu||l mvql p|ui |
Om, Yo|pam Pushpam Veda| Pushpa| van Prajava||n Pashumaan Bha|vati.

Chandraama vaa apaam pushpam|| Pushpa|van, Prajavaa||n Pashumaan Bha|vati
Yah = who; Apam = belonging to waters; Pushpam = Flowers, Veda = Understands;
possess flowers; Prajavan = progeny; Bhavati = begets. Chandramava = Chandra,
Apam = belonging to waters; Pushpam = Taking the form of flower; pushpavan =
possessing flowers; Prajavan = Progeny; pasuman = possessing wealth; Bhavati =
becomes.
In all the four Vedas both water and the divinity within are greatly praised. Chandra
(moon) was born out of Kshira Samudra (the ocean of milk). Since it is the work of water,
moon is described as a water flower (Apam Pushpam). In this water moon holds the
place of a flower. He represents beauty, coolness, appreciation. Those who perceive the
moon as a flower floating on water, will attain happiness, peace, enhancement and
beauty. Those who realize the ability of water, the way it resides and its boundless
beauty, will themselves become popular, good citizens, will be blessed with wealth and
well supported in society.
r Lu uS|
Ya evam Veda|
r|mqri|l uS|
Ari|lul pui |
Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati
Ya = One who, Evam = In this way; Veda = Understands yah = that person, Apam =
About the water (yah + apam = yopam); Ayatanam = the origin; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = Having a place; Bhavati = becomes.
One who understands that water is the origin of the world (at the end of Pralaya and the
next cycle of Vitpatti) will realize how this place has evolved.
Aalu Amqri|lq
Ari|lul pui
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r||alUri|lq uS|
Ari|lul pui
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Am u AalUri|lq
Ari|lul pui
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r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS|

Agnirvaa apamaayata|nam
Ari|lul pui
Ayata|navan bhavati
These verses are Vedic chants that need to pronounced properly based on the
Swara system described above. Therefore, it is important to sincerely learn
and pronounce these verses with the formal method of chanting, learnt through a teacher (Guru).
Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Yo||gneraayatha|nam Veda|
Apova Agnerayata|nam
Ya Evam Veda|
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Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan
Bhavati
Agnirva = In addition, Agni or fire; For Apam = Waters; Ayatanam = house (place); Iti =
In this way; Yah = Who; Veda = understands; Ayatanavan = Having place; Bhavati =
becomes; Yah = who; Agneh = Belonging to Agni; Ayatanam = place; Veda =
understands; Ayatanavan = Having a place; Bhavati = Indeed he / she; Apova = Waters,
agneh = For fire; Ayatanam = Place; Evam = In this way; Yah = Who; Veda =
understands; Ayatanavan = Possessing a place; Bhavati = becomes.
Agni (fire) supports water. Agni (fire) in Avantara Srishti (recreation at the end of
PraLaya) "Apova Idam Agre Salilam Aseet" according to this Srishti, before creation, the
waters were responsible for the universe. Those who know the mutually supporting
relation between water and fire pervading this world, understand this world. While earth
is covered by water (most of it is even now covered by water) and the fire (energy)
remains in earth's core. The fire is prevalent in surfaces that are not covered by water.
Fire also prevails in regions below water (ocean bed) erupting from time to time.
uru Amqri|lq
Ari|lul pui
r urUri|l uS|
Ari|lul pui
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Am u urU|ri|lq
Ari|lul pui
r Lu uS|
| r|mqri|l uS| |
Ari|lul pui
Vaayurva apamaayata|nam Ayata|navan bhavati

Ayata|navan bhavati
Yo Vayoraayatanam Veda|
Ayata|navan bhavati
Apo vy Vaayorayatha|nam
Ya Evam Veda|
Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati
Vayurva = Also, the air; Apam = for waters, ayatanam = Having as the place;
Ayatanavan = Possessing the state; Bhavati = In deed he; Yah = who; Vayoh =
Belonging to air; ayatanam = the place; veda = understands; Aporvai = Waters; Vahyoh
= air; ayatanam = as the place to reside; Yah = who ever; Veda = understands;
ayatanavan = Possessing the place (State); Bhavati = Indeed be. Yah = Who; Apam =
Belonging to waters; Ayatanam = State; Veda = understands; Ayatanavan = possessing
the place; Bhavati = indeed be;
"Vayoragnih, Agnerapah" According to this Sriti about Maha Srishti (great creation), it is
stated that Agni is born out of Vayu (air is essential to sustain a fire) and from Agni water
is born. In Maha Sriti for water through Agni, air is the cause and in Avantara Sristi water
is the main cause for all. One who understands this interdependency is deemed to be
absolved of rebirth and attains the Divinity.

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Ax u im mqri lq
Ari lul pui
r|qwr im|i Ari|lq uS|
Ari|lul pui
Am u Aqwr im|i Ari|lq
Ari|lul pui
| r|mqri|l uS| |
Ari|lul pui
r Lu uS|
Asou vy tapannapa-maayata|nam
Yo| mushyatapatha ayathanam Veda|
Apova amushyathapa|tha Ayatanam
Ya Evam Veda|
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan
Bhavati
Asou vy = also these; Tapan = The brilliant Sun; Apam = waters; Ayatanam vai = Is not
its place, (who knows this); ayatanavan = having the place; Bhavati = becomes; Yah =
who; Amusya = These; Tapatah = the lightening sun; Ayatanam = the place; Veda =
getting to know; Ayatanavan = Having the place; Bhavati = becomes; Apa = Waters;
Amusya = these; Tapatah = scorched by the brilliant Sun; Ayatanam = This place; yah =
who ever; Veda = understands; Ayatanavan = that status; Bhavati = becomes. Yah =
Who ever; Apam = Belonging to waters; Ayatanam = place; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = getting the same place; Bhavati = Indeed be.
As per the dictum "Adityaat-Jayate Vrustih" the rains said to form due to Sun and the
heat due to Sun. Hence, Sun is the source of waters cycling this earth. One who truly
understands this cycle will obtain bliss and will be absolved of rebirth.
clSq u Amqri|lq
Ari|lul pui
rlSq|x Ari|lq uS|
Ari|lul pui
Am u clSq|x Ari|lq |
Ari|lul pui
r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| | Ari|lul pui

Chandramava apamaayata|nam
Yaschandrama|sa Ayata|nam Veda|
Apo vy Chandrama|sa Ayatha|nam
Ayatha|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ya Evam Veda| Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati

Chandramah = Chandra or moon; Apam = for water; Ayatanavan = Who knows its
origin; ayatanavan = possessing the same place; Bhavati = Indeed he; Yah = who;
Chandramava = belonging to Chandra; Ayatanam = Place; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = getting the place; Bhavati = In deep he; Apah = Waters; Chandramah =
for Moon; Ayatanam = the place; Yah = who; Veda = knows; Ayatanavan = Possessing
the status; Bhavati = Having it.

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One who knows that the cool rays responsible for water (snow) are related to moon, and
Moon is the cause of waters (melted snow), such a person gets to a state from where
there is no rebirth.
l|h u Amqri|lq |
Ari|lul pui
r l|hqri|lq uS|
Ari|lul pui
Am u l|hqri|lq |
Ari|lul pui
r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| | Ari|lul pui

Naksha|traNi va apamaayata|nam
Yo Naksha|traNaam Ayatanam Veda|
Apo vy Naksha|traNamAyatha|nam
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Ya Evam Veda
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
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Yo paamaayata nam Veda Ayata navan Bhavati
Nakshatrani Va = Stars after all; Apam = for waters; Ayatanam = one who knows
it as its place; Ayatanavan = possessing the place; Bhavati = becomes; Yah =
who; Nakshatranam = Belonging to stars; Ayatnam = origin; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = Having the place; Bhavati = In deed he; Apovai = Waters, after all;
Nakshatranam = For stars; Ayatanam = the origin; Yah = Who; Veda =
understands; Ayatanavan = possessing the place; Bhavati = becomes; Yah =
who; Apam = Belonging to waters; Ayatanam = The place (origin), Veda =
understands; Ayatanavan = the place; Bhavati = becomes;
Heavy rains occur in the months of Shravana - Bhadrapada (July-September)
known as Varsha Ritu. Each year certain stars are associated with rain; for
example during year 2000 the stars were (Punarvasu, Pushya - July), (Ashlesha,
Makha, Pubba - August), (Uttara, Hasta - Sept). Stars are the origin of rain, in
Punchanga (Almanac). All who understand this truly understand this world.
melr u Amqri|lq
| Ari|lul pui |
r melr|xrri|lq uS|
| Ari|lul pui |
Am u melr|xrri|lq
| Ari|lul pui |
r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| |

Parjanyova apamaayata|nam
Yah Parjanya|syAyatanam Veda|
Apo vy Parjanya|syAyatanam
Ari|lul pui
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati
Ayata|navan bhavati

Ya Evam Veda|
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Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan
Bhavati
Yah = One who; Apam = pertains to water; Ayatanam = Origin; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = That place; Bhavati = becomes; Parjanyah = clouds; Apam = to waters;
ayatanam = Place; Having known; Ayatanavan = getting the place; Bhavati = becomes;
Yah = who; Parjanyasya = pertains to clouds; Ayatanam = origin; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = Possessing the place; Bhavati = becomes.
Rain fall is due to the formation of clouds. Hence Clouds are the cause for water. Water
evaporates due to the burning rays of the Sun and it forms clouds which therefore
become the cause of water. One who understands this cycle (is due to Paramatman) will
not get rebirth.
xuixU u Amqri|lq | Ari|lul pui |

rxx|uixUrri|lq uS| | Ari|lul pui |
Am u x|uixUxrri|lq | Ari|lul pui |
Samvatsarova apamaayata|nam,
Ayata|navan bhavati
Yas|samvatsarayaayatha|nam Veda|
Ayata|navan bhavati
Apo vy Sam|vatsarasyaayatha|nam
Ayata|navan bhavati
Samvastarah va = Years after all; Apam = to waters; Ayatanam = Having known as its
place; Ayatanavan = Possessing the place; Bhavati = becomes; yah = Who;
Samvastarasya = Regarding the year; Ayatanam = Place; Veda = understands;
Ayatanavan = Possessing it; Bhavati = becomes; Apah = Waters; Samavatarasya = For
the duration of the year; Ayatanam = As the place; yah = who; Veda = Knows;
Ayatanavan = Possessing that place; Bhavati = becomes
Samvatsara refers to a period of one year. Sixty of the Samvatsaras or 60 years
complete one cycle of the calendar. The Samvatsara is hailed by the Upanishads as
"Prajapathi". Having rains during the rainy season each year and rain-water sustained
during the entire year are the basis of survival. Hence rains are the cause for the
continuation of each year counted by the people who survive i.e. us (since rain helps all
living beings to continue their very existence). One who knows this truth will obtain
immortality and has no rebirth.
r Lu uS|
r||mxlu mi|vPiq uS| miru i|i
Cq u sM Amx mi|vPi|
iSwprl| |
AmX UxqSr|X xl
xr| vXq xqp|iq
AmX Ux|xr r Ux|
iq u|ahWqrqqi|
Cq u sM AmX Ux|
i|qwq|Sir xqp|i
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Ya evam Veda
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Yo||psunaavam prati|shtitaam Veda| Pratyeva| thishTati
Ime vy loka apsu prathi|sTitaah

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Tadeshabhyanu|kta
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Apagum rasamudaya gm san
| Surye shukragm samabhri tam
Apagum rasa|sya yo rasah|
Tam vo| grinhamyuttamamiti| |
Ime vy loka Apagum rasah|
Te|mushmi|nnadiyte samabhritah| |
Yah evam veda = one who understands this, yo apsu navam pratishtitam veda = one
who observes the world as a boat stationed in water, pratyeva tishati = remains aloof
(unaffected).
One who understands that water supports the world. That person compares the world to
a boat that provides stability even though it floats in water. Such a person realizes that
all the affairs of the world are supported by water. Without support from water the world
does not move and there is no life. Such a person is established in truth.
Ime vy = these, loka = worlds, apsu = in water, pratishTitaah = are established in, tat
eshabhi + anukta = that these are said to be, Apagum = in the waters, rasam
udayayagum san = evolve from a fluid state. Apagum = in the waters, rasasya yo rasaha
= is that state of matter which is the source of liquids, tam vo = that is what, grinham
udyuttam iti = it is as if this is about to grasp, Ime vy = these, loka = worlds, Apagaum =
the waters, rasah = liquids, te = they, mushmin = to eclipse, aditye = the suns,
samabritah = encircle.
These worlds are established in water (to sustain life). According to the Smruti "Apa eva
sasarjaadou" the Paramatma dissolved his veerya in water. His veerya became a hill of
wealth. The solidified parts of such hill resulted in Meru Parvata (in the Himalayas). All
Indian religions such as Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions hail the Meru as the origin of
mankind. Therefore, the three worlds became "Apam Rasa" or those that evolved from
water. In such a developed world the "Soma Rasa" became available. Such a "Soma
Rasa" is used for the protection of the earth, and to satisfy the Devas we use it during
Yagna. Thus we obtain "Swarga loka" or the heaven. Water is the source of matter that
evolves to other fluid states of matter. The worlds (planets) thus formed encircle the
suns (of each galaxy) as if they are trying to grasp the essence of water and in this race
to get water, they eclipse the sun.
UekUer| mx xWl|| lq| ur u||uhr| MqW |

OM Rajadhi rajaya prasahya saahine |
Namo| vayam Vaisravanaya| Kurmahe |
OM = The representation of OM; Rajadhi rajaya = The lord of all lords (Emperor);
prasahya sahine = One who is the repository of all wealth. Namo vayam kurmahe = we

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offer salutations, Vaishravanaya = to that Vaishravana.

Salutations to the supreme Emperor (King of the kings), who is the repository of all
wealth. We offer salutations to that Vaishravana (Kubera, god of wealth).
x q Mql Mq Mq|r qq||

Sa me Kamaan Kama Kamaa|ya Mahyam||
Sa me Kamaan = he, our desires; Kama Kamaya = Possession of desires; Mahyam =
Our.
May He grant us all desires that are beneficial.
MqU u||uh S|Si |

Kameshvaro Vai||Shravano da|daatu |
Kamesvaro = The Lord of all desires; Vaisravanah = Kubera - lord of wealth; Dadatu =
Let him grant.
Let the Lord of desire is Kubera also known as Vaishravana grant our wishes.
MoUr| uuhr| qWUer lq| |

Kuberaya| Vaishravanaaya| Maharajaya Namah|
To such Kubera or Vaishravana, the great emperor who fulfills our desires, we
salute, because we would like to get the wisdom to become free of desires.
|| iSo
|| ir
|| iSiq |
OM|| Tat Brahma, OM|| Tat vayuh, OM|| tat aatma
OM = OM; Tat Brahma = is that Brahma; OM = OM, Tat vayuh = is that air; OM = OM;
Tat Atma = is that Atma
OM alone is that Brahma; OM is alone is that Vayu (air) and OM alone is Atma (soul).
|| iixirq
|| iixuq||
|| iimUlq |
OM|| tat satyam, OM|| tat sarvam|| OM|| tat puronnamah |

OM = OM; tat sathyam = is that truth; OM = OM; Tatsarvam = is all of that, OM = OM;

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Tatpuronnamah = Known by the word fit for salutations,

OM alone is that Satyam (eternal truth). OM is verily every thing; OM is that divine word
that is worthy of our salutations.
AlixcUi| piw aWrq u|qiw |

Antascharati| bhuteshu guhayam Vi|shvamurtishu |
Antascharati = moves inside all; Bhutesu = Living beings; Guhayam = In the cave of the
hearts; Vishvamurtishu = Present in the entire universe in all forms.
That Lord pervades all beings. He is present in the cave of inner most of hearts.
He is present in the entire universe and the entire world itself is His form.
iu rlxiu uwOMUxiuqlSxiuXSxiu uvhxiu oxiuq| memi |

Tvam Yajnas-tvam Vashatkaras-tvam, Indras-tvam, Rudras-tvam,
Vishnus-tvam Brahmas-tvam| Prajaapatih
Tvam Yajnah = You are Yajna or sacrifice; Tvam Vashatkarah = you keep everything
under control; Tvam Indrah = You are Indra (God of rain); Tvam Vishnu = you are
Vishnu; Tvam Brahmah = you are Brahma; Tvam Prajapatih = You are Prajapathi (ruler
of humans or citizens).
You are Yajna (the food and energy cycle). You keep everything under control. You are
Indra, You are Vishnu. You are Brahma and You are the Prajapathi (Lord of the people).
iuq i|Sm Am eriUxqi oqW ppuxxuUq |

Tvam ta|daapa Apo Jyothirasomritam Bramha bhoorbhu-vassuvarom
Tvam = you are; Tat Apah = that water; Apo Jyoti Raso Amrutam = that divine Elixir
emanating from water & light; Bhuh = Earth; Bhuvah = Astral; Suvah = celestial form;
OM = The very form of OM.
You are water itself. You are the light born from it. You are the very taste of the Divine
Elixir. You are Brahma. You are Earth, Astral, heavenly stars and cosmic form. You are
the very form of 'OM' that represents everything.
l Mq|h l mer kl|l ira|lM Aqiiuq|lv|

Na ka|rmanah na Prajayaa Dhane|na Thyaage| Naike Amritatvamaa|nushuhu
Na KarmaNa = neither by the work done, na Prajaya Dhanena = not by wealth
accumulated by society, Thyagena = by rejection of these, eke = alone, Amritatvam =
attainment of freedom from death/birth, maanushu = is possible for humans.
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rituals) or the wealth accumulated by the society. It can only be attained by renunciation
or self surrender.
mU|h lMq lW|iq aW|rq upe|Sii|r uvli| |

Pare|Na naakam nihitam Guhaa|yaam
Vibhraja|de Thadyatha|yo Vishanthi|
Parena naakam nihitam = how can that be stipulated by others, Guhaayam = in the cave
of buddhi (or knowledge), Vibhrajade = that is splendid or luminous, Thath Yathayo =
those attainments by Yathis (Ascetics), Vishanthi = will come and go.
To obtain Moksha therefore the path is to give up all worldly affairs. Some who are
introverts, may obtain Moksha by such detachment. The Yathis attain immortality that is
in Parama Vyoman which is above heaven. It shines all by itself in its own cave of
knowledge. Those introverts can experience it.
uSli ul xl|ijxxlr|x rai|rvvxiu||
Vedanta Vijyaana Suni|shchitaarthah

sanya|sa yogaad-yatha|-Yashadhda-satvaaha||
Vedanta = The philosophy of Vedanta, Vijyana = Wisdom, Su Nishchitartha = well
defined meaning, sanyasa yoga adi yatha = Sanyasa (renunciation), yoga (attainment),
and others, yah = one who, shudda satvaa = has purified oneself
The philosophies of Vedanta endowed with decisive knowledge derived from the
Upanishads (Vijnana as defined in philosophical sense - tattva, hita and purushartha)
define the meaning of renunciation, attainment of the eternal truth by self purification.
Intelligent and introspective analysis of the Vedanta (Upanishad Vaakya or sentences)
leads to a knowledge that is described as Vendanta Vijnana. Such knowledge provides
an understanding of the inseparable nature of Jiva (life) and Brahma (eternal). Truly,
those who have obtained this knowledge are described as Vedanta Vijnani.
i o| sMi mU||li Ms mU|qii mU|qcrli xu|| |

Te Bra|hma Loketu Paraa||ntha Kaale
Paraa|mritaath Pari|muchyanthi Sarve||
Te = those persons, Brahma loke tu = after all, in the world of Brahma, Paraantha Kale =
for a very long time (like eternity), Para Amritaath = from birth / death, Parimuchyanthi
Sarve = all of them will become free.
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(looks like eternity) since they all of them will be free from birth / death. Those who
obtained the knowledge of the Brahman, have no distinctions such as superior or
inferior. All will be relieved from the attachment of Samsara, at the end. leaving the body
while there is still lack of knowledge is called "Aparanta kaala" whereas leaving the body
with the full knowledge of the Brahman is called "Paraantha Kaala".
That which is un-manifest and is the essence of the world can only be cleared by the
knowledge of Tatva Jnana (knowledge of That which is essential). Those who lack this
knowledge will not become free during a PraLaya. Those who have become Jnani
(knowledgeable) will obtain Mukti (freedom) at the end of their bodily cycle - when the
current body dies.
Sq ummq mUq||piq rim|lQUMq mUq|kr xXxjq
im Sq aalq| uvMxixq|l rSlixiSm|xiurq |

Dahram vipaapam Parame||svabutam
Yat-Pu|ndareekam Purama|dhya San-stham
Tatraapi-Daharam gaganam| vishokas-tasmi|n
Yadanthas-thdupaa|si-tavyam
Daharam = Internal sky, vipaapam = free from sins, Parame svabhutam = where
Paramatma manifests, yat = which, Pundareekam = white lotus flower, paramadhya = in
the center, samstham = established. Tatra api = even there, dahram = internal sky,
gaganam vishokah = pervade the skies, tasmin = among those, yat anthah = who find
an end, tat upaasitavyam = must be cherished or meditated upon.
This body is like a Pura or Town. In the middle of this town is the lotus in the form of
heart. In the middle of the heart is a small sky - this is "Daharaakasha". That sky is free
from Paapa (bad deeds) where the Paramatma can be obtained. Therefore, that sky is
the very best town. We must visualize sky as Paramatma and do Upasana (or meditate
on it). Since the sky is everywhere, but we still differentiate the types of skies in our
physical lives, we must perceive this internal sky as Parabrahma and must pray and
meditate to this internal sky within us.
r uSS xu|U m uSli| c mi|i
ixr| mMi| slxr r mU|xx qW|U
Yo vedaadou swa|rah prokto vedante| cha prathishTi|taha

Thasya| Prakriti| Leenasya yah para|swa maheshwa|raha
Yah = the one who, vedaadou = in Veda and others, swarah prokto = has been
described musically, Vedante cha = also in the Vedanta, PratishTitah = has been well
established, tasya = His, Prakriti leenasya = who has become one with nature, para swa
maheshwaraha = is none other than the Maheshwara Himself.
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At the beginning of the Vedas the OM that we recite, in Upanishads the OM that has
been substantiated, that OM becomes one with the un-manifest during dhyaana
(meditation). There are five matras (time references) in OM. "A" kara, "U" kara, "Ma"
kara, "Nada" and "Bindu". In meditation, we must visualize that during "A" kara it is in
Virata swarupa, in "U" kara it is in hiranya garbha swarupa, in "Ma" kara it is in unmanifest form. These three forms must gradually merge into one and during the fourth
and fifth matra (time period) of the Pranava (OM) we must meditate upon Parameshwara
who is known as the highest form of Nada merging into Bindu. That form is the one that
the universe brings in the form of sound or silence and is the Parameshwara.
The one whose praise the Vedas sing, the one who has also been well established in
Vedanta philosophy, the one who is completely one with nature, I bow to that
Maheshwara.
m|wxr u xWxrxr| qWSuxr| kqW | i| S mcSr|i |

Puru|shasya vidya sahasraakshayasya| mahadevasya| dheemahi
Tanno| Rudrah pracho-dayaa|th
Pusushasya Vidya = the knowledge of humans, Sahasrakshyasya = the one with
thousands of eyes (all seeing), Mahadevasya dheemahi = intellect of Mahadeva, Tat +
no (Tanno) Rudrah = let that Rudrah, Pracho-dayaath = inspire us.
We meditate upon the Purusha. For that purpose we meditate upon Mahadeva the
omniscient. He who is the first among the Gods before and above all, Rudra, the great
seer, behold him of the Golden embryo being born before all. May He, the God who links
us with the auspicious knowledge, prompt us into that mediation upon the purusha.
Mahadeva, who is the source of knowledge and intellect to all humans, let that Rudra
inspire us.
iim|wr uW| qWSur| kqW |
i| S mcSr||i |
Thath purusha|ya vidmahe| mahadevasya| dheemahi

Thanno| Rudrah pracho-dayaa||th
Thath Purushaya Vidmahe = That Pundita who is conversant with, Mahadevasya
dheemahi = Mahadeva and his intellect, Thanno Rudrah prochadayaath = let that Rudra
inspire us.
We mediate upon that Purusha - Sriman Narayana. Him beyond whom there is nothing,
higher than whom there is none smaller, none greater, alone who stands immutable like
a tree established in heaven, by Him, that Purusha, all this is pervaded. The
knowledgeable Purusha who has understood the intellect and all pervasive nature of
Mahadeva, let him be an inspiration to us, oh Rudra inspire us.
iim|wr uW| uilQr| kqW |
i| Sli mcSr||i
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Thath purusha|ya vidmahe| vakratundaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Dantih pracho-dayaa||th
Thath Pusushaya Vidmahe = That Pundita who is conversant with, Vakratundaya
dheemahi = the one with broken tusk and an intellect, Thanno Dantih prochadayaath =
let that Ganesha inspire us.
We mediate upon that Purusha. For that purpose, we meditate upon Vakratunda or
Ganesha. The knowledgeable Purusha who has understood the intellect and all
pervasive of Vakratunda or Ganapathi, let him be an inspiration to us, let that Ganesha
inspire us.
iim|wr uW| cilQr| kqW
i| llS mcSr||i
Thath purusha|ya vidmahe| chakratundaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Nandih pracho-dayaa||th
Thath Pusushaya Vidmahe = That Pundita who is conversant with, Chakrathudaya
dheemahi = the bull of Shiva and his intellect, Thanno Nandih prochadayaath = let that
Nandi inspire us.
We mediate upon that Purusha. For that purpose, we meditate upon Chakratunda or
Nandi. The knowledgeable Purusha who has understood the intellect and all pervasive
bull of Shiva , let him be an inspiration to us, let that Nandi inspire us.
iim|wr uW| qWxlr| kqW
i|wwhqZ mcSr||i
Thath purusha|ya vidmahe| mahaasenaaya| dheemahi

Thannah| Shanmukhah pracho-dayaa||th
Thath Pusushaya Vidmahe = That Pundita who is conversant with, Mahasenaya
dheemahi = Shanmukha (the leader of army) and his intellect, Thannah Shanmukhah
prochadayaath = let that Shanmukha inspire us.
We mediate upon that Purusha. For that purpose, we meditate upon Mahasena or
Shanmukha. The knowledgeable Purusha who has understood the intellect and all
pervasive of Shanmukha, let him be an inspiration to us, let that Shanmukha inspire us.
iim|wr uW| xuhmr| kqW
i| aQ mcSr||i
Thath purusha|ya vidmahe| SurvarNa pakshaaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Garudah pracho-dayaa||th
Tat Pusushaya Vidmahe = That Pundita who is conversant with, SuvarNa Pakshaaya
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dheemahi = the one with golden wings and his intellect, Thanno Garudah prochadayaath
= let that Garuda inspire us.
We mediate upon that Purusha. For that purpose, we meditate upon Suvarnapaksha or
Garuda. The knowledgeable Purusha who has understood the intellect and all pervasive
Eagle with golden wings, let that Garuda (Golden Eagle -vehicle of Shanmukha) inspire
us. This is known as "Garuda Gayatri"
uSiqlr| uW| WUhrapr| kqW
i| oqW mcSr||i
Vedaathmanaya vidmahe hiraNyagarbhaaya| Dheemahi

Thanno| Bramhah pracho-dayaa||th
Vedathmanaya Vidmahe = One who is conversant with the Vedas, Hiranya Garbhaya
dheemahi = One who creates the world from his golden womb using his intellect,
Thanno Brahmah prochadayaath = let that Bramha inspire us.
The one who is conversant with the Vedas and creates this entire world from his golden
womb, let him be an inspiration to us, let that Brahma inspire us.
lUrhr| uW| uxSur| kqW
i| uwh mcSr||i
NarayaNaya| Vidmahe| Vasudevaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Vishnuh pracho-dayaa||th
Narayanaya Vidmahe = One who is embodiment of Narayana, Vasudevaya dheemahi =
One who
inspired this world as the son of Vasudeva (Krishna), Thanno Vishnuh prochadayaath =
let that Vishnu inspire us.
We meditate upon Narayana. The one who is the embodiment of Narayana and taught
this entire world as the son of Vasudeva (Krishna), let him be an inspiration to us, let that
Vishnu inspire us. This verse is known as "Vishnu Gayatri".
uelZr uW| ih SXr| kqW
i| lUxW mcSr||i
Vajra Nakhaaya Vidmahe| Teekshna damshtraaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Naarasimhah pracho-dayaa||th
Vajra Nakhaaya Vidmahe = One who has diamond-like hard nails, Teekshna
Damshtraya dheemahi = One who has tooth like a lion and displayed sharpness (in
attacking the demon Hiranyakashipu), Thanno Naarasimhah prochadayaath = let that
Narasimha inspire us.
The one who took the form of Man-lion with sharp nails and teeth to quell demons (like
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Hiranyakashipu), let him be an inspiration to us, oh Narasimha inspire us.
pxMUr| uW| qWiMUr| kqW
i| ASir mcSr||i
Bhaskaraya| Vidmahe| Mahadyuthi-karaaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Adityah pracho-dayaa||th
Bhaskaraya Vidmahe = One who creates brightness, Maha dhyuthi-karaya dheemahi =
One who inspires this world with the brightness of a great day, Thanno Adityah
prochadayaath = let that Sun (son of Aditi) inspire us.
The one who creates brightness and inspires this world by making a great day, let him
be an inspiration to us, oh Sun inspire us.
ulUr| uW| sssr| kqW
i| Aal mcSr||i
Vaishwanaraaya| Vidmahe| Laaleelaaya| dheemahi

Thanno| Agnih pracho-dayaa||th
Vaishwanaraya Vidmahe = One who in the form of fire within living souls,
Laleelaya dheemahi = helps us digest food and provide energy making it seem
like a child's play, Thanno Agnih prochadayaath = let that Agni (fire) inspire us.
The one who in the form of fire within all living souls, helps digest our food as if it
is a child's play, let him be an inspiration to us, oh Agni (fire) inspire us.
Mirrlr| uW| MlrMqU| kqW
i| Sa mcSr||i
Kaatyaayanaya| Vidmahe| Kanya kumaari| dheemahi

Thanno| Durgih pracho-dayaa||th
Kathyayanaya Vidmahe = One who is the mother of Karthikeya (Parvathi), Kanya
Kumari dheemahi = One who inspires this world as the beautiful Kanya Kumari, Thanno
Durgih prochadayaath = let that Durga inspire us.
We meditate upon Durga who belongs to Katyanana Gotra, and who is the resplendent
maiden. May that Durga inspire us. In the word Kanya Kumari, Kanya signifies the she is
"Deepthimathi". Kanya also means Kumari or a young girl. This is known as "Durga
Gayatri".
vi vli vli|
WU | ii xi
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Om Shatih Shantih Shantih|

Harih Om Thath-Sath
OM = Om, Shantih = let there be peace in our immediate environment (Adi-Bhoutika),
Shantih = let there be peace in our natural environment (Adi-Daivika), Shantih = let there
be peace for ever internally in ourselves (Adhyatmika), Harihi Om = that Lord is OM, tat
sat = That is the eternal truth.
OM, let there be peace, let there be peace, let there be peace. The "An" part of Shantih
represents Shiva and visarga part "ih" in Shantih represents goddess Shakthi. Therefore
Shantih is a combination of Shiva and Shakthi. That unified Lord is represented as OM
and That is the eternal truth.
Acknowledgement:
I would like to gratefully acknowledge the guidance and support provided to me by Prof.
M.G.Prasad in this translation effort. The references listed below were of immense value
in portraying the different aspects of knowledge conveyed through these verses, over
the ages.
Reference:
1.
Mantrapushpam - Editor C. Lakshminarayanan, Mysore
2.
Aruna Prashnah - Vidya Ganapathi Publications, Translation by Vidwan Rama
Shastri, 2002
3.
The Vedaparayana - Ramana Ashram 1999, pp 36
4.
Maha Narayanam - Translation by Vidwan Dr. N. S. Anatharangacharya
5.
Maha Narayanopanishad - Swami Vimalananda
6.
Taittariyopanishat Saswara Mantrapushpah cha - Sri Vani Vilasa Mudralayah, Sri
Rangam, 1998.
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r|m mwm uS|

mwm|ul meu||l mvql p|ui |

mwm|ul meu||l mvql p|ui |

Om, Yo|pam Pushpam Veda| Pushpa| van Prajava||n Pashumaan Bha|vati.

Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati

r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS|

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan

Vaayurva apamaayata|nam Ayata|navan bhavati

Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

Ari lul pui

r|qwr im|i Ari|lq uS|

Am u Aqwr im|i Ari|lq

Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan

rlSq|x Ari|lq uS|

r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| | Ari|lul pui

Ya Evam Veda| Yo|paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan Bhavati

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| | Ari|lul pui

Yo paamaayata nam Veda Ayata navan Bhavati

r Lu uS| | r|mqri|l uS| |

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

Yo| paamaayata|nam Veda| Ayata|navan

xuixU u Amqri|lq | Ari|lul pui |

r||mxlu mi|vPiq uS| miru i|i

xr| vXq xqp|iq

AmX Ux|xr r Ux|

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

Yo||psunaavam prati|shtitaam Veda| Pratyeva| thishTati

Ime vy loka apsu prathi|sTitaah

Apagum rasamudaya gm san

| Surye shukragm samabhri tam

Apagum rasa|sya yo rasah|

Tam vo| grinhamyuttamamiti| |

Ime vy loka Apagum rasah|

UekUer| mx xWl|| lq| ur u||uhr| MqW |

Namo| vayam Vaisravanaya| Kurmahe |

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

offer salutations, Vaishravanaya = to that Vaishravana.

x q Mql Mq Mq|r qq||

MqU u||uh S|Si |

MoUr| uuhr| qWUer lq| |

OM|| Tat Brahma, OM|| Tat vayuh, OM|| tat aatma

OM|| tat satyam, OM|| tat sarvam|| OM|| tat puronnamah |

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

Tatpuronnamah = Known by the word fit for salutations,

AlixcUi| piw aWrq u|qiw |

iu rlxiu uwOMUxiuqlSxiuXSxiu uvhxiu oxiuq| memi |

iuq i|Sm Am eriUxqi oqW ppuxxuUq |

l Mq|h l mer kl|l ira|lM Aqiiuq|lv|

Translation by: K. Raghunandan

Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya

mU|h lMq lW|iq aW|rq upe|Sii|r uvli| |

uSli ul xl|ijxxlr|x rai|rvvxiu||