This mantra of blessing for the world and a reminder to live intentionally and for the liberation of all.
The Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Sanskrit mantra means: (translation courtesy of Jivamukti Yoga)
“May all beings everywhere be happy and free from suffering, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”
“May all beings everywhere be happy and free from suffering, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”
It is a reminder to be the change we wish to see in the world by examining our deep-seated unconscious thoughts and beliefs. Thoughts beget words; words beget actions.
Lokah: The location of all universes existing at this moment
Samastah: All beings living in this location
Sukhino: In happiness, joy and free from all suffering
Bhav: The divine mood or state of union
Antu: May it be so
Samastah: All beings living in this location
Sukhino: In happiness, joy and free from all suffering
Bhav: The divine mood or state of union
Antu: May it be so
The freedom implied in Suhkino recognizes the laws of free will and our equal rights to pursue joy. Knowing we are one with all, our actions can support or suppress the freedom of another. “No freedom can come from depriving others of their freedom.”
This mantra reminds us to take responsibility for oneself; to individually do our part to address our limitations and faults. We own our karma and desire to act from places of greater love.
This mantra reminds us to take responsibility for oneself; to individually do our part to address our limitations and faults. We own our karma and desire to act from places of greater love.
Per Amma Although this mantra does not appear in any of the existent Vedic branches, it is an expression of the universal spirit. The sloka as a whole reads as follows:
svasti prajabhyah: pari-palayantham
nyayeana margena mahim maheesah:
go-brahmanebhya: shubamasthu nityam
lokah: samasthah: sukhino bhavanthu
A loose translation:
May there be well being to the people; may the leaders rule the earth along the right path;
svasti prajabhyah: pari-palayantham
nyayeana margena mahim maheesah:
go-brahmanebhya: shubamasthu nityam
lokah: samasthah: sukhino bhavanthu
A loose translation:
May there be well being to the people; may the leaders rule the earth along the right path;
May the sources of nourishment, the cultural and spiritual leaders have well being forever;
May all the beings in all the worlds become free of suffering;
May all the beings in all the worlds become free of suffering;
Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5pm to chant mantra with us for 8 mins to honor the struggle of our black sisters and brothers for liberation from institutionalized racism. Chant to find your voice and part in this struggle.
