The Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu for Well-Being

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What is the Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu and how does it promote harmony?

The purpose of this mantra is to promote the peaceful and harmonious exchange of information without resistance, conflict or disagreement.

It calms obstacles to learning and receiving and opens the mind and body. 

Although there are many versions of the Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu recorded by different artists, I prefer this one by Deva Premal.

It’s very relaxing, easy to understand and follow, and her voice has a beautiful inflection and resonance.

How to sing the Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu.

Singing or listening to this mantra provides a meditative distraction that clears the mind and generates a good energy.

To experience the full effect, inhale through the abdomen allowing it to expand then move the breath upward to fill the chest. This extends the breath, opens the chest, and increases resonance. 

If you tend to sing nasally, using the “belly” breathing helps bring the voice downward. Adding vibrato (a wavy sound) creates an extra elegance.

Take your time, relax, practice, and please don’t judge yourself. Mastering the words and rhythm doesn’t take long.

Premal, D. (2014, June 5). Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnifyw05E0

Here is the pronunciation match I created by listening closely to the Sanskrit lyrics of Deva Premal’s version (noted below). Repeat the first block 3 times and the second block once at the end.

Block 1 (Repeat steps 1–5 three times.)

  1. Om Sa Na Nava Too
  2. Sa Noe Boo Nock Too
  3. Sa Verriyum Kara Va Vie Aye
  4. Tejas Vena Adhi-ta-mas-too
  5. Ma Vid Vi Shah Vi Aye

Block 2 (At end, repeat steps 1–3 one time.)

  1. Om Shan-tae
  2. Shan-tae
  3. Shan-tae
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I hope this was enjoyable. Please share, link, and pass the word to others. If you have questions, suggestions, or comments, please reach out. I would love to hear from you.

Until next time, wishing you continued wellness.

Kimberly I

Updated December 2023 by Kimberly Iacoponi

Source

Premal, D. (2014, June 5). Shanti Mantra-Om Sahana Vavatu [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnifyw05E0

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