Arya Samaj

Shishya · Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject: ATHAA SHAANTI-KARANAM

ATHAA SHAANTI-KARANAM
from
The Arya Satsang Pradeep
by
Dr. Satish Prakash Arya, Ph.D

Here we begin the Shaanti Karana, the prayers to God and the Cosmic Forces for peace in ourselves. Without Shaanti, there can be no Swasti. Without peace there can be no nobility in life. And this Shaanti is the actual cooling-down of the five fires of lust, anger, greed, infatuation and vanity that perpetually burn and destroy our divine energy.

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Shishya · Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 1

Shanna indraagni bhawa-taam avobhih
shanna indraa varunaa raata-havyaa.
Shamindraa somaa su-vi-taaya shamyoh
shanna indraa poosha-naa vaaja-saatau.

"May the Supreme One, possessed of radiant light, give us peace with His protective powers. May the Supreme One, possessed of choiceworthiness, bountiful in gifts, bring us peace. May the Supreme One and His devotion create tranquility in us. And, may the Supreme One and His nourishment grant us harmony in the battles of life."

Shishya · Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:55 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 2

Shanno bhagah shamu nah shanso astu
shannah puran-dhih shamu santu raayah.
Shannah satyasya su-yamasya shansah
shanno aryamaa puru-jaato astu.

"May our fortune yield us peace. May the observance of law and order in society bring us peace. May economic prosperity that sustains the citizenry confer peace. May our practice of truth and self-discipline generate peace, and may the soul, who performs actions and is born again and again, progress in peace."

Shishya · Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 9:20 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 3

Shanno dhaataa shamu dhartaa no astu
shanna u-roo-chee bhawatu swa-dhaabhih.
Sham rodasee brihatee shanno adrih
shanno dewaanaam suha-waani santu.

"May air and sunlight be peacefully supportive of life. May the spacious earth, with its life-sustaining grains, produce peace in us. May the extensive sky, containing mountain-shaped masses of clouds, rain down peace, and may our invocations of Nature’s bounties be chanted in peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 4

Shanno agnir jyotir aneeko astu
shanno mitraa varunaa vash-vinaa sham.
Shannah sukritaam sukritaani santu
shanna ishiro abhi vaatu vaatah.

"May fire, whose force is light, bring us peace. May hydrogen and oxygen,, and all other dualistic forces, generate peace. May the actions of righteous people create an atmosphere of peace, and may the refreshing winds blow peace on us."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:35 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 5

Shanno dyaavaa prithivee poorva-hootau
sham anta-riksham drishaye no astu.
Shanna osha-dheer vanino bhawantu
shanno rajasas patirastu jishnuh.

"May light and darkness inspire peace at the time of dawn when we make our first invocations, and may the sky be there for us to look at and to expand our vision. May medicinal herbs and the trees of the forest contribute to health and a peaceful surrounding. And may the sun that victoriously rules over the planetary system be for our peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 6

Shanna indro vasu-bhir devo astu
sham aaditye-bhir varunah su-shansah.
Shanno rudro rudre-bhir jalaashah
shannas twash-taag-naa-bhi-riha shri-notu.

"May electricity, the cosmic force acting in conjunction with the eight Vasus that keep the universe inhabited, send forth peace to us. May the twelve months that make up the year give us peace. May the soul that is made comfortable in the body by the presence of the vital airs traverse the pathways of the world in peace. And, may the discriminating scholar, with his words of inspiration, motivate us to listen for peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 7

Shannah somo bhavatu brahma shannah
shanno graa-vaa-nah shamu santu yaj-yaah.
Shannah swaroo-naam mitayo bhawantu
shannah praswah praswah sham vastu vedih.

"May the devotion and prayer that we generate in our ceremonies bring us supreme peace. May the ceremonies themselves, and everything associated with them – the ceremonial altars, the stones used to build them, the measurements of the pillars in the ceremonial halls, and the well-grown herbs offered onto the blazing ceremonial fires – all yield peace unto us."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 8

Shannah soorya uru-chakshaa udetu
shannahs chatas-rah pradisho bhawantu.
Shannah parvataa dhruvayo bhawantu
shannah sindhawah shamu santu-aapah.

"May the sun, the eye that sees far and wide, rise in peace. And may each of the four cardinal directions point the way to peace. May the mountains impose their steady structures in peace. And may the rivers cause their currents to flow for peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:41 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 9

Shanno aditir bhawatu vrate-bhih
shanno bhawantu marutah swar-kaah.
Shanno vishnuh shamu pooshaa na astu
shanno bhavitram sham-vastu vaayuh.

"May Mother Earth, with her laws, engender peace. May all mortals, singing with sweetly-intoned voices, intone peace for all humankind. May the all-pervading sunlight, the nourishing rain-clouds, and the cool winds all ensure peace. May even all future happenings influence peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:42 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 10

Shanno devah savitaa traa-ya-maanah
shanno bhawan-too-shaso vibhaa-teeh.
Shannah parjanyo bhawantu prajaa-bhyah
shannah kshetrasya patir astu shambhuh.

"May there be peace from the brilliant sun that rises in the morning to protect us from darkness, and from the radiant dawns. May the clouds rain down peace for all creatures. And may the peasant, the owner of land, helpful as He is, confer on us the gift of peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 11

Shanno devaa vishwa-dewaa bhawantu
sham saras-wateesha dhee-bhiras-tu.
Sham abhi-shaachah shamu raati-shaachah
shanno divyaah paar-thi-vaah shanno apyaah.

"May all of Nature’s bounties yield peace unto us. May learning filled with holy thinking be translated into peace. May our associates who are liberal help us attain peace. And may all beings living in heaven, on earth, and in the water share with us their peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:44 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 12

Shannah satyasya patayo bhawantu
shanno arwantah shamu santu gaawah.
Shanna ribhawah sukritah su-hastaah
shanno bhawantu pitaro haveshu.

"In our rituals we pray that those who are masters of Truth, and those who are enlightened, those who use their skilled hands in performing only excellent only excellent deeds, those who are mothers and fathers, may all help us achieve peace. May even the domesticated animals provide us comfort in our daily tasks."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:46 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 13

Shaano no aja eka-paad dewo astu
shanno ‘hir budh-nyah sham samudrah.
Shanno apaam napaat perur astu
shannah prishnir bhawatu deva-gopaah.

"May He Who is uncreated and Who measures the entire universe with one step give us peace. May the cloud of ignorance present in my sky, overshadowing my intelligence, give way to peace. May the ocean of my sublime emotions flow for peace. May the fire of luster that springs from the waters of my devotion lead to peace. And, may the Inner Cow (of Learning) protect my sense-organs for peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 14

Indro vishwasya raajati.
Shanno astu dwipade
sham chatush-pade.

"Lord Indra shines as Supreme Ruler over the entire universe. May He bring peace unto all bipeds and quadrupeds."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 15

Shanno vaatah pawataam
shannas tapatu sooryah.
Shannah kani-kradad devah
parjanyo abhi-varshatu.

"Let the cool winds blow peace unto us. Let the sun shine forth in peace. Let the thundering clouds burst forth and send rain for our peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:48 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 16

Ahaani sham bhawantu nah
sham raatreeh prati dhee-ya-taam.
Shanna indraag-ni bhawataam avobhih
shanna indraa-varunaa raata-havyaa.
Shanna indraa poosha-naa vaaja-saatau
shamindra somaa suvi-taaya sham yoh.

"May we pass our days and nights enjoying peace. May the sun and fire, with their warmth and light, give us peace. May the sun and ocean-water give us a peaceful life. May the sun and the rain-clouds help the grains to grow for our victory in the battle of life, and may the sun and moon inspire us for peace."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:50 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 17

Shanno deveer abhistaya
aapo bhawantu peetaye.
Shanyor abhi sravantu nah.

"May there be divine waters (of knowledge) for us to drink and (thereby) experience inner satisfaction. May they continually flow from the fountain of peace all around us."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 18

Syauh shaanti-ranta-riksham shaantih
prithivee shaanti-raapah shaanti
rosha-dhayah shaantih.
Vanas-patayah shaantir vishwe devaah shaantir.
Brahma shaantih sarvam shaantih
shaanti-reva shaantih.
Saa maa shanty–redhi.

"Peace in heaven, sky and on earth. Let water flow to quench our thirst for peace. Let all trees and plants provide cool shade for a peaceful humanity. Let peace be in the hearts of all educated men, for them to share it with troubled minds. God is the Source of peace, and His Divine Scripture teaches the way to that peace. May that peace extend its influence in every nook and corner of this globe. Let there be peace and only peace. May that peace come to me, too."

Shishya · Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject:

MANTRA 19

Tach-chakshur devahitam
purastaach chhukram uch-charat.
Pashyema sharadah shatam.
Jeevema sharadah shatam.
Shrinu-yaama sharadah shatam.
Pra-bravaama sharadah shatama
deenaah syaama sharadah shatam.
Bhooyash cha sharadah shataat.

"That brilliant eye, the sun, held by God in the heavens, rises in the East. May we, too, rise every morning to perceive its golden splendor. May we live a long life, of a hundred years, and while living, may we listen to, and proclaim the glory and majesty of the Creator of this rising sun. And, in the event that we live for more than a hundred years, may we never lose our individual freedom."