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Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam Karavavahai
Tejas Vinavati Tamastuma vidhwishavahai
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Sanskrit to English Word Meaning
Saha- both; nau-us; avatu- may he
protect; bhunaktu-may he nourish;
viryam karavavahai-may we acquire
the capacity; tejasvi-be brilliant; nau-
for us; adhitam- what is studied;astu-
let it be; ma vidvisavahai-may we not
argue with each other.

Translation
May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures). May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om peace, peace, peace.

Brief explanation
At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students general y recite this peace invocation together. Both seek the Lord’s blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, or the inability to concentrate or poor health. They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship, without which communication of any subject matter is difficult. Therefore this prayer is important for both the teacher and the student.

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