Veda Mantra for Inner Calm and Well-Being

भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः।
भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः।
स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवागँसस्तनूभिः।
व्यशेम देवहितं यदायुः।
स्वस्ति न इन्द्रो वृद्धश्रवाः।
स्वस्ति नः पूषा विश्ववेदाः।
स्वस्ति नस्तार्क्ष्यो अरिष्टनेमिः।
स्वस्ति नो वृहस्पतिर्दधातु ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

bhadram' karnebhih' shri'nuyaama devaah'.
bhadram' pashyemaakshabhiryajatraah'.
sthirairangaistusht'uvaagam'sastanoobhih'.
vyashema devahitam' yadaayuh'.
svasti na indro vri'ddhashravaah'.
svasti nah' pooshaa vishvavedaah'.
svasti nastaarkshyo arisht'anemih'.
svasti no vri'haspatirdadhaatu ..
om shaantih' shaantih' shaantih' ..

Meaning:
'O gods, may we hear auspicious things with our ears. O worshipful ones, may we see auspicious things with our eyes. With firm limbs and bodies, may we spend the lifespan given to us, in service of the divine.

May Indra, of great fame, grant us well-being. May Pūṣan, the knower of all, grant us well-being. May Garuda, the protector, grant us well-being. May Brihaspati, the teacher of gods, grant us well-being.

Om, Peace, Peace, Peace.'

Explanation:
This verse is a prayer for blessings and auspiciousness in life. It seeks the grace of various deities to bestow well-being and protection. The repetition of 'Peace' three times at the end emphasizes the desire for peace at all levels—physical, mental, and spiritual.

भद्रं - Auspiciousness, welfare कर्णेभिः - With ears शृणुयाम - May we hear देवाः - O gods भद्रं - Auspiciousness, welfare पश्येम - May we see अक्षभिः - With eyes यजत्राः - Worthy of worship स्थिरैः - Firm अङ्गैः - Limbs तुष्टुवागम् - Praising तनूभिः - With bodies व्यशेम - May we spend देवहितम् - Pleasing to the gods यदायुः - Such a life span स्वस्ति - Blessings, welfare नः - Us इन्द्रः - Indra, the king of gods वृद्धश्रवाः - Of great fame स्वस्ति - Blessings, welfare नः - Us पूषा - Pūṣan, the sun god विश्ववेदाः - Knower of all things स्वस्ति - Blessings, welfare नः - Us तार्क्ष्यः - Garuda, the divine eagle अरिष्टनेमिः - The one with unbroken wheels स्वस्ति - Blessings, welfare नः - Us वृहस्पतिः - Brihaspati, the teacher of gods दधातु - May bestow ॐ - Sacred syllable शान्तिः - Peace शान्तिः - Peace शान्तिः - Peace.

Listening to this Veda Mantra for Inner Calm and Well-Being offers profound benefits for mind, body, and spirit. The sacred vibrations of this ancient chant promote mental clarity and emotional balance, reducing stress and anxiety. Regular listening can enhance focus and mindfulness, fostering a sense of peace and tranquility. The mantra's rhythmic patterns help synchronize brain waves, leading to improved relaxation and better sleep quality. Additionally, the spiritual essence of the Veda Mantra can deepen your meditation practice, connecting you to a higher state of consciousness and overall well-being. Experience the transformative power of this mantra for holistic harmony.

Ramaswamy Sastry and Vighnesh Ghanapaathi