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EKATAA MANTRA Introduction The EKATAA MANTRA is a special unity hymn which describes the various names of God that Hindus pray to since time immemorial. Though God is one (only), Hindus have given Him different names attributing to its special character, function, time, culture and philosophy. Daily (in the morning) recitation of this Mantra with devotion and faith reminds us of the essential unity all Hindu thought and philosophy, sects and creeds that comprise the whole Hindu society. It makes us aware of the whole Hindu society as ONE and inspires us to work for its UNITY. The Mantra Yam Vaidikaa Mantradrushah Puraanaa Indram Yamam Maatarishvaanamahuh Vedaantino Nirvachaneeyamekam Yam Brahma Shabdena Vinirdishanti Shaivaa Yameesham Shiva Ityavochan Yam Vaishnavaa Vishnuriti Stuvanti Buddhastathaarhan Iti Bouddha Jainaah Sat Shri Akaaleti Cha Sikkha Santah Shaasteti Kechit Katichit Kumaarah Swaameeti Maateti Piteti Bhaktyaa Yam Prarthayante Jagadeeshitaaram Sa Eka Eva Prabhuradviteeya The Meaning Whom (Yam) the Vaidika mantradrashah (those who have understood the Vedas and wrote the mantras), the Puranas (stories and history of ancient times) and other sacred scriptures call; Indram (Indra the God of the Gods), Yamam (Yama the eternal timeless God) and Maatrishva (present everywhere like air). Whom the Vedantins (philosophy developed towards the end of the Vedas), indicate as the one (Ekam) which cannot be described or explained (Nirvachaniya) by the word Brahma. Whom the Shaivites call (Avochan) Him the Omnipotent (Yamisham), Shiva and Vaishnavas praise as (stuvanti) Vishnu, the Buddhist and Jains (Boudhajainaha) respectively call as Bhuddha and Arhant (without any end), whom the Sikh sages (Sikhsantaha) call Sat Sri Akal. Some (kechit) call whom as Shasta, others (katichit) Kumar, some Swami (Lord of the Universe and all protector), some Mata (divine mother) or Pita (father). To whom they offer prayers, He is the same (Sa Eka Eva) and the only One, without a second and none else (advitiyah). x

BHOJAN MANTRA Om Yantu Nadayo Varshantu Parjanyaah Supippalaa Oshadhayo Bhavantu Annavataam Odanavataam Aamikshavataam Eshaam Raajaa Bhooyasam Odanamudbruvate Parameshttheevaa Eshah Yadodanah Parmaamevainaam Shriyan Gamayati Maa Bhraataa Bhraataran Dwikshan Maa Svasaaramutassvasaa Samyanchah Savrataa Bhootvaa Vaacham Vadata Bhadrayaa Brahmaarpanam Brahmahavir Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahma Karma Samaadhinaa Om Saha Naavavatu Saha Nau Bhunaktu Saha Veeryam Karvaavahai Tejasvinaa Vadheetamastu Maa Vidvishaa Vahai OM SHANTIH SHANTIH SHANTIH MEANING May the rivers flow and the clouds give rain. May the plants yield good harvest. May I become the king of all those having plenty of food, boiled rice, curd and milk. Food is praiseworthy. This food is verily Brahma the creator. This will lead to the greatest prosperity in the form of health and wealth. Let no brother hate his brother. Let no sister hate his sister. With proper courteous behaviour and bound by a vow, always speak pleasant and auspicious words. This ladle (used for offering ghee in Havan Kund) is Brahma; the offering is Brahma. It is being offered by Brahma in the fire of Brahma. The destination to be attained through this Brahma Karma Samadhi is also Brahma. May He (Parmatmaa) protect both of us (teacher and student). May He guard and guide us to enjoy the fruits of our efforts. May our united efforts be verile. May our studies be ever fresh and brilliant. May we never hate each other Let there be three-fold peace. xi

EKATAA MANTRA<br />

Introduction<br />

The EKATAA MANTRA is a special unity hymn which describes the various<br />

names of God that <strong>Hindu</strong>s pray to since time immemorial. Though God is one (only),<br />

<strong>Hindu</strong>s have given Him different names attributing to its special character, function, time,<br />

culture and philosophy.<br />

Daily (in the morning) recitation of this Mantra with devotion and faith reminds<br />

us of the essential unity all <strong>Hindu</strong> thought and philosophy, sects and creeds that<br />

comprise the whole <strong>Hindu</strong> society. It makes us aware of the whole <strong>Hindu</strong> society as ONE<br />

and inspires us to work for its UNITY.<br />

The Mantra<br />

Yam Vaidikaa Mantradrushah Puraanaa<br />

Indram Yamam Maatarishvaanamahuh<br />

Vedaantino Nirvachaneeyamekam<br />

Yam Brahma Shabdena Vinirdishanti<br />

Shaivaa Yameesham Shiva Ityavochan<br />

Yam Vaishnavaa Vishnuriti Stuvanti<br />

Buddhastathaarhan Iti Bouddha Jainaah<br />

Sat Shri Akaaleti Cha Sikkha Santah<br />

Shaasteti Kechit Katichit Kumaarah<br />

Swaameeti Maateti Piteti Bhaktyaa<br />

Yam Prarthayante Jagadeeshitaaram<br />

Sa Eka Eva Prabhuradviteeya<br />

The Meaning<br />

Whom (Yam) the Vaidika mantradrashah (those who have understood the<br />

Vedas and wrote the mantras), the Puranas (stories and history of ancient times) and<br />

other sacred scriptures call; Indram (Indra the God of the Gods), Yamam (Yama the<br />

eternal timeless God) and Maatrishva (present everywhere like air). Whom the Vedantins<br />

(philosophy developed towards the end of the Vedas), indicate as the one (Ekam) which<br />

cannot be described or explained (Nirvachaniya) by the word Brahma.<br />

Whom the Shaivites call (Avochan) Him the Omnipotent (Yamisham), Shiva and<br />

Vaishnavas praise as (stuvanti) Vishnu, the Buddhist and Jains (Boudhajainaha)<br />

respectively call as Bhuddha and Arhant (without any end), whom the Sikh sages (Sikhsantaha)<br />

call Sat Sri Akal.<br />

Some (kechit) call whom as Shasta, others (katichit) Kumar, some Swami (Lord<br />

of the Universe and all protector), some Mata (divine mother) or Pita (father). To whom<br />

they offer prayers, He is the same (Sa Eka Eva) and the only One, without a second and<br />

none else (advitiyah).<br />

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