Protection, Fearlessness & Inner Resilience
Bhadram Karnebhih (Rigveda Shanti Mantra - Cultivating Positive Sensory Input)
ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः । भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः । स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिः । व्यशेम देवहितं यदायूः ॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Oṃ Bhadraṃ Karṇebhiḥ Śṛṇuyāma Devāḥ | Bhadraṃ Paśyemākṣabhir Yajatrāḥ | Sthirair Aṅgais Tuṣṭuvāṃsas Tanūbhiḥ | Vyaśema Devahitaṃ Yad-Āyuḥ || Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ ||
Simple meaning
Om, with our ears may we hear only what is noble and uplifting. With our eyes may we see only what is good and virtuous. With healthy, steady bodies and senses, may we live a meaningful life dedicated to goodness. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
For kids
What we watch on screens and listen to affects our thoughts. This prayer helps kids choose good books, uplifting music, kind words, and positive shows that feed their minds with kindness rather than violence or negativity.
Big idea
Sensory diet, digital hygiene, and mindful consumption.
Word friends
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Bhadram
Auspicious, noble, truthful, and constructive
Karṇebhiḥ
With our ears
Śṛṇuyāma
May we hear and listen to
Devāḥ
O noble divine forces
Akṣabhiḥ
With our eyes
Paśyema
May we behold and witness
Sthiraiḥ Aṅgaiḥ
With strong, steady, and disciplined limbs
Tuṣṭuvāṃsaḥ
Offering gratitude and praise
Tanūbhiḥ
With healthy bodies
Vyaśema
May we live and experience
Devahitam
A life dedicated to noble purpose and well-being
Yad-Āyuḥ
Throughout our allotted lifespan
Śāntiḥ
Peace