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Patanjali Yoga Sutra

Ashtanga Yoga – Opening and Closing Mantra

Opening Mantra

Ashtanga Yoga | Opening Mantra Sanskrit
Ashtanga Yoga | Opening Mantra

vande gurunam charanaravinde
sandarsita svatmasukhava bodhe
nihsreyase jangalikayamane
samsara halahala mohasantyai
abahu purusakaram
sankhacakrasi dharinam
sahasra sirasam svetam
pranamami patanjalim

Translation

I bow to the lotus like feet of the Gurus
The awakening happiness of one’s own Self-revealed
Beyond better, acting like the Jungle physician
Pacifying delusion, the poison of Samsara
Taking the form of a man to the shoulders
Holding a conch, a discus, and a sword
One thousand illuminating white heads
To Patanjali, I bow down in gratitude.


 Closing Mantra


Svasthi Praja Bhyaha Pari Pala Yantam
Nya Yena Margena Mahim Mahishaha
Go Brahmanebhyaha Shubamastu Nityam
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Shanti Shanti Shanti-hi

Translation

May all be well with mankind.
May the leaders of the earth protect in every way, by keeping to the right path.
May there be goodness for those who know the earth to be sacred.
May all be happy

ॐ Shanti

ॐ शान्ति


 In the Voice of Guru ji – Opening Mantra

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