Om Bhadram Karnebhi Shrnuyama Devah with Meaning
24 Aug 2023 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
This shloka ( Vedic Hymn ) is inscribed and taken from the Kanwa Sakha of Sukla Yajur Veda in the 25 Chapter and Shloka 2:1. This mantra is said to bring blessings and a good life for everyone. It is a shloka for people to wish them auspicious and happiness in the upcoming steps of life. Chanting holds the power to transform our bodies and minds in many ways. The mind becomes focused. The breath grows longer and steadier. The vibrations of the sounds influence the well-being of our bodies. Chanting can shift our energy towards activity or calmness. It can engage our emotions or soothe them. The words of chants shift our thoughts. Let’s chant this beautiful shloka together.
Sanskrit Shloka :
ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः ।
भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः ।
स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवाग्ँसस्तनूभिः ।
व्यशेम देवहितं यदायूः ।
English Translation:
Om Bhadram Karnnebhih Shrnnuyaama Devaah |
Bhadram Pashyema-Akssabhir-Yajatraah |
Sthirair-Anggais-Tussttuvaamsas-Tanuubhih |
Vyashema Deva-Hitam Yad-Aayuh |
Meaning:
Om, May we here only good and what is auspicious with our ears,
May we See all the auspicious and adorable with our eyes,
May we be Prayerful in Life with Steadiness in our Bodies and Minds,
May we offer our lifespan allotted by the devas for the service of god.