oṃ sarveṣāṃ svastir bhavatu | sarveṣāṃ śāntir bhavatu | sarveṣāṃ pūrṇaṃ bhavatu | sarveṣāṃ maṅgalaṃ bhavatu | oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ||
“Om. May all beings be well. May all beings have peace. May all beings be complete. May all beings be blessed. Om, peace, peace, peace.”
What This Means:
A universal blessing for all beings: svasti (well-being), śānti (peace), pūrṇa (completeness/fullness), and maṅgala (auspiciousness/blessing). The prayer extends outward to embrace all existence.
Going Deeper:
"Sarveṣāṃ" (of all) is emphasized four times — this is not private spirituality but universal compassion. Each blessing builds: well-being → peace → completeness → blessing. The progression shows spiritual development.
How To Apply This:
Extend your prayers beyond yourself. Wish well-being for all, including those you find difficult. Recognize that your peace is connected to universal peace. Practice universal blessing daily.
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