General

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Deity: Universal (Karuna) · Source: Vedic tradition · Beginner

ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःखभाग्भवेत्

Transliteration

oṃ sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarve santu nirāmayāḥ sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu mā kaścid duḥkhabhāgbhavet

Meaning

This Vedic mantra prays for universal happiness, health, and freedom from suffering. It fosters compassion, goodwill, and a sense of global unity. Chanting during group prayers or meditation promotes empathy and positive intentions. Regular practice enhances altruistic feelings and spiritual harmony.

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Essence

This mantra expands the field of compassion beyond what is immediately difficult to include everyone. That expansion itself is healing — the practitioner discovers that suffering held only for oneself is heavier than suffering held within the larger human condition. Universality makes it lighter.

How to Practice

Open KalpX, select this mantra from the library, and use Quick Chant to begin your japa practice. Set a count goal — 11, 108, or 1008 repetitions — and chant at a pace that feels natural.

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