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लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु Meaning — Line by Line

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु with its Hindi meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

Verse 1#

Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु। लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु। लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु॥

Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Meaningसमस्त लोकों के सभी प्राणी सुखी हों। ॐ शान्ति, शान्ति, शान्ति।

Verse 2#

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

Meaningयह सार्वभौमिक मंगलकामना की प्रार्थना है — केवल अपने लिए नहीं, बल्कि सर्वत्र हर जीव के सुख और मुक्ति के लिए।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

लोकाः
Lokah
The worlds — all realms and all beings within them
समस्ताः
Samastah
All, in their entirety, without exception
सुखिनः
Sukhinah
Happy, content, at ease
भवन्तु
Bhavantu
May they become / let them be
शान्तिः
Shanti
Peace — invoked thrice, for body, mind and spirit

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Sanskrit prayer of universal goodwill (loka-kshema), echoing Vedic and Puranic well-wishing

Author: Ancient tradition

Period: Ancient

This benediction distils the Hindu ideal of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' — the whole world is one family — into a single line. Instead of asking for personal gain, the one who prays seeks the happiness and freedom of every being in every realm. Carried far beyond India by the global yoga movement, it has become one of the most widely recited Sanskrit prayers on earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu mean?
'May all beings everywhere be happy and free.' It is a prayer of universal well-being in which you wish happiness and liberation for the whole of creation, not only for yourself.
When is it chanted?
It is most often chanted at the end of yoga classes and meditation sittings, dedicating the practice to the welfare of all beings. It can also be recited any time as a simple blessing.
How many times should it be repeated?
Traditionally three times, followed by 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti'. The threefold repetition reinforces the intention across body, mind and spirit.

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