Shloka Shanti Prayer From Vedas
The poignant prayer in this mantra is for peace everywhere in the universe. The prayer is for every thing in the universe, space, earth, water, vegetation, all learned people, all gods and even peace be free from harm and be conducive for peace. As a final part of the mantra, the person chanting the mantra, requests the Lord to grant him or her that peace also.
Om Dyau Shanthi Rantariksha Gwam Shanthi,
Prithaivi Shanthi Rapah Shanthi,
Roshadhayah Shanthi,
Vanas Patayah Shanthi,
VishveDevah Shanthi,
Brahma Shanthi,
Sarvagwam Shanthi,
Shanthi Reva Shanthi Sa Ma Shanthi Redhi.
Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi.
Meaning
Unto The Heaven Be Peace,
Unto The Sky And The Earth Be Peace.
Peace Be Unto The Water,
Unto The Herbs And Trees Be Peace.
Unto All The Gods Be Peace,
Unto Brahma And Unto All Be Peace.
And May We Realise That Peace.
Om Peace Peace Peace.