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लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Lo-kah Sa-mas-tah Su-khi-no Bha-van-tu

"May all beings everywhere be happy and free"

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Meaning & Translation

Sanskrit

लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु

Transliteration

Lo-kah Sa-mas-tah Su-khi-no Bha-van-tu

Pronunciation

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LOW-kah sah-MAS-tah soo-KHEE-no bhah-VAN-too

Full Translation

This Sanskrit prayer is a wish for the happiness and liberation of all living beings — human and non-human, near and far. It is an expression of the Bodhisattva ideal and the yoga of universal compassion.

Spiritual Significance

Chanting this prayer expands the heart beyond personal concerns into universal compassion. It is a reminder that our spiritual practice is not just for ourselves, but for the benefit of all beings everywhere.

Cultural Context & History

This verse appears in various forms across Hindu and Buddhist traditions and has become a widely beloved closing prayer in yoga and Kirtan gatherings around the world.

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