Mantra Pushpam
Shri Mantra Pushpam from Yajurveda Taittiriya Aranyaka. Complete Vedic flower offering mantras praising Water (Apah) as the foundation of all elements in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Dhyana Sloka
No separate Dhyana Sloka is specified in the supplied text. Before beginning the recitation, one may meditate upon the Supreme Divine or one's chosen deity with devotion and concentration.
Main Verses
bha̠dra-ṅkarṇē̍bhi-śśṛṇu̠yāma̍ dēvāḥ ।
bha̠dra-mpa̍śyēmā̠kṣabhi̠ryaja̍trāḥ ।
sthira̠iraṅgai̎stuṣṭu̠vāgṃsa̍sta̠nūbhi̍ḥ ।
vyaśē̍ma dē̠vahi̍ta̠ṃ yadāyu̍ḥ ॥
sva̠sti na̠ indrō̍ vṛ̠ddhaśra̍vāḥ ।
sva̍sti na̍ḥ pū̠ṣā vi̠śvavē̍dāḥ ।
sva̠stina̠stārkṣyō̠ ari̍ṣṭanēmiḥ ।
sva̠sti nō̠ bṛha̠spati̍rdadhātu ॥
ōṃ śānti̠-śśānti̠-śśānti̍ḥ ॥
yō̍-'pā-mpuṣpa̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
puṣpa̍vā-npra̠jāvā̎-npaśu̠mā-nbha̍vati ।
cha̠ndramā̠ vā a̠pā-mpuṣpam̎ ।
puṣpa̍vā-npra̠jāvā̎-npaśu̠mā-nbha̍vati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
a̠gnirvā a̠pāmā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
yō̎-'gnērā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
āpō̠vā a̠gnērā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
vā̠yurvā a̠pāmā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
yō vā̠yōrā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
āpō̠ vai vā̠yōrā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
a̠sau vai tapa̍nna̠pāmā̠yata̍nam । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । yō̍-'muṣya̠tapa̍ta ā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । āpō̠ vā a̠muṣya̠tapa̍ta ā̠yata̍nam । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ । yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
Concluding Prayer
Oṁ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ ॥
May there be peace in the individual, peace in the surroundings, and peace in the entire universe.
title: "Mantra Pushpam"
slug: "mantra-pushpam"
type: "STOTRA"
excerpt: "A sacred collection of Vedic mantras invoking auspiciousness, peace, the cosmic elements, divine consciousness, and the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Narayana."
categories:
- "Vedic Mantras"
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- "Mantra Pushpam"
- "Vedic Mantras"
- "Shanti Mantra"
- "Vishnu"
- "Narayana"
- "Kubera"
Introduction
Mantra Pushpam is a sacred collection of Vedic mantras traditionally recited during Hindu worship and devotional rituals. It contains prayers for auspiciousness and peace, along with profound teachings concerning water, fire, air, the Sun, Moon, stars, rain, time, and the cosmic order.
The later portions contemplate the Supreme Brahman, the indwelling divine presence within all beings, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Narayana, and Kubera. The mantras express prayers for spiritual awareness, prosperity, divine grace, and universal peace.
Mantra Pushpam is commonly recited toward the conclusion of worship and other traditional devotional ceremonies.
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Dhyana Sloka
No separate Dhyana Sloka is specified in the supplied text. Before beginning the recitation, one may meditate upon the Supreme Divine or one's chosen deity with devotion and concentration.
Main Verses
bha̠dra-ṅkarṇē̍bhi-śśṛṇu̠yāma̍ dēvāḥ ।
bha̠dra-mpa̍śyēmā̠kṣabhi̠ryaja̍trāḥ ।
sthira̠iraṅgai̎stuṣṭu̠vāgṃsa̍sta̠nūbhi̍ḥ ।
vyaśē̍ma dē̠vahi̍ta̠ṃ yadāyu̍ḥ ॥
sva̠sti na̠ indrō̍ vṛ̠ddhaśra̍vāḥ ।
sva̍sti na̍ḥ pū̠ṣā vi̠śvavē̍dāḥ ।
sva̠stina̠stārkṣyō̠ ari̍ṣṭanēmiḥ ।
sva̠sti nō̠ bṛha̠spati̍rdadhātu ॥
ōṃ śānti̠-śśānti̠-śśānti̍ḥ ॥
yō̍-'pā-mpuṣpa̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
puṣpa̍vā-npra̠jāvā̎-npaśu̠mā-nbha̍vati ।
cha̠ndramā̠ vā a̠pā-mpuṣpam̎ ।
puṣpa̍vā-npra̠jāvā̎-npaśu̠mā-nbha̍vati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
a̠gnirvā a̠pāmā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
yō̎-'gnērā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
āpō̠vā a̠gnērā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
vā̠yurvā a̠pāmā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
yō vā̠yōrā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
āpō̠ vai vā̠yōrā̠yata̍nam ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ।
ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ ।
yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ ।
ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
a̠sau vai tapa̍nna̠pāmā̠yata̍nam । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । yō̍-'muṣya̠tapa̍ta ā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । āpō̠ vā a̠muṣya̠tapa̍ta ā̠yata̍nam । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati । ya ē̠vaṃ vēda̍ । yō̍-'pāmā̠yata̍na̠ṃ vēda̍ । ā̠yata̍navā-nbhavati ॥
Concluding Prayer
Oṁ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ ॥
May there be peace in the individual, peace in the surroundings, and peace in the entire universe.
Meaning & Commentary
The opening section is a prayer to the divine powers for auspiciousness. The devotee asks to hear what is good, see what is auspicious, remain physically strong, and live out the allotted span of life in harmony with divine purpose.
The Apām Puṣpam section contemplates water as a fundamental support of existence. It connects water with the Moon, Fire, Air, the Sun, stars, rain, and the year, presenting these elements and cosmic forces as interconnected aspects of creation.
The repeated expression "Yo'pām Āyatanam Veda" conveys the idea of knowing the support or foundation of the waters. Such knowledge is described as bringing stability and fullness.
The Kubera section invokes Vaiśravaṇa, Kubera, the great king, seeking the fulfillment of righteous desires and divine prosperity.
The following mantras turn toward the Supreme Reality:
- Brahman is identified as the ultimate reality.
- The Divine is contemplated as Vāyu, Ātman, and Satya.
- The Supreme presence is described as dwelling within all beings.
- The Divine is praised through the forms of Yajña, Indra, Rudra, Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and Prajāpati.
- Śiva is invoked as the Lord of all knowledge and all beings.
Chanting Rules & Timings
- Take a bath and maintain personal cleanliness before chanting.
- Recite the mantras in a clean and peaceful place.
- Mantra Pushpam is traditionally recited toward the conclusion of worship.
- It may be recited after offering worship, naivedya, or ārati.
- Vedic mantras should ideally be learned from a qualified teacher to preserve proper pronunciation and recitation.
- Morning or evening worship are suitable times for devotional recitation.
- Maintain concentration and devotion while chanting.
- Avoid casually altering the traditional wording or pronunciation of Vedic mantras.
Phalasruti (Benefits)
The supplied text does not contain a separate section explicitly titled as a Phalasruti describing specific benefits. However, the mantras themselves contain prayers for auspiciousness, well-being, stability, prosperity, divine knowledge, spiritual awareness, and peace.
The opening prayer seeks auspicious hearing, auspicious vision, strength, and a life lived in harmony with divine purpose. The concluding Śānti Mantra invokes peace at the end of the recitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mantra Pushpam?
Mantra Pushpam is a sacred collection of Vedic mantras traditionally recited during Hindu worship. It contains prayers concerning auspiciousness, water, cosmic forces, Brahman, Viṣṇu, Nārāyaṇa, Śiva, and universal peace.
When is Mantra Pushpam usually recited?
It is commonly recited toward the conclusion of a Hindu worship ceremony. It may also be included in other traditional devotional and Vedic recitations.
What does "Apām Puṣpam" mean?
"Apām Puṣpam" refers to the "flower of the waters." This section reflects on water and its relationship with various elements and cosmic forces.
Does Mantra Pushpam contain a Kubera Mantra?
Yes. It includes a prayer addressed to Vaiśravaṇa, identified with Kubera, seeking the fulfillment of righteous desires and his blessings.