Unity is Divinity
Jan 16th, 2007 | By admin | Category: quotessahanou bhunakthu
saha vIryankaravAvahai
tEjaswi nAvadhIthamasthu mAvidvishAvahai
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(Source: Taitreya Upanishad)
Meaning:
Let us all grow together, enjoy together, perform heroic deeds together; let our strength of intellect come together, let the bright intellects shine, and let us live without any hatred.
In a nutshell Sahana is togetherness, and hence conveys the message “Unity is Divinity”
UPDATE: Here is another viewpoint of the above shanti mantra. This is in the light of student and the teacher (Guru).
Meaning:
Let both of us protect each other together (teacher and pupil), may both of us enjoy together (the knowledge & liberation), may both of us work together, let our study become radiant, let there be no hatred between us, OM Peace, Peace, Peace.
As the verse suggests, there should be a perfect harmony between the student and his teacher. To carry out a substantial research (spiritual or material), there is a great deal of mentoring required behind the scenes… and eventually results in the making of a great student.
I am reminded of how Swami Vivekananda brought glory to his master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. A perfect disciple for a perfect guru.
Ref: Wikipedia