om shanti shanti shanti

Today was my last day of practice in Mysore. What follows is the closing prayer or Mangala Mantra, an ancient Vedic chant traditionally recited at the end of ceremonies. Its recitation at the end of a yoga practice symbolizes offering the merits of your practice for the benefit of the world. I am thankful for my time spent here in Mysore, and am excited about the next leg of my trip! Train details to follow.

om
svashti prajaa bhayha parii palaa yantam
nayaa yenaa margenaa maahii mahishha
go brahmanebhyaahaa
shubhaamastu nityam
lokaa samasthaa sukhino bhavanhtu
om shaanti shaanti shaanti

translation:

Om
May all be well with mankind.
May the leaders of the earth protect in every way by keeping to the right path.
May there be goodness for all those who know the earth to be sacred.
May the people of the world be happy and prosperous.
Om, Peace, Peace, Peace.


Me and Guruji, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

Me and Saraswati