Traditionally recited for knowledge (jnana)ज्ञान
Traditionally recited before study and for clarity of mind.
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Saha Navavatu
The teacher-and-student peace verse — may we be protected together, and may we not quarrel. Taittiriya Upanishad 2.1.1.
Taittiriya Upanishad 2.1.1
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Asato Ma Sad Gamaya
Three movements — from the unreal to the real, from darkness to light, from death to what does not die. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28
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Gayatri Mantra
The most widely recited Vedic verse, addressed to the light of the sun — Rigveda 3.62.10.
Rigveda 3.62.10Surya24 syllables
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Purnamadah Purnamidam
The fullness verse — take fullness from fullness and fullness remains. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 5.1.1.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 5.1.1
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Isha Vasyam Idam Sarvam
The opening verse of the Isha Upanishad — all this is pervaded by the Lord; enjoy what is left over.
Isha Upanishad 1