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This is one of a set of well-known and auspicious mantras jointly called 'Sarva Kalyana Prarthana' or 'entreaties for the beneficence of all beings'. These mantras recognize the connectedness of all, and that our own prosperity -- especially the spiritual variety -- cannot really come without seeking also to increase that of those around us. It is chanted three times.
Aum
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sarveÿ˜Ð svasti bhavatu
sveR;a< SviSt -vtu,
sarveÿ˜Ð þ˜ntirbhavatu
sveR;a< zaiNt-Rvtu.
sarveÿ˜Ð p¨rõaÐ bhavatu
sveR;a< pU[R -vtu,
sarveÿ˜Ð maðgalaÐ bhavatu
sveR;a< m¼l< -Rvtu.
Aum þ˜nti× þ˜nti× þ˜nti×
` zaiNt> zaiNt> zaiNt>.
Aum.
May all have good fortune.
May all attain peace.
May all become Whole.
May all be blessed.
Aum Shanti shanti shanti