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The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

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Om poornamadah poornamidam<br />

Poornaat poornamudachyate<br />

Poornasya poornamaadaya<br />

Poornamevaavashishyate<br />

Meaning:<br />

That (pure consciousness) is full (perfect); this (the manifest universe of matter; of<br />

names and forms being maya) is full. This fullness has been projected from that<br />

fullness. When this fullness merges in that fullness, all that remains is fullness.<br />

- Peace invocation - Isa Upanishad<br />

Another interpretation<br />

This translates as follows : THAT is Infinite. THIS too is Infinite. And though it is<br />

from THAT which THIS has manifested, THAT alone remains unchanged. Peace !<br />

Peace ! Peace !<br />

<strong>The</strong> meaning is as follows :THAT refers to the one ultimate<br />

eternal existence. THIS refers to this transient existence which<br />

subsists in and which manifests from THAT. Yet all such transient manifestation<br />

does not alter THAT which remains infinite and eternal.<br />

3. Aum Bhadram Karnebhihi Srunuyaama Devaaha<br />

Bhadram Pashyemaa Kshibhirya Jatraaha<br />

Sthirai Rangai Stushtuvaamsa Stanoobhihi<br />

Vyashema Devahitam Yadaayuhu Swasti Na Indro Vriddhashrava Swasti Na<br />

Pusha Vishwavedha|<br />

Swasti Nastarkshyo Arishta Nemihi Swasti Nobhrihaspatirdhaatu||<br />

Aum Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!<br />

(Mandukyopanishad)<br />

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