Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Pronunciation:

Low-KAH Suh-mus-TAH Soo-kee-NO Buh-vahn-TOO

Usage:

Happiness, freedom, harmony and blessings for all of creation

Meaning:

This Hindu and Buddhist chant, "May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all." We chant for our own personal transformation, not because we personally desire enlightenment, but rather so that we may contribute to the global transformation that will alleviate suffering and herald equality. By working for the well-being for others we benefit ourselves, and through our own fulfillment we become capable of sharing or bringing well being to others.

Lokah - People or universe
Samastah - All beings living in the same location
Sukhino - Free from suffering, centered in happiness
Bhav - The state of unified existence or the divine mood
Antu - May it be so, it must be so