Gems from the Upanishads

A collection of inspiring verses from various Upanishads.

Aapyaayantu mamaangaani – Kena, ChhandogyaMay God never abandon me
Apaaṇi-paado javano – Shvetaashvatara Without any form he does everything
Asatoma sadgamaya – BrihadaaranyakFrom darkness to light
Bhadram karnebhih – Mundaka, Prashna, etcSpiritual filter to my senses
Dharmo vishvasya jagatah – MahanarayanDharma is our foundation
Keneshitam papati – Kena Who is it that gave us everything?
Na samdrishe tishthati – ShvetaashvataraFormless, invisible, omniscient
Poornamadah poornamidam – Ishopanishad, BrihadaranyakaPerfect Creator, perfect creation
Ritam cha svaadhyaaya – TaittireeyaRules for bliss
Sahanaa vavatu – Kathopanishad, Shvetashvatara etcProtect us O lord
Sarve kaamaa mano – ParamhansaWhen all desires cease
Satyam Vada – Taittireeya Speak the truth
Satyameva jayate – MundakaOnly truth prevails
Shanno mitraah sham varunah – TaittireeyaOur friend and well-wisher
Shrotasya shrotram manaso mano – KenaThe cause of our senses
Vaang me manasi pratishthitaa – AitareyaSynchronize thoughts, words, actions
Yash-chanda-saam-riṣhabho – TaittireeyaProtect my wisdom


Discover more from

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.