Shanti Paath (Om Dyauh Shantih)शान्ति पाठ
Devoted to Universal Cosmic Peace
Source: Yajur Veda 36.17 — recited as closing of all major yajnas
Transliteration
Om Dyauh Shantir Antariksham Shantih Prithivi Shantir Apah Shantir Oshadhayah Shantih | Vanaspatayah Shantir Vishve-devah Shantir Brahma Shantih Sarvam Shantih Shantireva Shantih | Sa Ma Shantir-edhi || Om Shantih Shantih Shantih
Meaning (English)
May the heavens be peaceful; the atmosphere be peaceful; the earth be peaceful; the waters be peaceful; the herbs be peaceful; the trees be peaceful; all the gods be peaceful; Brahman be peaceful; everything be peaceful; peace itself be peace. May that peace come unto me. Om peace, peace, peace.
Benefits (Phal)
Most comprehensive peace invocation — covers 10 levels of existence (cosmos to herbs). Said to dissolve disturbance at every layer of being + environment. Recited after yajna to disperse any unsettled energies. Modern application: stress + anxiety dissolution + environmental harmony intention.
When to Chant
Closing of any spiritual practice/event; before sleep for deep peace; entering new home; after conflict resolution; world-events causing grief.
How to Chant
Slow, deep, resonant. Sit cross-legged. Close eyes. Let each "shantih" extend outward like ripples — body, room, building, city, country, planet, cosmos. Hold silence for 30 seconds after final triple shantih.
Book a pandit for Shanti Paath (Om Dyauh Shantih) jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.