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Aano Bhadrah Kratavo Yantu

आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः

🕉️ vedic·📿 9× repetitions·🕐 Early morning before study, meditation or any new undertaking·📜 Rigveda 1.89.1

Also known as: aano bhadrah kratavo yantu vishwatah · ano bhadrah kratavo yantu · a no bhadrah kratavo yantu vishvatah · let noble thoughts come to us from all directions · rigveda 1.89.1

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English සිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

This is the opening verse of Rigveda 1.89, a hymn to the Vishvedevas (all the gods), and one of the most loved prayers for an open, receptive mind. It asks that auspicious and untainted thoughts reach us from every direction, and that the divine powers remain ever-watchful guardians of our growth. The verse is widely used as a Shanti Patha and embodies the Vedic spirit of welcoming truth and wisdom from all sources.

Origin & Story

Rigveda 1.89.1 · Rishi Gotama Rahugana · Vedic period (c. 1500 BCE or earlier)

This verse opens a hymn of the Rigveda dedicated to the Vishvedevas, ascribed to the seer Gotama, son of Rahugana. The hymn prays for the favour, protection and blessing of all the gods. Its first line — a request that auspicious thoughts come to the worshipper from every direction — has been embraced across the centuries as a universal prayer for wisdom, open-mindedness and continual divine guardianship.

✦ As told in scripture

Generations of teachers have opened the day of learning with this verse, and students testify that the mind grows calm, clear and ready when it is recited sincerely. It is said that one who lives by its prayer — welcoming good thoughts from all sides without prejudice — is never deserted by the protecting gods who guard such a heart day after day.

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The Mantra

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आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतोऽदब्धासो अपरीतास उद्भिदः। देवा नो यथा सदमिद् वृधे असन्नप्रायुवो रक्षितारो दिवेदिवे॥

Ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvato 'dabdhāso aparītāsa udbhidaḥ | Devā no yathā sadam id vṛdhe asann aprāyuvo rakṣitāro dive-dive ||

Meaning:Let noble thoughts come to us from every side — thoughts that are unimpaired, unhindered and ever-fresh. May the gods be ever with us for our growth and prosperity, untiring guardians who protect us day after day. May only what is auspicious, true and elevating enter our minds, so that the divine powers may forever uphold and advance our well-being.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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आ🔊ālet (them) come, hither, towards (us)

नः🔊naḥto us, for us

भद्राः🔊bhadrāḥauspicious, noble, blessed (thoughts)

क्रतवः🔊kratavaḥthoughts, intentions, inspirations, wisdom-impulses

यन्तु🔊yantulet them come, may they arrive

विश्वतः🔊viśvataḥfrom all sides, from everywhere

अदब्धासः🔊adabdhāsaḥuncorrupted, undeceived, unimpaired

अपरीतासः🔊aparītāsaḥunhindered, unopposed, not turned back

उद्भिदः🔊udbhidaḥever-fresh, springing forth, revealing (new knowledge)

देवाः🔊devāḥthe gods, the shining ones

यथा🔊yathāso that, in such a way that

सदम् इत्🔊sadam idalways, ever, at all times indeed

वृधे🔊vṛdhefor (our) growth, increase, prosperity

असन्🔊asanmay they be, let them be

अप्रायुवः🔊aprāyuvaḥuntiring, never neglectful, ever-attentive

रक्षितारः🔊rakṣitāraḥprotectors, guardians

दिवेदिवे🔊dive-diveday by day, every day

Benefits of Chanting Aano Bhadrah Kratavo Yantu

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Invokes noble, pure and uplifting thoughts to enter the mind from all directions

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Opens the heart and intellect to wisdom and truth wherever they come from

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Invites the protection and grace of the divine powers day by day

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Removes mental narrowness, prejudice and obstinacy

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Creates an auspicious atmosphere at the start of study, work or worship

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Cultivates an attitude of growth, receptivity and gratitude

How to Chant Aano Bhadrah Kratavo Yantu

Repetitions9times

Best TimeEarly morning before study, meditation or any new undertaking

Chant this verse at the beginning of study, prayer or any important work, holding the heartfelt wish that only auspicious and true thoughts reach you. It is traditionally recited as a Shanti Patha (peace invocation). Pronounce each word carefully, and end with 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti' if reciting it as a peace mantra. Keep the mind open and humble, ready to receive wisdom from every quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

It means 'Let noble (auspicious) thoughts come to us from all directions.' It is a prayer to receive pure, uncorrupted and ever-fresh wisdom from every side, and for the gods to be untiring protectors of our growth each day.

It is the first verse (mantra) of Rigveda 1.89, a hymn addressed to the Vishvedevas — all the gods together. It is one of the best known prayers for an open and receptive mind.

The line 'let noble thoughts come from all sides' beautifully expresses the Vedic spirit of welcoming truth and knowledge from any source, free of prejudice. Swami Vivekananda and many teachers have cited it as a symbol of Hinduism's openness.

It is ideal at the beginning of study, meditation, teaching or any new endeavour, and is commonly used as a Shanti Patha (peace invocation) to set an auspicious, receptive tone.