Aano Bhadrah Kratavo Yantu — Complete Lyrics
आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतः
Sanskrit text with English transliteration and translation
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 ||
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.
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