मन्त्र पुष्पम् Meaning — Line by Line

मन्त्र पुष्पम्

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Verse 1#

ॐ यो ऽपां पुष्पं वेद पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति। चन्द्रमा वा अपां पुष्पम्। पुष्पवान् प्रजावान् पशुमान् भवति। य एवं वेद ।

Om Yo Apaam Pushpam Veda Pushpavaan Prajavaan Pashumaan Bhavati Chandrama Va Apaam Pushpam Pushpavaan Prajavaan Pashumaan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda

Meaningजो जल के पुष्प को जानता है, वह पुष्पवान, प्रजावान और पशुवान होता है; चन्द्रमा जल का पुष्प है — जो ऐसा जानता है, वह सब कुछ पाता है।

Verse 2#

यो ऽपामायतनं वेद आयतनवान् भवति। अग्निर्वा अपामायतनम्। आयतनवान् भवति। यो ऽग्नेरायतनं वेद आयतनवान् भवति। आपो वा अग्नेरायतनम्। आयतनवान् भवति। य एवं वेद ।

Yo Apaam Aayatanam Veda Aayatanavaan Bhavati Agnirvaa Apaam Aayatanam Aayatanavaan Bhavati Yo Agner Aayatanam Veda Aayatanavaan Bhavati Aapo Vaa Agner Aayatanam Aayatanavaan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda

Meaningजो जल के आयतन (आधार) को जानता है, वह प्रतिष्ठित होता है; अग्नि जल का आयतन है — जो ऐसा जानता है, वह प्रतिष्ठित होता है।

Verse 3#

यो ऽपामायतनं वेद आयतनवान् भवति। वायुर्वा अपामायतनम्। आयतनवान् भवति। यो वायोरायतनं वेद आयतनवान् भवति। आपो वै वायोरायतनम्। आयतनवान् भवति। य एवं वेद ।

Yo Apaam Aayatanam Veda Aayatanavaan Bhavati Vaayurvaa Apaam Aayatanam Aayatanavaan Bhavati Yo Vayor Aayatanam Veda Aayatanavaan Bhavati Aapo Vai Vayor Aayatanam Aayatanavaan Bhavati Ya Evam Veda

Meaningजो जल के आयतन को जानता है, वह प्रतिष्ठित होता है; वायु जल का आयतन है — जो ऐसा जानता है, वह प्रतिष्ठित होता है।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

अपां

Apaam

Of waters

पुष्पं

Pushpam

Flower, essence, bloom

वेद

Veda

Knows, understands

पुष्पवान्

Pushpavaan

One who possesses the flower/essence

प्रजावान्

Prajavaan

One who has progeny/abundance

पशुमान्

Pashumaan

One who has wealth (cattle)

चन्द्रमा

Chandrama

The moon

आयतनं

Aayatanam

Abode, resting place, source

अग्निः

Agnih

Fire

वायुः

Vayuh

Wind, air

आपः

Aapah

Waters

एवं

Evam

Thus, in this way

भवति

Bhavati

Becomes, attains

Origin & History

Source: Taittiriya Aranyaka (Yajurveda)

Author: Vedic Rishis

Period: 1200-800 BCE

The Mantra Pushpam comes from the Taittiriya Aranyaka, a section of the Yajurveda meant to be studied in the forest (aranya) during deep contemplation. It explores the profound interconnection between cosmic elements — how water, fire, wind, moon, and sun are all mutually dependent. This understanding of cosmic unity is considered the highest 'flower' (pushpam) of knowledge, hence offered as the final, best offering to the deity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mantra Pushpam?▼

It is a Vedic hymn from the Taittiriya Aranyaka of the Yajurveda. 'Mantra Pushpam' means 'flower of mantras' — it is the culminating offering at the end of every puja, where flowers are offered while chanting this hymn.

Why is it chanted at the end of puja?▼

Just as a flower is the most beautiful offering to God, this mantra is considered the 'flower' of all Vedic mantras. Offering it at the end of puja is like offering the best — the essence of all mantras.

What does it mean philosophically?▼

It reveals the cyclical, interconnected nature of all elements. Water produces the moon, fire is the source of water, water is the source of fire, wind is the source of water — everything depends on everything else. Understanding this interconnection is the key to all prosperity.

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