वास्तु शान्ति मन्त्र (वास्तोष्पते)

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वास्तोष्पते

vāstoṣpate

O Vastoshpati — Lord (presiding deity) of the dwelling / homestead

प्रति जानीहि

prati jānīhi

recognise, acknowledge (accept us as your own)

अस्मान्

asmān

us (the dwellers)

स्वावेशः

svāveśaḥ

granting easy, welcoming entry; pleasant to dwell in

अनमीवः

anamīvaḥ

free from disease and harm

भवा नः

bhavā naḥ

be (such) for us

यत् त्वा ईमहे

yat tvā īmahe

whatever we ask of you

प्रति तत् नः जुषस्व

prati tat naḥ juṣasva

graciously grant that to us

शं नः भव द्विपदे

śaṁ no bhava dvipade

be a source of well-being to our bipeds (people / family)

शं चतुष्पदे

śaṁ catuṣpade

and well-being to our quadrupeds (cattle / animals)

प्रतरणः न एधि

prataraṇaḥ na edhi

be our deliverer / promoter (help us prosper and advance)

गयस्फानः

gayasphānaḥ

increaser of household wealth and possessions

गोभिः अश्वेभिः

gobhiḥ aśvebhiḥ

with cattle and horses (abundance and resources)

अजरासः ते सख्ये स्याम

ajarāsas te sakhye syāma

may we abide, undecaying (long-lasting), in your friendship

पिता इव पुत्रान्

piteva putrān

as a father (cherishes) his sons

प्रति नः जुषस्व

prati no juṣasva

so be gracious and welcoming to us

Complete Translation

हे वास्तोष्पते (गृह के अधिष्ठाता देव), हमें अपना मानकर स्वीकार करो; हमारे लिए सुखद-निवास्य और रोगरहित बनो। हम जो भी तुमसे माँगें, उसे कृपापूर्वक प्रदान करो; हमारे द्विपदों (मनुष्यों) तथा चतुष्पदों (पशुओं) के लिए कल्याणकारी बनो। हे वास्तोष्पते, हमारे उन्नायक एवं रक्षक बनो; गौ, अश्व आदि से हमारे घर की समृद्धि बढ़ाओ, हे तेजस्वी देव। हम जरारहित होकर तुम्हारी मैत्री में स्थित रहें; जैसे पिता अपने पुत्रों को, वैसे ही तुम हमें प्रेमपूर्वक अपनाओ।

Origin & History

Source: Rig Veda, Mandala 7, Sukta 54 (Vastoshpati Sukta); used in Griha Pravesh and Vastu Shanti rituals

Author: Rishi Vasishtha (Vedic seer)

Period: Vedic (ancient)

The Vastoshpati Sukta of the Rig Veda is a prayer to the guardian spirit of the homestead. In later tradition this deity is identified with the Vastu Purusha — born, according to the Matsya and other Puranas, when a great being arising from Shiva's perspiration (or from a slain demon) was pinned face-down to the earth by the gods, who each took their place upon his body. Pleased, the gods granted that he would forever preside over dwellings, and that whoever honoured him with the Vastu Shanti before building or entering a home would prosper. These Vedic verses remain the heart of that ceremony, invoking the lord of the dwelling for protection and abundance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vastu Shanti mantra used for?▼

It is recited during Griha Pravesh (entering a new home) and the Vastu Shanti ceremony to invoke Vastoshpati, the deity of the dwelling, asking for a disease-free, peaceful and prosperous home and to pacify any Vastu doshas (imbalances) in the building.

Who is Vastoshpati / Vastu Purusha?▼

Vastoshpati ('lord of the dwelling') is the presiding deity of homes and building sites, closely linked with the Vastu Purusha who is said to lie across every plot of land. Honouring him at construction and house-entry is believed to ensure the home's harmony, protection and prosperity.

When should Vastu Shanti be performed?▼

It is traditionally performed on an auspicious muhurta when first occupying a newly built or newly purchased home, and may also be done to remedy persistent problems attributed to Vastu doshas. A homa (fire ritual) with these mantras is the usual form.

Is this mantra from the Vedas?▼

Yes. The 'Vastoshpate prati janihi asman' verses are from the Rig Veda (Mandala 7, Sukta 54, the Vastoshpati Sukta), one of the oldest and most authoritative prayers for the wellbeing of a home.

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