oṃ bhadraṃ karṇebhiḥ śṛṇuyāma devāḥ .
bhadraṃ paśyemākṣabhiryajatrāḥ .
sthirair aṅgais tuṣṭuvāgam̐sas tanūbhiḥ .
vyaśema devahitaṃ yadāyūḥ .
svasti na indro vṛddhaśravāḥ .
svasti naḥ pūṣā viśvavedāḥ .
svasti nastākṣaryo ariṣṭanemiḥ .
svasti no vṛhaspatirdadhātu ..
oṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ ..
Meaning : Aum! O gods, may we hear auspicious words with the ears, while engaged in yagnas, may we see auspicious things with the eyes, while praising the gods with steady limbs, may we enjoy a life that is beneficial to the gods, may Indra of ancient fame be auspicious to us, may the supremely rich (or all-knowing) Pusa (god of the earth), be propitious to us.
The Sanskrit verse is commonly recited at the beginning or end of various rituals and practices. It invokes blessings, peace, and harmony. Here's the translation and explanation of the verse:
oṃ bhadraṃ karṇebhiḥ śṛṇuyāma devāḥ
"May the divine beings listen to us with gracious ears."
bhadraṃ paśyemākṣabhiryajatrāḥ
"May we, with our eyes, see auspicious things during worship."
sthirair aṅgais tuṣṭuvāgam̐sas tanūbhiḥ
"May our limbs, bodies, speech, and minds be steady and content."
vyaśema devahitaṃ yadāyūḥ
"May we be blessed with a life that promotes divine purpose."
svasti na indro vṛddhaśravāḥ
"May King Indra, who is well-spoken of, be propitious to us."
svasti naḥ pūṣā viśvavedāḥ
"May the all-knowing Sun god Pūṣā be kind to us."
svasti nastākṣaryo ariṣṭanemiḥ
"May the divine Aśvinīkumāra twins (Nāsatya and Dasra) be our protectors."
svasti no vṛhaspatirdadhātu
"May the benevolent Guru (Vṛhaspati, Jupiter) bestow blessings upon us."
Om Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ
"Om, peace, peace, peace."
This Shanti Mantra seeks blessings for peace, harmony, and auspiciousness. It acknowledges the various deities and cosmic forces that contribute to our well-being and seeks their grace and protection. The repetition of the word "Svasti," meaning "may it be well," emphasizes the desire for overall well-being and positive outcomes.