Understand a little prayer
Start with Saha navavatu before learning together. Explore a big question with Asato ma, then widen your good wishes with Sarve bhavantu. Read at your own pace; these introductions are not pronunciation lessons. Ask a knowledgeable teacher if you want to learn recitation.
Take one reading at a time. Allow extra time for videos, conversation and activities.
Start with the first readingYour reading path
Read in any order, or follow the path below.
Saha navavatu: learning together
Read Saha Navavatu line by line: a prayer for teacher and learner to study with energy, understanding and goodwill. Then make a shared learning agreement.
Wonder together: Why does the prayer ask for both teacher and learner?
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Asato ma: a prayer for understanding
Explore the three requests of Asato Ma through Sanskrit, Roman text and simple meanings, then practise moving from a guess to a checked answer.
Wonder together: Which word asks for guidance, and why might asking for help matter?
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Sarve bhavantu: wishing well for everyone
Understand the four wishes in Sarve Bhavantu: happiness, health, goodness and freedom from suffering for everyone. Turn one wish into a thoughtful action.
Wonder together: Who might we forget if ‘everyone’ meant only our closest friends?
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