The Tvameva Mata Mantra is a beautiful mantra that uplifts the soul when it is troubled by the obstacles of reality. Through this mantra, we find the will to approach each new day with hope, even in the most challenging times.
Through this mantra, we find the will to approach each new day with hope, even in the most challenging times.
The mantra is dedicated to Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu is the Master of the Universe and the compassionate Nurturer of All Beings on earth.
This is a mantra for light, protection, inspiration and connection to the Supreme source of wisdom. This mantra is usually recited at the conclusion of a prayer session, spiritual practice or meditation, when one surrenders his or her individuality to the Lord for his Grace.
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणम् त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव सर्वम् मम देव देव ॥
Tvam-Eva Maataa Ca Pitaa Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Bandhush-Ca Sakhaa Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Viidyaa Dravinnam Tvam-Eva |
Tvam-Eva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva ||
Meaning:
You Truly are my Mother And You Truly are my Father.
You Truly are my Relative And You Truly are my Friend.
You Truly are my Knowledge and You Truly are my Wealth.
You Truly are my All, My God of Gods.
The mantra Twameva comes from the Pandava Gita, an anonymously compiled collection of verses from several ancient sacred Hindu texts (Mahabharata, Bhagavata, and Vishnu Purana). It is also called the song of surrender, as the overarching theme of this sacred hymn is complete surrender to the divine. Its verses are widely chanted by those seeking to experience the wisdom said to be contained therein.
