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WHY DO WE SAY THREE TIMES OM SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI? - Yogi360

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The Shanti mantra which is a peace-chant that is recited at the end of a class or a traditional ceremony. Most yoga classes conclude by reciting by the Shanti mantra three times. It lends a hand to us to let go of earthly feelings and realize the divine within and outside us. Origin of Shanti mantra The word ‘Shanti’ originated in the ancient Vedas and Upanishads. It is a Sanskrit remark derived from the root verb ‘Sham’ which is an implication of ‘to be at peace’. Shanti, or inner peace, come to pass when the mind has consented to do away with both selfishness and loathing. Meaning of Shanti Mantra Shanti means nothing but the state of being in complete peace. It denotes calmness, peace, everlasting contentment, fulfilment, satisfaction, or stillness. The Shanti mantra continued three times to convey peace to the three territories of survival. These are the physical territory, the cosmological kingdom and the fundamental dominion of life. An old say...