SHRI JAIDEV MEMORIAL INTER SCHOOL

8th VEDIC MANTRA CHANTING

AND
THIRUKKURAL RECITATION
COMPETITION
2023 -2024
(Under the auspices of Arya Samaj &
DAV Group of Schools, Chennai)

Venue: D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School

Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600 086.

திருக்குறள்

Date: 20.01.2024 (Saturday)

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 CONTENTS

1) Guidelines for the Competition 2

2) List of Vedic Mantras for the Competition 3

3) List of Thirukkurals for the Competition 15

4) Vedic Mantras with Swara Notations 25

Vedic Mantra Chanting Reference Material

https://bit.ly/DAV-VMCC-2024

Thirukkural Recitation Reference Material

https://bit.ly/DAV-TRC-2024

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 GUIDELINES
1. Students from Nursery to Class IX are eligible to participate.
2. The Vedic Mantras and the Thirukkurals chosen for the competition are listed
in the booklet.
3. Students can participate in both Vedic Mantra chanting and Thirukkural
Recitation competitions or in any one of them.
4. Each school will hold the preliminary round at their own premises.
5. Schools can send a maximum of Five participants in each group for the finals
of Vedic Mantra Chanting and Thirukkural Recitation Competitions.
6. The finals of the competition will be held on 20th January 2024 (Saturday) at
D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram, Chennai – 600 086.
7. Renowned Vedic scholars and Tamil scholars will be the judges for the Final
Vedic Mantra Chanting and Thirukkural Recitation competitions respectively.
8. Portions for the competitions are specified below.

Vedic Mantra Chanting Competition

Group Class Number in the Booklet
A Nursery 1 - 7 Mantras
B I – III 1 - 12 Mantras
C IV – VI 1 - 20 Mantras with meaning
D VII - IX 1 - 30 Mantras with meaning

Thirukkural Recitation Competition

Group Class Number in the Booklet
A Nursery 1- 7 Thirukkurals
B I – III 1-12 Thirukkurals
C IV – VI 1-20 Thirukkurals with Tamil or English meaning
D VII - IX 1-30 Thirukkurals with Tamil or English meaning

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 List of Vedic Mantras for the competition

(1)
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 36 | Mantra 12)

Om shanno deveerabishthtaya-aapo bhavantu peetaye |

shanyorabhi-sravantu nah ||

O Ishvar! Kindly bestow prosperity and bliss upon us. May your kindness fill
our environment with happiness and peace.

(2)

(Taittiriya Aaranyaka | Prapatakam 10 | Anuvaakam 17)

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(Taittiriya Aaranyaka | Prapatakam 10 | Anuvaakam 17)

(4)

(Taittiriya Aaranyaka | Prapatakam 10 | Anuvaakam 27)

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(Rig Veda | Mandala 10 | Sukta 190 | Mantra 1)

Om ritancha satyancha-abheed-dhaat tapaso-dhaya-jaayata |

tato raatrya-jaayata tatah samudro arnavah ||

This movable and immovable world was created by the Almighty. He also
created night (Pralaya, i.e. after each cycle of creation, there follows a grand
dissolution of all created things, resulting in complete darkness wherein the
world temporarily ceases to exist) When this prolonged period of dissolution
comes to an end, new cycle of creation begins, with atomic particles
accumulating in one big ocean-like mass.

(6)

(Rig Veda | Mandala 10 | Sukta 190 | Mantra 2)

Om samudraa-darna-vaadadhi samvatsaro ajaayata |

aho-raatraani vidadhad-vishwasya mishato vashee ||

The accumulated particles in one big ocean-like mass, combine in their own
way, resulting in the formation of the stars, planets and other celestial bodies,
and these begin to rotate in their own orbits. This rotation causes the concept
of Time to be born. God, the Controller of this entire process, as if without effort,
causes this Time to be divided into day and night.

(7)

(Rig Veda | Mandala 10 | Sukta 190 | Mantra 3)

Om sooryaa-chandra-masau dhaataa yathaa poorvama-kalpayat |
divam-cha prithiveem-cha-antariksham-atho swaha ||

In this cycle of creation, God created the sun, moon, earth and sky, and all the
natural elements like air, fire, and water, and all life-forms. These He created
exactly as He did in past creations, and as He would do in future ones, too.

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(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 1)

Om praachee dig-agnir adhi-pathir-asito rakshita-aaditya ishavah |

tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In the eastern direction, we discover the supreme presence of Agni, the source
of light and knowledge. He protects us in different ways by sending us arrow-
like rays from the sun. We bow to all. Some may have ill-feeling towards us; or
we may have the same towards them; we leave it to up to You to provide justice.

(9)

(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 2)

Om dakshina dig indro-dhi-pati-stirash-chi-raajee rakshitaa pitara ishavah |

tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In southern direction, we discover the supreme presence of Indra, the giver of

prosperity. He protects us in different ways by helping us learn through
righteous parents and teachers. We bow to all. Some may have ill-feeling
towards us; or we may have the same towards them; we leave it to up to You to
provide justice.

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(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 3)

Om prateechee digvaruno-dhi-patih pridaakoo rakshitaan-namishavah |
tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In the western direction, we discover the supreme presence of Varuna, the

greatest of all. He protects us in different ways by providing us nutritious food.
We bow to all. Some may have ill-feeling towards us; or we may have the same
towards them; we leave it to up to You to provide justice.

(11)

(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 4)

Om udeechee dik somo-dhi-patih swajo rakshitaa-sha-nirishavah |
tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In the northern direction, we discover the supreme presence of Soma, the

creator of the universe. He protects us in different ways by removing our
obstacles. We bow to all. Some may have ill-feeling towards us; or we may have
the same towards them; we leave it to up to You to provide justice.

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(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 5)

Om dhruvaa dig-vishnu- radhi-patih kalmaasha-greevo

rakshitaa veerudha ishavah |
tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In the lower direction, we discover the supreme presence of Vishnu, the

omnipresent. He protects us in different ways by providing us trees, plants and
vegetation. We bow to all of them. Some may have ill-feeling towards us; or we
may have the same towards them; we leave it to up to You to provide justice.

(13)

(Atharva Veda | Kaanda 3 | Sukta 27 | Mantra 6)

Om oordhwaa dig-brihaspati-radhi-patih shwitro rakshitaa varsha-mishavah |

tebhyo namo-dhipati-bhyo namo rakshi-tribhyo
nama ishu-bhyo nama ebhyo astu |
yosmaan dweshti yam vayam dwhishmastam wo jambhe dadhmaha ||

In the upper direction, we discover the supreme presence of Brihaspati, the

Lord of great powers. He protects us in different ways by providing us water
(rain). We bow to all of them. Some may have ill-feeling towards us; or we may
have the same towards them; we leave it to up to You to provide justice.

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(Yajur Veda | Chapter 35 | Mantra 14)

Om udvayam tama-sas-pari swaha pashyanta uttaram |

devam devatraa sooryam-aganma jyotir-uttamam ||

Leaving aside the dazzling everyday world, may my soul realize You, the
Almighty who is devoid of all darkness and is the source of all knowledge and
wisdom. O God! Please protect us.

(15)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 33 | Mantra 31)

Om udutyam jaatavedasam devam vahanti ketavah |

drishe vishwaaya sooryam ||

True knowledge, sense of purity and utmost devotion helps a person

rise and achieve his key goal, i.e. realizing the Almighty.

(16)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 7 | Mantra 42)

Om chitram devaanaam-udagaa-daneekam
chakshur-mitrasya varunasya-agneh |
aapraa dyaava-prithivee antariksham
soorya-aatmaa jagatas-tasthu-shash-cha swaaha ||

You are the greatest of all; source of all knowledge; present everywhere; we
pray to You to show us the right path and bless us with mental strength; may
we be able to realize You with utmost devotion. Swaahaa! Yes, indeed, this is
the truth!

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(Yajur Veda | Chapter 36 | Mantra 24)

Om tach-chakshur-devahitam purastaa-chhukramuch-charat |
pashyema sharadah shatam jeevema sharadah shatam
shrunu-yaama sharadah shatam prabravaama sharadah shatam-adinaah
syaama sharadah shatam bhooyash-cha sharadah shataat ||

Oh God, Our well-wisher and the Giver of knowledge. May we see and learn for
hundred years; May we live a healthy life for hundred years; May we listen to
scholars for hundred years; May we speak softly and always the truth for
hundred years; May we live a happy meaningful life for hundred years and
indeed even beyond that.

(18)
(Yajur Veda |Chapter 36 | Mantra 3)

Om bhur bhuvah swah | tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dheemahi |

dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat ||
Oh Source of life. Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! We meditate
upon You, who created this Universe and is the source of all knowledge and
bliss. We pray that You guide our Intelligence on to the right path.

(19)
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 16 | Mantra 41)

Om namah sham-bhavaaya cha mayo bhavaaya cha

namah shankaraaya cha mayas-karaaya cha
namah shivaaya cha shiva-taraaya cha ||

God is the source of all bliss and prosperity. He alone enriches us physically
and spiritually. We humbly bow to Him.

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(Rig Veda | Mandala 7 | Sukta 41 | Mantra 1)

Om Praatar-agnim praatar-indram havaamahe

pratar-mitraa-varunaa praatar-ashvina |
Praatar-bhagam pooshanam brahmanas-patim praatah
somamuta rudram huvema ||

Early morning as we begin our day, we invoke the Almighty - the Source of
knowledge; the spirit of glory, nourishment and vitality; Giver of justice; One
who liberates us from evils and ailments.

(21)

(Rig Veda | Mandala 7 | Sukta 41 | Mantra 2)

Om Praatar-jitam bhagam-ugram huvema vayam

putram-aditeryo vidhartaa |
Aadhrash-chid-yam manya-maanas-turash-chidh
raajaa chid-yam bhagam bhaksee- tyaaha ||

Early morning as we begin our day, we invoke Bhaga - Lord of nourishment and
vitality. We, your children, seek your blessings and prosperity.

(22)

(Rig Veda | Mandala 7 | Sukta 41 | Mantra 3)

Om Bhaga pranetar-bhaga satya-raadho
bhagemaam dhiyamudavaa-dadhannaha |
Bhaga prano janaya gobhir-ashvir-bhaga
pra-nrubhir-nruvantah syaama ||
Oh Bhaga - Lord of nourishment and vitality, bless us with good intellect and
wisdom; protect us; shower us with fertile land, cows, and knowledge
equipping us with effective means of transport and communication. May we all
have amongst us great leaders and noble human beings.

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(Rig Veda | Mandala 7 | Sukta 41 | Mantra 4)

Om Utedaaneem bhagavantah syaamota prapitva uta madhye-ahnaam |

Utoditaa maghavant-suryasya vayam devaanaam sumatau syaama ||

Oh Almighty! May we be happy and prosperous now at this very moment,

during the day and at the end of the day, i.e. at all times - both present and
future. May we have the company of noble souls and may we make all efforts to
fulfil our goals.

(24)

(Rig Veda | Mandala 7 | Sukta 41 | Mantra 5)

Om Bhaga eva bhagavaam astu devaastena vayam bhagavantah syaama |

Tan-tvaa bhaga sarva ijjoha-veeti sa-no-bhaga pura-etaa bhaveha ||

Oh Bhaga - Lord of nourishment and vitality, may we all progress in life. We all
pay our respects to you. You are our Supreme guide.

(25)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 1)

Om Yaj-jaagrato dooram-udaiti daivam tadu suptasya tathai-vaiti |

Dooram-gamam jyotishaam jyoti-rekam tanme manah shiva-sankalpam-astu ||

My mind constantly has different thoughts. It thus wanders and goes far away,
both when I am awake and during my sleep. May this mind, which is the unique
source of light, be full of beautiful thoughts and firm resolutions.

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(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 2)

Om Yena karmaan-yapaso manee-shino yajye krinvanti vidatheshu dheeraah |

Yada-poorvam yaksham-antah prajaanaam tanme manah
shiva-sankalpam-astu ||

We think, organize and perform all actions in our life with the help of our mind.
May this mind be full of beautiful thoughts and firm resolutions.

(27)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 3)

Om Yat prajyaa-namuta cheto dhristish-cha yaj-jyotir-antara-mritam prajaasu |

Yasmaan-na rite kin-chana karma kriyate tanme manah
shiva-sankalpam-astu ||

Mind is the instrument of awareness, memory and deep retention. Without this,
no action can be performed. May this mind be full of beautiful thoughts and firm
resolutions

(28)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 4)

Om Yenedam bhootam bhuwanam bhavishyat

pari-grheetam-armritena sarvam |
Yena yajya-staayate sapta hotaa tanme manah shiva-sankalpam-astu ||
The mind helps us to understand past, present & future. Along with other body
organs, it also facilitates performance of daily yajna, i.e. our everyday duties.
May this mind be full of beautiful thoughts and firm resolutions.

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(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 5)

Om Yasmin-nrichah saama yajoomshi yasmin

pratish-thi-taa ratha-naa-bhaa-vi vaaraah |
Yasminsh-chittam sarva-motam prajaanaam
tanme manah shiva-sankalpam- astu ||

The various spokes in a wheel are connected to its centre, i.e. nave of the wheel.
Similarly, knowledge of all four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva) is
intrinsically connected to our mind. May our mind be purified by adopting the
true dharma. May this mind be full of beautiful thoughts and firm resolutions.

(30)

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 34 | Mantra 6)

Om Su-shaarathi-rashwaan-iva yan-manushayaan-ne-neeyate-bhee
shu-bhir vaa-jina-iva |
Hrit-prathishtham yada-jiram javishtham tanme manah
shiva-sankalpam-astu ||
The mind drives all our actions, similar to a skillful charioteer that controls the
horses by pulling on its reins. This mind resides within us, is free from old
age, and is extremely fast. May this mind be full of beautiful thoughts and firm
resolutions.

Note: Meaning of mantras: Only the gist has been provided above (rather than word - by - word meaning)
Compiled by: S.Arulmozhi, B.Lit. (Veda pracharak)

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