The Shanti Mantra âSarve Bhavantu Sukhinahaâ: NJ Reddy, YPV Sadhana NJ Reddy This shanti mantra is known to stem from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Reciting this mantra can permeate you with compassion and loving kindness as it exemplifies the altruistic thought of well-being for all, not just for human beings, but for all the sentient beings. In return, you will also be healed and filled with joy and peace as you are not separate from all. The Mantra OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Hi! Literal Translation of the Words OM : Supreme Parabrahman, manifested or unmanifested Sarve : All Maa : Not or never Meaning of the Shanti Mantra