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In the modern world, the meaning of peace has taken on a very narrow focus. It generally implies no war, no nuclear weapons, no conflict.

We have lived with the mistaken illusion that peace is in our hands. But the wrath of nature experienced in recent times leaves us bewildered and helpless.

The tsunami, the earthquakes, the devastating floods, forest fires and hurricanes have filled our lives with fear and uncertainty.

In the ancient Upanishads and the Vedas - the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda, one can find numerous mantras that are dedicated solely to peace. Peace that is all encompassing and all pervading.

These are the Shantimantras.
Each one of these Shantimantras end with the refrain,
Om! Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
Nothing in our ancient scriptures is stated without deep thought.

Peace is invoked thrice to attain peace on three levels:

The Adhyatmika Peace - Peace that is sought on the mental and physical level that protects our mental and physical well being.
The Adhibhautika Peace - Peace with the five elements, earth, water, fire, air and ether.
The Adhidaivika Peace - Peace that protects us from the fury of the Gods.

One cannot help but wonder at the foresight and wisdom of the sages that inspired them to write mantras such as these more than 5000 years ago, which are so relevant in today's times.

Thus this Vedic invocation of peace gains great contemporary significance.
Let us introspect and resolve to give our best to restore harmony and peace around us.

Let us chant these mantras with Ashit and Hema Desai for peace to prevail.
Flute- Rakesh Chaurasia
Sitar - Sunil Das
Guitar - Chintoo Singh

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