About this stotra
The Pancha Bhuta refers to the five great elements in Hindu philosophy: Earth (Prithvi), Water (Apas), Fire (Tejas), Air (Vayu), and Ether (Akasha). These elements are considered the fundamental building blocks of the universe and are integral to understanding the material and spiritual aspects of existence in Vedic tradition.
This shloka is a prayer invoking the five elements to bless the devotee with a good morning. Each element is praised for its unique qualities: Earth is described as fragrant, Water as fluid, Air as touchable, Fire as radiant, and Ether as resonant with sound. The verse seeks the harmonious cooperation of these elements to ensure a positive and auspicious start to the day. The devotee acknowledges the grandeur and presence of these elements, asking them to collectively contribute to a favorable and enlightening morning. This invocation reflects the belief in the interconnectedness of the natural world and its influence on human life, emphasizing the importance of balance and respect for the elements.
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Verse 1
Prithvi Sagandha Sarasa – Verse 1
पृथ्वी सगंधा सरसाः तथाऽपः स्पर्शी च वायु ज्वलितं च तेजः।
नभः सशब्दं महता सहैव कुर्वतु सर्वे मम सुप्रभातम् ॥
pṛthvī sagaṃdhā sarasāḥ tathā'paḥ sparśī ca vāyu jvalitaṃ ca tejaḥ.
nabhaḥ saśabdaṃ mahatā sahaiva kurvatu sarve mama suprabhātam ..
The fragrant earth, the waters of reservoirs, the touch of the wind, the brilliance of the fire and the great voice of the akasa - may all of them make mine a good morning.
Word by word
- पृथ्वी (pṛthvī)
- earth
- सगंधा (sagaṃdhā)
- fragrant
- सरसाः (sarasāḥ)
- full of water
- तथा (tathā)
- and
- अपः (apaḥ)
- waters
- स्पर्शी (sparśī)
- touching
- च (ca)
- and
- वायु (vāyu)
- wind
- ज्वलितं (jvalitaṃ)
- brilliance
- च (ca)
- and
- तेजः (tejaḥ)
- fire
- नभः (nabhaḥ)
- sky
- सशब्दं (saśabdaṃ)
- with sound
- महता (mahatā)
- great
- सहैव (sahaiva)
- together with
- कुर्वतु (kurvatu)
- may make
- सर्वे (sarve)
- all
- मम (mama)
- my
- सुप्रभातम् (suprabhātam)
- good morning
