Sanskrit

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<!--QuoteBegin-Samudragupta+May 1 2004, 12:24 AM-->QUOTE(Samudragupta @ May 1 2004, 12:24 AM)<!--QuoteEBegin--> I have a question: I believe there is a short Sanskrit saying on the ideal
student-teacher relationship that essentially says that "may the interactions
between the two be such that the parting is on amicable terms, and each learns from the other" --- is there such an aphorism? If so, could someone please post
the relevant verses here? Thanks in advance! <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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Shanti Mantra – Om Sahana Vavatu

Om Sahana Vavatu Sahanau Bhunaktu
Sahaveeryam Karavavahai
Tejas Vinavati Tamastuma vidhwishavahai
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi

Sanskrit to English Word Meaning

Saha- both; nau-us; avatu- may he protect; bhunaktu-may he nourish; viryam karavavahai-may we acquire the capacity; tejasvi-be brilliant; nau-for us; adhitam- what is studied;astu-let it be; ma vidvisavahai-may we not argue with each other.

Translation

May He protect both of us. May He nourish both of us. May we both acquire the capacity (to study and understand the scriptures). May our study be brilliant. May we not argue with each other. Om peace, peace, peace.

Brief explanation

At the beginning of a class, the teacher and students generally recite this peace invocation together. Both seek the Lord’s blessings for study that is free of obstacles, such as poor memory, or the inability to concentrate or poor health. They also seek blessings for a conducive relationship, without which communication of any subject matter is difficult. Therefore, this prayer is important for both the teacher and the student.