ૐ તત્સત્ શ્રી નારાયણ તું

નાદબ્રહ્મ પદ - ૮૬૧, પૃષ્ઠ-૫૭૦
Nādbrahma pada 861, page 570

ૐ તત્સત્ શ્રી નારાયણ તું, પુરુષોત્તમ ગુરુ તું;
સિદ્ધ બુદ્ધ તું, સ્કન્દ વિનાયક, સવિતા પાવક તું. 
Aum Tat Sat Shrī Nārāyan Tūň, Purushottam Guru Tūň;
Siddha Buddha Tūň, Skanda Vināyak, Savitā Pāvak Tūň.

બ્રહ્મ મજદ તું, યહ્વ શક્તિ તું, ઈશુ પિતા પ્રભુ તું
રુદ્ર વિષ્ણુ તું, રામ-કૃષ્ણ તું, રહીમ તાઓ તું. 
Brahmā Majda Tūň, Yahva Shakti Tūn, Īshu Pitā Prabhu Tūň;
Rudra Vishnu Tūň, Rām Krishna Tūn, Rahīm Tāo Tūň.

વાસુદેવ ગો-વિશ્વરૂપ તું, ચિદાનંદ હરિ તું; 
અદ્વિતીય તું, અકાલ નિર્ભય આત્મ-લિંગ શિવ તું 
Vāsudev Go Vishva-rūp Tūn, Chidānaňd Hari Tūň;
Advitīya Tūň, Akāl Nirbhay Ātma-ling Shiv Tūň.

ૐ તત્સત્ શ્રી નારાયણ તું, પુરુષોત્તમ ગુરુ તું;
સિદ્ધ બુદ્ધ તું, સ્કન્દ વિનાયક, સવિતા પાવક તું. 
Aum Tat Sat Shrī Nārāyan Tūň, Purushottam Guru Tūň;
Siddha Buddha Tūň, Skanda Vināyaka, Savitā Pāvak Tūň.

English Translation (by AI):
This prayer, composed by Acharya Vinoba Bhave, is a universal anthem of unity. It praises the one ultimate divine reality by honoring its different names, avatars, and symbols across the world's major religions—including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Taoism—emphasizing that all spiritual paths lead to the same supreme truth.

The Universal Prayer

Aum, You are that ultimate truth, the divine Narayana, and the supreme teacher.
You are the perfected one, the enlightened Buddha, the warrior Skanda, the guide Ganesha, the radiant sun, and the purifying fire.

You are Brahma the creator, Ahura Mazda the great, Yahweh the mighty source, and Jesus our father and Lord.
You are the fierce Rudra, the protective Vishnu, the divine Rama and Krishna, the merciful Rahim, and the eternal Tao.

You are Vasudeva the indweller, the sacred earth, the cosmic form, and the blissfully conscious Hari.
You are the unparalleled one, timeless, fearless, the inner soul, and the transformative Shiva.

Aum, You are that ultimate truth, the divine Narayana, and the supreme teacher.
You are the perfected one, the enlightened Buddha, the warrior Skanda, the guide Ganesha, the radiant sun, and the purifying fire.

Key Word Meanings (Modern Context)

• Aum Tat Sat: A timeless phrase meaning "Aum, That is the Ultimate Truth."
• Narayana / Purushottama: The supreme, ideal consciousness.
• Savita / Pavak: Elements of nature representing light and purification (sun and fire).
• Mazd / Yahva / Ishu / Rahim / Tao: God as represented across Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Taoism respectively.
• Akala Nirbhaya: Timeless and completely free from fear. 

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The spiritual essence of this prayer centers on radical oneness and universal consciousness.
Here is the spiritual breakdown:

• Non-Duality: The opening phrase Om Tat Sat declares that only one ultimate reality exists.
• Transcending Labels: It proves that names like Christ, Buddha, Allah, or Shiva are just different windows looking into the same room.
• Microcosm and Macrocosm: The prayer balances the cosmic, infinite divine (Vishwarupa) with the intimate, personal divine inside the human heart (Atma-Linga).
• Ego Dissolution: By recognizing the divine in all traditions, the seeker breaks down the ego-driven barriers of "us versus them," leading to pure spiritual freedom (Chidananda). 

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Core Takeaways

• Radical Inclusivity: Truth is one, but expressed in many ways. No single religion holds an exclusive monopoly on the divine.
• Inner Divinity: The supreme reality is not distant. It lives inside you as your own fearless, timeless soul.
• Unity in Diversity: Harmony comes from celebrating differences, not erasing them. The prayer blends diverse traditions into a single hymn of peace.
• Nature as Sacred: Divinity manifests through the universe. The sun, fire, and earth are direct expressions of sacred energy.
• Freedom From Fear: Connecting to the ultimate truth naturally removes anxiety, fear, and the limitations of time.

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Here is a poetic English translation of this prayer:

The Universal Hymn

Stanza 1
Aum, Thou art That—the Truth Supreme, Lord Narayana, the Guide divine,
The Perfected Soul, the Awakened One, where strength and cosmic wisdom twine.
Thou art Skanda’s shield, Vinayaka’s grace, the radiant sun that lights the sky,
The sacred fire that purifies, the spark of life that cannot die.

Stanza 2
Thou art Brahma the Vast, Ahura Mazda great, Yahweh the source of boundless might,
Lord Jesus the Father, Savior and King, who leads the spirit through the night.
The fierce Rudra’s storm, Vishnu’s calm grace, Rama and Krishna of sacred lore,
The Merciful Rahim, the changeless Tao, the silent path we all adore.

Stanza 3
Thou art Vasudeva dwelling within, the living earth, the cosmic whole,
The blissful Hari, the joy of the mind, the anchor of the seeking soul.
The One without second, Beyond all time, Fearless and free from earthly bounds,
The sacred Shiva, the eternal spark, where all creation’s music sounds.

Stanza 4
Aum, Thou art That—the Truth Supreme, Lord Narayana, the Guide divine,
The Perfected Soul, the Awakened One, where strength and cosmic wisdom twine.
Thou art Skanda’s shield, Vinayaka’s grace, the radiant sun that lights the sky,
The sacred fire that purifies, the spark of life that cannot die.