A prayer from Shri Vishwanatha Suprabhata Morning…
““A prayer from Shri Vishwanatha Suprabhata Morning Salutations to Shiva त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव, त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव । त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव, त्वमेव सर्वं मम देव देव ॥ tvameva mata cha pita tvameva, tvameva bandhush-cha sakha tvameva tvameva vidya dravinam tvameva tvameva sarvam mama deva deva You my mother and father be, You are kin and friend to me; You my knowledge, wealth be, God of gods! You my all do be.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A devotional prayer acknowledging the divine as all aspects of life and knowledge.
In simple terms: The prayer sees the divine as mother, father, friend, and source of wisdom.
See the divine in all relationships and knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- ritual worship
- cultural study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view of divinity affect daily life?
- In what ways can this prayer inspire personal growth?
Interpretation may vary across traditions.