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Mantrapushpam chanted in Sanskrit in MP3 format. Mantrapushpam is from Taittareya Aranyaka (1.22) of the Yajur Veda. It is one of the most famous of all veda mantras. It is normally sung in a chorus by all the priests together after performing any puja (worship) or yajna. Yopam puspam veda Puspavan prajavan pasuvan bhavati Chandramava Apam puspam Puspavan, Prajavan pasuman bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yopa mayatanam Veda Ayatanam bhavati. He who understands the flowers of water, He becomes the possessor of flowers, progeny and cattle. Moon is the flower of the water, He who knows it to be so, He becomes the possessor of flowers, progeny and cattle. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. Agnirva Apamayatanam Ayatanavan Bhavati Yo agnerayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Apovagner ayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yopa mayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati. Fire is the source of water, He who knows the source of Fire, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of fire, He who knows it to be so, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. Vayurva Apamaya tanam Ayatanavan bhavati. Yova Yorayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati| Apovai va yorayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati. Ya Evam veda Yopamayatanam Veda Ayatanavan Bhavati. Air is the source of water, He who knows the source of Air, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of air, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. Asowvai tapanna pamayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Yo musya tapata Ayatanan Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Apova Amusyatapata Ayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yopa mayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Scorching sun is the source of water, He who knows the source of the Scorching Sun, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of scorching sun, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. Chandrama Vama pamayatnam Ayatanavan bhavati. Yascandra masa Ayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Apovai Candra masa Ayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ya Evam Veda Yo pamayatanam veda Ayatanavan bhavati. Moon is the source of water, He who knows the source of Moon, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of moon, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. Nakshtrani va Apamayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Yo Nakshtrana mayatanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Apovai Nakshtrana mayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ye evam Veda Yopamaya tanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati. Stars are the source of water, He who knows the source of the Stars, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of stars, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in himself. Parjanyova apamayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Yah parjanyasya syayatinam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati Apovai parjanya Syayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ye Evam veda Yopa maya tanam Veda Ayatanavan bhavati. Clouds are the source of water, He who knows the source of the Clouds, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of clouds, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows the source of water, Becomes established in his Self. (Note: The following paragraph has got a hidden meaning – this is to say that there is a raft available to cross over all the forces of Nature and to see the God beyond all of them – God himself is the raft – we have to seek His help to see Him. We need to understand that He, indeed is the raft. This paragraph also makes the serious reader wonder on what is the real meaning of the word "water" used throughout this mantra.) Samvastaro Va Apamayatanam Ayatavan bhavati Yassavatsa rasyaya tanam Veda Ayatavan bhavati. Apovai samvasara ayatanam Ayatanavan bhavati Ya Evam veda Yopsu Navam pratistitam veda Pratyeva tistati. Rainy season is the source of water, He who knows the source of Rainy Season, Becomes established in his Self, Water is the source of rainy season, He who knows this, Becomes established in his Self. He who knows that there is a raft is available, Becomes established in that raft. (This stanza is included in some versions of mantra Pushpam.) Om tad Brahma, Om it is Brahma Om tad Vayu. Om it is air Om tad Athma Om it is the soul Om tad Sathyam Om it is the truth Om tat Sarvam Om it is everything Om That puror nama Om salutations to that Purusha Anthascharathi bhootheshu Guhyam Viswa Murthishu That which is inside all beings secretly is that Universal God Tvam Yajna You are the fire sacrifice (Yajna), Tvam vashatkara You are the the personification of Vedic sacrifice Tvam Indra You are the Indra Tvam vayu You are the air Tvam Rudra You are the Rudra Vishnus tvam You are the Vishnu Brahmastvam You are the Brahma Tvam prajapathi You are the Lord and saviour of all beings (prajapati) Om tadhapa apo jyothi raso amrutham brahma bhur bhuvasuvarom Om water is light, the essence is the nectar and the concept of Brahma is in all the seven worlds.} Rajadhi rajaya Prasahya Sahine| Namo Vayam Vai Sravanaya Kurmahe Samekaman Kama Kamaya mahyam Kamesvaro Vai Sravano dadatu Kuberaya Vai Sravanaya Maha rajaya Namah. King of kings, we praise thee, Who is the giver of all victories, Who is the fulfiller of all desires, Please bless me with wealth, To fulfill all our desires, Oh, Kubhera, we praise thee, Salutations to the king of kings. (The last stanza is normally recited by priests while giving back prasada after performing an Archana in all temples)