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ॐ सर्वधर्मसमाश्रयाय नमः

सर्वधर्मसमाश्रय

Sarvadharmsamāśraya

Root: sarva (all) + dharma (paths, religions, duties) + samāśraya (refuge, shelter)

Compassion·करुणा
Meaning

अर्थ

The refuge for all dharmic paths, sheltering every righteous tradition

सभी धर्मों (मार्गों) का आश्रय, हर धार्मिक परम्परा को शरण देने वाले

Word-by-Word Breakdown

शब्द-दर-शब्द विश्लेषण

सर्व

all

सब

धर्म

path, religion, duty

धर्म, मार्ग

समाश्रय

refuge, shelter

आश्रय

Modern Context

आधुनिक संदर्भ

Sarva Dharma Sambhava — all religions lead to truth — India's pluralistic ethos। Article 25-28 — Indian Constitution — religious freedom guaranteed। Interfaith harmony — Gandhiji's prayer meetings included all religions' hymns। Akbar's Din-e-Ilahi — interfaith fusion attempt। Ramakrishna Mission — 'As many faiths, so many paths' — practical sarva dharma। शिव — worshipped by Hindus, respected by Buddhists (Mahakala), honoured by Jains (Adi Yogi), even referenced in Sufi traditions — truly sarva dharma samashray — no religious boundary limits His shelter।

When to Chant

कब जपें

Chant for interfaith harmony. Ideal during Sarva Dharma prayers. Invoke for religious inclusivity. Powerful during interfaith gatherings and pluralism-themed meditation.

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