Bhojan Mantra Meaning in Hindi, Sanskrit, Mealtime Prayers English

Bhojan Mantra in Sanskrit with Meaning

अन्नं ब्रह्मा रसं विष्णु भोक्ता देवो जनार्दनम् । एवं ध्यात्वा तथा ज्ञात्वा अन्न दोषो न लिप्यते

Mealtime Prayers English

Annam Brahma Rasam Vishnum Bhokta Devo janardanam Evam Dhyatva Tatha Gyatva Anna dosho na lipyate.

Aanna Brahma Aaso Vishnu sloka Meaning in Hindi, Sanskrit, and English

अन्नम ब्रह्म रसं विष्णुं भोक्ता देवो जनार्दनम् एवम् ध्यातव तथा ज्ञत्व अन्न दोषो न लिप्यते।

Bhojan Mantra (Mealtime Prayers ) Word-by-word Meaning:

• Annam – Food
• Brahma – The Supreme Reality or Absolute (Brahman)
• Rasam – the essence, taste or sap
• Vishnum – Vishnum Lord Vishnu The Lord Vishnu, the protector
• Bhokta – The person who eats or the consumer
• Devo Janardanam – The Lord Janardanam the Lord Janardana (another name for Vishnu)
• Evam Dhyatva – Webmaster Evam Dhyatva So, meditating or contemplating
• Tatha Jnatva – Knowing this,
• Anna Dosho – Defect or impurity in food items
• Na Lipyate – does not have an effect on (the the)

Meaning of Mantra:

This translates to the following meaning in English:

Food is Brahman (the ultimate reality), the essence of food is Vishnu, the consumer of the food is the divine Lord Janardana. One who meditates and realizes this truth while eating, is not tainted by any impurity in the food.

Explanation:

Anna dosho is a Lipyate: …one is not affected by any sin or impurity which could be connected to the meal.

Annam Brahma A meal is thought to be as a manifestation from the Absolute Reality (Brahman).

Rasam Vishnum The core or taste of diet is Vishnu (the the principle of sustaining).

Bhokta Devo Janardanam The one who eats food is the god, Janardana (another title of Lord Vishnu).

Evam Dahyatva Tasha Gyatva Meditation and recognizing this truth while taking a meal…

This shloka is chanted before eating food so that even while eating, our attention is focused on the food, and we eat it with an awareness of its importance.

While eating our food, we must utter the words, “Annam Brahma” (food is God); Raso Vishnuhu (the essence of food is Vishnu). Food is God. It gets into the body and provides its essence to all the parts of the body. It indeed gets transformed into blood and energy. Bhoktodevo Maheswarah (the one who consumes the food is Maheswarah). This principle teaches wisdom to the whole world. Annam Brahma, Raso Vishnuhu, Bhoktodevo Maheswarah– These three correspond to mind, body, and action, respectively.

Manasyeka Vachasyekam Karmanyekam Mahatmanam

( those whose words, thoughts, and deeds are in complete harmony are noble ones.)

The oneness of thought, deed, and word is ritham.

They represent the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswara. The partaker of food is the very embodiment of Siva’s principle. See Annapurna Stotra

The act of eating is considered a yajna (sacrifice), and the offering goes to the divine authority called Jataragni, the digestive fire in the belly. It is this principle that breaks down the food consumed into a form that can be delivered to the entire body through the blood.

The creative energy in the food (Annam) is Brahma. While eating our food, we must utter the words “Annam Brahma” (food is God) and; Raso Vishnuhu (the essence of food is Vishnu). Bhoktodevo Maheswarah (the one who consumes the food is Maheswarah).

Why Chant This Mantra Before Eating?

This mantra is typically chanted in Hinduism prior to meals. Here’s why:

1. Sanctifies the Act of Eating

It transforms eating from a simple physical activity to it becomes a spiritual act and acknowledges the presence of God in all aspects of food — its source food, taste, and even the act of eating.

2. Removes “Anna Dosha” (Food Impurity)

“Anna dosha” refers to:

• Food products can contain impurities (physical or subliminal)
• Negativity based on the way the food was prepared (e.g. mood, or the energy that the chef)
• Karma related to foodstuffs (e.g. violence, abuse)

This mantra neutralizes all positive energy and assists in by spiritually purifying the foods..

3. Encourages Gratitude and Mindfulness

It makes you stop to reflect prior to eatingit’s a time of gratitude as well as mindful consumption.

4. Connects You to Dharma

It is a reminder we are reminded that all things are divine – even everyday actions such as eating. Being aware of the Divine in everyday things can increase the consciousness of the dharma (righteous way of living).

Benefits of Chanting Bhojan Mantra:

1. Helps to improve digestion by calming the mind.
2. It promotes Sattvic (pure healthy and balanced) energy
3. Establishes an habit of mindful living
4. Reduces the anxiety or karmic burdens associated with eating
5. The purification of food Chanting the mantra makes food holy by acknowledging the divine presence throughout the food.
6. Mindful eating helps you make food choices with awareness and gratitude.
7. Connecting to the spiritual The daily activities (eating) with a higher state of consciousness.
8. Reduces guilt and anxiety It’s really useful when you’re unsure about the source of your food or how it was made. People believe it helps get rid of harmful substances.
9. Balances the energy and calms the digestive system and mind prior to eating