When is the best time and day to chant Pasaydan: Dnyaneshwar's Prayer for the Welfare of All?

It is traditionally most auspicious to recite during Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya), especially on Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham). Traditional offerings include Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering.

What are the benefits of regularly chanting Pasaydan: Dnyaneshwar's Prayer for the Welfare of All?

According to sacred tradition, regular recitation brings: Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home.

Abhangas Lord Vitthal Krishna Sant Dnyaneshwar Sant Eknath

Pasaydan

Q: Author and date

These ovis close the *Dnyaneshwari*, the Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by the saint-poet Dnyaneshwar (also spelled Jnanadeva). Tradition holds that he composed it in his mid-teens; the colophon at the end of chapter 18 gives the year as Shaka 1212 (1290 CE).

Q: Key imagery

Ovi 5 invokes a grove of wish-fulfilling trees (*kalpataru*) and a village of living thought-gems (*chintamani*), mythical sources of every wish, as a picture of the generosity he hopes will flow to all creatures. Ovi 6 asks that good people be like the spotless moon and the sun without heat.

Dnyaneshwar's Prayer for the Welfare of All

The Pasaydan is Sant Dnyaneshwar's closing prayer in the Dnyaneshwari (18.1794–1802), asking God's grace for the welfare and friendship of all beings.

Verses

Aata Vishwatmake Deve, Yene Vag-Yagye Toshave, Toshoni Maj Dhyave, Pasayadaan He

Now, O God who is the soul of the universe, may You be pleased with this verbal sacrifice, and being pleased, grant me this gift of grace.

Verse 1

Je Khalanchi Vyakati Sando, Taya Satkarmi Rati Vadho, Bhootan Paraspare Jado, Maitra Jeevanche

May the afflictions of the wicked be removed, may their delight in virtuous deeds increase, and may mutual friendship arise among all beings.

Verse 2

Duritanche Timir Jaavo, Vishwa Swadharma Soorye Paaho, Jo Je Vanchhil To Te Laaho, Pranijaat

May the darkness of sins vanish, may the world behold the sun of its own righteous path, and may every creature obtain whatever it desires.

Verse 3

Varshata Sakal Mandali, Ishwarnishthanchi Mandiyali, Anavarat Bhoomandali, Bhetatu Bhoota

May the assemblies of those devoted to God shower blessings, and may they continually meet all beings on this earth.

Verse 4

Chala Kalpataroonche Aarav, Chetana Chintamaninche Gaav, Bolati Je Arnav, Peeyooshanche

May there be groves of wish-fulfilling trees, villages of conscious wish-granting gems, and oceans that speak of nectar.

Verse 5

Chandrame Je Alaanchhan, Martand Je Taapheen, Te Sarvahi Sada Sajjan, Soyare Hotu

May the moon be without blemish, the sun without scorching heat, and may all virtuous souls ever be our kindred.

Verse 6

Kimbahuna Sarva Sukhee, Poorna Hovoni Tiheen Lokee, Bhajijo Aadi Purusheen, Akhandit

In short, may all beings in the three worlds be completely happy, and may they worship the Primeval Lord without interruption.

Verse 7

Aani Granthopajiveeye, Visheshee Lokee Iye, Drishtadrishta Vijaye, Hoavejee

And may those who live by this scripture, especially in this world, attain victory in both seen and unseen realms.

Verse 8

Yeth Mhane Shree Vishweshwaraavo, Ha Hoeel Daan Pasaavo, Yene Vare Gyanadevo, Sukhiya Jhala

Here Shri Vishweshwara declares, "This will be the gift of grace," and by this blessing, Jnandev became fulfilled.

Verse 9

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Background

The Pasaydan (a petition for the gift of grace) is the concluding prayer of the Dnyaneshwari, the Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita composed by Sant Dnyaneshwar (also called Dnyandev). It stands at the end of chapter 18, as ovis 1794 to 1802, and the final lines of that chapter name Shaka 1212 (1290 CE) as the year of the work. It belongs to the Varkari tradition of Maharashtra and is recited at the end of readings of the Dnyaneshwari and as a daily prayer for universal welfare. Its nine verses express a wish for peace, righteousness and the company of the devout for every creature.

About this Text

Composed by: Sant Dnyaneshwar · Medieval Warkari Poet-Saint · 13th century, Maharashtra

A Marathi philosopher-saint who, tradition holds, composed the Dnyaneshwari — a celebrated Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita — in his teens. He is considered a foundational figure of the Warkari (Vitthal-devotee) tradition of Maharashtra, and his Pasaydan is recited to this day as a universal prayer for the wellbeing of all beings.

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Did You Know?

Author and date

These ovis close the Dnyaneshwari, the Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by the saint-poet Dnyaneshwar (also spelled Jnanadeva). Tradition holds that he composed it in his mid-teens; the colophon at the end of chapter 18 gives the year as Shaka 1212 (1290 CE).

Place in the text

In standard editions the Pasaydan is ovis 1794 to 1802 of chapter 18. Ovis 1803 to 1811 that follow name the place and the year, so the prayer is the culmination of the work rather than its last line.

Structure

The prayer consists of nine ovis, a simple Marathi devotional meter of short rhymed lines. Each petitions for a particular good: the removal of evil, friendship among all beings, the fulfilment of wishes, the company of the devout and constant devotion to God.

Key imagery

Ovi 5 invokes a grove of wish-fulfilling trees (kalpataru) and a village of living thought-gems (chintamani), mythical sources of every wish, as a picture of the generosity he hopes will flow to all creatures. Ovi 6 asks that good people be like the spotless moon and the sun without heat.

Signature

The final ovi says that Shri Vishveshvara declared, 'this shall be the gift of grace', and that by this boon Dnyandev became happy. Vishveshvara, the Lord of the Universe, is understood by tradition as God, and some readers see in it his teacher Nivruttinath.

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