In the Vedic times, Saha navavatu was chanted by both teachers and students before starting the class. As the students and the teacher live together in the gurukul , this chant is essential and it asks that there not be any problems during the learning, so there is no break or misunderstanding.
Om saha nAVavatu | saha nau bhunaktu | saha VIryam karavAvahai |
tejasvinAvadhitamastu | mA vidvishAvahai |
Om shanthishanthishanthihi ||
I read the meaning of this chant in various books on Taittiriya Upansihad.
saha nAVavatu – Let us be protected
saha nau bhunaktu – Let us be nourished by the blessings
saha VIryam karavAvahai – Let us join our mental forces in strength for the benefit of humanity
tejasvinAvadhitamastu – Let our efforts at learning be luminous, have a strong force of purpose and filled with joy
mA vidvishAvahai – Let us never be poisoned with the seeds of hatred or ego
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This is not a Vedic chant, but very beautiful. I love the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit.