Hari Om Tat Sat
Hari Om Tat Sat is a mantra that expresses the highest philosophical truths in simple form. It is used to connect with the Divine, surrender the ego, and affirm that only the eternal is real. Often used at the end of sacred texts or prayers, it brings closure, purification, and a return to unity.
Each word in the mantra carries deep meaning. Together, they dissolve the false sense of separateness and affirm the presence of truth (satya), divinity (tat), and the sustaining energy of consciousness (om). It is a declaration and a reminder that behind all appearances, there is only one eternal presence.
English Name
English Spelling: Hari Om Tat Sat
Transliteration: Hari Oṃ Tat Sat
Sanskrit Name
Sanskrit: हरि ॐ तत् सत्
Phonetic Spelling: Hah-ree Om Tut Sut
Translation: “Hari, Om, That is Truth” or “The Supreme is Om, That is the Eternal Truth”
Mantra Breakdown
Hari: A name of Vishnu, meaning one who removes suffering or takes away
Om: The primal sound; the vibration of absolute reality
Tat: That; the unmanifest divine, beyond name and form
Sat: Truth; the eternal, unchanging reality
This mantra is found in the Bhagavad Gita as an affirmation of pure intention. It is a seal of truth used to end sacred offerings and spiritual discourse, returning all action to its divine source. It points beyond identity and form to the real essence of all existence.
Benefits of Chanting Hari Om Tat Sat
- Affirms non-duality and truth beyond ego
- Purifies the mind and intention
- Creates closure at the end of prayer, ritual, or practice
- Connects personal identity to the eternal Self (atman)
- Supports surrender and trust in the divine order
How to Chant Hari Om Tat Sat
- Sit in Silence: Choose a peaceful moment, especially after meditation or prayer
- Chant Slowly: Speak the words clearly and with awareness
- Feel Each Word: Allow the mantra to unfold one syllable at a time, anchoring attention
- Repeat as Needed: It may be chanted three times to seal a practice or 108 as a japa meditation in itself
- Let it Resonate: Sit in silence for a few breaths after chanting
Integration of Hari Om Tat Sat
This mantra is especially meaningful at the end of practice, when offering prayers, or in deep reflection. It can also be used to reset the mind when caught in confusion, reminding us that only the eternal is real, and all else is passing.
Methods to Integrate:
Closing Practice: Use the mantra at the end of asana, meditation, or journaling
Morning Clarity: Chant in the morning to start the day in remembrance of truth
Mindful Repetition: Use the mantra during walks or breath awareness to settle the mind
Silent Japa: Repeat mentally during moments of stress or decision-making
Hari Om Tat Sat is a mantra that clears illusion and recenters the heart in what is real. It reminds us that our actions, thoughts, and offerings are never separate from the eternal. In the chant itself, duality dissolves and all that remains is truth.
It is both a mantra of completion and a beginning returning us again and again to the source of all being.
