| Om | Sound as the basis of creation, Brahman Unity of all that is visible and invisible |
| Bhur | The gross: earth, existence, physical body |
| Bhuvah | The subtle: atmosphere, prana, subtle body |
| Svaha | The causal: heaven, Atman, the soul, causal body |
| Tat | That: Brahman (The Ultimate Reality is simply referred to as “That” because it defies description through speech or language.) |
| Savitur | The protector, Savitri, equated with the luminous, life-giving energy of the sun |
| Varenyum | Supreme Consciousness that inspires adoration |
| Bhargo | Goodness, radiance, luster, illumination, destroyer of ignorance |
| Devasya | Divine radiance or grace |
| Dhimahi | Meditation or knowledge of the Absolute |
| Dhiyo | Buddhi, intellect |
| Yonah | Our energies, our actions |
| Prachodayat | Inspire |