What is the source of this Sanskrit verse?

This subhashitam is from Taittirīya Upaniṣad.

What are the key themes of this verse?

The key themes of this subhashitam are: prayer, peace, teacher-student.

All Subhashitams Taittirīya Upaniṣad

ॐ सह नाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु

Taittirīya Upaniṣad

ॐ सह नाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु । सह वीर्यं करवावहै । तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै । ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

सहtogether

नाववतुmay He protect us both

वीर्यम्vigor / energy

तेजस्विनौbrilliant / illuminating

शान्तिःpeace

Om, may Brahman protect us both (teacher and disciple); may Brahman nourish us both; may we work in harmony with great vigor. May our study be illuminating; let us not hate each other. Om peace, peace, peace.

prayerpeaceteacher-student

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सत्यं वद । धर्मं चरSpeak truth. Walk the path of dharma. Never be negligent in your study. After giving the teacher his due, do not cut off the thread of progeny. (Taittiriya Upanishad convocation address)Taittirīya Upaniṣad
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ॐ सह नाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु

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