oṃ nivartayāmyāyuṣe'nnādyāya prajananāya rāyaspoṣāya suprajāstvāya suvīryāya ||
Universal Translation
I trim these locks of hair for the sake of long life, wholesome nourishment, noble progeny, prosperity, and radiant physical valor.
oṃ bhadraṃ karṇebhiḥ śṛṇuyāma devā bhadraṃ paśyemākṣabhiryajatrāḥ | sthirairaṅgaistuṣṭuvāṃsastanūbhirvyaśema devahitaṃ yadāyuḥ ||
Universal Translation
O radiant Devas, may we hear with our ears what is good and auspicious; may we see with our eyes what is noble and pure; with steadfast limbs may we live a life dedicated to divine order.
oṃ sarasvati namastubhyaṃ varade kāmarūpiṇi | vidyārambhaṃ kariṣyāmi siddhirbhavatu me sadā ||
Universal Translation
Salutations unto Goddess Saraswati, the bestower of boons and embodiment of all wisdom. I commence my learning; may spiritual and intellectual accomplishment ever be mine.
oṃ yajñopavītaṃ paramaṃ pavitraṃ prajāpateryatsahajaṃ purastāt | āyuṣyamagryaṃ pratimuñca śubhraṃ yajñopavītaṃ balamastu tejaḥ ||
Universal Translation
The sacred thread is supremely pure, born alongside Prajapati in primordial times. Wear this bright thread of radiant vitality; may it bestow longevity, strength, and spiritual brilliance.
oṃ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ tatsaviturvareṇyaṃ bhargo devasya dhīmahi dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt ||
Universal Translation
Om, throughout the earth, atmosphere, and heavens! We meditate upon the supreme, adorable radiance of the Divine Sun (Savitur); may that Divine Light illuminate and guide our intellect.
oṃ agne vratapate vrataṃ cariṣyāmi tacchakeyaṃ tanme rādhyatām | idamahamanṛtātsatyamupaimi ||
Universal Translation
O Agni, Lord of sacred vows! I undertake this solemn discipline; may I possess the power to fulfill it; may success attend my endeavor. Herewith I step forth from untruth unto truth.
oṃ yuvaṃ vastrāṇi pīvasā vasāthe yuvoracchidrā mantavo ha sargāḥ | avātiratamanṛtāni viśva ṛtena mitrāvaruṇā sacethe ||
Universal Translation
You clothe yourselves in radiant vestments; your thoughts and creative deeds are flawless. You dispel all false thoughts and abide firmly established in cosmic truth, O Mitra and Varuna.
oṃ satyaṃ vada | dharmaṃ cara | svādhyāyānmā pramadaḥ | mātṛdevo bhava | pitṛdevo bhava | ācāryadevo bhava | atithidevo bhava ||
Universal Translation
Speak the truth. Practice righteousness. Never neglect your daily self-study. Revere your mother as a divinity. Revere your father as a divinity. Revere your preceptor as a divinity. Revere your guest as a divinity.
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