Mantras of Mithila

We meditate on the glory of the Creator; may He bless our intellect and guide us towards truth.

Put on the sacred thread, which is supremely holy, born with Brahma, longevity-granting, foremost, and white. May the sacred thread grant strength and brilliance.

O Thread, I have worn you alone as Brahma for so long. Now, due to being worn out, I discard you. Go happily.

I bind you with the same protective thread that bound the mighty Demon King Bali. O Protection, do not move, do not move (stay firm).

Rudra resides at the tip of Kusha, Keshava in the middle, and Brahma at the root. O Earth, give me Kusha. You are Kusha, son of Kusha, created by Brahma of old. I uproot Kusha for the benefit of gods and ancestors.

May our nation have knowledgeable scholars, brave warriors, productive cattle, and wise leaders. May rains be timely and nature bountiful. May enemies lose their malice and friends prosper.

May Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu - all make my morning auspicious.

O Lord with the curved trunk and massive body, shining like a crore suns, please remove obstacles from all my undertakings, always.

May He protect us both together; may He nourish us both together; may we work together with great energy. May our study be vigorous and effective; may we not hate each other. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is fragrant and creates goodness. As a cucumber is liberated from its stem, so may I be liberated from the bondage of death, for the sake of immortality.

Oh Sun God, with a thousand rays, You are the abode of light and the Lord of the Universe. Please have compassion on me, Your devotee, and accept this offering.

This bride is very auspicious. Come and see her. Bless her with good fortune and prosperity before you return to your homes.

I bow to Lord Shiva, who is as white as camphor, the incarnation of compassion, the essence of the world, wearing the serpent king as a garland. He always dwells in the lotus of my heart, along with Goddess Parvati.

Salutations to Goddess Saraswati, who is pure white like jasmine, the moon, and snow. She is adorned in white garments and holds a Veena. Seated on a white lotus, and worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, may she remove all my ignorance.