Explore the full Janeu Mantra. This powerful chant is recited during the Upanayana ceremony, symbolizing spiritual awakening, discipline, and commitment to Vedic knowledge.
**Mantra**: Yajnopavitam Paramam Pavitraṁ Prajapateryat Sahajaṁ Purastat। Ayuṣyaṁ Agryaṁ Pratimuncha Śubhraṁ Yajnopavitam Balamastu Tejaḥ॥ **Meaning**: This sacred thread (Janeu) is pure, increases lifespan, and provides strength and radiance. Wearing it is considered auspicious.
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah। Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṁ। Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi। Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayat॥
O divine Supreme Power, may your energy purify our thoughts and guide us on the right path.
Mamopattaduritakṣayadvāra Śrīparameśvaraprītyarthaṁ Yajnopavītadhāraṇaṁ Kariṣye॥
I wear this sacred Janeu to destroy my sins and please the Supreme Lord.
Om Apavitraḥ Pavitro Vā Sarvāvasthāṁ Gato’pi Vā। Yaḥ Smaret Puṇḍarīkākṣaṁ Sa Bāhyābhyantaraḥ Śuciḥ॥
No matter if one is pure or impure, by remembering Lord Vishnu, one attains inner and outer purity.
Ujjvalaṁ Brahmasūtraṁ Viṣṇoryajnopavītine। Namaḥ Pārameṣṭhine Tubhyaṁ Trividhaṁ Dharma Dhārye॥
I wear this bright sacred thread, which represents the threefold Dharma (Knowledge, Action, and Devotion).
Om Yajnopavītaṁ Purāṇaṁ Jarjaraṁ Kaśyapodbhavam। Tyajāmi Brahmaniryātaṁ Nityaṁ Sattvaguṇātmakam॥
I remove this old, worn-out Janeu, which is created by Lord Brahma and is full of Sattva (purity and righteousness).
Yajnopavītaṁ Triguṇaṁ Trisūtraṁ Tridhā Dharmaṁ Dharmayutaṁ Mayāham। Brāhmaṇyadevāya Sadā Pradātum Ūrdhvaṁ Prāṇaṁ Prapadye Yajnopavītam॥
This Janeu represents the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and the three threads of Dharma. By wearing it, I uplift my soul.
Kṛṣṇavarṇaṁ Yajñasūtraṁ Brahmasūtraṁ Taduccyate। Purāṇaṁ Brahmaṇaḥ Prokthaṁ Nityaṁ Puṇyaphalapradam॥
The sacred thread (Janeu) is known as the Brahma Sutra, which represents knowledge and Dharma. Wearing it brings spiritual blessings and wisdom.
Enhances spiritual energy Symbol of purity and righteousness Connects the wearer to their duties Increases focus and self-discipline
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