Janeu Mantra

Explore the full Janeu Mantra. This powerful chant is recited during the Upanayana ceremony, symbolizing spiritual awakening, discipline, and commitment to Vedic knowledge.

Janeu Dharan Mantra

Yagyopavitam paramam pavitram, Prajapater yat sahajam purastat. Aayushyam agryam, Pratimunch shubhram, Yagyopavitam balamastu tejah.

Meaning: This sacred thread (Janeu) is pure, increases lifespan, and provides strength and radiance. Wearing it is considered auspicious.

Gayatri Mantra

Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah. Tat Savitur Varenyam. Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi. Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.

Meaning: O divine Supreme Power, may your energy purify our thoughts and guide us on the right path.

Janeu Dharan Sankalp Mantra

Mamopattaduritkshayadvara Shri Parameshwar Preetyartham Yagyopavit Dharanam Karishye.

Meaning: I wear this sacred Janeu to destroy my sins and please the Supreme Lord.

Purification Mantra Before Wearing Janeu

Om Aapavitrah Pavitro Vaa Sarvaavasthangato’pi Vaa. Yah Smaret Pundarikaksham Sa Bahyabhyantarah Shuchih.

Meaning: No matter if one is pure or impure, by remembering Lord Vishnu, one attains inner and outer purity.

Mantra for Changing Janeu

Ujjwalam Brahmasutram Vishnoryagyopavitine. Namah Parameshtine Tubhyam Trividham Dharma Dharaye.

Meaning: I wear this bright sacred thread, which represents the threefold Dharma (Knowledge, Action, and Devotion).

Mantra for Removing Old Janeu

Om Yagyopavitam Puranam Jarjaram Kashyapodbhavam. Tyajami Brahmaniryatam Nityam Sattvagunatmakam.

Meaning: I remove this old, worn-out Janeu, which is created by Lord Brahma and is full of Sattva (purity and righteousness).

Mantra for Wearing a New Janeu

Yagyopavitam Trigunam Trisutram Tridha Dharam Dharamyutam Mayaham. Brahmanyadevaya Sada Pradatum Urdhvam Pranam Prapadye Yagyopavitam.

Meaning: This Janeu represents the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and the three threads of Dharma. By wearing it, I uplift my soul.

8 Mantra After Wearing Janeu

Krishnavarnam Yagyasutram Brahmasutram Tadvuchyate. Puranam Brahmanah Proktham Nityam Punyaphalapradam.

Meaning: The sacred thread (Janeu) is known as the Brahma Sutra, which represents knowledge and Dharma. Wearing it brings spiritual blessings and wisdom.