Yagnopavita Dharana
Yagnopavita Dharana
yajJopavIta dhAraNa
"gAyanta-ntrAyate iti gAyatrI"
o-mbhUrbhuva॒ssuvaH॑ ||
tathsa॑vi॒turvare᳚Nya॒-mbhargo॑ de॒vasya॑ dhImahi |
dhiyo॒ yo naH॑ pracodayA᳚t ||
1| zarIra zuddhi
zlo|| apavitraH pavitro vA sarvAvasthA᳚-Ggato-'pivA |
ya-ssmare-tpuNDarIkAkSaM sa bAhyAbhyantarazzuciH ||
2| Acamanam
OM Acamya | o-GkezavAya svAhA | o-nnArAyaNAya svAhA | o-mmAdhavAya svAhA | o-GgovindAya namaH | OM-viSNave namaH | o-mmadhusUdanAya namaH | o-ntrivikramAya namaH | OM-vAmanAya namaH | OM zrIdharAya namaH | OM hRSIkezAya namaH | o-mpadmanAbhAya namaH | o-ndAmodarAya namaH | OM saGkarSaNAya namaH | OM-vA~sudevAya namaH | o-mpradyumnAya namaH | OM aniruddhAya namaH | o-mpuruSottamAya namaH | OM adhokSajAya namaH | o-nnArasiMhAya namaH | OM acyutAya namaH | o-JjanArdhanAya namaH | OM upendrAya namaH | OM haraye namaH | OM zrIkRSNAya namaH | OM zrIkRSNa parabrahmaNe namo namaH |
3| bhUtoccATana
uttiSThantu | bhUta pizAcAH | ye te bhUmibhArakAH |
ye teSAmavirodhena | brahmakarma samArabhe | o-mbhUrbhuvassuvaH |
4| prANAyAmam
o-mbhUH | o-mbhuvaH | ogM suvaH | o-mmahaH | o-JjanaH | o-ntapaH | ogM sa॒tyam |
o-ntathsa॑vi॒turvare᳚NyaM॒ bhargo॑ de॒vasya॑ dhImahi |
dhiyo॒ yo naH॑ pracodayA᳚t ||
omApo॒ jyotI॒ raso॒-'mRta॒-mbrahma॒ bhU-rbhuva॒-ssuva॒rom || (tai. ara. 10-27)
5| saGkalpam
mamopAtta, duritakSayadvArA, zrI paramezvara prItyartham, zubhe, zobhanemuhUrte, mahAviSNorAjJayA, pravartamAnasya adyabrahmaNaH dvitIyaparArthe, zvetavarAhakalpe, vaivazvatamanvantare, kaliyuge, prathamapAde, jambhUdvIpe, bharatavarSe, bharatakhaNDe, asmin vartamAna vyAvahArika cAndramAnena ------- saMva~tsare ------ ayane ------- Rtau ------- mAse ------- pakSe ------- tidhau ------ vAsare -------- zubhanakSatre (bhArata dezaH - jambU dvIpe, bharata varSe, bharata khaNDe, meroH dakSiNa/uttara digbhAge; amerikA - krauJca dvIpe, ramaNaka varSe, aindrika khaNDe, sapta samudrAntare, kapilAraNye) zubhayoge zubhakaraNa evaGguNa vizeSaNa viziSThAyAM zubhatithau zrImAn -------- gotrasya ------- nAmadheyasya (vivAhitAnAm - dharmapatnI sametasya) zrImataH gotrasya mamopAttaduritakSayadvArA zrIparamesvara prItyardha-mmama sakala zrautasmArta nityakarmAnuSThAna yogyatAphalasidhyardha-nnUtana yajJopavItadhAraNa-GkariSye |
6| yajJopavIta dhAraNa
yajJopavIta prANa pratiSThApana-GkariSye|
zlo|| OM asunIte punarasmAsu cakSuH punaHprANamiha no dhehi bhogam |
jyokpazyema sUryamuccara-ntamanumate mRDayA na-sssvasti || R.ve. - 10.59.6
amRtaM-vai~ prANA amRtamApaH prANAneva yathAsthAnamupahvayate |
7| yajJopavIta mantram
zlo|| yajJopavIte tasya mantrasya parameSTi parabrahmarSiH |
paramAtma devatA, devI gAyatrIcchandaH |
yajJopavIta dhAraNe viniyogaH ||
8| yajJopavIta dhAraNa mantram
zlo|| yajJopavIta-mparama-mpavitra-mprajApateryatsahaja-mpurastAt |
AyuSyamagrya-mpratimuJca zubhraM-ya~jJopavIta-mbalamastu tejaH ||
9| jIrNa yajJopavIta visarjana
zlo|| upavIta-Jchinnatantu-JjIrNa-GkazmaladUSitaM
visRjAmi yazo brahmavarco dIrghAyurastu me ||
OM zAnti zAnti zAntiH
catussAgara paryanta-Ggo brAhmaNebhya-zzubha-mbhavatu |
---------- pravarAnvita --------- gotrotpanna --------- zarma --------- aha-mbho abhivAdaye |
samarpaNa
yasya smRtyA ca nAmoktyA tapassandhyA kriyAdiSu
nyUnaM sampUrNatAM-yA~ti sadyo vande tamacyutam |
mantrahIna-GkriyAhIna-mbhaktihInaM ramApate
yatkRta-ntu mayA deva paripUrNa-ntadastu me ||
anena yajJopavIta dhAraNena, zrI lakSmInArAyaNa preraNAya, zrI lakSmInArAyaNa prIyantAM-va~rado bhavatu |
zrI kRSNArpaNamastu ||
kAyena vAcA manasendriyairvA buddhyAஉtmanA vA prakRte ssvabhAvAt |
karomi yadyatsakala-mparasmai zrImannArAyaNAyeti samarpayAmi ||
About This Stotram
Yagnopavita Dharana
Sanskrit Title: यज्ञोपवीत धारण
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Yagnopavita Dharana stotram holds immense significance in Hindu tradition, particularly for Dvija (twice-born) individuals. The Yagnopavita, or sacred thread, symbolizes a commitment to Vedic studies, righteous living, and adherence to dharma. This stotram, by its very nature, guides the wearer through the ritual of donning the sacred thread, emphasizing the spiritual and physical purity required. It connects the wearer to the lineage of Vedic seers and the divine principles they espoused. The verses often invoke deities and mantras that purify the body and mind, preparing the individual for spiritual pursuits and societal responsibilities. Reciting this stotram is an act of consecration, reinforcing the sacredness of the Yagnopavita and the vows associated with it.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Unknown |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The provided text indicates that this stotram is associated with the 'Yagnopavita Dharana' (wearing the sacred thread). While the exact origin scripture is not explicitly stated, the content suggests it is part of Vedic rituals and practices. The inclusion of the Gayatri Mantra and verses related to purification ('Sharira Shuddhi') and Achamana (sipping water for purification) points to its roots in the Vedic tradition. It is likely a compilation or a specific hymn used during the Upanayana ceremony (initiation into the Brahmacharya ashrama) or for the daily ritual of wearing the Yagnopavita. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' as a source suggests it's from a collection of Vedic knowledge. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Spiritual purification
- Observance of Vedic rituals
- Attainment of purity (external and internal)
- Blessings for righteous conduct
- Connection to Vedic traditions
Best Time to Recite
During the Upanayana Sanskara (sacred thread ceremony), daily Yagnopavita Dharana, and other purification rituals.
Historical Context
The Yagnopavita Dharana is a fundamental ritual in Hinduism, deeply rooted in the Vedic period. The Upanayana ceremony, where the Yagnopavita is first bestowed, marks a significant transition in a boy's life, initiating him into formal education and spiritual discipline. The hymns and mantras associated with this ritual have been passed down through oral tradition and are documented in various Vedic texts and their ancillary literature. The composition of specific stotrams for this purpose likely evolved over time, with different sampradayas (traditions) and scholars contributing to their compilation. The lack of a specific author and the general nature of the verses suggest it might be a widely accepted and practiced hymn rather than a singular composition by a renowned sage.
Related Stotrams
- Gayatri Mantra
- Achamana Mantras
- Purification Mantras
Last Updated: 2025-12-01