Yagnopavita Dharana
Yagnopavita Dharana
Yagnopavita Dharana
yaj~nopavIta dhAraNa
"gAyanta-ntrAyate iti gAyatrI"
o-mbhUrbhuva_ssuvaH' ||
tathsa'vi_turvare᳚Nya_-mbhargo' de_vasya' dhImahi |
dhiyo_ yo naH' prachodayA᳚t ||
1| sharIra shuddhi
shlo|| apavitraH pavitro vA sarvAvasthA᳚-~Ngato-.apivA |
ya-ssmare-tpuNDarIkAkShaM sa bAhyAbhyantarashshuchiH ||
2| Achamanam
OM Achamya | o-NkeshavAya svAhA | o-nnArAyaNAya svAhA | o-mmAdhavAya svAhA | o-NgovindAya namaH | OM-vi.NShNave namaH | o-mmadhusUdanAya namaH | o-ntrivikramAya namaH | OM-vA.NmanAya namaH | OM shrIdharAya namaH | OM hRRiShIkeshAya namaH | o-mpadmanAbhAya namaH | o-ndAmodarAya namaH | OM saNkarShaNAya namaH | OM-vA.NsudevAya namaH | o-mpradyumnAya namaH | OM aniruddhAya namaH | o-mpuruShottamAya namaH | OM adhokShajAya namaH | o-nnArasiMhAya namaH | OM achyutAya namaH | o-njanArdhanAya namaH | OM upendrAya namaH | OM haraye namaH | OM shrIkRRiShNAya namaH | OM shrIkRRiShNa parabrahmaNe namo namaH |
3| bhUtochchATana
uttiShThantu | bhUta pishAchAH | ye te bhUmibhArakAH |
ye teShAmavirodhena | brahmakarma samArabhe | o-mbhUrbhuvassuvaH |
4| prANAyAmam
o-mbhUH | o-mbhuvaH | ogM suvaH | o-mmahaH | o-~njanaH | o-ntapaH | ogM sa_tyam |
o-ntathsa'vi_turvare᳚NyaM_ bhargo' de_vasya' dhImahi |
dhiyo_ yo naH' prachodayA᳚t ||
omApo_ jyotI_ raso_-.amRRita_-mbrahma_ bhU-rbhuva_-ssuva_rom || (tai. ara. 10-27)
5| sa~Nkalpam
mamopAtta, duritakShayadvArA, shrI parameshvara prItyartham, shubhe, shobhanemuhUrte, mahAviShNorAjnayA, pravartamAnasya adyabrahmaNaH dvitIyaparArthe, shvetavarAhakalpe, vaivashvatamanvantare, kaliyuge, prathamapAde, jambhUdvIpe, bharatavarShe, bharatakhaNDe, asmin vartamAna vyAvahArika chAndramAnena ------- saMva.Ntsare ------ ayane ------- RRitau ------- mAse ------- pakShe ------- tidhau ------ vAsare -------- shubhanakShatre (bhArata deshaH - jambU dvIpe, bharata varShe, bharata khaNDe, meroH dakShiNa/uttara digbhAge; amerikA - krauncha dvIpe, ramaNaka varShe, aindrika khaNDe, sapta samudrAntare, kapilAraNye) shubhayoge shubhakaraNa evaNguNa visheShaNa vishiShThAyAM shubhatithau shrImAn -------- gotrasya ------- nAmadheyasya (vivAhitAnAm - dharmapatnI sametasya) shrImataH gotrasya mamopAttaduritakShayadvArA shrIparamesvara prItyardha-mmama sakala shrautasmArta nityakarmAnuShThAna yogyatAphalasidhyardha-nnUtana yajnopavItadhAraNa-~NkariShye |
6| yaj~nopavIta dhAraNa
yajnopavIta prANa pratiShThApana-NkariShye|
shlo|| OM asunIte punarasmAsu chakShuH punaHprANamiha no dhehi bhogam |
jyokpashyema sUryamuchchara-ntamanumate mRRiDayA na-sssvasti || RRi.ve. - 10.59.6
amRRitaM-vai.N prANA amRRitamApaH prANAneva yathAsthAnamupahvayate |
7| yaj~nopavIta mantram
shlo|| yaj~nopavIte tasya mantrasya parameShTi parabrahmarShiH |
paramAtma devatA, devI gAyatrIchChandaH |
yaj~nopavIta dhAraNe viniyogaH ||
8| yaj~nopavIta dhAraNa mantram
shlo|| yaj~nopavIta-mparama-mpavitra-mprajApateryatsahaja-mpurastAt |
AyuShyamagrya-mpratimuncha shubhraM-ya.NjnopavIta-mbalamastu tejaH ||
9| jIrNa yaj~nopavIta visarjana
shlo|| upavIta-nChinnatantu-njIrNa-~NkashmaladUShitaM
visRRijAmi yasho brahmavarcho dIrghAyurastu me ||
OM shAnti shAnti shAntiH
chatussAgara paryanta-~Ngo brAhmaNebhya-shshubha-mbhavatu |
---------- pravarAnvita --------- gotrotpanna --------- sharma --------- aha-mbho abhivAdaye |
samarpaNa
yasya smRRityA cha nAmoktyA tapassandhyA kriyAdiShu
nyUnaM sampUrNatAM-yA.Nti sadyo vande tamachyutam |
mantrahIna-~NkriyAhIna-mbhaktihInaM ramApate
yatkRRita-ntu mayA deva paripUrNa-ntadastu me ||
anena yaj~nopavIta dhAraNena, shrI lakShmInArAyaNa preraNAya, shrI lakShmInArAyaNa prIyantAM-va.Nrado bhavatu |
shrI kRRiShNArpaNamastu ||
kAyena vAchA manasendriyairvA buddhyAஉtmanA vA prakRRite ssvabhAvAt |
karomi yadyatsakala-mparasmai shrImannArAyaNAyeti 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