Yajnopavita Dharana
Yajnopavita Dharana
yajJnopavIta dhAraNa
"gAyantaM trAyate iti gAyatrI"OM bhUrbhuva॒ssuvaH॑ || tathsa॑vi॒turvare᳚NyaM॒ bhargo॑ de॒vasya॑ dhImahi | dhiyo॒ yo naH॑ pracodayA᳚t ||1| zarIra zuddhizlo|| apavitraH pavitro vA sarvAvasthAM᳚ gato'pivA |yaH smaret puNDarIkAkSaM sa bAhyAbhyantarazzuciH ||2| AcamanamOM Acamya | OM kezavAya svAhA | OM nArAyaNAya svAhA | OM mAdhavAya svAhA | OM govindAya namaH | OM viSNave namaH | OM madhusUdanAya namaH | OM trivikramAya namaH | OM vAmanAya namaH | OM zrIdharAya namaH | OM hRSIkezAya namaH | OM padmanAbhAya namaH | OM dAmodarAya namaH | OM saGkarSaNAya namaH | OM vAsudevAya namaH | OM pradyumnAya namaH | OM aniruddhAya namaH | OM puruSottamAya namaH | OM adhokSajAya namaH | OM nArasiMhAya namaH | OM acyutAya namaH | OM janArdhanAya namaH | OM upendrAya namaH | OM haraye namaH | OM zrIkRSNAya namaH | OM zrIkRSNa parabrahmaNe namo namaH |3| bhUtoccATanauttiSThantu | bhUta pizAcAH | ye te bhUmibhArakAH | ye teSAmavirodhena | brahmakarma samArabhe | OM bhUrbhuvassuvaH |4| prANAyAmamOM bhUH | OM bhuvaH | ogM suvaH | OM mahaH | OM janaH | OM tapaH | ogM sa॒tyam |OM tathsa॑vi॒turvare᳚NyaM॒ bhargo॑ de॒vasya॑ dhImahi | dhiyo॒ yo naH॑ pracodayA᳚t ||omApo॒ jyotI॒ raso॒'mRtaM॒ brahma॒ bhU-rbhuva॒-ssuva॒rom || (tai. ara. 10-27) 5| saGkalpammamopAtta, duritakSayadvArA, zrI paramezvara prItyarthaM, zubhe, zobhanemuhUrte, mahAviSNorAjJayA, pravartamAnasya adyabrahmaNaH dvitIyaparArthe, zvetavarAhakalpe, vaivazvatamanvantare, kaliyuge, prathamapAde, jambhUdvIpe, bharatavarSe, bharatakhaNDe, asmin vartamAna vyAvahArika cAndramAnena ------- saMvatsare ------ 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 prItyardhaM mama sakala zrautasmArta nityakarmAnuSThAna yogyatAphalasidhyardhaM nUtana yajJopavItadhAraNaM kariSye |6| yajJopavIta dhAraNayajJopavIta prANa pratiSThApanaM kariSye|zlo|| OM asunIte punarasmAsu cakSuH punaHprANamiha no dhehi bhogam | jyokpazyema sUryamuccaraM tamanumate mRDayA naH ssvasti || R.ve. - 10.59.6 amRtaM vai prANA amRtamApaH prANAneva yathAsthAnamupahvayate |7| yajJopavIta mantramzlo|| yajJopavIte tasya mantrasya parameSTi parabrahmarSiH |paramAtma devatA, devI gAyatrIcchandaH |yajJopavIta dhAraNe viniyogaH ||8| yajJopavIta dhAraNa mantramzlo|| yajJopavItaM paramaM pavitraM prajApateryatsahajaM purastAt |AyuSyamagryaM pratimuJca zubhraM yajJopavItaM balamastu tejaH ||9| jIrNa yajJopavIta visarjanazlo|| upavItaM chinnatantuM jIrNaM kazmaladUSitaMvisRjAmi yazo brahmavarco dIrghAyurastu me ||OM zAnti zAnti zAntiHcatussAgara paryantaM go brAhmaNebhyaH zubhaM bhavatu |---------- pravarAnvita --------- gotrotpanna --------- zarma --------- ahaM bho abhivAdaye |samarpaNayasya smRtyA ca nAmoktyA tapassandhyA kriyAdiSunyUnaM sampUrNatAM yAti sadyo vande tamacyutam | mantrahInaM kriyAhInaM bhaktihInaM ramApateyatkRtaM tu mayA deva paripUrNaM tadastu me ||anena yajJopavIta dhAraNena, zrI lakSmInArAyaNa preraNAya, zrI lakSmInArAyaNa prIyantAM varado bhavatu | zrI kRSNArpaNamastu ||kAyena vAcA manasendriyairvA buddhyAஉtmanA vA prakRte ssvabhAvAt |karomi yadyatsakalaM parasmai zrImannArAyaNAyeti samarpayAmi ||
About This Stotram
Yajnopavita Dharana
Sanskrit Title: यज्ञ्नोपवीत धारण
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Yajnopavita Dharana Stotram holds significant spiritual and ritualistic importance in Hinduism, particularly for Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas who undergo the Upanayana ceremony. The Yajnopavita, or sacred thread, symbolizes the wearer's initiation into Vedic studies and responsibilities, signifying a commitment to righteous living, spiritual discipline, and the performance of prescribed duties. This stotram, by its very nature, guides the wearer through the sacred act of adorning the Yajnopavita, often accompanied by mantras and prayers. The recitation of verses like the Gayatri Mantra and purification mantras ensures that the act is performed with utmost sanctity and spiritual awareness. It reinforces the spiritual identity of the wearer and serves as a constant reminder of their dharma (duty) and connection to the divine. The act of wearing the Yajnopavita, facilitated by such stotrams, is believed to bestow spiritual protection and enhance one's capacity for performing sacred rites.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Unknown |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Ritualistic Hymn |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The provided text snippet indicates that this stotram is associated with the ritual of wearing the Yajnopavita (sacred thread). The initial verses include the Gayatri Mantra and verses for purification and Achamana (sipping water for ritual cleansing), which are fundamental to Vedic rituals and daily observances. While the specific origin of this collection of verses as a standalone 'Yajnopavita Dharana Stotram' is not explicitly stated, it draws heavily from established Vedic practices and mantras. It is likely a compilation or a specific recitation sequence used during the Yajnopavita ceremony or for daily Yajnopavita maintenance, rather than a single, ancient, authored stotram from a specific scripture like the Puranas or Upanishads. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' suggests it's part of a broader collection of Vedic knowledge and practices. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Purification of body and mind
- Spiritual merit through adherence to Vedic injunctions
- Preparation for Vedic rituals
- Attainment of purity for daily observances
- Blessings associated with the sacred thread
Best Time to Recite
During the Upanayana ceremony (initiation rite for wearing the Yajnopavita), and daily after bathing or before performing any religious or sacred rituals, especially in the morning.
Historical Context
The practice of wearing the Yajnopavita is ancient, rooted in Vedic tradition. The Upanayana ceremony, where the Yajnopavita is first bestowed, is a samskara (sacrament) described in Vedic texts. While the core mantras and rituals associated with it are ancient, specific stotrams or compilations for the 'Dharana' (wearing) might have evolved over time. This particular collection, as presented, appears to be a practical guide for the ritual, incorporating essential Vedic chants. The 'Vedic Tithi' source suggests it's part of a modern compilation aimed at preserving and disseminating Vedic knowledge and practices, rather than a text from a specific ancient scripture authored by a known sage. The exact period of its compilation as a distinct 'stotram' is unknown, but its content is deeply rooted in timeless Vedic traditions.
Alternate Names
- Yajnopavita Mantras
- Sacred Thread Wearing Hymn
Related Stotrams
- Gayatri Stotram
- Purification Mantras
- Achamana Mantras
- Sandhya Vandanam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01