Annaprashan Sanskar Hindu First Solid None
Annaprashan Sanskar Hindu First Solid None
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Introduction and Invocation
Original
ॐ अष्टावक्र गीता मंत्रः
Transliteration
Om ashTaavakra geetaa mantrah
Meaning / Translation
Om, the mantra of Ashthavakra Gita, which is a part of the Annaprashan Sanskar ceremony
First Solid Food Offering
Original
अन्नप्राशनं करिष्ये गृहाणार्थमिदं जगतः
Transliteration
Annapraashanam karishye gRihaNaarthamidam jagatah
Meaning / Translation
I perform this Annaprashan ritual for the nourishment and well-being of this child and the world
Blessing the Child
Original
प्रजापते न त्वदेतानि कानी चाक्षाणि श्रोत्रे तवैवैनानि
Transliteration
Prajaapate na tvadetaani kaanii chaakshaaNi shrotre tavai vainaani
Meaning / Translation
Oh Lord, these eyes and ears are not just of the child, but a gift from you, and may they be blessed with wisdom and knowledge
Feeding the Child
Original
अन्नं परब्रह्म रूपेण सततं यः पचते जठरानलः
Transliteration
Annam parabrahma rupeNa satatam yah pachate jatharaanalah
Meaning / Translation
The food that I offer to the child is a manifestation of the divine, and may it nourish the body and soul
Conclusion and Benediction
Original
सर्वं मंगलमाशrayे अथ अन्नप्राशनं समाप्तं
Transliteration
Sarvam mangalamashraye atha annapraashanam samaaptam
Meaning / Translation
May all be auspicious, and thus the Annaprashan ceremony is complete