Sacred Thread (Mauli/Kalava) Ritual Mantras & Significance
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Sacred Thread Understanding Mauli/Kalava Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva pooja
Trideva Invocation (Invocation of the Trinity)
Original
ॐ ब्रह्मा विष्णवे नमः। ॐ महेश्वराय नमः। त्रिमूर्ति कृपा प्राप्तये नमः।
Transliteration
Om Brahma Vishnave Namah. Om Maheshwaraya Namah. Trimurti Kripa Praptaye Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Brahma, Salutations to Vishnu, Salutations to Shiva. Salutations to attain the grace of the Divine Trinity.
Raksha Sutra Mantra (The Core Protection Mantra)
Original
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः। तेन त्वामनुबध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल॥
Transliteration
Yena baddho Bali raja danavendro mahabalah | Tena twamanubadhnavi rakshe ma chala ma chala ||
Meaning / Translation
As the mighty King Bali, the lord of the demons, was bound by this sacred thread, so do I bind you with this thread. O Raksha (Protection), stay steadfast, do not waver, do not fail in your duty.
The Significance of the Three Strands
Original
तीन धागों का संगम है, ब्रह्मा विष्णु शिव का रूप। रक्षा सूत्र ये पावन है, मिटाए संकट और कूप।
Transliteration
Teen dhagon ka sangam hai, Brahma Vishnu Shiva ka roop. Raksha sutra ye paavan hai, mitaaye sankat aur kupa.
Meaning / Translation
The union of the three strands represents the divine forms of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This sacred protection thread is pure and removes all troubles and obstacles.