{"id":2467,"date":"2022-01-25T13:49:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T13:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedicsources.com\/?p=2467"},"modified":"2022-01-27T13:19:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T13:19:12","slug":"seven-vows-of-hindu-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedicsources.com\/seven-vows-of-hindu-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacred Seven Vows Of Hindu Marriage – Symbolise and Their Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The day when a child born in the family, with all the happiness and responsibility the family members start thinking about the marriage of him\/her. Marrying is not something to only live with there are lots of rituals and promises have to be performed. When we small kids we have seen many weddings in which bride and groom take rounds and it is a well-known fact that everyone has to get married one day.<\/p>\n

\"Vows
\nIn Hindu wedding, the seven vows of marriage are the important ceremony which declares the responsibilities of both bride and groom for each other and for their family. Considering Agni as a witness, the wedding couple takes seven round while priests chanting the mantras and explains the meaning of vows. This is the beauty of Hindu marriage that believes all the rituals or even small gestures while religious ceremonies. Let\u2019s see the seven amazing vows and their meanings that binds the two people and their family:<\/p>\n

First Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cOm esha ekapadi bhava iti prathaman\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cDhanam dhanyam pade vadet,\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom promises of well-being and provide happiness to her and their beloved children. She shall offer the food and support whenever the situation comes. The bride in return replies that she takes the responsibility of household management.<\/p>\n

Second Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cOm oorje jara dastayaha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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“Kutumbum rakshayishyammi sa aravindharam\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom says together we will protect their family and home and in response to this, bride promises to encourage him and always stand by his side as a strength. She commits to join in his joy and in return she wants loyalty from his partner.<\/p>\n

Third Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u00a0\u201cOm ravas santu joradastayaha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cRava bhakti as vadedvachacha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom hopes for a better and healthy future for his wife and children. In reply bride pledges to treat him as first priority as compared to the other men whether it was past or future.<\/p>\n

Fourth Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cOm mayo bhavyas jaradastaya ha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cLalayami cha pade vadet\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom accepts or declares that because of her his life completes and also vows to respect her as much he should. He hopes for their future children live long and encourage them in their interests or education. On reply bride promise to put all the efforts to make her husband happy and do the things which makes their bond strong.<\/p>\n

Fifth Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cOm prajabhyaha santu jaradastayaha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cArte arba sapade vadet\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom signifies bride as a best friend and sympathizer. He expresses his positive gratitude towards her and requests Almighty to bless her. Then bride pledges to love and give all the happiness whole life. She promises to respect him and do everything to fulfill his desires.
\nThis vow symbolizes the importance of loyalty and trust on each other.<\/p>\n

Sixth Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cRutubhyah shat padi bhava\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cYajna hom shashthe vacho vadet\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this vow, the groom says to bride that she taken six steps with him and he is very glad. Groom asks would she promise to fill his heart with joy in the future along with her happiness. In response to this bride promises to be always with him. Then both of them seeking the blessings of God and requests a healthy life with all prosperity and happiness. This vow symbolizes a way to express the depth of delighted feeling to find her in life.<\/p>\n

Seven Vow Of Marriage<\/h2>\n

Groom says\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cOme sakhi jaradastayaha\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bride replies\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u201cAttramshe sakshino vadet pade\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meaning<\/span><\/h3>\n

In this last vow, the groom declares that they are now husband and wife and will stay together forever. The bride says that she is now his wife with God and society as witness. At Last, both bride and groom promises to live happily and maintain a dignity and honor between them. The last and seventh vow symbolizes the unity and a pious relation build up in presence of whole universe.<\/p>\n