Chapter 3

Swasti Vācanam

Bliss and Prosperity

31 mantras (no. 33–63) recited on special occasions such as festivals, weddings, birthdays, house warming, mundan etc. for invoking blessings and auspiciousness. These also contain the first mantra of Ṛigveda (no. 33), first mantra of Yajurveda (no. 55), first mantra of Sāmaveda (no. 61) and first mantra of Atharvaveda (no. 63). (Book pages 46–62)

The Swasti Vācanam mantras are the most auspicious hymns from the Vedas. They are recited on joyous occasions to invoke the blessings of the Divine, of the learned, and of the natural forces. Each mantra carries a deep prayer for the welfare, knowledge, and prosperity of all beings. The original book pages are reproduced below — click any page to view it full size.

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