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This is a brief description on how to persorm Sandhya Vandana for teaching new batus that have undergone thread ceremony (Munj) .

Rigvedic Sandhya Vandan – Simple Steps

What is Sandhya Vandan?

Sandhya Vandan means remembering God + saluting the Sun + purifying the mind.

1. Achamana (Purification)

Meaning: “O Lord, purify my body and mind.”

What to do: Sip a little water 3 times.

Mantra:

2. Pranayama

Ø Meaning: To calm and steady the mind.

Ø How to do: Slowly inhale through the nose, hold briefly, then exhale.

Ø What to do: Inhale – Hold – Exhale

Mantra:

Gayatri with Vyahritis
(Om Bhuh Bhuvah Svah …)

3. Sankalpa (Resolution)

Ø Meaning: “I perform this worship for God.”

Ø How to do: Take water in the hand and mentally resolve: “I am performing Sandhya.”

4. Marjana (Purification)

Ø Meaning: O Lord, remove my bad thoughts. May water purify and strengthen me.”

Ø How to do: Sprinkle water on the body/head.

Mantra (Rigvedic): “Apo Hishtha Mayobhuvah …”

5. Punarmarjana / Prashana

Ø Meaning: Inner purification as well.

Ø What to do: Touch or sip a little water while chanting the mantra.

6. Arghya Dana (Offering to the Sun)

Ø Meaning: “O Sun God, thank you! You give us light.”

Ø What to do: Offer water to the Sun 3 times.

Ø How to do: Face the Sun and offer water.

7. Gayatri Japa (Main Part)

Ø Meaning: “O Lord, guide our intellect on the right path and bless us with good thoughts.”

Ø What to do: Chant 10 / 28 / 108 times.

Mantra:

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ॥

8. Upasthana (Sun Worship)

Ø Meaning: “O Lord, stay with us always.” Praise of the Sun God.

Ø How to do: Fold hands and salute the Sun.

Mantra (Rigvedic):

“Udutyam Jatavedasam …”
(from Surya Sukta)

9. Abhivadanam / Conclusion

Ø Meaning: Humility and good संस्कार (values/tradition).

Ø What to do: Offer respects to Guru and elders.

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