In Hindu tradition, marriage (Vivaha) is one of the most sacred samskaras — a union not just of two individuals, but of two souls, two families, and two destinies. The Vedic wedding mantras invoke Agni as witness, declare eternal companionship, and bind husband and wife in dharma. These shlokas capture the sanctity, commitment, and spiritual depth of Hindu marriage.
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धर्मेच अर्थेच कामेच नातिचरामि।
Dharmecha arthecha kamecha naticharami
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In dharma, in prosperity, and in love — I shall not transgress against you. This is the sacred marriage vow taken during the Vedic wedding ceremony.
Vedic Marriage Vow
02
ॐ गृभ्णामि ते सौभगत्वाय हस्तम्।
Om grubhnami te saubhagatvaya hastam
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I hold your hand for good fortune. With this hand, I take yours so that together we may find happiness and walk the path of dharma.
Rigveda 10.85
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सखा सप्तपदा भव।
Sakha saptapada bhava
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With seven steps together, be my friend. After the Saptapadi, the couple becomes lifelong companions bound by friendship and love.
Vedic Saptapadi Mantra
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यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः।
Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra devatah
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Where women are honored and respected, there the gods rejoice. A marriage built on mutual respect invites divine blessings.
Manusmriti 3.56
05
सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै।
Saha navavatu, saha nau bhunaktu, saha viryam karavavahai
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May we be protected together. May we be nourished together. May we work together with great energy. This prayer is perfect for married life.
Taittiriya Upanishad 2.2
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