Auspicious Timing for the Pavilion

Purification of the Implements and the Ghee

Do not cut the ritual grasses with your fingernails, as that would make them impure original: "na nakhena," a common ritual prohibition to ensure the blades of grass used in the ceremony are handled with reverence and specific tools.

"You two are purified by the mind of Vishnu."
Having wiped the area, this indicates the preparation of the seat.

6 "May the god Savitṛ Savitr|The solar deity representing the impelling force of the sun purify you with a flawless purifier, with the rays of the sun, the treasure."

Having performed the orientation of the directions with the three sacrificial formulas Yajus|Prose mantras from the Yajurveda used in ritual actions and having prepared the two purifying grass blades.

Now begins the Preparation of the Clarified Butter Ajya-samskara|The ritual process of melting and purifying ghee before it is offered into the fire.

"Aditi, please grant your consent."
"Anumati, please grant your consent."
"Sarasvatī, please grant your consent."
"God Savitṛ, impel the sacrifice; impel the lord of the sacrifice for good fortune. May the divine Gandharva, the purifier of intentions, purify our intentions. May the Lord of Speech Vacaspati|A deity associated with sacred sound and eloquence make our speech..."

"...pleasant for us. May the fuel stick be well-given and meritorious."

Recitation of the Virūpākṣa formula original: "Virupaksha japa," a specific set of verses used to ward off obstacles.

"Behold the brilliance... Salutations to the son of Brahmā."
Having offered the fuel stick, one performs the sweeping and the heating of the dipping-ladle Sruva|A small wooden ladle used to take ghee from the pot and pour it into the large offering spoon over the fire. After doing this here, heat it again.

Then follows the three-fold oblation:
"To the Earth, hail!" original: "Bhuh Svaha"
"To the Atmosphere, hail!" original: "Bhuvah Svaha"
"To the Heaven, hail!" original: "Svah Svaha"

At the bridegroom's side, there is the preparation of the ghee and the ritual "Recitation of Auspiciousness" Svasti-vacanam|A formal chanting of blessings to ensure the success and safety of the rite performed in the hands of the Brahmins.

"May it be an auspicious day. May there be long life."
"May the waters be healing. May the merit of the moon-plant be present."
"May there be wholeness and freedom from harm. May there be long life and peace. May there be nourishment. May there be growth. May there be an abundance of wealth and grain."