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...to the Deity of the Wheel original: "Chakradevate" being given, or the Sacred Thread Upavita|The cord worn over the shoulder by those initiated into Vedic study being given; whether relating to the lineage of Brihaspati The priest of the gods or the lineage of Angiras A group of celestial fire-priests.
For the purpose of attaining the fruits and rewards described in the Sacred Scriptures Shastroka|That which is prescribed or spoken in the Shastras/scriptures, and to remedy any ritual defects, I formally offer this worship to the groom, who embodies all the gods and represents the Supreme Reality Brahma|The ultimate, infinite reality in Hindu philosophy.
These are the honored lights. May this Method of Worship Archana Vidhi be complete. Having taken the [ritual objects]...
These Unbroken Rice Grains Akshata|Whole grains of rice, usually colored with turmeric or vermillion, representing fertility and eternity... [Recite the mantras]. Just as the Sacred Feast original: "Bhojanam" is to be given, I offer this worship to the groom, who embodies all the deities.
For the sake of the groom, let this be an Auspicious Day Punyaham|A ritual declaration that the time and day are spiritually favorable. May there be Long Life original: "Dirgham-ayurastu".
In the matter of the Giving of the Bride Kanyadana, the giver of the Unbroken Rice takes?... the giver of the rice grains... to the forest?...
Faded and largely illegible text on second folio?