[Upper Folio]

The ritual attendant instructs: With the hand, the groom ties the Protective Fruit Mithal|A sacred fruit (Madana-phala) or a protective thread tied to the wrist of the couple to ward off evil and symbolize their union and puts the Garland on [the bride].

The ritual action continues: Then, a Mirror original: "ariso"; a traditional Gujarati term for a mirror used in the ritual where the couple sees each other's reflection is shown. With that same hand, the groom returns to his place.

The priest recites: "This groom and bride... with love, the husband... may there be an intellect of union." original: "preme pati... buddhi"

Action: The bride is led forward.

Mantra: "The paths that the husband travels are now open; may they be easy to traverse." original: "prāsthā patiyānaḥ panthāḥ..."

The bride comes and sits [beside the groom].

Action: With the Right Hand Dakshina Panina|The use of the right hand is essential in Vedic rituals as it symbolizes strength, solar energy, and the conscious mind, he grasps her right hand. Then, the second set of offerings is made into the fire.

Fire Offerings:
To the Fire who is the upholder of the law, Hail! original: "Agni upayamore... svāhā"; 'Svaha' is the sacred cry used when pouring oblations into the fire (2)
To this beloved one, Hail! original: "imām priyavā... svāhā" (2)
To the wide Earth and the Heavens, Hail! original: "dyāste pṛthur... svāhā"

[Lower Folio]

—Hail! (3)
May there be prosperity in the home, Hail! original: "mate gṛheṣu... svāhā" (4)
For the removal of childlessness, Hail! original: "aprajasyaṃ... svāhā" (5)
For excellent speech and conduct, Hail! original: "pareṃ susṛkta... svāhā" (6)
May all obstacles in the home be pacified; this is the Great Final Oblation Maha-ahuti|A significant offering of clarified butter into the sacred fire that marks the completion of a ritual sequence. (7)

Action: The hands are joined together.

Mantra: "May we be of one mind, moving together in harmony; may the gods grant us a long and prosperous life." original: "samavarte samayā..."

Action: The mother of the bride assists the bride’s right foot. The groom looks at the bride's face and recites:

The Rite of the Stone:
"Step upon this stone; be as firm as a stone." original: "imam aśmānaṃ..."; this is the Ashmarohana ritual where the bride steps on a grinding stone to symbolize the firmness and stability she must bring to her new home (9)

Action: According to the Rigveda Rigveda|The oldest of the four Vedas, containing hymns and the foundational mantras for Hindu rituals, look toward the Sun.

Mantra: "May progeny be born unto us; may our breaths be strong."

Action: At the end of the ceremony, place the Sacred Water Pot Udakumbha|A pot filled with water, often decorated with mango leaves and a coconut, representing the presence of the deity and the source of life on the right side. Place two [items/offerings] inside it...