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brahmagrandhim kuru krishNa tvam
parihara mAyAkruta bandham
brahma sabhayA miha vaivAhika
pAvaka miha samsthApaya bhO ||
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Oh Krishna, perform 'Brahma Grandhi' rite which eradicates delusive bonds. Light the holy fire 'Homa' while priests chant Veda Mantras.
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| C 2 |
gurupada stvam tava mAyAkruta
saptapadAkhyam vihita karma
kluptam tatra pradhAna hOmam
krishNa kuru tvam kruta krutyOsi ||
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Then perform "Sapta padi' (seven steps) with bride around 'Homa' to solemnize your holy bond with Rakmini. Now you both have accomplished the most auspicious ritual.
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| C 3 |
lAjahOma madha kuru krishNa tvam
lakshaNa lakshita miha lakshmyA
Sri jAnEdha pravESa hOmam
SrEyaskara mAchara krishNa ||
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Perform 'Laja Homam' (dropping parched grain in fire) according to Sastras in front of Homam.
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| C 4 |
gandharvam sampoojya cha vidhinA
garuDadhvaja kESava krishNa
kuru vidhinA sthALeepAkAkam
karmacha karuNArasa jaladhE ||
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Oh Kesava, Oh Garudadhvaja who has eagle on flag, Oh ocean of compassion, worship Gandharva. Then perform "Sthali pakam' ritual of formal cooking on holy fire by your bride.
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| C 5 |
ishTatamam pAyasa mati mrushTam
pishTaka mati santushTa manA
ishTajanaissaha bhunkshvA yadhEshTam
tushTim pushTim kuru jagatAm bhO ||
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Enjoy sumptuous meal with your relatives and friends. Let there be tasty dishes like 'Payasam' etc. and make all happy.
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| C 6 |
SEshaSayana leelAmaya vigraha
SEsha havanamiha kuru krishNa
dOsharahita kuru nAgabalim bhuvi
bhooshaya bhaishmi miha bhooman ||
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Oh Lord reclining on Adisesha serpent as bed, you are embodiment of mysterious sports. Complete Seshahavana ritual to be free from all evil. Perform 'NAgabali' ritual and decorate Rukmini with precious ornaments.
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| C7,C8 |
lakshaNa SayyA madhirooDhastvam
lakshmyA saha bhava dhana pAlinyA
akshaya sukha manubhava nigamAnta
rlakshaNa sambOdhitamamalam ||
Sri kaLyANa gOpAlaka
rukmiNyAh kaLyANa midam
Srikara miha nArAyaNa teerdha
prakaTitamiti yativara sukhadam ||
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Oh Krishna, enjoy limitless happiness with Rukmini keeping in view preachings of scriptures.
Description of the most auspicious wedding ceremony of Gopala Krishna and Rukmini is authored by ascetic Narayana Teerdha for the happiness of sages, devotees and all.
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