Agni is
Aadhidaivik, aadhyatmic and aadhibhautic. It signifies purification with qualities of heat
and light. Paanigrahan
Paanigrahan literally means accepting the hands.
When the groom takes the right hand of the bride in his
right hand, he takes her as his wife.
The following mantra is recited by the groom while he
accepts her hands.my beloved! I pledge to look after you throughout life even when you are
old
Apart from looking after you through the whole life, I
pledge to perform all the duties appropriate for the head of the family.
I consider you to be a gift of the lord.
I shall look after you faithfully.
Live with me happily for the whole life of a hundred years
or more along with our entire family.
You are my better half. |