The union of spiritual love around the holy fire in hindu
wedding is an ancient ritual.The seven vows around the holy fire symbolize the
seven promises on which a hindu marriage
is based.The eternal bond of the couple
is blessed by Agni Dev and by the chants
of vedic mantras.It is believed that Lord Shiva and Mata Parvti had started the ritual
of hindu wedding which holds a deep religious meaning.....
MEANING OF SEVEN VOWS
FIRST PROMISE:
Groom : In the first promise,the groom says he will take the responsibility of everything
for her and their children and he will take care of the family’s welfare and
happiness
Bride: The bride
happily takes the responsibility of home, children and the welfare of the
family.
SECOND PROMISE:
Groom: In the second promise, the groom says he will protect
his home and their children by all his strength.
Bride : In return the bride promises that she will be by his
side and encourage him always as his strength.
THIRD PROMISE :
Groom : In the third vow,the groom accepted the bride as his
soul mate and promises her that they
will grow wealthy and prosperous.
Bride : In return,the bride accepted the groom as her
husband and promise him all her love and the other men will remain secondary in
her life.
FOURTH PROMISE :
Groom : In the fourth
promise,the groom says that you (Bride ) have completed me and he prays to God to bless them with good
children.
Bride : In return ,the bride promises to provide him (Groom)
with happiness,faith and mutual understanding.
FIFTH PROMISE :
Groom : In the fifth promise,the groom accepted her(Bride )
as her best friend and promise her to strengthen their relationship.
Bride :In return the bride says,I accepted your love and
will love you till my last breath now
your joys are my joys,your sorrows are my sorrows and i will trust you
and honour you all my life.
SIXTH PROMISE :
Groom : In the six promise,the groom wishes his bride the
happy life and longevity.
Bride :In return,the bride says that she will always be his
side at every step of life.
SEVENTH PROMISE :
Groom : In the last vow around holy fire,the groom says we are soul mates now and all these words
were spoken by pure heart .
Bride : In return the bride says , i am your wife and will
always cherish your love and honour you.
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