Abhivadaye gives the introduction of the boy. After reciting the Abhivadaye Mantra, he prostrates before the elders and seeks their blessings.
Abhivadanam
Abhivadanam
- The palms of the hands are kept near ears, the body is bent at waist level and Abhivadanam is recited.abhivaadaye (………) (……….) (………) +optionally ( ……..) (………).
thrayarsheya or panchashreya pravaraanvita (1)
(………..) gotraH (2)
(………..) suutraH (3)
(…………..) shaakhaadhyaayii (4)
shrii (…………..) sharmaanaamaahaM asmibhoH|| (5)Note: The blanks have to be filled in – as per table below - After completing the recitation, the right forehand crosses above the left forehand, and touch the feet of elders.
- By Abhivadanam an individual expresses his descent-namely dynastic rishis, gotra, sutra, veda, saka and name.