Janeu Mantras

The Sacred Thread of Purity, Wisdom, and Spiritual Duty

The Janeu (Yajnopavita) is the sacred thread that signifies spiritual rebirth and inner awakening. It is worn after the Upanayana Sanskar—a sacred ceremony that marks the beginning of a seeker’s journey toward self-discipline, knowledge, and devotion.
Each thread symbolizes thought, word, and action, woven together in the pursuit of truth. Chanting these Janeu mantras during the ritual purifies the body, sanctifies the soul, and reminds the wearer of their higher duties in life.

🕉️ Janeu Dharan Mantra

Mantra:
यज्ञोपवीतं परमं पवित्रं प्रजापतेः यत्सहजं पुरस्तात्।
आयुष्यमग्र्यं प्रतिमुंच शुभ्रं यज्ञोपवीतं बलमस्तु तेजः॥

Transliteration:
Yagyopavitam Paramam Pavitram, Prajapater Yat Sahajam Purastat,
Aayushyam Agryam Pratimunch Shubhram, Yagyopavitam Balamastu Tejah.

Meaning:
This sacred thread, born of Prajapati, is supremely pure and radiant. May it bestow long life, strength, and brilliance. Wearing it brings divine energy and spiritual protection.

Spiritual Essence:
Represents the acceptance of one’s sacred duties and the awakening of divine wisdom within.

🌞 Gayatri Mantra

Mantra:
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥

Transliteration:
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swah, Tat Savitur Varenyam,
Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.

Meaning:
O radiant Divine Source, the essence of life, may Your pure light illuminate our minds and guide our thoughts toward wisdom, truth, and righteousness.

Spiritual Essence:
The Gayatri Mantra purifies the intellect and uplifts the soul toward enlightenment.

🪔 Janeu Dharan Sankalp Mantra

Mantra:
ममोपात्तदुरितक्षयद्वारा श्रीपरमेश्वर प्रीत्यर्थं यज्ञोपवीतधारणं करिष्ये॥

Transliteration:
Mamopatta Durita Kshayadvara Shri Parameshwar Preetyartham Yagyopavita Dharanam Karishye.

Meaning:
I wear this sacred thread to purify my sins and to please the Supreme Lord. Through this act, may I walk the path of righteousness and devotion.

Spiritual Essence:
It signifies surrender to divine will and the acceptance of a disciplined spiritual life.

💧 Purification Mantra Before Wearing Janeu

Mantra:
ॐ आपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थांगतोऽपि वा।
यः स्मरेत् पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः॥

Transliteration:
Om Aapavitrah Pavitro Vaa Sarvaavasthangato’pi Vaa,
Yah Smaret Pundarikaksham Sa Bahyabhyantarah Shuchih.

Meaning:
Whether pure or impure, in whatever state one may be, by remembering the lotus-eyed Lord Vishnu, one becomes pure within and without.

Spiritual Essence:
Symbolizes purification of the self before invoking divine presence.

🔱 Mantra for Changing Janeu

Mantra:
उज्ज्वलं ब्रह्मसूत्रं विष्णोर्यज्ञोपवीतिने।
नमः परमेष्ठिने तुभ्यं त्रिविधं धर्मधारये॥

Transliteration:
Ujjwalam Brahmasutram Vishnoryagyopavitine,
Namah Parameshtine Tubhyam Trividham Dharma Dharaye.

Meaning:
I wear this shining sacred thread, the Brahma Sutra of Lord Vishnu, upholding the threefold Dharma of Knowledge, Action, and Devotion.

Spiritual Essence:
Renews the vow of living in truth, duty, and service to the Divine.

🌿 Mantra for Removing Old Janeu

Mantra:
ॐ यज्ञोपवीतं पुराणं जर्जरं कश्यपोद्भवम्।
त्यजामि ब्रह्मनिर्यातं नित्यं सत्त्वगुणात्मकम्॥

Transliteration:
Om Yagyopavitam Puranam Jarjaram Kashyapodbhavam,
Tyajami Brahmaniryatam Nityam Sattvagunatmakam.

Meaning:
I remove this old sacred thread, created by Lord Kashyapa, which has served its purpose in purity and righteousness.

Spiritual Essence:
A symbolic act of letting go—releasing the old to embrace renewal and higher consciousness.

✨ Mantra for Wearing a New Janeu

Mantra:
यज्ञोपवीतं त्रिगुणं त्रिसूत्रं त्रिधाधरं धराम्यहम्।
ब्रह्मण्यदेवाय सदा प्रदातुं ऊर्ध्वं प्रणम्य यज्ञोपवीतम्॥

Transliteration:
Yagyopavitam Trigunam Trisutram Tridha Dharam Dharamyaham,
Brahmanyadevaya Sada Pradatum Urdhvam Pranamya Yagyopavitam.

Meaning:
This sacred thread embodies the three Gunas—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—and the three paths of Dharma. I wear it with devotion, surrendering myself to the Supreme Divinity.

Spiritual Essence:
Represents unity of mind, speech, and action in harmony with divine consciousness.

🔔 Mantra After Wearing Janeu

Mantra:
कृष्णवर्णं यज्ञसूत्रं ब्रह्मसूत्रं तदुच्यते।
पुराणं ब्राह्मणः प्रोक्तं नित्यं पुण्यफलप्रदम्॥

Transliteration:
Krishnavarnam Yagyasutram Brahmasutram Taduuchyate,
Puranam Brahmanah Proktam Nityam Punyaphalapradam.

Meaning:
The sacred thread, called the Brahma Sutra, represents divine knowledge and eternal truth. Wearing it bestows spiritual merit and wisdom upon the seeker.

Spiritual Essence:
A blessing that sanctifies one’s life and reaffirms dedication to learning and virtue.

🌼 Why the Janeu Mantra is Important

• Awakens spiritual consciousness and divine awareness

• Symbolizes purity, truth, and self-discipline

• Strengthens focus, responsibility, and character

• Connects the individual to the eternal wisdom of the Vedas