Dwell in this home; never be parted! Enjoy the full duration of your days, with sons and grandsons playing to the end, rejoicing in your home to your heart’s content.
Rig Veda X, 85, 42
May Prajapati grant to us an issue, Aryaman keep us till death in holy marriage! Free from ill omens, enter the home of your husband. Bring blessing to both humans and cattle.
Rig Veda X, 85, 43
Not evil-eyed nor harmful to your husband, kind to dumb beasts, radiant, gentle-hearted; pleasing, beloved by the Gods, bring forth heroes. To menfolk and beasts alike bring blessing.
Rig Veda X, 85, 44
Bless now this bride, O bounteous Lord, cheering her heart with the gift of brave sons. Grant her ten sons; her husband make the eleventh!
Rig Veda X, 85, 45
Act like a queen to your husband’s father, to your husband’s mother likewise, and his sister. To all your husband’s brothers be queen.
Rig Veda X, 85, 46
