First I'd like to Thank You for reading the posts which come up on here occasionally and our post today discusses "Thank You" cards.
It's always polite and considerate to mail out Thank You cards after any occasion you have, whether it be by e-mail or mail. The message can be short and sweet, such as "Thank you for attending our wedding and making it a special occasion for all us" or you can write a longer message by inserting their names on the card, followed by a special message (ie - thanking them for the gift; if they helped out at any events; drove around...) and then sign off with your names.
My suggestion would be to have these cards ready beforehand with the mailing labels stuck on and then insert the message afterwards. Try not to delay sending out the cards for too long - I'd suggest sending it out within 3 months of the wedding date. I have received cards a year after the wedding, but by that time the moment has passed. Of course there's the saying "better late than never", but in regards to this - the sooner the better.
Enjoy writing!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Gayatri Mantra
This post is going to be in regards to the Hindu wedding ceremony.
With all Hindu weddings the pandit or priest will be chanting many shloks in Sanskrit and the one I've noticed that comes up throughout a lot of the wedding ceremonies is the vedic universal prayer known as the Gayatri Mantra. This particular mantra is very significant as it is supposed to enlighten the mind. If you attend poojas and ceremonies you will most likely have heard people reciting it. If you have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about - you can watch a video or listen to it online.
The Gayatri Mantra:
Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dheeyo Yo Na Prachodayath
The English translated lyrics might be spelt a bit differently dependent upon the translator.
The simple translation I had been given with it is as follows:
I meditate upon the most brilliant splendor of the Sun God. May he stimulate our intellect (so that we are inspired to take the right action at the right time).*
Now, if your own traditional Hindu wedding ceremony is coming up, I would suggest you start familiarizing yourself with the Gayatri Mantra. It comes up numerous times and even if you don't have it memorized, by the time your wedding is over you probably will have it memorized. It's a feel good moment to know the prayer, be able to recite it and know the meaning.
Happy chanting!
*Please note: As with all translations - there will be numerous interpretations to the mantra.
With all Hindu weddings the pandit or priest will be chanting many shloks in Sanskrit and the one I've noticed that comes up throughout a lot of the wedding ceremonies is the vedic universal prayer known as the Gayatri Mantra. This particular mantra is very significant as it is supposed to enlighten the mind. If you attend poojas and ceremonies you will most likely have heard people reciting it. If you have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about - you can watch a video or listen to it online.
The Gayatri Mantra:
Om Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dheeyo Yo Na Prachodayath
The English translated lyrics might be spelt a bit differently dependent upon the translator.
The simple translation I had been given with it is as follows:
I meditate upon the most brilliant splendor of the Sun God. May he stimulate our intellect (so that we are inspired to take the right action at the right time).*
Now, if your own traditional Hindu wedding ceremony is coming up, I would suggest you start familiarizing yourself with the Gayatri Mantra. It comes up numerous times and even if you don't have it memorized, by the time your wedding is over you probably will have it memorized. It's a feel good moment to know the prayer, be able to recite it and know the meaning.
Happy chanting!
*Please note: As with all translations - there will be numerous interpretations to the mantra.
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