The is a sacred hymn of eight verses ( Ashtak meaning eight) recited during Gujarati Hindu weddings. It is sung to bless the newlywed couple with a long, prosperous, and harmonious married life. The word "Mangal" means auspicious, and "Ashtak" means eight. These eight stanzas are traditionally sung after the Saptapadi (seven rounds around the sacred fire).
ભાઈ, ભાભી, અને રૂપાળા ભૂલકા, મ્હાલે, મંગલ માંડવે, ભાભલડીની શીખ “માનસી”તને, કે સાસરિયું દિપાવજે, સુખના સુરજ સામટા ઝળહળે, ”મોહન” તણા સાથમાં, સાસુ કૌશલ્યા સમાં, શ્વસુર તો દશરથ સમા દીસતા, આજે નુતન આશ્રમે (ગૃહસ્થાશ્રમ) ચરણ આ,ચાલે નવા માર્ગ જો, mangalashtak lyrics gujarati
Maṅgaḷā maṅgaḷā maṅgaḷāṣṭaka gāvuṁ, sau suhāgaṇa bolo jay jay maṅgaḷā gāvuṁ — “Let us sing the Mangalashtak, all married women say: Victory to the auspicious song.” The is a sacred hymn of eight verses
The groom is described as having a Vaishnav form, his radiance like the moon. His body is golden (naval kanchan). He holds the bride’s hand as a loyal friend. He grants the four aims of life: Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). These eight stanzas are traditionally sung after the
The word 'Mangalashtak' originates from Sanskrit: Mangal (Auspicious) and Ashtak (Eight stanzas/verses).
O Lord Shambho (Shiva), along with Goddess Gauri, please do not delay—bless this couple. Fulfill the hidden wishes of the bride and groom. May their worldly life remain pure and joyful.