Introduction
In Newari Bajracharya culture, Egg Sagan (खें सगं) is a traditional ritual used to bless individuals with good luck, success, and prosperity. This unique ceremony involves offering eggs alongside other symbolic items to invoke blessings and ensure a prosperous journey ahead.
The Significance of the Egg
The egg is at the heart of this ritual because it represents fertility, renewal, and potential. In Newari customs, the egg symbolizes the beginning of new life and the hope for future success. It is believed to carry positive energy that can help overcome challenges and obstacles. Offering an egg to someone during Sagan is a way of wishing them good luck for upcoming endeavors, be it a job, business, or any important life event.
Components of the Ritual
In addition to the egg, other symbolic items are also used in the Sagan ceremony. These include:
- Rice (अक्षता), representing abundance and the fulfillment of needs.
- Flowers (पुष्प), which are used to invoke divine blessings and symbolize beauty and grace.
- A lit oil lamp (दिप), representing light and guidance through the journey ahead.
- Smoked/Dried fish (सन्न्या), represents longevity and prosperity
Each of these elements plays a role in ensuring that the person receiving the Sagan is blessed with the best possible outcome in their endeavors. Typically, the eldest woman of the household performs this ritual by offering an egg and smoked fish to each family member, starting with the oldest and ending with the youngest.
The Egg Sagan (खें सगं) ritual is typically performed after the Dhau Sagan (धौ सगं) ceremony. Dhau Sagan involves the offering of Red Rice Sina सिन: (Tika) and Dhau (Yogurt / Curd). Read more about Dhau Sagan (धौ सगं).
खें सगं Strotra in Sanskrit
Egg Sagan (खें सगं) Stotra is also known as Mangalastak Stotra, मंगलास्तक स्तोत्र
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मञ्जुश्री लोकनाथ जिनवर मकुटो जाम्वलं बोधिसत्व ।
मैत्रेयो वज्रपाणी सुखवलयकरो राहुलो भद्रपाल: ॥
बुद्धो वैरोचनादि त्रिभुवन नमितं क्षीण निःशेषदोषो ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ १ ॥
दृष्टो हूकारवज्र पशुपति दमको वज्रघण्टाब्जहस्तः ।
पतोहालाहलं यो रिपुगण मथनो टट्किराजो महात्मा ॥
अक्षोभ्यो रत्नकेतु प्रतिदिन मचरो गन्धहस्तीर्य मारी ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ २ ॥
सघं त्रैलोक्यवन्धु गुणगणनिलयो बोधिचित्तः सुचित्तो ।
बोधौसावृद्धसिन्धौ विगतकलिमलो हेरुको नीलदण्ड: ॥
बुद्धः शालेन्द्र राजो विजितजिनगुणाः सर्वसत्वानुकम्पा ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ३ ॥
प्रज्ञाचूडावतारा तदनुच भृकुटी ज्ञानसंभार ।
मारीची मारमारा सकल भयहरा पीतवर्णा स्त्रिवक्त्रा ॥
मायूरी मामकी च क्षपित रिपुगणाः पाण्डरा लोंचनाद्या ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ४ ॥
गान्धारी जांगुली च भुजगहितकरा खड्ग पाशाङकुशोग्रा ।
वाराही वज्रहस्ता अशिपरशु धरा धर्म धात्वीश्वरी च ॥
केयूरी ज्ञानकेतु र्ध्वजनिहित करा खडग पाशावली च ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ५ ॥
वीणामाल्या सुगीता प्रथित जिनवरे शावरी धूपवज्रा ।
वेताली गन्धवज्रा प्रहसित वदना सौगती आर्यतारा ॥
रश्मी बुद्धस्य बोधि: सकल भयहरा सारथी दीपवज्रा ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ६ ॥
वैशाल्यां धर्मचक्रे प्रथित जिनवरे पर्वते गृद्धकूटे ।
श्रावस्त्या लुम्बिनी च क्षितिनिहितकरा कोङकुणे बोधिवृक्ष ।।
श्री मद्देवावताराः सुरनर नमिताः धर्मचक्रं प्रहस्ता ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ७ ॥
छत्रं दुर्वाच पद्मं ध्वजमपिनिहितं रोचनामत्स्य पूर्णा ।
वाराही पूर्णकुम्भ मुनिवर वचनं वज्रघण्टा निदान ॥
बुद्धानां प्रातिहार्य सुरनर नमितं हास्यलास्यं विलास्यं ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धि विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ८ ॥
श्रीवत्सं पुण्डरीकं ध्वजवर कलशं चामरं मत्स्ययुग्मं ।
तत् छत्रं हेम दण्डं रविशशि उभयो दक्षिणावर्त शंखम् ॥
गोकन्या शंखभेरी दधिफल कुसुमं पावको दीप माला ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ९ ॥
Egg Sagan Stotra in English
Verse 1:
Manjushree Lokanatha Jinavara Makuto Jamvalam Bodhisattva
Maitreyo Vajrapani Sukhavalayakaro Rahulo Bhadrapala
Buddho Vairochanadi Tribhuvana Namitam Ksheena Nihshesha Dosho
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 2:
Drishto Hukara Vajra Pashupati Damako Vajraghanta Abjahastah
Patohalahalam Yo Ripugana Mathano Tatkirajo Mahatma
Akshobhyo Ratnaketu Pratidina Macharo Gandhahastirya Mari
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 3:
Sagham Trailokya Vandhu Gunagana Nilayo Bodhicittah Suchitto
Bodhausavridha Sindhau Vigata Kalimalo Heruko Neeladanda
Buddhah Shalendra Rajo Vijita Jinagunaah Sarvasattva Anukampa
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 4:
Prajna Chudavatarah Tadanucha Bhrikuti Jnanasambhara
Marichi Maramara Sakala Bhayahara Peetavarna Strivaktra
Mayuri Mamaki Cha Kshapita Ripuganaah Pandara Lonchanadya
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 5:
Gandhari Janguli Cha Bhujaga Hita Kara Khadga Pasha Ankushogra
Varahi Vajrahasta Ashi Parashu Dhara Dharma Dhatu Ishvari Cha
Keyuri Jnanaketu Urdhvajani Hita Kara Khadga Pasha Avali Cha
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 6:
Veena Mallya Sugita Prathita Jinavare Shavari Dhupavajra
Vetali Gandhavajra Prahasita Vadana Saugati Arya Tara
Rashmi Buddhasya Bodhih Sakala Bhayahara Sarathi Deepavajra
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 7:
Vaishalyam Dharmachakre Prathita Jinavare Parvate Gridhrakute
Shravastya Lumbini Cha Kshitini Hita Kara Konkune Bodhivriksha
Shri Maddeva Avatarah Suranara Namitah Dharmachakram Prahasta
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 8:
Chatram Durvacha Padmam Dhvajamapinihitam Rochana Matsya Purna
Varahi Purna Kumbha Munivara Vachanam Vajraghanta Nidan
Buddhanam Pratihar Suranara Namitam Hasya Lasyam Vilasyam
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Verse 9:
Shrivatsam Pundarikam Dhvaja Vara Kalasham Chamaram Matsya Yugmam
Tat Chatram Hema Dandam Ravi Shashi Ubhayo Dakshinavarta Shankham
Gokanya Shankha Bheri Dadhi Phala Kusumam Pavako Deepamala
Tushtah Sarvartha Siddhim Vimal Sumanaso Mangalavo Dishantu
Explanation of Egg Sagan
Verse 1:
मञ्जुश्री लोकनाथ जिनवर मकुटो जाम्वलं बोधिसत्व ।
मैत्रेयो वज्रपाणी सुखवलयकरो राहुलो भद्रपाल: ॥
बुद्धो वैरोचनादि त्रिभुवन नमितं क्षीण निःशेषदोषो ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ १ ॥
Translation:
Manjushri, Lokanath, crowned by the highest virtues, Bodhisattva,
Maitreya, Vajrapani, who creates happiness, and Rahula, the noble protector,
Buddha Vairocana, worshipped by the three worlds, free from all faults,
May they all grant us success and fulfillment, bringing pure minds and auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse calls upon Manjushri (the Bodhisattva of wisdom), Maitreya (the future Buddha), Vajrapani (the protector), and others, seeking their blessings for a prosperous and successful life. It invokes purity and the removal of all negative energies.
Verse 2:
दृष्टो हूकारवज्र पशुपति दमको वज्रघण्टाब्जहस्तः ।
पतोहालाहलं यो रिपुगण मथनो टट्किराजो महात्मा ॥
अक्षोभ्यो रत्नकेतु प्रतिदिन मचरो गन्धहस्तीर्य मारी ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ २ ॥
Translation:
With Vajra in hand, Pasupati tames,
The great one who crushes enemies and conquers,
Akshobhya, Ratnaketu, and others constantly support,
May they all grant us success and pure hearts, and bestow auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse asks for protection from enemies and negative influences, invoking powerful deities such as Pasupati (Shiva) and Akshobhya, known for their fierce protection. It seeks their support in granting safety and success in all ventures.
Verse 3:
सघं त्रैलोक्यवन्धु गुणगणनिलयो बोधिचित्तः सुचित्तो ।
बोधौसावृद्धसिन्धौ विगतकलिमलो हेरुको नीलदण्ड: ॥
बुद्धः शालेन्द्र राजो विजितजिनगुणाः सर्वसत्वानुकम्पा ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ३ ॥
Translation:
The protector of the three worlds, filled with virtues and noble thoughts,
Heruka with his blue staff purifies all,
Buddha, the noble king, compassionate towards all beings,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse highlights compassion and wisdom, calling upon Heruka (a fierce protector) and Buddha for their guidance in removing impurities and helping all beings. The prayer seeks to attain success through purity and compassion.
Verse 4:
प्रज्ञाचूडावतारा तदनुच भृकुटी ज्ञानसंभार ।
मारीची मारमारा सकल भयहरा पीतवर्णा स्त्रिवक्त्रा ॥
मायूरी मामकी च क्षपित रिपुगणाः पाण्डरा लोंचनाद्या ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ४ ॥
Translation:
The wise Pragnachuda, followed by the fierce Bhrikuti,
Mariichi, who conquers all fears, yellow in color and three-faced,
Mayuri and Mamaki, who destroy all enemies, along with Pandara and Lochana,
May they all grant us success and pure hearts, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse invokes powerful female deities like Bhrikuti and Mariichi, who provide protection and eliminate fears. These goddesses are called upon to ensure success and safety from all forms of harm.
Verse 5:
गान्धारी जांगुली च भुजगहितकरा खड्ग पाशाङकुशोग्रा ।
वाराही वज्रहस्ता अशिपरशु धरा धर्म धात्वीश्वरी च ॥
केयूरी ज्ञानकेतु र्ध्वजनिहित करा खडग पाशावली च ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ५ ॥
Translation:
Gandhari and Janguli, holding snakes in their hands, fierce with sword and noose,
Varahi with Vajra in hand, wielding weapons, and Dharmadhatvisvari,
Keyuri and Jnanketu, holding flags and swords,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse emphasizes the fierce protection of goddesses such as Gandhari, Varahi, and Keyuri, who hold powerful weapons to destroy negative forces. Their blessings ensure victory and the removal of all obstacles.
Verse 6:
वीणामाल्या सुगीता प्रथित जिनवरे शावरी धूपवज्रा ।
वेताली गन्धवज्रा प्रहसित वदना सौगती आर्यतारा ॥
रश्मी बुद्धस्य बोधि: सकल भयहरा सारथी दीपवज्रा ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ६ ॥
Translation:
With veena and melodious songs, celebrated among the Buddhas,
Shavari, Dhupavajra, Vetali, Gandhavajra with smiling faces,
Bodhi’s light from Buddha, dispelling all fears,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse celebrates the divinities associated with music and wisdom, like Shavari and Dhupavajra. It seeks their blessings to dispel fears and bring enlightenment and peace.
Verse 7:
वैशाल्यां धर्मचक्रे प्रथित जिनवरे पर्वते गृद्धकूटे ।
श्रावस्त्या लुम्बिनी च क्षितिनिहितकरा कोङकुणे बोधिवृक्ष ।।
श्री मद्देवावताराः सुरनर नमिताः धर्मचक्रं प्रहस्ता ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ७ ॥
Translation:
In Vaishali, the Dharmachakra, honored among Buddhas, on the Vulture Peak,
From Shravasti and Lumbini, with their hands on the earth, and the Bodhi tree,
The divine incarnations, worshipped by gods and men, uphold the Dharma wheel,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse refers to sacred places like Vaishali, Lumbini, and the Bodhi tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment. The prayer invokes divine blessings to uphold Dharma (righteousness) and ensure success in life.
Verse 8:
छत्रं दुर्वाच पद्मं ध्वजमपिनिहितं रोचनामत्स्य पूर्णा ।
वाराही पूर्णकुम्भ मुनिवर वचनं वज्रघण्टा निदान ॥
बुद्धानां प्रातिहार्य सुरनर नमितं हास्यलास्यं विलास्यं ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धि विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ८ ॥
Translation:
The umbrella, Durva grass, lotus, flags, filled with brilliance,
Varahi with the full pot, and the words of the wise, Vajra bell,
The miracles of the Buddhas, worshipped by gods and men, full of joy and playfulness,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This verse describes various sacred symbols like the umbrella, lotus, and Durva grass, along with divine beings like Varahi, invoking their blessings for prosperity, joy, and spiritual fulfillment.
Verse 9:
श्रीवत्सं पुण्डरीकं ध्वजवर कलशं चामरं मत्स्ययुग्मं ।
तत् छत्रं हेम दण्डं रविशशि उभयो दक्षिणावर्त शंखम् ॥
गोकन्या शंखभेरी दधिफल कुसुमं पावको दीप माला ।
तुष्टाः सर्वार्थ सिद्धिं विमल सुमनसो मंगलवो दिशन्तु ॥ ९ ॥
Translation:
The Srivatsa, lotus, flags, pot, chamara, and the pair of fish,
The umbrella with a golden staff, the sun and moon, and the right-turning conch,
Cow, conch, drums, curd, fruits, and flowers, along with sacred fire and lamps,
May they all grant us success and pure minds, bestowing auspicious blessings.
Meaning:
This final verse lists numerous auspicious symbols like Srivatsa, lotus, conch, and lamps, calling upon their divine energy to bring about all kinds of success and the removal of obstacles, offering peace and happiness.
Conclusion: Wishing Good Luck and Prosperity
The Egg Sagan ritual is a beautiful way to extend good wishes for success and prosperity. Through the symbolic offerings and the recitation of spiritual chants, this ceremony binds together tradition, spirituality, and well-being, ensuring that the recipient is blessed with auspicious energy and divine protection.
Whether it’s a new job, a marriage, or another significant life event, Egg Sagan (खें सगं) ensures that good luck is on the side of the person receiving it.
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References
- Mangalastawa Mangalavo Dishantu Song, Stotra Muna Album, Bajracharya Kalyan Kosha