Dhau Sagan Stotra (धौ सगं स्तोत्र): Auspicious Blessings for Good Luck

Introduction

The Bajracharya Dhau Sagan (धौ सगं) Stotra holds a significant place in Bajracharya culture, where it is chanted to invoke good luck and auspiciousness. This traditional practice is often accompanied by the offering of boiled Red Rice Sina/Tika (ह्याँगु जाकि सि न:) and Yogurt/Curd (Dhau) believed to bring blessings and positive energy. Red Rice Sina/Tika (ह्याँगु जाकि सि न:) is prepared by mixing Rice, Red Abir (or sindoor) and Yogurt. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, the commencement of a journey, or the initiation of any auspicious endeavor, reciting this stotra and sharing these offerings is a cherished ritual that symbolizes the pursuit of favorable outcomes and protection.

In Newari Bajracharya culture, during Sagan, an elder woman in the household places a Red Rice Tika on the forehead from eldest house member to youngest house member. Yogurt is offered by a woman in the house, and the person receiving it dips either their ring or middle finger into the yogurt. Men apply the yogurt to their right cheek, while women apply it to their left cheek.

Typically, the Dhau Sagan is followed by the Egg Sagan (खें सगं) ritual, which involves distributing eggs and smoked or dried fish. Read more about Egg Sagan (खें सगं).

धौ सगं स्तोत्र – Dhau Sagan Stotra (in Sanskrit)

आदौ कल्याणं मध्य कल्याणं पर्यवसाने कल्याणं
स्वर्थ सुव्यञ्जन केवलं परिपूर्ण परिशुध्दं पर्यवदातं ब्रम्हचर्य संप्रकाशति स्म ।

आयु वृध्दि यशाेवृध्दि वृध्दि विद्या सुखाश्चैव
जनधन सन्तान सप्तवृध्दिरस्तु ।।

Dhau Sagan Stotra (in English)

Ādau kalyāṇaṁ madhya kalyāṇaṁ paryavasāne kalyāṇaṁ
Svārtha suvyañjana kevalaṁ paripūrṇa pariśuddhaṁ paryavadātaṁ brahmacarya saṁprakāśati sma.

Āyu vṛddhi yaśovṛddhi vṛddhi vidyā sukhāścaiva
Janadhana santāna saptavṛddhirastu ॥

Dhau Sagan Stotra transation in English

Well-being in the beginning, well-being in the middle, well-being in the end.
It shines forth as the self-enlightened, completely perfect, immaculate, and pure celibacy.

Increase in life, increase in fame, increase in knowledge and happiness. May people, wealth and children grow sevenfold.

Summary of Dhau Sagan Stotra

This Stotra expresses a wish for continuous good luck and positive outcomes. It emphasizes that from the beginning to the end, everything is filled with positivity and is dedicated to self-improvement. The mention of celibacy suggests a commitment to a pure and disciplined lifestyle. It also hopes for more life, fame, knowledge, and joy. It wishes for people, money, and children to grow a lot. Overall, the message is about seeking and embracing auspiciousness in every aspect of life for personal growth and well-being.