Raksha Bandhan Mantra (Yena Baddho Balee Raja) — Complete Lyrics
रक्षाबन्धन मंत्र (येन बद्धो बली राजा)
Sanskrit text with English transliteration and translation
येन बद्धो बली राजा दानवेन्द्रो महाबलः।
तेन त्वामनुबध्नामि रक्षे मा चल मा चल॥
Yena Baddho Balee Raja Danavendro Mahabalah
Tena Tvam Anubadhnami Rakshe Ma Chala Ma Chala
With the very same sacred bond by which the mighty King Bali, lord of the Danavas, was once bound, I now bind you, O protective thread. Do not waver, do not slip — stay firm and steadfast.
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