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257. Having performed the Homa and other rituals in the Jinalaya, bathe the child, adorn him with auspicious garments and fragrant unguents. || 171 ||
172. Then, taking him to the school, worship Jaya and the other five deities with devotion, for the unimpeded success of his studies. || 172 ||
173. Worship the teacher with garments, ornaments, fruits, and money, and with folded hands, let the child offer his respects with devotion. || 173 ||
_ In this way, let the child begin his studies in one of the auspicious moments mentioned above. On that day, worship the mother, the teacher, and Saraswati, the goddess of learning. As before, go to the Jinalaya and perform the Homa, Jin Pooja, etc. Then, bathe the child, dress him in fine clothes and ornaments, and apply a tilak on his forehead. Take him to the school. There, worship Jaya and the other five deities with devotion, for the unimpeded success of his studies. Then, with folded hands, let the child offer his respects to them with devotion. Then, worship the teacher with garments, ornaments, fruits, and money, and with folded hands, let the child offer his respects to the teacher with devotion. || 170-173 ||
174. Let the teacher sit facing east, and the child facing west. Let him perform the Akshar-Samskar for the fulfillment of Dharma, Artha, and Kama. || 174 ||
175. First, on a large board, let the teacher spread out unhusked, unbroken rice grains, and then write the letters himself. || 175 ||
176. Then, let the child throw white flowers and Akshata from his two lotus-like hands onto the letters, and then let the teacher hold his hand and make him write the letters. || 176 ||
177. Or, on a board made of gold or silver, let him spread out saffron, turmeric, etc., and write the letters with a golden pen, and let the child write them. || 177 ||
178. First, write "Namah Siddhebyah," and then write the vowels and consonants, starting with "A" and ending with "Ha," which illuminate all the scriptures. || 178 ||
The teacher, who is the one who imparts knowledge, should sit facing east. The child should sit facing west. Then, for the fulfillment of Dharma, Artha, and Kama, let him perform the Akshar-Samskar. This is done as follows: On a large board, let the teacher spread out unhusked, unbroken rice grains, and then write the letters himself. Then, let the child throw white flowers and Akshata from his two lotus-like hands onto the letters, and then let the teacher hold his hand and make him write the letters. Or, on a board made of gold or silver, let him spread out saffron, turmeric, etc., and write the letters with a golden pen, and let the child write them. When writing the letters, first write "Namah Siddhebyah." Then, write the vowels and consonants, starting with "A" and ending with "Ha," which illuminate all the scriptures. || 174-178 ||
Mantra: Om Namah Ahate Namah Sarvajnaya Sarva Bhasha Bhashita Sakala Padaathoya Balakam Aksharabhyas Karayaami Dwadashanga Shrutam Bhavatu Bhavatu Aim Shrim Him Klim Swaha.