ॐ कृपालवे विद्महे
भक्तवत्सलाय धीमहि
तन्नः स्कन्दः प्रचोदयात्
Om Kripalave Vidmahe
Bhaktavatsalaya Dhimahi
Tannah Skandah Prachodayat
Om, may we know the ocean of tender compassion,
And meditate deeply upon Him who is deeply affectionate to His devotees;
May Lord Kartikeya awaken courage and spiritual wisdom.