Mantra
Devanagari:
ॐ कृपालवे विद्महे
भक्तवत्सलाय धीमहि
तन्नः स्कन्दः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration:
Om Kripalave Vidmahe
Bhaktavatsalaya Dhimahi
Tannah Skandah Prachodayat
Translation:
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.