ॐ मत्ताय विद्महे
प्रमत्ताय धीमहि
तन्नः स्कन्दः प्रचोदयात्
Om Mattaya Vidmahe
Pramattaya Dhimahi
Tannah Skandah Prachodayat
Om, may we know Him who rejoices in divine bliss,
And meditate deeply upon the exuberant Lord of spiritual power;
May Lord Kartikeya awaken courage and spiritual wisdom.