On Our Day

With the first step, we  will provide  for and support each other.
With the second step, we will develop mental, physical & spiritual  strength.
With the third step, we will share the worldly  possessions.
With the fourth step, we will acquire knowledge, happiness and  peace.
With the fifth step, we  will raise strong and virtuous children.
With the sixth step, we  will enjoy  the fruits of all seasons.
With the seventh step, we will always remain friends and cherish each  other.

Who offered this maiden?, to whom is she offered?
Kama (the god of love) gave her to me, that I may love her
Love is the giver, love is the acceptor
Enter thou, the bride, the ocean of love

With love then, I receive thee
May she remain thine, thine own, O god of love
Verily, thou art, prosperity itself
May the heaven bestow thee, may the earth receive thee

After this ritual recital, the father asks the groom to not fail the girl in his pursuit of dharma (moral and lawful life), artha (wealth) and kama (love). The groom promises to the bride's father that he shall never fail her in his pursuit of dharma, artha and kama. The groom repeats the promise three times.

The groom's promises to bride's father marks the end of the kanyadaan ritual in Hindu wedding.