Studying and taking exams is an important matter for children in families throughout history. Many families even hold ceremonies to pray for luck and success before exams. In this article, we will introduce two prayer articles that can be used before exams to pray for luck and success. Let’s explore them now!
1. Prayer for Ancestors before Taking the Exam
If your family is preparing a ceremony to pray for luck for your children before their exams, you can consider using the following prayer. The ceremony should be conducted one day before the exam or early in the morning on the exam day. The necessary offerings include plates, fresh flowers, gold coins, betel leaves, and if possible, boiled chicken and sticky rice,…
The prayer can be read by the candidates themselves with sincerity, or they can ask their grandparents or parents to read it on their behalf.
I respectfully pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor and the Earth Gods.
I respectfully pay homage to Lord Quan, the Earth God, the Ghost King, the Water Dragon, and all the Gods.
I respectfully pay homage to the ancestors of the Khao lineage, the Ta lineage, the uncles, the older siblings, and the spirits of the ancestors from both the inner and outer families.
The person of faith is:… Age…
Residing in: Vietnam country, …province, …district, …commune, …hamlet
Today, the person of faith humbly requests the blessings of the heavens and the earth, the Gods, and the ancestral spirits. We sincerely prepare offerings such as betel leaves, areca nuts, incense, tea flowers, silver offerings, and light incense to offer before the exam.
The person of faith respectfully invites Lord Quan, the Great Kings, the Earth God, the Five Directions, the Water Dragon, and the God of Luck to descend before the altar and witness our sincere offerings.
The person of faith respectfully invites the ancestors of the Khao lineage, the Ta lineage, and the spiritual ancestors of the family.
We pray for the sacred descendants to show mercy and witness our sincere offerings.
The person of faith respectfully invites the previous and future owners who reside in this house and on this land to share the blessings of the past and enjoy in the future.
We pray for the protection and support of my child (or the child’s name if grandparents/parents are reading on their behalf) in the upcoming exam on: … month: … year: … The child will take the exam at (mention the exam)… in the school:… located at (the address of the school)… in the exam room… with the exam number… May the child have good luck, success, and pass the upcoming exam.
We beseech the Divine Spirit, the Spiritual Ancestors, the Generous Ancestors, the Fairies, and the spirits in this house to support and fortify my child, named Long Van, to achieve success, follow the righteous path, fulfill their aspirations, and fulfill their wishes in the exam. May my child become knowledgeable and skilled in writing, remember everything they have learned, be healthy, be at ease, be clever, perform well in the exams, move up to the next grade, pass the right school, and travel on the road peacefully. May they have a bright future and honor and worship the ancestors.
We offer sincere offerings and bow before the altar, seeking protection and witnessing with a sincere heart.
Amen!
Respectfully,
Prayer for ancestors before taking the exam
2. Prayer for Success in the Exam at the Temple of Literature
Every year, the Temple of Literature is a place where many candidates and parents with children about to take important exams often come to pray for luck and success. During the ceremony, you can read the following prayer.
I bow to the Buddha (3 times)
Vietnam country, Hanoi city, Temple of Literature.
Student:… Year of birth:…
Respectfully presenting: The Holy Emperor of Literature and Writings.
The superior, middle, and lower gods.
Today is the day… month… year…
I offer the silver offerings with respect.
I humbly ask the Venerable and Wise Scholars to witness that I am:…
Currently studying in Vietnam country. Year… preparing for the exam…
In front of the shrine of the Holy Emperor of Literature and Writings, I sincerely request that you witness this, bless and assist me in achieving a safe and prosperous destiny this year. May I have a joyful spirit, a strong mind, and be free from distractions. May I focus on studying and enter the upcoming exams with great success and excellent academic performance. May I receive the help of my dear teachers, complete the exam, and achieve the highest scores in the school…
I respectfully ask for your blessings and support to achieve a brilliant result in the exam.
I express my gratitude!
I, the student…, respectfully lower my head and bow deeply.
Prayer for success in the exam at the Temple of Literature
We have just introduced you to two prayer articles that can be used before exams to pray for luck and success. These prayers are suitable for families with candidates about to take the exam. We hope that this article will be helpful to you!
