Saath Phere or the seven vows always stand out in any wedding ceremony. The very ritual gives the couple the feel of being married To hold each other's hands and to walk together. However, do you know what they actually mean? The couple calls on to the almighty to shower blessings. Provide them of pure and nourishing food with a respectful and principled life. The groom pledges to provide prosperity and happiness to his wife and children, whereas the bride swears to shoulder all responsibilities for the wellbeing of the groom's entire family.

The groom requests the bride to be his forte and promises that he will provide security and protect the family with courage. The bride agrees to abide by, while demanding eternal love and undivided attention.

The couple appeal for wisdom, wealth, and prosperity in order to live a content and satisfied life. They pledge to remain spiritually committed and the bride assures the groom that by the virtue of true love and devotion she will remain a chaste wife.

The groom thanks his would-be wife for bringing auspiciousness, cheerfulness, and blessedness in his life. In return, the bride takes an oath to serve and please her husband in every way possible. Together, they also pledge to take care and respect their elders in the family.

The fifth vow is to pray for the welfare of all the living beings in this Universe. The couple also prays to almighty to bless each other's friends and family.

In the sixth vow, God is besought to bless the couple with plentiful seasons and long lived togetherness. The groom wishes that his wife would surfeit his life with joy and peace; while the bride provides assurance that she would participate with her husband in all his noble and divine acts.

This is the last vow where the couple pleads for the long lasting relationship, enriched with understanding and loyalty. They take an oath to nourish their relationship with love and honesty and be together with each other forever not only in this life, but also in the lives to come.