Sacred thread—a thread worn by persons initiated into the chanting of the Gāyatrī mantra.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-S-›Sacred thread-a thread worn Sacred thread-a thread worn by persons initiated into the chanting of the Gayatri mantra. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/s/sacred-thread-a-thread-worn-by-persons-initiated-into-the-ch Previous: Sacipati-Indra-the chief demigod of heaven and presiding deity of rain, and the father of Arjuna. He is the son of Aditi. Next: Sad-aisvarya-purna-the Supreme Lord who is complete with six opulences.