As per Bharatiya tradition, every action of man must have a good sanskar. Sanatan Dharma has recommended sixteen major sanskars from pregnancy to marriage to make each individual cultured. The objectives of these sanskars are given ahead. To minimise the defect of human seed : Each individual brings his destiny with his birth. Sanskars are performed to reduce the effect of genetic disorders in the chromosomes or genes in the sperm and blood, if any. Sanskars are performed to reduce the intensity of curses, if any, of Gods or deceased ancestors due to bad deeds in the previous births, to liberate from the debt of God and deceased ancestors and to please and get the blessings of the Kuladevata Family Deity , Ishtadevata Benevolent Deity , Matrudevata , Prajapati , Shrivishnu , Deity Indra , Deity Varun Deity of Rain , Ashtalokpal , Deity Savita , Deity Agni Deity of Fire etc.
Sanskars are performed to beget a healthy, strong child with a long life. Sanskars are performed to beget an intelligent and righteous child with good moral values. Sanskars are performed on children for their spiritual progress through pure and righteous attitude, and thus develop the ability to emancipate the past twelve and the future twelve generations of the family.
Sanskars are performed to evolve spiritually and to obtain the ability to attain Brahmalok or Moksha Final Liberation. As per Sanatan Dharma, every action and sanskar is performed for pleasing Supreme God, since only with His grace can we achieve our goals. All these sanskars should be performed by the parents and the Guru of the child.
Naimittik-karma, sanskars, festivals and religious festivals A. Naimittik-karma A naimittik-karma is one that is performed for a specific reason, at a specific time or on a specific day or a similar day.
Importance of 16 Sanskar A. Philosophy and science underlying the 16 sanskar Sages of yesteryears focussed their efforts on every individual for the overall progress of mankind. Destruction of 16 sanskar that support, foster and protect us will lead to our downfall! Sanskars are essential for making life happy Coal from the mines becomes a radiant diamond only after it undergoes a fine chiselling process.
Importance as per psychology Sanskars make the mind-set of an individual of a specific type. Sanskars are essential so as not to forget God When in the womb, from the fourth or fifth month onwards we are intensely aware of our sorrows.
Symbol of greatness of the Vedic culture! Garbhadhan 2 2. Punsavan 2 3. Simantonayan 2 4. Jatkarma Rite at birth 2 5. Namakarana Naming ceremony 5 6. Nishkraman 2 7. Annaprashan 2 8. The sixth or the eighth month in case of a boy, and the fifth or any month with an odd number in case of a girl, is favourable for the sanskar of Annaprashan.
Even numbers represent the masculine gender, whereas odd numbers represent the feminine gender. Then, wearing some gold ornament on the hand, feed the child its first mouthful of solid food. After the child has had its fill, wash its mouth and make it sit on the ground. To test the choice of a livelihood, arrange books, instruments, clothes and other tools, which serve as a means of livelihood in front of the child.
Consider the object that it touches first as its future means of livelihood. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Upanayan Thread ceremony Sanskars performed after the birth of a child! Share this on : Twitter Facebook Whatsapp. Preparations As soon as a son is born, the father should look at his face and then bathe facing the north.
Nishkraman The ritual of taking the child out of the house for the first time — Sixth Sanskar Objective The objective of this sanskar is to increase the lifespan and wealth. Muhurt This sanskar is performed in the third month after birth, on the same date as the date of birth or on the day of the lunar asterism at birth. The ritual The Ishtadevata should be worshipped with gandha, akshata , flowers etc.
The ritual takes the deceased towards the path where he or she attains moksha. It is a process which leads the dead to a new life leaving behind the already possessed life. As the person dies the antim kriya gets completed within a day of his or her death. The body is wrapped in a white cloth in the case of the dead being a man or a widow, otherwise a red cloth for the women whose husband is alive.
A Tilak, red, white or yellow is placed on forehead whereas the big toes are tied together with the help of a string. The body is placed in a position that the feet point towards the South; the direction of Yama.
The last heed is paid to the body. Family members shower flowers over the body and take blessings of the deceased. Afterwards, the dead body is carried to the cremation ground by family members and friends. The chant meaning truth lies only in the name of God , purifies everyone. Moreover, unmarried young girls are not given any allowance to attend this ceremony on the ground.
The eldest son or any male mourner located closest to the family, or a priest is the lead mourner who bathes himself before conducting the antim sanskar. He then walks around the pyre of dry wood and recites a hymn. Next, some rice or sesame seeds are placed in the mouth of the passed away.
After sprinkling the body with ghee three lines are drawn over the body. The mourner again circles the dead body with an earthen pot filled with water and then drops it near the head. The pyre is put to fire and the close relatives circumambulate the ablaze pyre.
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