Indian Sanskaras
Indian Sanskars: An Introduction
Published On: June 4, 2009, 12:52 am
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
INDIAN SANSKARS
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‘Rites that can improve the quality of life’
Indian traditions are highly enriched by various rites called sanskars. The sanskars are scientific and systematic rituals that are performed time to time to uplift the quality of life socially and spiritually. These sanskars begin pre-birth end post death.
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Antyeshti Sanskar
Published On: June 6, 2009, 12:01 am
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Antyeshti Sanskar
‘Panchmahabhoot milan’
The land is to be smeared with cow dung and water. Covered with kusha (grass) seasame seeds sprinkled all over. The man lies on the land with his head pointing north and feet pointing south.
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Sanyas
Published On: June 5, 2009, 11:49 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Sanyas
Enlightment of soul.’
(Stage of asceticism) this is the stage in which a person has complete detachment from the worldly pleasures. The word literally means leaving the society but in actual sense it is detachment despite being in the materialistic world.
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Vaanprastha
Published On: June 5, 2009, 11:38 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Vaanprastha
‘The divine journey…’
In literal sense means going to exile in forest. This was the ritual to get detached from family, profession, responsibilities and enlighten your self to eternal truth, the God. The attachment should remain to the ultimate supreme power, God himself.
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Vivaha/Panigrahan Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 11:22 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Vivaha/Panigrahan Sanskar
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‘Two to be one’
Aasan daan - The bride offers the groom a seat of comfort.
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Samvartana Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 11:10 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Samvartana Sanskar
‘Sex eduction, social responsibility’
This sanskar is done before the entry to grithashram (marriage). The child is given proper knowledge regarding relationship, family responsibility, ethics, moral duties and social duties.
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Karnvedhan Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 10:59 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Karnavedhan Sanskar
‘Piercing of ear lobes is scientific’
This sanskar is performed in the fifth or seventh year. The ear lobe is pierced. The acupuncturists suggest that ear lobe is the acupuncture point for vision and that ear piercing may have therapeutic value.
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Vedarranbga Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 10:55 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Vedarrambha Sanskar
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‘Spiritual education is a must’
Post upnayan child is sent to get his education. The academic education starts at a very early age. Say from the conception of child. But spiritual education is very much emphasized in Indian system.
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Upnayan Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 10:49 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Upnayan Sanskar
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‘Janeu dharan!’
This sanskar is conducted at the 6th year when the child is ready to attain education. A sacred thread is worn by male child followed by certain rules.
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Churakaran Sanskar
Published On: June 5, 2009, 10:35 pm
By Dr. Kamna Sharma
Churakaran Sanskar
‘Holistic mundan’
This sanskar is carried out at either first or 3rd year of the birth. The sanskar is done to uplift intelligence and EQ. This lays emphasis on Shikha (tonsure). A tuff of hair over head and all other hair are removed.
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