In this sanskar, body purification is achieved with the help of specific mantras & Yadnyas and mantras which help perform sexual union appropriately, both from the scientific and health perspectives, are taught.
Namakaran (Naming ceremony) is done to identify the child and to liberate the child from the sins generated from the ovum and the foetus, for longevity, for fulfilment of all material pursuits and to create love for God in it.
Simantonnayan thus means, parting the wife’s hair, drawing the hair from the sides upwards.
Annaprashan (Partaking of the first solid feed) – This sanskar eliminates the defects generated by ingestion of urine and faeces when in the mother’s womb.
This sanskar is performed in order to attain longevity, strength and radiance.
‘Upanayan sanskar is meant for the boy to develop a code of conduct towards everyday life and imbibe the knowledge essential for it.
‘Medha’ is the subtle form of intellect. The one whose ‘medha’ is activated can accomplish anything.
After completion of the thread ceremony at the age of eight and studying in the home of his Guru for five years, he acquires the right to recite the Aranyaks.
Return of the student who has accepted Brahmacharyavrat, from the home of his Guru to his own, is called Samavartan or Sodamunja.
The marriage is a special moment that marks the beginning of a new life together. This moment is recognized with traditions, ceremonies and rituals. We are blessed to be born in the superior most Hindu Dharma because of the merit of our past births.
