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- GARBADHAN. This is the first coming together of the husband & wife for bringing about conception. ‘ Garbha‘ means womb. ‘ Dan‘ means donation. In this sacrament the man places his seed in a woman.
- PUMSAVAN. Pumsavana and Simantonayana (the third samskara) are only performed during the woman’s first issue. Ceremony performed when the first signs of conception are seen, and is to be performed when the moon is in a male constellation, particularly the Tishya-nakshatra.
- SEEMANTONAYAN. A ceremony of parting of the hairs of the expectant mother to keep her spirits high & positive. Special music is arranged for her. It is also known as khodo bharavo in Gujrati and simantkaran or simanta sanskaar.
- JATAKARMA. This samskara is performed on the birth of the child. It is said to be performed when cutting the navel string of the new born baby from that of his mother.
We all have seen how our habit patterns subtly yet powerfully motivate our thoughts, speech, and actions. When our habit patterns become so ingrained that they alter our body chemistry, it is called “addiction.”. When they become strong enough to alter our thinking process, it is called “samskara.”.
- Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Dec 23, 2023 · What is the difference between karma and samskara? Karma refers to actions and their consequences, while samskaras denote mental impressions formed by past experiences and memories that affect future responses and patterns. What are the 16 sanskaras?
- परिचयः ॥ Introduction
- व्युतपत्तिः ॥ Etymology and Definition
- Number of Samskaras
- Classification of Samskaras
- The Purpose of Shodasha Samskara-Karmas
- Constituents of Samskaras
- Why Samskaras?
- Purusharthas and Samskaras
- Adhikara
- संस्कारफलम् || Effect of Samskaras
Indian tradition firmly stands on four pillars, viz. Dharma, Artha (money and other mundane matters), Kama (married life) and Moksha (renouncing the world and studying about Brahman to arrest the cycle of birth and death). The ultimate purpose of samskaras is simply to generate Vividisha (a desire/taste in Vedānta and attain Moksha). Samskaras invo...
The term Samskara is pregnant with meaning and hence untranslatable. Samskara in the present article refers to any rite prescribed by scriptures either for purification (removal of papa) or generating, infusing some qualities by which a person becomes eligible or qualified to perform some rites. Viramitrodayam defines a Samskara thus: A special vir...
The number of samskaras have been enumerated from ten to fiftytwo and so on depending on various traditions. Grhyasutras and Smrti texts give varying lists of these sacraments. In later lists, we find other Samskaras particularly that of death and yagnas being added. The question as to whether a few Samskaras were increased to have elaborate ritual...
Samskaras can be grouped under the following heads broadly based on the age and stage of person he is in life. 1. The Pre-natal Samskaras (जन्मात्पूर्वसंस्काराः)- Garbhadhana (गर्भाधानम्), Pumsavana (पुंसवनम्) and Simantam (सीमन्तः) 2. The Childhood Samskaras (बाल्यावस्थे संस्काराः)- Jatakarma, Namakarana, Annaprashana, Chaulam are generally mentio...
An investigation into the real purpose and significance of samskaras is fraught with many difficulties such as - the ages of time period elapsed since the start of these sacraments, popular superstitions surrounding them, along with a national sentiment trained to look only at the bright side of these sacraments (and ignore the negative aspects). B...
From the discussion about purposes of Samskara it can be observed that there are commonsense elements, secularism and spiritualism, magical and medical aspects - all of which have lent grace and gravity to the whole affair. Under the canopy of Samskaras, the recipient felt himself exalted, elevated and sanctified. There were definite reasons behind...
We see an interesting explanation of why should a person undergo a Samskara.Many followers of Sanatana Dharma believe that Samskaras are a part of expression of human nature, the various emotions, the joys, felicitations and sorrows in different times of human life. They are a part of man's nature. Man receives many things from nature, but he does ...
Harita speaks about the fruits of the Samskaras, “One who is consecrated with the Brahma Samskaras attains the status of Rsis, becomes their equal, goes to their world and lives in their close vicinity. One who undergoes the Daiva samskaras attains the status of devatas etc". As attaining Svargaloka was regarded the ultimate goal of life by common ...
The Samskaras from Jatakarma to Chudakarma are to be performed in the case of a male child of Dvijas, viz. Brahmanas, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas. In the case of the female child of a Dvija, only marriage (Vivaha) has to be performed with Vedamantras. Samskaraprakasa rules that there cannot be any Samskara for a Klība (impotent child). Nirṇayasindhu, b...
The Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 7, Adhyaya 15) mentions that a dvija (ie. brahmana, kshatriya and vaishya) who is consecrated with the 16 purificatory rites from garbhadana to the funeral rites, offers all his activities as an offering into his five cognitive senses kindled by the light of spiritual wisdom. He offers (ie. merges) the senses into the ...
Jul 28, 2023 · In this article we will discuss the Samskara as a Karana among Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana for maintenance of healthy life as well as management of disease. Discover the world's research 25...
Mar 22, 2022 · The Sanskrit word “samskara” is made up of two root words – “sam” meaning complete, joined together, and “kara” meaning action, cause, or doing. Thus, Samskara is a mental imprint your mind receives through past actions or thoughts you experience over a period of time.
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In Hindu philosophy, Samskara are the impressions and dispositions that develop and accumulate deep inside a person from perception, inference, choices, preparation, practice, interaction with others, thoughts, intent, willful actions and such karma.
