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What is a samskaras?
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What has the author Raj Bali Pandey written?
Raj Bali Pandey has written: 'Hindu samskaras'
What are the types of samskar?
Samskaras are rites of passage in Hindu culture that mark significant life events. The primary types include Garbhadhana (conception), Jatakarma (birth), Namakarana (naming), Annaprashana (first feeding), Mundan (first haircut), and Upanayana (sacred thread ceremony). Other important samskaras occur during marriage, such as Vivaha, and at the end of life, like Antyesti (funeral rites). Each samskara serves to sanctify the individual and integrate them into their community and spiritual path.
What are the Hindu sacraments?
Hindu sacraments, known as "samskaras," are rites of passage that mark significant stages in an individual's life, from birth to death. There are traditionally 16 major samskaras, which include ceremonies such as naming (Namakarana), initiation (Upanayana), marriage (Vivaha), and funeral rites (Antyesti). These rituals are intended to purify the individual, ensure spiritual growth, and align them with societal and familial duties. Each samskara is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, serving both spiritual and social purposes.
Why do Hindu's have Birth Ceremonies?
Like a baptism/naming ceremony. Hindus have a weakness for ceremonies and festivals. They just need an excuse. Actually there are 14 ceremonies for a child from conception to end of studies and entry into the house-holder stage. See Wikipedia -Samskaras (Hinduism). :)
What the procedure of marriage in arya samaj?
The arya samaj follows the Vedic Vivaha Samskaravidhi which is included in the book of the sixteen samskaras - sacraments written by Svami Dayanand Sarasvati. Svami ji revived the lost samskaras. The vedic samskaras and their procedures are written in the ancient samskrita treatises called Grihya Sutras. There are several Grihya Sutras. Svamiji quotes and follows these texts. Some of the improtant points are; the boy and the girl should be young and they should have completed the stage of brahmacharya - student life. They should not be children of the same family. They should be of the same Varna that is of compatible manners, qualifications and qualities. There is no caste cosideration. No dowry and the ceremony is held on any day of thier choice. The consutation of astrologers to fix the date is condemed as superstition and blind faith. some important parts of the sacrament: 1. Welcome ceremoney - the groom is welcomed by the bride when he reaches her house with his relatives etc; 2. Offering of gifts to the groom and by the groom to the bride; 3. Lighting the sacred homa fire; 4. taking of vows; 5. walking seven steps; 6. prayer for blessings. here ends the first part. Read the Samskaravidhi in english.
Does past life mean reincarnation?
Yes. Hinduism believes that this is not our first birth. When someone dies, it is only the body that dies. The spiritual essence of the person lives on and carries with it subtle impressions (samskaras) of past actions (karmas). When the time is right, the spiritual essence incarnates in a new body. Our past actions give us tendencies, talents, and handicaps.
What does samskara mean?
In Hindu philosophy, samskara refers to imprints left on the mind as a result of past experiences or actions. These imprints shape an individual's thoughts, habits, and tendencies, influencing their behavior and character. Samskaras are believed to carry over from one life to the next in the cycle of reincarnation.
What does samskara?
It is a semi religious term relating to a purificatory ceremony or rite (of passage) marking a major event in one's life
Why do Hindus offer coconuts to their gods as part of the rituals?
There is a inner meaning of offering a coconut to God. We never offer the coconut as it is. We remove the fiber that covers it and offer the fruit that is free from all the external fiber. Only then is it possible to break the coconut. By breaking the coconut, the water in it flows out. Our heart is like the coconut and it is covered by the fiber of desire. The water that flows out is the 'Samskara' or purification. The fibers on the surface are the desires. We must strip the heart of all desires and offer the core without the fiber or desire. It then becomes an offering to God. If we plant a coconut as it is, in course of time and by watering it, another plant will grow out of it. At the time of germination, there is water in it. At that time, the kernel will be clinging to the sides of the fruit. The water in due time gets dried up and the kernel shrivels and begins to drift away from the external surface of the coconut. If we try to get the kernel out, plant it and water it, nothing will happen. Our body may be compared to the shell and our life to the kernel. Our Samskaras are the waters inside the coconut. As long as there are Samskaras within us, the heart will cling to the body consciousness just as the kernel clings to the fruit.
Why is samsara important?
Let me quote from the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (pp. 53-54, 207-208) to answer this question: "Samskara can be translated very nearly by 'inherent tendency.' Using the simile of a lake for the mind, every ripple, every wave that rises in the mind, when it subsides, does not die out entirely, but leaves a mark and a future possibility of that wave coming out again. This mark, with the possibility of the wave reappearing, is what is called Samskara....When a large number of these samskaras are left on the mind, they coalesce and become a habit. It is said, "Habit is second nature", it is first nature also, and the whole nature of man; everything that we are is the result of habit. That gives us consolation, because if it is only habit, we can make and unmake it at any time. The Samskaras are left by these vibrations passing out of our mind, each one of them leaving its result. Our character is the sum-total of these marks, and according as some particular wave prevails one takes that tone. If good prevails, one becomes good; if wickedness, one becomes wicked; if joyfulness, one becomes happy. The only remedy for bad habits is counter habits; all the bad habits that have left their impressions are to be controlled by good habits. Go on doing good, thinking holy thoughts continuously; that is the only way to suppress base impressions. Never say any man is hopeless, because he only represents a character, a bundle of habits, which can be checked by new and better ones. Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character."
What is causing shooting pains in your bottom?
If no medical reason can be found, it also can be because of Samskaras. See web link. The emotional/energetic blockage manifesting in physical pain. YOU MAY BE SITING FOR TOO LONG A PERIOD.
