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vivaha: (Sanskrit) "Marriage."
The rites that pertain to the stages of life of man are called Samskaras. The Samskaras are purificatory rites which sanctify the life of the Hindu. They give a spiritual touch to the important events in the life of the individual from conception to cremation
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Hinduism Dictionary on Samskaras of adulthood
samskaras of adulthood: From coming-of-age to marriage.
- ritukala: (Sanskrit) "Fit or proper season." Time of menses. A home blessing marking the coming of age for girls.
- keshanta: Marking a boy's first beardshaving, at about 16 years. Both of the above are home ceremonies in which the young ones are reminded of their brahmacharya, given new clothes and jewelry and joyously admitted into the adult community as young adults.
- nishchitartha "Settlement of aim." Also called vagdana, "word-giving." A formal engagement or betrothal ceremony in which a couple pledge themselves to one another, exchanging rings and other gifts.
- vivaha: Marriage." An elaborate and joyous ceremony performed in presence of God and Gods, in which the homa fire is central. To conclude the ceremony, the couple take seven steps to the Northeast as the groom recites: "One step for vigor, two steps for vitality, three steps for prosperity, four steps for happiness, five steps for cattle, six steps for seasons, seven steps for friendship. To me be devoted (Hiranyakeshi Grihya Sutras 1.6.21.2 VE)."
See: samskara, samskaras.
(See also: Samskaras of adulthood, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul )
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Hinduism Dictionary on Homa
homa: (Sanskrit) "Fire-offering."
A sacred ceremony in which the Gods are offered oblations through the medium of fire in a sanctified fire pit, homakunda, usually made of earthen bricks.
Homa rites are enjoined in the Vedas, Agamas and Dharma and Grihya Shastras. Many domestic rites are occasions for homa, including upanayana and vivaha. Major pujas in temples are often preceded by a homa.
See: agni, havana, yajna, homa.
(See also: Homa, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul )
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Hinduism Dictionary on Samskara
samskara: (Sanskrit) "Impression, activator; sanctification, preparation."
1) The imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience (from this or previous lives), which then color all of life, one's nature, responses, states of mind, etc.
2) A sacrament or rite done to mark a significant transition of life.
These make deep and positive impressions on the mind of the recipient, inform the family and community of changes in the lives of its members and secure inner-world blessings. The numerous samskaras are outlined in the Grihya Shastras. Most are accompanied by specific mantras from the Vedas.
- samskaras of birth
- samskaras of childhood
- samskaras of adulthood
- samskaras of later life
See: mind (five states of mind), sacrament, samskaras.
(See also: Samskara, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul )
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Related ArticlesReligious Views of MarriageMarriage practices, as well as their purpose and the laws that surrounds it, are very diverse across cultures. For many, marriage may be regarded as a sacrament, a contract, a sacred institution, or a covenant.
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