Which are 16 rites in Sanatan.
A tradition called Sanskar has been established to make life pure, systematic and religiously dedicated in the depths of Sanatan Dharma. The number of these rites is considered 16, which are called Shodash Sanskar. These are not just religious rituals, but are signs of spiritual, social and mental progress at every important stage of life.
The 16 rituals of Sanatan Dharma are not only religious rituals, but are signs of consciousness and self -development at every stage of life. They teach us how to run life from birth to death according to pure, purposeful and divine rules.
Talking about the importance of these rituals in modern life, today even though some rites are performed only in symbol form, their basic purpose is to make human life pure, disciplined and purposeful. These rituals are described in the scriptures in this way. These rites tell us that life is not only materiality, but also a spiritual journey. Let's know what are these 16 rites.
- Conception ceremony
Meaning - Sanskar to be performed with the desire to get children
Importance - Mental and spiritual preparation for the best and religious children.
- Pusan Sanskar
Meaning - For good development of fetus in the womb, it is done in the third month.
Importance - Wish the baby's physical and mental health.
- Seminal
Meaning - Pooja and mental enthusiasm of pregnant woman in the seventh month.
Importance - For the welfare of mother and fetus.
- Jatakarma ceremony
Meaning - First worship performed after the birth of a child.
Importance - To bring auspiciousness and health in the life of the baby.
- Naming ceremony
Meaning - A few days after birth, the tradition of nameing a child.
Importance - Positive effects from correct naming on the basis.
- Exasperation ceremony
Meaning - Baby's first time out of the house (usually sun philosophy).
Importance - First contact with nature and adaptation to the environment.
- Annaprashan Sanskar
Meaning - To first give solid food (rice etc.).
Importance - The beginning of physical development and a sense of purity in food.
- Chudakarma (Mundan) Sanskar
Meaning - The first shaving of the child.
Importance - A symbol of physical purification and spiritual purity.
- Karnavedha rites
Meaning - the tradition of piercing the ear (for both boys and girls).
Importance - Ayurvedic health benefits and spiritual awareness.
- Vidyam
Meaning - Formal beginning of education.
Importance - A sense of attaining knowledge and dedication to the guru.
- Thread ceremony
Meaning- Yajnopavit (Janeu) Sanskar- To give the child to the Brahmacharya Ashram.
Importance - The first step of the beginning and responsibility of disciple life.
- Vedrambha Sanskar (Takhti Puja)
Meaning - Starting studying the Vedas and scriptures.
Importance - Spiritual education and to move towards the high purpose of life.
- Keshant Sanskar
Meaning-Cut a haircut when the child gets beard-mustache first.
Importance - Indication of adolescence to youth.
- Inclusion ceremony
Meaning - Farewell to Gurukul at the end of Brahmacharya Ashram.
Importance - Preparation of household life with learning and discipline.
- Marriage rituals
Meaning - Religious legislation of the beginning of married life.
Importance - Social, family and religious stability of life.
- Funeral (funeral)
Meaning - Merging the body into the five elements after death.
Importance - Purification of the path of peace and rebirth of soul.
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