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Sociology Ii: Presented By: Priti Priyadarshi 20 - ILB - 095 (SEC.-B)

The document discusses Hindu Sanskaras, which are rites of passage and rituals performed at different stages of life. It describes 12 main Sanskaras from conception to death: Garbhadhan, Punsavana, Simantonayana, Jatakarma, Namkaran, Nishkramana, Annaprashana, Chudakarana, Karnavedha, Upanayana, Vivaha, and Antyeshti. The Sanskaras mark transitions between life stages and aim to provide spiritual nourishment, mental and physical development, and help achieve moksha or liberation.

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Sociology Ii: Presented By: Priti Priyadarshi 20 - ILB - 095 (SEC.-B)

The document discusses Hindu Sanskaras, which are rites of passage and rituals performed at different stages of life. It describes 12 main Sanskaras from conception to death: Garbhadhan, Punsavana, Simantonayana, Jatakarma, Namkaran, Nishkramana, Annaprashana, Chudakarana, Karnavedha, Upanayana, Vivaha, and Antyeshti. The Sanskaras mark transitions between life stages and aim to provide spiritual nourishment, mental and physical development, and help achieve moksha or liberation.

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SOCIOLOGY II

PRESENTED BY: PRITI PRIYADARSHI


20_ILB_095 (SEC.- B)
SANSKARAS
• As per Hinduism , the Sanskar is a series of sacraments, sacrifices and rituals
that serve as rites of passage and mark the various stages of the human life
and to signify entry to a particular Ashrama.
• The Sanskar is said to be helping for achieving spiritual nourishment, peace
of mind and ultimately moksha.
• ; are the ornaments that decorate one’s personality.
• ; are great, time-tested tools in our traditional systems which help carve out
a great personality.
• ; are directly or indirectly involve our respected elders, scholars, & dear
ones.
BENEFITS OF HINDU SANSKARA

• Sanskara provide sound mental and physical health and the confidence to face life’s
challenges.
• They are believed to purify blood and increase blood circulation, sending more
oxygen to every organ.
• Sanskara can energise the body and revitalise it.
• They can increase physical strength and stamina to work for longer period of time.
• Sanskara give a sense of belonging, culture and refined sensibilities.
• Sanskara kill vices, such as pride, ego, selfishness, wrath, envy, convetousness,
gluttony, sloth, lechery, greed and fear.
• They bestow moral and physical balance through life.
• Sanskara give the confidence to face death bravely owing to a contented and
righteous life.
GARBHADHAN (CONCEPTION)

This Sanskar is performed by both parents and consists of a prayer for


begetting a child in order to continue the traditions of a Hindu and also the
progress of the human race.

 This is the enthusiastic prayer for a child.

PUNSAVANA (FETUS PROTECTION)

This Sanskara is performed during the third or fourth month of pregnancy by


reciting Vedic hymns to invoke divine qualities in the fetus which is developing
as a child.

 This second Sanskar Ceremony is performed when someone desire a male


child, for expecting male child is believed to be in the belief that is the male
child who carries the Vansha foreward.
SIMANTONAYANA ( SATISFYING WISHES OF THE PREGNANT
MOTHER)
This Sanskara is performed during the seventh month of pregnancy when
prayers are offered to God for the healthy physical and mental growth of the
child.

 A puja is performed for purification of the atmosphere and as an offering to


God for the peace of mother and infant, for giving birth to a peaceful and holy
child.

JATAKARMA (BIRTH RITUALS)

Jaat-Karma performed on six days from the birth of a child, is for purification
of the house.

 Jaat-Karma is followed with Grah Puja, Homa.


NAMKARAN (NAME – GIVING)

Namkaran is the naming ceremony of the baby, which is observed 11 days


after birth.

 An appropriate name is given to the child according to the planetary position


of birth time and the first letter of the name is taken from the hora Shatra.

NISHKRAMANA ( TAKING THE CHILD OUTDOORS)

This Sanskara is performed in the fourth month after birth when the child is
moved outside the house.

 The reason for this Sanskar is to show obedience to the sun, moon, fire,
wind etc, -the Panchmahabhut ( Five elements).

 This is supposed to enhance the age and physical and mental development
of the child.
ANNAPRASHANA (GIVING THE CHILD SOLID FOOD)

This is the elaborate ceremony conducted when the child is fed cereal or
solid food for the first time at the age of six months.

CHUDAKARANA (HAIR CUTTING)

This is performed during the first or third year of age when the child’s hair is
completely removed by shaving.

This ceremony is performed for the development of power better


understanding, and for long life.

 This Sanskar is restricted to the family level.


KARNVEDH (EAR PIERCING)

This sanskar is performed in the third or fifth year, piercing of the ears.

With the commencement of Surya Puja ; performed so that child may listen to
good things and to have a good education.

UPANAYANA (SACRED THREAD)

This Sanskar is second birth for child – A spiritual birth.

 This introduces the male child to a teacher in order to receive education and
marking the entry of the child to Brahmacharya.

 The Ceremony has six parts:- Puja, Havan, Shiksha, Bhiksha, Diksha,
Blessings.
VEDARAMBH (STUDY OF VEDAS AND SCRIPTURES)

 This sanskara is performed at the time of Upanayana or within one year.


Vedarambha is the learning of Vedas and Upanishads in ‘Gurukula’ or ‘Pathashala’.

 In the beginning of each academic period there is a ceremony called Upakarm


and at the end of each academic period there is another ceremony called
Upasarjana.

SAMAVARTANA (COMPLETING EDUCATION)

This is the ceremony associated with the end of formal education of Vedas in
‘Gurukul’.

This is the stage when completes his education about relihion and the law of
the life, first Ashram Bramacharya is complete.

 He is now eligible to enter into the householder stage.


VIVAHA (THE MARRIAGE)

 This Sanskar is entry into the second Ashram.

 This sanskar not only helps to tie the two persons for a life long journey with
the witness of the sacred fire and the elders and with the chanting sacred
Vedic hymns but also helps them undertake pledges to be fulfilled during this
journey. There is no concept and ritual of divorce in Hindu Sanskars.

VANPRASTHA (PREPARING FOR RENOUNCING)

 This sanskar is performed at the age of 50 years (now-a-days, 60 years) to


celebrate the departure from the householder stage to the Vanaprastha
stage when the person begins to engage in social and spiritual activities to
help the society and mankind at large.
SANYASA
 This sanskara is performed after Vanaprastha for spiritual accomplishment.

 Before leaving the body a Hindu sheds all sense of responsibility &
relationships to awake & revel in the timeless truth.

ANTYESHTI (LAST RITE)

Antyeshti sometimes referred to as Antim-Sanskar, are the rituals associated


with funeral.

The eldest son generally performs the last rites before which he takes a
purificatory bath amidstthe chanting of mantras.

For ten days following death, food is not prepared at home and relatives and
friends take the responsibility of getting food for the family.
“THANK YOU”
FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

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