The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

Chudakarma
09 Upanayanam
(Poonal)
Starting of Brahmacharya.
This ceremony initiates the child into an intellectual and
spiritual journey.
'Yagyopaveet' (sacred thread) indicates that the child is
qualified to perform all the traditional Vedic rites including
Pitra Kriya and Tarpan for his forefathers.
10 Samavartam conclusion of Brahmachari period
11 Antyesti,shraddha funeral rites to be performed by the son
Sl. Nos. 01 to 09 are to be done by the parents. The parents should see that their
children do not blame them later for not doing these Samskaaras.
Sl. Nos. 10 is to be done by the Brahmacharies during Gurukulavaasam. This duration
is about 12 years.
A final word about samskaras; as with everything else about Hinduism, it is up to the
individual to decide whether a particular Samskaara has relevance. It is easy to
dismiss them as being of no relevance to the age we live in, but if after reading ,
research and contemplation (sravanam, mananam, nididhyasanam) such is the
conclusion, It is understandable one follows ones dictates on the choice of which
Samskaara to follow.
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