HINDU SAMSKARAS : Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments
Rajbali Pandey
HINDU SAMSKARAS : Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments - 2 - New Delhi Motilal Banarsidass 1969 - 327
The Hindu Samsara's give expression to aspirations and ideals of the Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his personality. They go back to a hoary antiquity. The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Grhyasutras, the Dharmasutras, the Smrtis and other treatises describe the rites, ceremonies and customs here and there but they do not present them in their historical evolution. The present work is a systematic study of all the Samskaras enjoined to be performed at the various epochs in the life of an individual from conception to crematorium. The author has cited parallels in other religions to show that they are universal and have a recognized place in ancient cultures and are still represented within the limits of modern religion. He has also shown that the sacramental beliefs and practices, far from being an irrational priest craft are consistent and logical and have practical utility and intention. This work discusses the source, meaning, number, purpose and the constituents of Samskaras grouped under five heads: prenatal, natal, educational, nuptial and funeral. Besides being a landmark in Hindu culture, it presents patterns of life based on high ethical, spiritual and humanistic values.
9788120804340
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Religion 
Other religions 
Religions of Indic origin 
Hinduism
Hindu Mythology
294.5 / RAJ/HI
HINDU SAMSKARAS : Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments - 2 - New Delhi Motilal Banarsidass 1969 - 327
The Hindu Samsara's give expression to aspirations and ideals of the Hindus. They aim at securing the welfare of the performer and developing his personality. They go back to a hoary antiquity. The Vedas, the Brahmanas, the Grhyasutras, the Dharmasutras, the Smrtis and other treatises describe the rites, ceremonies and customs here and there but they do not present them in their historical evolution. The present work is a systematic study of all the Samskaras enjoined to be performed at the various epochs in the life of an individual from conception to crematorium. The author has cited parallels in other religions to show that they are universal and have a recognized place in ancient cultures and are still represented within the limits of modern religion. He has also shown that the sacramental beliefs and practices, far from being an irrational priest craft are consistent and logical and have practical utility and intention. This work discusses the source, meaning, number, purpose and the constituents of Samskaras grouped under five heads: prenatal, natal, educational, nuptial and funeral. Besides being a landmark in Hindu culture, it presents patterns of life based on high ethical, spiritual and humanistic values.
9788120804340
Gifted Unknown
Religion 
Other religions 
Religions of Indic origin 
Hinduism
Hindu Mythology
294.5 / RAJ/HI