Thread by @Its_Me_Jasraj

🧵 In Sanatan Dharma, life is a sacred journey from womb to beyond.
It’s guided by 16 Sanskara - rituals of purification, blessings & discipline, mentioned in Vedas & Grhya Sutras.
They sanctify every stage of life.
A detailed Thread 🪷 ⬇️

📜 What are Sanskara?
Sanskara = “Refinement.”
They purify mind, body & soul at each stage of life.
Purpose: Align human life with Dharma, family & society.
From conception to death, each has a unique meaning & mantra.

1. Garbhadhan Sanskar
Ritual before conception, seeking divine blessings for a virtuous child.
Performed after marriage before conceiving.
Mantra: “ॐ इषे त्वा…”
Meaning: Invite noble souls into the womb.

2. Punsavan Sanskar
Done in early pregnancy (3rd month).
Prayers for good health of unborn & protection from harm.
Mantra: “ॐ हिरण्यगर्भाय नमः”
Purpose: Nurture life with purity from the start.

3. Simantonnyan Sanskar
Performed in 6th–8th month of pregnancy.
Blessing & mental support for expectant mother.
Mantra: “ॐ भवाय नमः”
Meaning: Remove negative thoughts, invite joy.

4. Jatakarma Sanskar
At birth, father welcomes newborn with honey & ghee touching lips.
Whispers mantras in baby’s ear.
Mantra: “ॐ आयुष्मान भव”
Purpose: Bless long, healthy life.

5. Naamkaran Sanskar
On the 11th or 12th day after birth.
Child is named based on Nakshatra & family tradition.
Mantra: “ॐ नाम्ना समृद्धिम्”
Purpose: Identity & cultural connection.

6. Nishkraman Sanskar
In the 4th month - first time child is taken outside.
Introduces baby to Sun, Moon, and nature.
Mantra: “ॐ सूर्याय नमः”
Purpose: Connect with cosmic energy.

7. Annaprashan Sanskar
In 6th month - first solid food feeding, usually rice.
Mantra: “ॐ अन्नं ब्रह्म”
Purpose: Bless nourishment & healthy growth.

8. Mundan Sanskar
Shaving head for first time (1–3 years).
Mantra: “ॐ सोमाय नमः”
Purpose: Remove past karmic impurities, promote health.

9. Vidyarambh Sanskar
Initiation into learning - child writes first letters.
Mantra: “ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः”
Purpose: Invoke Goddess Saraswati for wisdom.

10. Karnavedh Sanskar
Ear piercing, usually in 3rd–5th year.
Mantra: “ॐ कर्णाय नमः”
Purpose: Health benefits & protection from negative energy.

11. Yagyopavit Sanskar
Sacred thread ceremony for boys (8+ yrs).
Mantra: “ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः”
Purpose: Begin spiritual discipline & Vedic study.

12. Vedarambh Sanskar
Formal study of Vedas begins.
Mantra: “ॐ वेदाय नमः”
Purpose: Prepare mind for higher wisdom.

13. Keshant Sanskar
First beard shave, around 16 years.
Mantra: “ॐ सौम्याय नमः”
Purpose: Marking maturity & readiness for adult life.

14. Samavartan Sanskar
Graduation from Gurukul.
Mantra: “ॐ विद्या समृद्धिं मे अस्तु”
Purpose: Transition from student to householder’s life.

15. Vivah Sanskar
Marriage - uniting two souls in Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha.
Mantra: “ॐ सामञ्जस्यं मे अस्तु”
Purpose: Begin Grihastha Ashram with sacred vows.

16. Antyeshti Sanskar
Last rites after death.
Mantra: “ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय”
Purpose: Guide soul towards Moksha & liberation from rebirth.

🌟 The 16 Sanskara are more than rituals - they are a Dharmic map for life.
They blend spirituality, social duty & personal growth into one sacred path.

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