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samskaraIn Hinduism, any of the personal sacraments traditionally observed at every stage of life, from the moment of conception to the scattering of one's funeral ashes. The observance of the samskaras is based on custom and on such texts as the Puranas, and differs considerably according to region, caste, or family. The most generally accepted list of 16 traditional samskaras includes ceremonies for conception, a male birth, name-giving, the upanayana, and marriage. There is also a body of noncanonical samskaras performed by and for the benefit of women. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Every thought creates an impression, or samskara, which is stored in the experiential mind field (chitta). Namita Bodaji trains seriously inclined students in the Bharata Natyam at her Institute Samskara. Samskara is a Sanskrit word which means "reactive-momentum. |
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