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Sanskara (rite of passage) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sanskara are rites of passage in a human being's life described in ancient Sanskrit texts, as well as a concept in the karma theory of Indian philosophies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanskara_(rite_of_passage)
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Hindu Samskaras - the Rites of Passage in Hinduism
Samskaras, or Hindu rites of passage, mark the important stages of one's life and enable one to live a fulfilling life complete with happiness and contentment.
http://hinduism.about.com/od/basics/a/Hindu-Samskaras.htm
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Hindu Rites of Passage
There are 16 traditional rites of passage that occur in a Hindu's life.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whitehindu/2014/03/hindu-rites-of-passage/
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Heart of Hinduism - Samskaras - Rites of Passage
Hindu rites of passage are not mere formalities or social observances, but serve to purify the soul at critical junctions in life's journey.
http://hinduism.iskcon.org/practice/600.htm
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Heart of Hinduism - Samskaras - Rites of Passage
Hindu rites of passage are not mere formalities or social observances, but serve to purify the soul at critical junctions in life's journey.
http://iskconeducationalservices.org/HoH/practice/600.htm
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Understanding Samskaras in Order to Break Free
By recognizing our tendency for mental and emotional patterns, or samskaras, we can transform negative habits to positive ones with the help of yoga practice.
http://www.yogajournal.com/article/balance/stuck-rut/
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Samskaras
Vritti (whirlpool, thought-wave) arises in the mind-ocean. It operates for sometime. Then it sinks below the threshold of normal consciousness.
http://www.sivanandaonline.org/public_html/?cmd=displaysection§ion_id=871
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Hindu Samskaras
The Samskara are 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.
http://hinduonline.co/HinduCulture/ListOfSamskaras.html
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The 16 Samskaras - Birth In Hinduism
There are many special ceremonies which are performed throughout a Hindu's life; these are known as 'samskaras'. They are perhaps comparable to Christian rights of passage such as: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Marriage etc. Even before a baby is expected the couple will pray about the kind of child they would like.
https://lucywatsonre.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/the-16-samskaras-rites-of-passage-birth-in-hinduismthread-ceremonyhindu-funeral/
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The 16 Hindu Samskaras
Man Making is a science. Like a gardener, parents & teachers work on a person so that the best can flower out from him or her. The whole thrust is to help bring about greater awareness & love in the mind, and channelize the interest & energies into positive fields.
http://www.vmission.org.in/hinduism/samskaras.htm
