SHODASHA SANSKARA – PRINCIPLED CODE OF CONDUCT Authors: Akshar Ashok Kulkarni* And Neha Dattatraya Gadgil
ABSTRACT
The Sanskara are ornaments that decorate the personality. Various Sanskaras are
believed to be meticulously linked to the purification of their sins, immoralities, mistakes and
even the correction of physical malformations. Upanishads refer to Sanskaras as a means of
growth and prosperity in all the four aspects of human pursuit, Dharma (righteousness), Artha
(wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (salvation). However, the Sixteen Sanskara proposed
by Rishi Veda Vyas are considered to be the most important rites of passage in the life. These
Sanskara connect individuals to a community that fosters a sense of brotherhood. The lack of
Sanskara leads to indulging in individual physical joy and stimulating the animal’s instincts.
Benefits of Sanskara provides physical and mental health and confidence to face life
challenges. They are believed to purify the body and increase blood circulation by sending
more oxygen to each organ. They give moral and physical balance throughout life.
Sanskaragives you the confidence to courageously face death through a life of satisfaction
and righteousness.
Keywords: Shodasha Sanskaras, Sanskara, Culture, Veda, Smriti, Purana Publication date: 25/01/2022 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2022/January/MS_IJBPAS_2022_JAN_SPCL_2_2001.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.1.2001
