Abstract

A GLIMPSE OF SANSKARA IN CHILD AND ITS IMPORTANCE

*Dr. Sachin B. Zambare and Dr. V. S. Ingole

Abstract

Kaumarbhritya is one of the prime branches in Ayurveda, Sanskara are a religious customs (rite), ritual, sacrifices a religious ceremony. Sanskara also build a wakefulness of the attainment of social status and rights for the individual. The Sanskara are performed for the physical, social, and religious development of the individual. The number of Sanskara varies in different Hindu dharma Granthas but applicable Sanskara are 16 in number. Out of this 16 Sanskara, only 11 Sanskara will fall under the childhood period. And 8 Sanskara are important for growth and development. Ayurveda also describe importance of Sanskara. This article will review eight Sanskara in details for growth and development of children along with their medical relevance; Jatkarma (birth rituals), Namkaran (naming the child), Nishakraman (first outing), Annaprashan (first feeding), Chudakaran (Head shaving), Karnavedhan (Piercing the earlobes), Upanayana (thread ceremony) And Vedarambha (start of formal education).

Keywords: Sanskara, Ceremony, Jatkarma, Vedarambha, Nishakraman.