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Social System of
Hinduism
What is the Fulfillment of a Marriage
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Children are the greatest
source of happiness in marriage. Householder life is made rich
and complete when sons and daughters are born, at which time the
marriage becomes a family and a new generation begins. The total
fulfillment of the grihastha dharma is children. Marriage remains
incomplete until the first child is born or adopted. The birth of
the first child cements the family together. At the birth itself,
the community of guardian dewas of the husband, wife and child
are eminently present. Their collective vibration showers
blessings upon the home, making of it a full place, a warm place.
It is the duty of the husband and wife to become father and
mother. This process begins prior to conception with prayer,
meditation and a conscious desire to bring a high soul into human
birth and continues with providing the best possible conditions
for its upbringing. Raising several children rewards the parents
and their offspring as well. Large families are more cohesive,
more stable, and are encouraged within the limits of the family's
ability to care for them. Parents, along with all members of the
extended family, are responsible to nurture the future generation
through childhood into puberty and adulthood.
What are the Main Duties of Parents
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The funeral rite includes
preparation of the body, cremation, home-cleansing and dispersal
of ashes. The purifying fire releases the soul from this world
that it may journey unhindered to the next.
How strictly must Children be guided
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The funeral rite includes
preparation of the body, cremation, home-cleansing and dispersal
of ashes. The purifying fire releases the soul from this world
that it may journey unhindered to the next.
Should all Youths be urged to marry
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The funeral rite includes
preparation of the body, cremation, home-cleansing and dispersal
of ashes. The purifying fire releases the soul from this world
that it may journey unhindered to the next.
How is Family Harmony maintained ?
The funeral rite includes
preparation of the body, cremation, home-cleansing and dispersal
of ashes. The purifying fire releases the soul from this world
that it may journey unhindered to the next.
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