Significance of Sacrament of initiation
The Sacrament of initiation is described in Vyakarana and Dharmashastra as a formal religious rite marking the start of an individual's spiritual journey. In Vyakarana, it involves the use of the savitri mantra, while in Dharmashastra, it is the ceremony that grants access to the study of the Vedas, which is restricted for certain individuals. This rite symbolizes a significant step into deeper spiritual practices and community involvement.
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Hindu concept of 'Sacrament of initiation'
The Sacrament of initiation in Hinduism signifies a crucial religious ceremony, permitting individuals to learn the Vedas and marking their entry into spiritual practices, often involving the recitation of the savitri mantra.
From: Paraskara-grihya-sutra
(1) The religious ceremony that allows a person to be initiated into the learning of the Vedas, which is denied to certain individuals.[1]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A religious ceremony that marks the beginning of an individual's spiritual path, especially significant for the twice-born.[2]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A formal religious rite or ceremony that marks the beginning of a person's involvement in certain spiritual practices or communities, in which the savitri mantra is used.[3]