2006-12-11 13:18:54 · 7 answers · asked by jayakrishnaathmavidya 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Samskaras are impressions derived from past experiences (in previous incarnations or in this life) that influence future responses and behavior. The Hinduism Dictionary says that samskaras are "The imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience (from this or previous lives), which then color all of life, one's nature, responses, states of mind, etc." The other guy IS right about samsaras, but simply that a samsara is the wheel of birth, death and rebirth. Not the same as samskara.
2006-12-11 15:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan H 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Samskaras In Hinduism
2016-12-12 07:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Hinduism samskaras or sanskaras (Sanskrit: impression; under the impulse of previous impressions) are tendencies inherited from previous births which form a person's propensities in this life.
In Hinduism, Samskaras are also ritualistic practices a Hindu is expected to follow at various stages of his/her life. The numerous samskaras are outlined in the Grihya Shastras (Grihya-sutras). Gautama Dharmasutras specify 40-48 samskaras. However, the latter Smritis, brought down this number to 16 (Shodasha Samskaras). These are as follows:
Pre-natal
-Garbhadharana: Conception
-Pumsavana: Rite for consecrating a male child in the womb
-Simantonnayana: Rite for parting the hair of a pregnant woman
Childhood
-Jatakarma:Birth ceremony
-Namakarana:Naming ceremony
-Nishkarmana:First outing
-Annaprasana:First feeding(solid)
-Chudakarana:First tonsure
-Karnavedha:Piercing of the ear lobes
Educational
-Vidhyarambha:Starting of education
-Upanayana:Thread ceremony(Initiation)
-Vedarambha:Starting of the study of the Vedas
-Keshanta or Godana: First shaving of the beard
-Samaavartana or Snaana:Ending of studentship
Adulthood
-Vivaha:Marriage
-Anthyesthi:Funeral rites -
2006-12-11 22:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's "Samsara." And in Buddhism it simply refers to the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that all humans go though until they correct all their past bad karma, or "unfinished business." After they do that, they can attain release from this Cycle of Life and achieve Nirvana, which is basically a state of bliss and an end to all of our earthly desires. "Nirvana" actually means "extinguishment." As in extinguishing a flame of desire.
2006-12-11 16:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Samsara;The world of change,mutability and death; the world of becoming. From "Mukteshwari", Aphorisms by Swami Muktananda.
2006-12-11 13:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by Weldon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-11 13:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2013-10-24 10:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋