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@article{186106,
        author = {Dr Y Suresh and Phani Talluri},
        title = {Sodasa Samskarah (षोडश संस्कारा) Sanctifying Human Life in the Light of Vedic Culture},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {48-52},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186106},
        abstract = {The Sodas Samskarah, or sixteen purificatory rites, represent one of the most profound and distinctive contributions of Vedic civilization to world spiritual culture. These samskaras sanctify the journey of human life from conception to death, transforming it from mere biological existence into a sacred pilgrimage aligned with rta, the cosmic order. Rooted in the Vedas, Dharmashastras, and Gryhasutras, the samskaras embody the philosophical conviction that life itself is a yajna (sacrifice), and every stage of life requires purification, refinement, and sanctification. This paper explores the Vedic foundations of samskaras, their symbolism in relation to the five elements (pancabhutas), their integration into the four ashramas, and their role in shaping dharmic society. Furthermore, the study highlights their relevance in modern times as frameworks of ecological harmony, moral discipline, and cultural continuity. Through scriptural analysis and philosophical interpretation, it is argued that the samskaras are not merely ritualistic observances but transformative practices guiding humanity toward self-realization and unity with Brahman, the supreme reality.},
        keywords = {Sodasa Samskarah, Vedic Culture, Dharma, Chaturasrama, Purification, Human Life-Cycle, Rta, Pancabhutas},
        month = {October},
        }