kanyadhan , the noblest act

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Posted: 9 years ago
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Kannyadaan - Giving Away the Bride
In the Brahma Vivaah, the highest form of Hindu marriage, Bride's parents, "give away" the Bride as one of the noblest acts they will perform in their lifetime. Bride and Groom then commit to remain faithful to each other, while pursuing Dharma, Artha and Kama. Bride's mother pours holy water on bride's father's palms, which flows into Groom's and then into Bride's palms, symbolizing the continuity of life, repaying the debt to their forefathers and the passing of the family heritage to the next generation.



Bride's parents:
Today, the bride is Laxmi and the groom is Vishnu. By joining their hands in marriage, we will repay the debt to our forefathers by continuing the next life cycle.

Bride and Groom to each other:
While pursuing Dharma, Artha and Kama, I will always remain faithful to you.

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Posted: 9 years ago
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Kanyadaan is also called as "Mahadaan" in Hindu religion. The very act of giving away the most precious human being for parents is considered the noblest of acts. After lovingly raising a child, nourishing, educating the girl child, in herb youth, it's time for the girl child to go serve another family. Hence, it's considered the noblest of acts per Hindu Dharma to do Kanyadaan.
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Posted: 9 years ago
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Yes Jayashree, Kanyadan done for the betterment of another family and society with the noblest thoughts is indeed a noble deed.
Yes groom is treated as Vishnu in mandap. So the daan has to be done to a man who has the qualities of Vishnu. It is not shaking of the burden of your shoulders

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