Vratabandha Sanskaar For the Confused Contemporary: Why, When, What, and more

By Prachi Datar Pendurkar

The Vratabandha Sanskaar ("VBS") is one of the most prominent of the 16 Sanskaars. It carried huge significance and was considered the child's second birth. But today, when this topic comes up in a social setting or family discussions, we generally come across three categories of responses: We must do it since it is a part of our tradition and an important religious ritual;This ritual is obsolete, we should not do it; orThis ritual is applicable only to Brahmin boys; hence it is not applicable in other cases.These three categories have their own set of questions and confusions. The book aims to cater to them all! The book addresses fundamental questions of VBS like: What is the significance of VBS?Who is it applicable to?When is it to be done?etc. It also questions some of the elements of VBS which are obsolete and need changes to suit today's needs!

Vratabandha Sanskaar is considered one of the most important Sanskaar. But today, it is looked at merely as a ceremony, a checklist item, without understanding its underlying meaning. Many progressive families dismiss it considering it obsolete, while many others feel it applies only to a certain gender, caste etc.

What led to these narrow perspectives? The book takes one back in history to find answers to these questions. It uncovers the true meaning behind the various rituals involved in this process and ideas to make these processes meaningful in today's times.

This book assesses this Sanskaar through a modern lens and evaluates its applicability in today's world.
The book also delves into valuable ideas and ways to tweak this Sanskaar to suit contemporary needs and to turn it into a transformative process for the entire family, going beyond biases. The book weaves in the elements of religion, spirituality, education, parenting, sustainability and more

Relatable examples, easy-to-understand charts, flowchart-based summary, and tools for parents, make this book a must-read for modern-day and prospective parents and caregivers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9357770666
• ISBN13: 9789357770668
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Prachi Datar Pendurkar
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"