Birth Samskara (Ceremony)

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  • Birth Samskara
    • 1. The priest goes to the place of birth and recites hymns/prayers from the vedas
    • 2. Water is sprinkled on the mother and baby (washing away bad karma)
    • 3. The dad draws the 'om' symbol on the childs lip with a gold object dipped in honey/ghee
    • 4. Dad does a prayer for wisdom, knowledge, long life and power.

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