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  2. Samskara (rite of passage) - Wikipedia

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    The Atharva Veda, similarly in verse 14.2.2, states a ritual invitation to the wife, by her husband to mount the bed for conception, "being happy in mind, here mount the bed; give birth to children for me, your husband". [24] Later texts, such as the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, in the last chapter detailing the education of a student, include ...

  3. Water Babies - Wikipedia

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    Water Babies serve as reminders of the power of nature and the necessity of maintaining harmony with it. Rituals, offerings, and respect are common themes across the tribes that share this belief, reflecting a deep-seated understanding of the spiritual significance of natural elements in Native American culture. [5] [6] [3] [7] [2]

  4. Simantonnayana - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] The significance of the ritual is to wish a healthy development of the baby and safe delivery to the mother. [5] Simantonnayana ritual is described in many Gryhasutra texts, but Kane states that there is great divergence in details, which may be because the rite of passage emerged in more a recent era, before it receded into the ...

  5. Judgement of Solomon - Wikipedia

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    The sage announced a tug of war, drawing a line on the ground and asking the two to stand on opposite sides of it, one holding the baby's feet, the other his hands – the one who pulled the baby's whole body beyond the line would get to keep him. The mother, seeing how the baby suffered, released him and, weeping, let the Yakshini take him.

  6. 8 Spiritual Reasons Why Your Nose Might Be Itching - AOL

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    Experts Reveal Its Significance 5 Medical Reasons Behind Itchy Noses While there are spiritual reasons and superstitions as to why your nose may itch, there are also several medical reasons.

  7. Ritu Kala Samskaram - Wikipedia

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    [3] [4] It normally takes place at the girl's home. [1] She receives half-saris, which she wears until she is married, when she wears a full sari. [1] During the first part of the ceremony, the girl wears a langa voni, or half sari. Her maternal uncle then gifts her her first sari, which she wears during the second half of the ceremony.

  8. This Is What August’s Full Moon—the Sturgeon Moon ... - AOL

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    “This full moon represents one’s ability to connect with the world at large,” Stardust shares. “It also signifies to find your footing and make waves on your own terms. This is a powerful ...

  9. LGBTQ themes in Hindu mythology - Wikipedia

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    In another version, the Pandyan king Rajasekhara of Pandalam adopts the baby. In this version, Ayyappa is referred to as ayoni jata, "born of a non-vagina", and later Hariharaputra, "the son of Vishnu and Shiva", and grows up to be a great hero. [5] [20] Changes of sex and cross-dressing also occur in mythology about non-divine figures.