Friday 9 March 2012

SAPTAPADI...THE SEVEN STEPS



                                 The word, Saptapadi means “seven steps.’ 

  After tying the Mangalsutra (In Hindus it is a sacred thread of love and goodwill worn by women as a symbol of their marriage)
                                
                                                      
                                               The Mangalsutra.





The newlywed couple take seven steps around the holy fire...and they take seven vows...one for each step.


1.     To provide a prospered living for the household.
2.     To develop their physical, mental and spiritual powers in order to maintain healthy lifestyle.
3.     To earn a living and increase by righteous and proper means, so that their materialistic wealth increases manifold.
4.     To acquire knowledge, happiness and harmony by mutual respect, understanding and faith.
5.     To expand their family and pray to be blessed with healthy, honest and brave children.
6.     To pray for self-control of the mind, body and soul for the longevity of their marital relationship.
7.     To be true and loyal to each other and would remain companions and best of friends for the lifetime.


I love you because in these two decades of our marital life you have not only honoured all these seven vows, but have honoured me in many more ways.

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  1. Oh this is beautiful Janaki. How fortunate are those few who have men who respect and honor their spouses.

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  2. What a beautiful and fitting post for this challenge! I think that marriage vows are an important part of every civilisation; the family being the foundation for the larger community. And being a promise-keeper is the best way to find happiness.

    My parents had a happy marriage and kept vows similar to the ones on your list. I too, wanted to have a marriage like that, but made the mistake of choosing a man who was not willing to go halfway. For nearly twenty years I tried to keep my marriage vows but decided that for the sake of my sanity, I needed to get away. I divorced, last April. My former husband did not want to be my friend (vow number seven on your list).

    I am very happy for you that you have a good marriage. May you both live well and happy in the future too.

    Best wishes,
    Anna

    Anna's RFWers Challenge No.33 'I love you because...'

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  3. Wow, what a powerful bond this is between husband and wife. Thank you so much for sharing this intimate ritual.

    ........dhole

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  4. Such an amazing and beautiful marriage ritual! May the vows you made to one another grow ever stronger and more steadfast through the years, Janaki!
    Blessings!

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  5. I love those seven vows...
    b'ful!!
    so b'ful

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  6. Lovely post Janaki and I really needed a reminder of those vows... : )

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  7. What a lovely take on the theme Janaki.

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  9. Hello Janu.
    Wishing you & yours many more wonderful years together...you deserve the best.
    Wonderful post.
    Thanks for sharing.

    My Darling Bride

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  10. This is absolutely beautiful.Such words and feelings of devotion. I love the vows, I love your expressions of your feelings. <3<3<3

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  11. Hi Janaki
    Those are impressive vows. Very different than the Christian vows. You are indeed fortunate to have a husband who honors you.
    Nancy

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  12. I like the cultural dimension to your post. Lovely reminder of your vows to each other.

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  13. I adore learning about other cultures Janu. This is wonderful. And the visual stunning. Thank you for sharing with us for the challenge. As NR said, very different from Christian wedding vows except to love and to cherish must be the foundation to a strong marriage.

    Lovely to know you're loved and honoured.

    Denise

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  14. Wow, these are beautiful vows. I've learned something new today.

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  15. Oh that is sweet! And I love learning something new about other cultures too. Traditional vows are always wonderful, even if not all kept, I love the sentiment of commitment between two lovely souls. ;)

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  16. Wonderful vows - sounds like you have had a good life
    Lx

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  17. I meant... a good love :)

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