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Sanskāra

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By Swami Harshananda

Sanskāra literally means Sacraments.</ref>

All the sixteen saṅskāras are accepted. However, nothing need be done after cremation.


References[edit]

  • The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore