{"product_id":"vratabandha-sanskaar-for-the-confused-prachi-datar-pendurkar-9789357770668","title":"Vratabandha Sanskaar For the Confused Contemporary: Why, When, What, and more","description":"The \u003ci\u003eVratabandha Sanskaar\u003c\/i\u003e (\"VBS\") is one of the most prominent of the 16 \u003ci\u003eSanskaars\u003c\/i\u003e. 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe must do it since it is a part of our tradition and an important religious ritual;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis ritual is obsolete, we should not do it; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis ritual is applicable only to Brahmin boys; hence it is not applicable in other cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThese 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the significance of VBS?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho is it applicable to?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen is it to be done?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eetc. It also questions some of the elements of VBS which are obsolete and need changes to suit today's needs! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVratabandha Sanskaar is considered one of the most important \u003ci\u003eSanskaar.\u003c\/i\u003e But today, it is looked at merely as a \u003cb\u003eceremony, a checklist \u003c\/b\u003eitem, without understanding its underlying meaning. Many progressive families dismiss it considering it \u003cb\u003eobsolete, \u003c\/b\u003e while many others feel it applies only to a \u003cb\u003ecertain gender, caste\u003c\/b\u003e etc. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book assesses this \u003ci\u003eSanskaar \u003c\/i\u003ethrough a modern lens and evaluates its applicability in today's world.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also delves into valuable ideas and ways to tweak this \u003ci\u003eSanskaar\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRelatable 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Prachi Datar Pendurkar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9357770666\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789357770668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Prachi Datar Pendurkar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Prachi Datar Pendurkar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48850791760127,"sku":"9789357770668","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vratabandha-sanskaar-for-the-confused-prachi-datar-pendurkar-9789357770668","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}