Questions tagged [yagnopavitam]
The sacred thread worn by some Hindus. Called yajñopavītam (यज्ञोपवीतम्) in Sanskrit, it the symbolizes the ability of the wearer to perform Sandhyavandanam and recite the Gayatri Mantra.
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About the rules of changing yagyopaveetam
Can we change our poonal or janeu(sacred thread) on bhadra kaal which is on 30th august 2023.
if yes, then the right timing for changing?!
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Do goddesses and wives of any rishis wear the Yajñopaveetam (sacred thread)?
Male gods and other devas and sages, are all depicted wearing the sacred thread in their images or murtis.
And, the scriptures too describe their form (in the dhyana-shlokas) with a sacred thread.
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What are the situations for changing Janeu?
While janeu must be changed if not covered on ear during shouch, but what about situations like wet dreams or other unprecented actions? And what is the samadhan if done so?
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Can you read the Upanishads without yagnopavit?
Some translated versions of the Upanishads are available widely and read by non dvijas as well. Can I read a Hindi translation?
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Did Adi Shankaracharya remove his yajnopavita and is that anti-Vedic?
Adi Shankaracharya got digvijaya over anti-Vedic followers and is entitled to respect. However I found one thing objectionable in his conduct after reading a post on this site.
Adi Shankaracharya is ...
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Is the practice of Gayatri Parivar allowing everyone to undergo Upanayana (Janaeu) ceremony adharmika?
It's a well-known fact about the Gayatri Parivar's stance on allowing everyone (including married women, non-Hindus, and Śhūdras, etc.) to undergo the sacred thread ceremony (Upanayana or Yagnopavita ...
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Can we listen to Rudra sukta if yajnopaveet is not done?
See, here i am not talking about chanting but listening. I belong to Kshatriya Varna by birth, but haven't done Yajnopaveet yet as no one in our family has done. So, can i just listen to rudra sukta ...
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Does Devi wear the sacred thread? And do any dhyana shlokas of her mention her wearing it?
I want to know if Devi wears the Janeu. I've seen pictures of her with it, I want to know if any scriptures mention her wearing one.
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During what daily/mundane activities is the Yajnopavitam to be removed?
First of all this is not a duplicate of this question
I am not asking about permanent removal of the sacred thread, but in what daily activities is this to be removed ?
Is it to be removed prior to ...
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What is the reason behind opposite rituals during Shraddha and last rites as compared to those for devatas
(Though the question may seem long, actually it is short. Even if one is able to read till the first point of Edit it would be nice)
It is seen that while performing the last rites (antyeshti, ...
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Why Guru Raghavendra Swamy has not wore Yagnopavitam in any photos?
Though Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy belongs to Madhwa Brahmin community, I haven’t seen a single photo of his wearing Janivaara (Yagnopavitam i.e., sacred thread). Is it because he is not reserved to ...
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What is the meaning of the 9 sacred threads in janoi?
I am soon going to undertake Upanayana(Yagnopavitam) and I was researching and I couldn't find any straight answer to my question and I would be grateful for any help.
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Rules to be followed for wearing the Sacred thread / Janeu
What are the rules that one must observe to wear the Yagnopaveetham ? Would prefer if appropriate text is also quoted.
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Why does Lord Vishnu also wear Yajnopaveeta in temples?
Yajnopaveeta should be worn for doing vedic rituals. Why is it that Lord Vishnu is also adorned with yajnopaveeta in temples?
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What is the significance of wearing the sacred thread? [duplicate]
I have heard that it activates certain nadis. Is it true? Is there any other reason?
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What was the position of Women in the Vedic era?
Since there are lot of difference of opinion and lack of clarity regarding women and its status in hinduism, especially in the Vedas. There is a lack of clarity with respect to the important things ...
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Among castes eligible to wear yagnopavitam, do different castes/sub-castes wear different kinds of Yagyopavitam?
Do scriptures prescribe how the yagynpavitam should be made (number of threads, knots etc.)?
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On what grounds do Srivaishnava jeeyars retain sacred thread?
In many traditions like sankara dashanami they give up sacred thread while taking up sanyasa
But Sri vaishnava sanyasins retain it
Some so called sanyasa upanishads talk of giving up the thread
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On what occasions can sacred thread be worn around the neck like garland?
Sacred thread or Yagnobaveetha usually worn over the left shoulder and under the right arms, but on some special occasions, it can/ should be worn around the neck like a garland(Niviti position).
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What are the duties of Dvija-Bandhus?
According to the book "Hindu Dharma" by Sri Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati:
If the Gayatri has not been chanted for three generations in the
family of a Brahmin, its members lose caste (they ...
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Color of Yagnopvaita (Janeu)
Yagnopavitam or Janeu is generally worn as a white cotton thread amongst brahmins, but some people wear yellow-colored thread (by applying turmeric).
I have following questions
What is the correct ...
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What is the importance of knot in sacred thread ceremony?
The sacred thread (Janeva or Yajñopavītam) consists of three cords which are tied together by a knot called Brahma-granthi. What is the importance of this knot?
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Can the Yajnopavitam be ever removed after once the person has initiated?
I have heard that the yajnopavitam cannot be removed ever after once initiated. However, I have also heard Ramakrishna Paramahamsa removed his own one countless times. What do the scriptures say about ...
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What is the age limit of getting a yajnopavita for various castes?
What is the age limit as per the scriptures of getting a Yajnopavita for the various varnas?
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Which Kshatriya and Vaishya communities continue to wear the Yajnopavitam today?
We know from the Manusmriti that the first three Varnas (Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas) are obligated to wear the Yajnopavitam.
Nowadays, it seems only Brahmins wear the thread and so it's ...
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regarding some questions on upanayana
In the uponayana ceremony, the boys should take 3 steps. Why the boys are stopped at 2.5 steps to remains at home? Is that mean we are not following the actual procedure?
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Conditions for changing sacred thread?
Yagnopavitam is worn by dwijas, it should be changed when it gets impure or during Upakarma, what gṛhya sūtrās or Dharma śāstrās discuss the situations or conditions under which we have to change the ...
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Why are men who don't wear yajñopavītam asked to wear one during certain rituals?
I've seen this practice where the archaka or priest asks the person doing certain rituals like the Śrāddha to temporarily wear a yajñopavītam or something similar (quickly made out of a towel), I ...
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Is it bad to undergo Upanayana ceremony for the first time?
Is doing upanayana for the first time a curse? What if a Hindu person wants to undergo yagnopavitam ceremony for very first time?
I have heard many sansthans have started doing sarvajanik ...
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Do i need to regret for my bad deeds or sins before undergoing Upanayana?
I am desirous to undergo upanayana ceremony in one of the sanathana dharma sanstha.. So I don't know at all that any body underwent Upanayan in our caste.
Before I undergo such ceremony, do I need any ...
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What scriptures describe the UpAkarma dates calculation and performance details
Upakarma or Avni Avittam is a ritual performed before/on Shravan Paurnima/Pournami (it depends on Veda). Generally Rigveda Upakarma is one day behind Yajurveda Upakarma.
What shastra/Scripture ...
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Why don't Sudras wear a sacred thread?
According to caste-system based on Manu-smriti, only the first three categories i.e., Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas are allowed to wears the sacred thread.
Why are Sudras not entitled to wear the ...
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Is Lord Vishnu a Brahmin?
I once saw an image of Lord Vishnu wearing a sacred thread which Brahmin's wear on their body. Does this mean that Lord Vishnu is a Brahmin?
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How many Gayatri Chalisa/Mantra Janevdhari Brahman has to do?
I heard that After taking Janev Brahman has to do some number of Gayatri Mantra to praise Mother Gayatri in lifetime. It is curse due to Janev. Is it so? If yes, how many Gayatri Mantra malas brahman ...
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Why do women not wear Yagnopaveetham (Janeu or Poonal)?
In this question it is said that the three strands of the poonal signify the debts to parents, teachers and sages.
If so, aren't these debts also meant for women?
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In what circumstances Yagnopavita must be changed? [duplicate]
Janeu the sacred Yagyopavita thread is worn by any dwija who wishes to follow some set of rules. So,
what are those rules and in which scripture they are described?
In what circumstances a ...
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Is Janeva (Yajñopavītam or sacred thread) limited to Brahmins only?
I heard a lot about the power of Janeva (Yajñopavītam or sacred thread), a small cloth string worn on the shoulders across the hands.
When chatting with some Brahmins, I found them suggesting that it ...
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What scripture does the sacred thread mantra come from?
If you're a brahmin, you're probably familiar with the following mantra (see page 2):
Yajnopavitam, paramam pavitram
Prajapatim yatsahajam purastath |
Ayushyam agriyam pratimunja subhram
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What is the significance of the janeva (sacred thread)?
In Hinduism, all male brahmins are required to go through an initiation called thread ceremony (upanayanam or yagnopachhedan) in which their heads are shaved before they are given the sacred thread (...
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