Topic: Religious Practices

Can ladies chant the Gayatri Mantra regularly? »

By rkmissionashrama on Sep 3, 2007 in Religious Practices, Spiritual FAQs | 4 Comments

Definitely it can be done, as we have evidence that women underwent Upanayana ceremony during the Ramayana period.

What is the importance of Upanayanam in Hindu religion? It is said that only those people who gone through Upanayanam, should chant Gayatri. Why is it like that? »

By rkmissionashrama on Sep 3, 2007 in Religious Practices, Spiritual FAQs | 6 Comments

In the Hindu custom, Upanayanam is a rebirth to a man, when he is invested into spiritual life. If you are invested ceremonially, it has its sanctity. However, you are free to chant Gayatri. Learn it from one who knows it.

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