Janeu Sanskar: There is special importance in wearing Janeu in Hinduism. Yagyopavit itself is called Janeu. To wear it, it is necessary to take care of some rules so that its purity remains. Since ancient times, the sacrificial fire ceremony is considered one of the main rituals in Hinduism.
What happens to Janeu
Janeu is a three-thread thread that men wear from the top of their left shoulder to the bottom of their right arm. It is considered the symbol of Devruna, Pitruruna, and Rishiruna, as well as it is also considered the symbol of Sattva, Raja, and Tama. There are three strings in each string of Yajnopavit. The three verses of Yagyopaveet draw our attention to the threefold Dharma pervading all aspects of creation. In this way, Janeu is made of nine strings. These nine wires are considered the nine doors of the body, one mouth, two nostrils, two eyes, two ears, feces, and urine. The five knots tied in it are considered to be the symbol of Brahma, Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. This is the reason why Janeu is considered very sacred in Hinduism. To maintain its purity, it is necessary to follow some of its rules.
Why is it necessary for sacrificial rituals
Yagyopaveet-sanskara is performed to destroy the bad sanskaras and make the good sanskaras permanent. According to Manu Maharaj, a Dwij is not eligible for any work without the ritual of sacrificial fire. Dwij means second birth. It is only after this sacrament that the child gets the right to do religious work. A person getting the right to perform Yagya is Yagyopaveet. According to Padma Purana, the sins committed in crores of births are destroyed by wearing Yajnopavit. According to Hindu beliefs, it is necessary to wear Yagyopaveet for the growth of age, strength, intelligence, and wealth. Wearing it inspires them to perform their duty.
What rules need to be taken care of
Janeu should be put on the right ear before excrement and urine and it should be removed from the ear only after washing the hands. If any thread of Janeu breaks, it should be replaced. After wearing this, it should be removed only when you wear the new Yajnopavit. It is washed by rotating it in the neck.
who can wear janeu
The first thing that comes to mind on hearing the name of Janeu is thread, the second thing is Brahmin. We think that only Brahmins can wear Janeu, but it is not so. In Hinduism, wearing Janeu is considered the duty of every Hindu. Every Hindu can wear Janeu provided he follows its rules. Not only Brahmins, but every section of society can also wear the sacred thread. Only after wearing the sacred thread, the twin child gets the right to perform Yagya and self-study. The right to education was available only after Janeu Sanskar.
Can women also wear Janeu?
The girl who has to follow celibacy for life can wear Janeu. A celibate wears three and a married man wears a janeu of six threads. Out of the six threads of Yajnopaveet, three threads have been told of himself and three threads of his wife.
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