When it come to Indian Weddings words like, Big, Fat, Exuberant, Extravagant, Celebration, Dance, Music, Bright Colors, Saris, Mahendi, Jasmine, Roses, Fancy lights, Sweets and Amazing food comes to our mind.
Irrespective of the style and size of the Wedding, one thing remains to be common for all the Hindu Weddings and that is "The Seven Sacred Vows/ Sapthapadi /The seven Steps".These Vows are sworn, while the Bride-groom holds the little finger of the Bride and walks around the Fire or Agni.
This is one of the most important ritual in an Indian Hindu Wedding.The Seven Vows serve as a Guiding Principle for the Marriage.In simpler words, it guides both the Man and the Woman as to how they should live with each other, with mutual respect, love and care all Life.
Let us see the vows:
- First vow: With the first step they promise to provide Pure and Nourishing food.
- Second vow: With the second step they promise to develop Physical,Mental,Spiritual strength.
- Third vow: With the third step they promise to share the Worldly Pleasures.
- Fourth vow: With the fourth step they promise to acquire Knowledge,Happiness and Peace.
- Fifth vow: With the fifth step they promise to raise strong and Virtuous Children.
- Sixth vow: With the sixth step they promise to enjoy Fruits of all seasons together like Joys and Sorrows.
- Seventh vow: With the seventh step they promise to always remain Friends and Cherish each other all Life.
These vows were, and still are the Principle guidelines to lead a Happy Marriage.
"The each Vow taken is to be lived forever and more".
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