Tag Sandhya vandan

Upanayana For The Blind Dumb Procedure

I received a call yesterday from reader in the US whether there is any procedure for performing the Upanayana Ceremony for the Blind and the Dumb and whether they are exempted from performing the Sandhyavandana.

In the earlier days the Blind and Dumb were exempted from Upanayana ceremony and consequently the Sandhyavandan.

Taking into consideration the importance of Upanayana and performance of Sandhyavandana, Sage Kapila has laid down rules for performing the Upanayana ceremony for the Blind and the Dumb.

All the procedure for Upanayana are to be followed for these handicapped.

But the father must chant the Mantras (for the Dumb)

Brahmins Daily Routine Details Vedas Smrtis

He does not have a moment for rest or relaxation.

Take evening bath, sandhyavandana, sacrifices and japa.

Vaisvadeva has to be performed at night also before the Brahmin has his meal and retires to bed.

On most nights he takes only light food consisting of fruits, milk.(Pakahaara)

Or as an exception , he can take fresh food prepared out of Rice, like Idli, Dosa or Upma

On Ekadasi he has to fast the whole day.

There is not a moment without work.