The talk focusses on the Psycho-social perspectives associated with the age-old tradition of [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)|Samskaras]]. It begins with an explanation on the [[Indian Concept of Self|Indian concept of Self]] and connection of the four [[Purushartha (पुरुषार्थ:)|Purusharthas]] in this context. The purpose of Samskaras is then explained with the help of examples like [[Garbhadhana (गर्भाधानम्)|Garbhadhana]], [[Vivaha (विवाहः)|Vivaha]], etc. It emphasizes on their relevance today in terms of how they not only offer solutions to today's social problems but also help in the [[Pravrtti and Nivrtti (प्रवृत्तिः निवृत्तिः च)|nivrtti]] of the individual Self.
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The talk focuses on the Psycho-social perspectives associated with the age-old tradition of [[Samskaras (संस्काराः)|Samskaras]]. It begins with an explanation on the [[Indian Concept of Self|Indian concept of Self]] and connection of the four [[Purushartha (पुरुषार्थ:)|Purusharthas]] in this context. The purpose of Samskaras is then explained with the help of examples like [[Garbhadhana (गर्भाधानम्)|Garbhadhana]], [[Vivaha (विवाहः)|Vivaha]], etc. It emphasizes on their relevance today in terms of how they not only offer solutions to today's social problems but also help in the [[Pravrtti and Nivrtti (प्रवृत्तिः निवृत्तिः च)|nivrtti]] of the individual Self.