nem 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2005 Is there a baptism in Hinduism? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I know about the Mundan Ceremony, what are the religious purposes for this? What is the meaning? Is mundan the baptism? I appreciate all replies in this post. So dont think im not grateful once you have posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nem 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2005 I am bumping this topic because i would like someone to answer the question. thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barney 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2005 The Namakarana Samskara, Hindu Name-Giving Sacrament, represents the formal entrance into the Hindu religion - the equivalent of the sacrament of Baptism in the Christian faith. Like Baptism in the West, the Namakarana Samskara is usually given to a child, around the tenth day following birth. However, for those who are born in the West, or outside of Hinduism, and who later through reflection and belief convert to this most ancient religion, the sacrament can be received as an adult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nem 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2005 So what is the mundan ceremony about? That a baptism also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishnadasa 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2005 To born as a follower of Sanatana dharma itslef is a boon, no baptism required!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
