Arya Samaj

What is Arya Samaj?

Ten Principles Of Arya Samaj

1.    Ishvara (God) is the efficient cause of all true knowledge and all that is known through knowledge.

2.    Ishvara (God) is existent, intelligent, and blissful. He is formless omniscient, just, merciful, unborn, endless, unchangeable, beginningless, unequalled, the support of all, the master of all omnipresent, immanent, unaging, immortal, fearless, eternal, holy and the master of all. He alone is worthy of being worshipped.

3.    The Vedas are the scriptures of all true knowledge. It is the paramount duty of all Aryas to read them, teach them, recite them and hear them being read.

4.    One should always be ready to accept truth and renounce untruth.

5.    All acts should be performed in accordance with Dharam that is, after deliberating what is right and wrong.

6.    The prime object of the Arya Samaj is to do good to the world, that is, promote physical, spiritual and social good of everyone.

7.    Our conduct towards all should be guided by love, righteousness and justice.

8.    We should dispel “Avidya” ignorance and promote “Vidya” knowledge.

9.    No one should be content with promoting his or her good only, or the contrary, one should look for his or her good in promoting the good of all.

10. One should regard oneself under restriction to follow the rules of society calculated to promote the well being of all, while in following the rules of individual welfare all should be free.

Ten Principles Of Arya Samaj in Hindi

आर्यसमाज के दस नियम  

ARYA SAMAJ KE DAS NIYAM

१. सब सत्यिध्या और जो पदार्थ विध्या से जाने जाते हैं, उन सबका आदिमूल परमेश्वर है ।
SAB SATYAVIDYAA AUR JO PADARTHA VIDYA SE JAANE JAATE HAI UN SAB KAA AADIMOOL PARAMESHWAR HAI

२. ईश्वर सच्चिदानंदस्वरूप, निराकार, सर्वशक्तिमान, न्यायकारी, दयालु, अजन्मा, अनन्त, निर्विकार, अनादि, अनुपम, सर्वाधार, सर्वेश्वर, सर्वव्यापक, चर्वान्तर्यामी, अजर, अमर, अभय, नित्य, पवित्र और सृष्टिकर्ता है, उसी की उपासना करनीयोग्य है । 

ISHWAR SACH-CHIDAANAND SWAROOP, NIRAAKAAR, SARVASHAKTIMAAN, NYAAYAKAARI, DAYAALOO, AJANMAA, ANANT, NIRVIKAAR, ANAADI, ANUPAM, SARVADHAAR, SARVESHWAR, SARVAVYAAPAK, SARVAANTARYAAMEE, AJAR, AMAR, ABHAYA, NITYA, PAVITRA AUR SHRISTI KARTAA HAI USEE KEE UPAASANAA KARNEE YOGYA HAI

३. वेद सब सत्यविध्याओं का पुस्तक है । वेद का पढ़ाना – पढ़ाना और सुनना – सुनाना सब आर्यो का परम धर्म है ।
VED SAB SATYAVIDYAAO KAA PUSTAK HAI. VED KAA PARDHANAA- PARDHAANAA AUR SUNNAA-SUNAANAA SAB AARYO KA PARAM DHARM HAI.

४. सत्य के ग्रहण करने और उसत्य के छोड़ने में सर्वदा उद्यत् रहना चाहिएँ ।
SATYA KE GRAHAN KARNE AUR ASATYA CHHORNE SARVADAA UDYAT RAHANAA CHAAHIYE.

५. सब काम धर्मानुसार, अर्थात् सत्य और असत्य को विचार करके करने चाहिएँ ।
SAB KAAM DHARMANUSAAR ARTHAAT SATYA AUR ASATYA KO VICHAAR KARKE KARNE CHAAHIYE.

६. सँसार का उपकार करना इस समाज का मुख्य उद्धेश्य है, अर्थात् शारीरिक्, आत्मिक और सामाजिक् उन्नति करना ।

SANSAAR KAA UPKAAR KARNAA ESA SAMAAJ KAA MUKHAYA UDHESYA HAI ATHAART SHAAREEKRIK, AATMIK AUR SAAMAAJIK UNNATI KARNAA.

७. सबसे प्रीतिपूर्वक, धर्मानुसार यथायोग्य वर्तना चाहिए ।
SAB SE PRITIPOORVAK DHARMANUSAAR YATHAYOGYA VARTANA CHAAHIYE

८. अविध्या का नाश विध्या कि दृध्दि करनि चाहिए ।
AVIDYAA KAA NAASH AUR VIDYAA KEE VRIDDHI KARNE CHAAHIYE

९. प्रत्येक को अपनी ही उन्नति से सन्तुष्ट न रहना चाहिए, किन्तु सब की उन्नती सें अपनी उन्नति समझनी चाहिए ।
PRAYEK KO APNEE HEE UNNATI SE SANTUSHT NA RAHANAA CHAAHIYE KINTU SAB KEE UNNATEE ME APNEE UNNATI SAMAJHNEE CHAAHIYE

१०. सब मनुष्यों को सामाजिक, सर्वाहितकारी, नियम पालने में परतन्त्र रहना चाहिए आर प्रत्येक हितकारी नियम पालने सबस्वतंत्र रहें ।
SAB MANUSHYO KO SAAMAAJIK SARVAHITAKAAREE NIYAM PAALNE ME PARTANTRA RAHANAA CHAAHIYE AUR PRATYEK HITKAAREE NIYAM PAALNE SAB SWANTANTRA RAHE.

Sixteen Sanskaar (Sacraments) of Arya

Explore the 16 Vedic Sanskaars (Sacraments) of the Arya Samaj. Learn how these ancient rituals—from Garbhadhan to Antyeshti—refine the mind, body, and soul at every stage of life. A complete guide to the Vedic path of purification and spiritual growth. "The 16 Sanskars are a roadmap for a life of purpose. [See the full list below] or [Click here to speak with us about organizing a Vedic Ceremony.]

The Beginning of the Journey

• 1. Garbhadhan (Conception of Intent): A conscious and prayerful start to parenthood. It is the beautiful act of inviting a noble soul into a home filled with love, harmony, and high purpose.

• 2. Punsavan (Nurturing the Seed): A celebration of the early stages of life. This ritual focuses on the physical well-being of the fetus, ensuring the growing child is blessed with strength and vitality.

• 3. Simantonnayan (The Awakening of Mind): A ceremony dedicated to the mother’s joy. By surrounding her with peace and positivity, we nurture the child’s developing mind and emotional stability.

The Wonders of Childhood

• 4. Jatakarm (Welcoming the Soul): The moment of arrival. The newborn is greeted with ancient blessings for a long, healthy life, marking their first sweet taste of the world.

• 5. Namakaran (The Power of Identity): A name is a gift that lasts a lifetime. This ceremony bestows a meaningful name that serves as a constant inspiration for the child to walk a virtuous path.

• 6. Nishkramana (The First Horizon): The child’s world expands as they are introduced to the beauty of nature. It is a sacred greeting to the sun, the air, and the vast energy of the universe.

• 7. Annaprashan (The First Taste): A milestone of growth celebrating the transition to solid food. It marks the child’s first step toward independence and being sustained by the bounty of the earth.

• 8. Chudakarm (The Ritual of Renewal): A fresh start symbolizing cleanliness and the shedding of past impressions. It allows the child to move forward with a clear mind and focused energy.

• 9. Karnavedh (The Gift of Clarity): This ancient practice is believed to sharpen the senses and harmonize the body’s energy, preparing the child for a life of learning and focus.

The Path of Wisdom

• 10. Upanayan (The Opening of the Inner Eye): The start of a spiritual awakening. The child is initiated into formal learning and commits to a life of integrity, wisdom, and inner growth.

• 11. Vedarambh (The Pursuit of Truth): The official commencement of higher studies. The student dives into the timeless wisdom of the Vedas to understand the laws of nature and the spirit.

• 12. Samavartan (The Celebration of Mastery): A graduation ceremony marking the completion of a student’s education. The young adult returns home, ready to contribute their talents to society.

• 13. Vivah (The Sacred Union): A partnership of equals. Two souls unite before the sacred fire to build a life founded on mutual respect, shared values, and selfless love.

The Season of Fulfillment

• 14. Vanaprastha (The Era of Sharing): As personal duties are fulfilled, one begins to step back from worldly pursuits to mentor the next generation and serve the community at large.

• 15. Sanyas (The Universal Heart): The stage of ultimate freedom. One lets go of personal attachments to become a light for the whole world, living a life of service and meditation.

• 16. Antyeshti (The Final Homecoming): The journey comes full circle as the physical body is gracefully returned to the five elements. It is a transition of peace, where the soul is released to continue its eternal journey.