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Samskara 13 of 16 · Education
Samavartanam
समावर्तनम्
Graduation · End of studies
The story
Samavartanam is the graduation of the Vedic student. A ceremonial bath concludes the years of study, and the graduate — now learned and disciplined — returns to society. Knowledge is not kept for oneself; it is carried back as a sacred trust, to serve the world.
How it is done
A ceremonial snana concludes studenthood; the graduate is honoured by society.
Significance
The ceremonial bath that concludes student life — the graduate returns to society carrying knowledge as a sacred trust.
Arrange Samavartanam for your family
VDS conducts this samskara with trained pandits at your home or at the ashram.