Significance of 3 knots at the time of Maangalyadhaarana

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Hello to all,

There was a query recently asking for the significance of putting 3

knots at the time of Maangalyadhaarana.

I have not been able to find any specific explanation to the three

knots, except that this symbolises the integration in mind and soul

of three important parties to the sacred marriage.

The first knot apparently, symbolises the unity between the husband

and wife and the firm commitment to each other through the marital

bondage. This is amply borne out in all the rituals of the marriage;

The second knot symbolises the unification and firm commitment to

the two families; The third one, which is normally tied by the

sister, is the reciprocal commitment and assurance of the boy's side

to the girl's prosperity and well being and the progeny brought

through this bondage.

If any of the group members get a diiferent interpretation, please

let me know.

Also apologies please, if i am incorrect in mentioning the above

significance.

 

Ashok from Ras-Al-Khaimah, U.A.E.

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Dear Bhagavathaas,

 

There are many ways of looking at the significance of

3 (knots) of mangala sUtra, a symbols of sacred union

between a man and a woman:

 

Union of mind, body and soul.

United in manasaa (mind), kaaya (deeds)-vaaca (words).

Because two different family members (mother and sister) are involved in tieing

the knot besides the groom, it means, they too approve of the union.

Taapa trayam (marriage brings problems!), the three knots help to

tie down the problems.

Prasthaana thrayams (brahma sUtra, UpaniSHat, gItA).

AUM

ThrimUrthis.

Rahasya thrayams.

TrayI vidhya (samhita, brAhmaNa, and araNyaka).

Past, present and future are united.

To remind husband to perform trikaala sandhyavandanam!

1-2-3 gO.

 

dAsan

 

K. Sreekrishna Tatachar

 

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 7/9/2004 11:37:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Ashok"

<ashok_q writes:

 

>Hello to all,

>There was a query recently asking for the significance of putting 3

>knots at the time of Maangalyadhaarana.  

>I have not been able to find any specific explanation to the three

>knots, except that this symbolises the integration in mind and soul

>of three important parties to the sacred marriage.

>The first knot apparently, symbolises the unity between the husband

>and wife and the firm commitment to each other through the marital

>bondage. This is amply borne out in all the rituals of the marriage;

>The second  knot symbolises the unification and firm commitment to

>the two families; The third one, which is normally tied by the

>sister,  is the reciprocal commitment and assurance of the boy's side

>to the girl's prosperity and well being and the progeny brought

>through this bondage.

>If any of the group members get a diiferent interpretation, please

>let me know.

>Also apologies please, if i am incorrect in mentioning the above

>significance.

>

>Ashok from Ras-Al-Khaimah, U.A.E.

>

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[Guest guest]

Dear members,

 

Sri Tatachar's take on the "3 knots" (moonru mooducchu) is really a

very creative explanation! It is both amusing and philosophical.

 

I'm reminded of the old story about the young man who went up to

Socrates and asked for counsel whether or not to enter into marriage.

The wise Socrates replied, "By all means, do marry! If you get a good

wife you will be happy. If you get a bad one, you will become a

philosopher."

 

The "3 knots" I suppose can be said to be symbolic of a man's 3 basic

yearnings in life -- the yearning for "health, wealth and happiness".

 

The word "sUtra" in "mAngalya-sUtra" means 'thread'. But the other

meaning of "sUtra" in Sanksrit is: a 'cryptic or terse aphorism'. An

aphorism possesses sacred truth within itself and which it guards

jealously through a veil of inscrutability. Many may learn to recite

an aphorism, but only a few truly realize the truth hidden inside it.

 

Marriage too is like the sacred but inscrutable aphorism ('sUtra').

It possesses the promise of a great many riches that lie within (the

riches of "health, wealth and happiness") but, alas, as is evident in

the world everywhere, not everyone who is married realizes them all.

 

Rgds,

 

dAsan,

Sudarshan

 

 

 

 

 

, tatachar@a... wrote:

> Dear Bhagavathaas,

>

> There are many ways of looking at the significance of

> 3 (knots) of mangala sUtra, a symbols of sacred union

> between a man and a woman:

>

> Union of mind, body and soul.

> United in manasaa (mind), kaaya (deeds)-vaaca (words).

> Because two different family members (mother and sister) are

involved in tieing the knot besides the groom, it means, they too

approve of the union.

> Taapa trayam (marriage brings problems!), the three knots help to

> tie down the problems.

> Prasthaana thrayams (brahma sUtra, UpaniSHat, gItA).

> AUM

> ThrimUrthis.

> Rahasya thrayams.

> TrayI vidhya (samhita, brAhmaNa, and araNyaka).

> Past, present and future are united.

> To remind husband to perform trikaala sandhyavandanam!

> 1-2-3 gO.

>

> dAsan

>

> K. Sreekrishna Tatachar

>

>

>

>

>

> In a message dated 7/9/2004 11:37:11 AM Eastern Daylight

Time, "Ashok" <ashok_q> writes:

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> >Hello to all,

> >There was a query recently asking for the significance of putting

3

> >knots at the time of Maangalyadhaarana.  

> >I have not been able to find any specific explanation to the three

> >knots, except that this symbolises the integration in mind and

soul

> >of three important parties to the sacred marriage.

> >The first knot apparently, symbolises the unity between the

husband

> >and wife and the firm commitment to each other through the marital

> >bondage. This is amply borne out in all the rituals of the

marriage;

> >The second  knot symbolises the unification and firm commitment to

> >the two families; The third one, which is normally tied by the

> >sister,  is the reciprocal commitment and assurance of the boy's

side

> >to the girl's prosperity and well being and the progeny brought

> >through this bondage.

> >If any of the group members get a diiferent interpretation, please

> >let me know.

> >Also apologies please, if i am incorrect in mentioning the above

> >significance.

> >

> >Ashok from Ras-Al-Khaimah, U.A.E.

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