Have you ever
wondered why do the priests ask the groom to show the Arundhati Nakshatra to
the bride during a wedding?
The reason
behind it is as follows:
According to
Hindu Mythology, Arundhati is wife of sage Vashista(One of the Saptarishis). Arundhati
and Vasishta were considered as an ideal couple, symbolic of marital fulfillment. Arundhati
is known for her remarkable loyalty and devotion towards her husband.
Following instance
stands as one of the many examples that signify her pious nature:
Agni, god of
fire yearns for union with the wives of the Saptharishis (seven sages). Hence,
His wife Svaha, impersonates the wives of 6 sages to satisfy Agni’s desire.
But, she will not be able to impersonate Arundhati. Her Virtues are so great and
pure that no one can take a form of her or think otherwise about her.
During a wedding
ceremony, Groom points the star to the bride to show the epitome of an ideal
wife.
This ritual not
just includes pointing towards the morning star Arundhati but at the double
star system Arundati-Vasihta.
In most twin stars system one star is stationary and other rotates around
it, while Arundhati and Vasishta both rotate in synchrony. This implies that
they should understand that both share equal value in their lives after marriage.
Life will be happy and prosperous when they coexist by understanding each other,
sharing the responsibilities and balancing their ego.
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