In olden times every activity was commenced with Sanskaras. Earlier there were several Sanskaras but due to the modern day busy schedule, the Sanskaras are increasingly losing their place in our lives.There are sixteen Sanskaras mentioned in Vyas Smriti. Our religious books too speak of sixteen Sanskaras.

During ancient times Gurus used to teach Vedas to their disciples. The study and knowledge of Vedas is considered auspicious in Indian philosophy. Vedarambh Sanskara should be performed along with Upnayan Sanskara. However, there is no compulsion in performing these two Sanskaras together.

Vedarambh is all about higher education. Likewise Vidyaarmbh can be performed in a similar way. Many learned people consider these Sanskaras related to Vidya or education and treat it in a similar way. Let us see what are the important things to remember during the consideration of Muhurtha:

Nakshatra and Muhurat for Vedarambh Sanskar

First of all the position of Nakshatras should be considered to determine the Muhurat for Vedarambh Sanskara. Uttara Phalguni, Uttarashada, Rohini, Hast, Ashwini, Abhijeet, Mrighashira, Raivati, Chitra, Anuradha, and Ardra are auspicious Nakshatras for performing Vedarambh Sanskara while others are not considered auspicious for Muhurtha to perform this Sanskara.

Date (Tithi) and Muhurat for Vedarambh Sanskara

Auspicious dates for this sanskara are second, third, fifth, sixth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth. You can perform this Sanskara on these dates and in the presence of any of the Nakshatras mentioned above.

Day (Vaar) and Muhurat for Vedarambh Sanskara

The day is also important for the consideration of auspicious Muhurat. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are considered auspicious days for performing Vedarambh Sanskara. You can perform this Sankara on any of these days.

Ascendant and Muhurat for Vedarambh Sanskara

Ascendant is the starting point in a horoscope and is, therefore, is very important. Ascendant of a “Muhurat” or auspicious time which is selected to start a particular job assumes a unique position because the success or failure of the activity depends largely on the particular moment when the activity is commenced. According to the book Muhurta Chintamani, if the time of Muhurta is selected properly, the ascendant thus worked out can counterbalance the other defects of the Muhurat.

This Sanskara can be performed in the presence of any Ascendant. But it should be strong or located in a strong position. If an auspicious planet is located in the Kendra of any Ascendant in the first, fourth, seventh and tenth house, and in the fifth and ninth house of Trikon or any malefic planet is located in the sixth, third and eleventh house and there is no planet in the eighth house then this position is very auspicious for performing Vedarambha Sanskara.

Caution

According to Astrology, when Tara Dosha and Chandra Dosha are malefic i.e. Tara transits through the fourth, eighth, twelfth, third, fifth and seventh house from the birth-Moon, Vedarambh Sanskaras should not be performed. Generally Sanskaras should be done in the bright half of the Moon or Shukla Paksha. Except for Vyatipat, Vaidhriti,Karana and In tithi Bhadra and Samkranti all others are good. Vedha position from the Moon should also be checked.