What is a tradition, ritual or custom? It is basically a practice (or a belief) which is passed down from one generation to another generation with utmost faith and conviction. Needless to say, India is a land which is rich in its traditions and rituals. In Hinduism, Traditions are considered as an indispensable part of any religion. Here, people belonging to different religion follow different traditions and customs. Over the years, every generation is following the traditions and rituals without even knowing the real significance behind them.

Where metropolitan cities are incorporating new customs and regulations, there are still more than a handful of people for whom traditions are a priority and who follow significant traditions with pure heart and mind. Read the article to know the importance of traditions in our life.

Significance of Sacred Traditions:

• The traditions, rituals, and customs remind that we are a part of the history, define our past, shape who we are today and paint our future.

• The sacred traditions and customs help us to become noble and good human being. They teach us to keep mankind above all. Although there are few traditions which must be stopped.

• The beautiful traditions, rituals, and customs help in building strong and healthy relationships between generation. Traditions play an important part to bind all the members of the family together with love.

• Traditions teach us morality, freedom, faith, integrity, work ethics and the importance of being selfless.

• By following traditions and rituals, we honor past generations by handling down their beliefs to the next generation. These traditions make us feel part of the larger context of things as we pass them to our next generation…and that next generation of their children.

• Traditions give us a sense of immorality. It’s not like living forever, but being a vital part of living traditions.

• Traditions bless all of us with a chance to show gratitude for the things that actually matter in our life.

• Undoubtedly, traditions give every human a great opportunity to thank our ancestors for the remarkable contribution they have ever made.

• Traditions make us believe the saying- “Unity in Diversity.” These traditions provide a sense of comfort, belonging, pride and pleasure.

• These incredible rituals give us a chance to connect with everyone who is important in our lives. They bless us with long-lasting memories to keep safe somewhere in our heart.

So, it is a sincere request to everyone that cherish your traditions, customs, and rituals with all your heart and soul. As parents, teachers, role models and being a good human being, we must reinforce the values and beliefs in our children’s life. Don’t take traditions for granted or as a burden. Every generation must act as a stepping stone to pass our legacy to another by giving knowledge and nourishment to the one that comes after otherwise, we will lose our backbone.