Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXIV The sixteen Vedic Samskaras in the foregoing sections are pious rites of passage marking key life milestones from pre-conception to demise, purportedly designed to purify the body, mind and soul, while preparing the individual for their worldly and spiritual responsibilities. In essence, the Hindu Samskaras provide an earnest framework for a life lived with purpose. https://www.boloji.com/articles/55308/hindu-hinduism-and-hindustan-part-lxxxiv