subject: The Right Spirit Of Conducting The Arya Samaj Marriage In Delhi [print this page] Arya Samaj was a social reformist movement that sought to eliminate social ills from the Hindu society and show it the path of progress. The Arya Samaj marriage was instituted with the same noble ideals which sought to do away with the extremely orthodox nature of the Hindu society. The marriage at the Arya Samaj mandir gives the following advantages:
1.Quick marriage: The whole process is over in a few hours time.
2.Simple ceremony: The marriage takes place as per the Vedic rituals which require minimal preparations. So, there is no need for elaborate arrangements.
3.Legal: The Arya Samaj marriage in Delhi is completely legal, if it is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the law.
4.Recognized in society: Legality of marriage does not always make it socially acceptable. The marriage taking place in the Arya Samaj Mandir as per its rituals and as per the law of land is largely acceptable by the society as well since it does involve the presence of witnesses for its solemnization.
It is important to recognize the right essence of this marriage since it has lately been used as a way out by the lovers who want to marry against the wishes of society and their families. While there might be nothing against the law to stop them, it is always better to seek the blessings of the parents and involve them in the marriage proceedings since the life after marriage might require their role to some extent. It would be wrong to take this marriage as a way to ridicule the elders though it is necessary to break the wrongful orthodox notions. Every attempt shall be made to arrive at a consensus, if there are differences and amicable settlements shall be reached.
It shall be understood that the Arya Samaj marriage in Delhi is to promote the social good of the society by breaking the taboos but it does not seek to undermine the virtues of Indian society. So, while it gives a very respectable way out to the people for the performance of their marriages even if they are not well off, it shall not be a convenient way out for the people to misguide anyone into the bond of marriage. This shall be the institution to foster change for the betterment rather than providing a sanctuary or cover for the wrongdoers.
Over a period of time, there have been laws and regulations which aim to rid this institution from being used in the wrong way. The various checks and balances have been developed to ensure that the essence of marriage using this institution remains the same as was existent when it was established. The works of the reformers, central and state governments and even the judicial rulings have resulted in the development of a fool proof system of marriage through this institution. Besides this activism, there is an understanding in the civil society that the soundness of this institution is not eroded or undermined in any way. It needs to be preserved.
