Shaurya

Naming Ceremony of Shaurya - 1 Month8 Days Old

A Family

My son gets an identity of his own. Along with being a son of Manasi and Ajit (as he has been known till now), he would also be known as an individual with a name. The name with which he would be known for his life - Shaurya. It means Fame of one's bravery. That's the closest i can think. Will update if i find better words to describe "Shaurya".

We had a small naming ceremony. Manasi, her brother Nachiket and Manasi's mom - Shaurya's nani ji organized it. After some rituals in front of families, including my mom (Shaurya's dadiji), my dad (Shaurya's dadaji), my brother, sister and friends, my sister (Shaurya's bua ji) spoke his name in his ears for the first time. Myself and Manasi were also asked to do the same but a little louder. I wonder if he was listening as he was asleep for most of the time. Then the pandit ji also asked me to smell his forehead while he was chanting some words during the ritual. After some time we were asked to sit near the cradle and swing it slowly while the holy words were still being recited. I think that was the best part for me to swing the cradle and watch the calm face of my son. After the rituals the floor was open for everyone in the room to bless him. It was good to see the complete family stand together - myself, Manasi, my mom, my dad, Manasi's mom, my brother, my sister, Manasi's brother and Shaurya. The complete family.

I wish you all the best my son. Just hope that you like your name once you start understanding the meanings of words. Have a happy life :)