Role of childhood samskaras in prevention of common infantile problems with special reference to infantile infections, nutritional and weaning disorders – a kap survey study
Introduction: Ayurveda and other Hindu literatures explained the concept of Samskaras to the child which aims to achieve the global and all round development of the child. Although there are many Samskaras at different ages, certain important Samskaras mentioned during first year of the life which witnesses the maximum brain growth. Need of the study: there is a real need to educate the parents regarding Samskaras, with regards to the right method, right age and scientific importance and health benefits to child.