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Janeu (sacred thread)
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| Janeu | |
|---|---|
| जनेऊ | |
 Sacred thread Janeu worn by Brahmins | |
| Type | Sacred thread in Hinduism |
| Classification | Hinduism |
| Scripture | Brahmopanishad |
| Structure | Cotton thread |
| Region | Indian subcontinent |
| Founder | Lord Brahma |
| Other names |
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Janeu (Devanagari: जनेऊ) refers to the sacred thread worn by a Hindu on the occasion of the upanayana sanskar in Hinduism. It is made from cotton fabrics. It has a great respect among Hindu adherents.[1][2][3][4] In the tradition of Hinduism, it symbolises power, knowledge and activism.[5] It is worn by several communities in the Indian subcontinent. The Brahmins, Bhumihars, Kshetriyas, Kayastha, Vaishya and Sonar communities, etc are the major communities in the subcontinent who wear the sacred thread of Janeu.[2][6][7]
Structure
[edit]The structure of the sacred thread Janeu varies from region to region. It is prepared from cotton fibres. First of all a thin thread is made by the cotton fabrics. Using three threads, a trisuta is made. A pair of tirsuta is known as jori.[5]
Description
[edit]The sacred thread of Janeu is also known as Yagyopavit. The importance of the sacred thread Janeu is discussed in the Indian philosophical text Brahmo Upanishad. According to the text, the sacred thread Janeu represents that the heart is the abode of the Supreme Brahman in three forms.[8]
"हृदिस्था देवताः सर्वा हृदि प्राणाः प्रतिष्ठिताः।
हृदि प्राणश्च ज्योतिश्च त्रिवृत्सूत्रं च तद्विदुः ।
हृदि चैतन्ये तिष्ठति ॥"
— Verse 4, Brahmopanishad
In the fourth verse of the Brahmopanishad, it is mentioned as Trivrutsutram.
Beliefs and values
[edit]In Hinduism, the sacred thread Janeu holds a great value. It is believed as a shield against energies and thoughts of negativity. It helps importing positive energy and focusing on education and towards the growth of spirituality. The ceremony of Janeu Sanskar marks a transition of child from childhood to adolescence. It empowers the child to pursue knowledge, study Vedas and uphold moral values throughout their life. After wearing the sacred thread Janeu, the formal education of the child is initiated at Gurukul by the designated acharya.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ The Indian Antiquary. 1900.
- ^ a b Society, Bihar Research (1977). The Journal of the Bihar Research Society. Bihar Research Society.
- ^ A Peep Into Seventyfive Years of Bihar: Souvenir, 75th Annual Session of Numismatic Society of India. Bihar Research Society. 1987.
- ^ Vidyarthi, Lalita Prasad (1978). Rise of Anthropology in India: The tribal dimensions. Concept Publishing Company.
- ^ a b Trends in Social Science Research. Chitra Srivastava. 1997.
- ^ Sahay, Keshari N. (2001). Ambastha Kayastha: The Evolution of a Family and Its Socio-cultural Dimensions. Commonwealth Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7169-660-4.
- ^ Singh, Dr Daljit (2004). Punjab, Socio-economic Condition, 1501-1700 A.D. Commonwealth Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7169-855-4.
- ^ "Upanishads". upanishads.org.in. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ "Why do Hindus wear a janeu and what are its benefits". The Times of India. 2023-12-20. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
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