‘Saat Phere' Mandatory In Hindu Marriage, Rules Allahabad Court: Know Meaning Of 7 Pheras (Auspicious Rounds)

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Recently, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is not valid without the 'saptapadi' ceremony or saat phere and quashed the proceedings of a complaint case where a husband accused his estranged wife of solemnizing her second marriage without obtaining a divorce. The court has said that 'saptapadi' ceremony is essential for a valid marriage under Hindu law. Let us know what Saptapadi ceremony is and what is the meaning of each pheras.

Saptapadi means taking seven rounds around the sacred fire. In Hinduism, seven pheras around the fire are a crucial and sacred component of a wedding ceremony. During these pheras, the bride and groom take seven symbolic auspicious rounds around a sacred fire (Agni) while reciting specific vows or promises to each other.

Each phera comes with a different meaning that is related to a happy and healthy married life. While In the first four pheras of 7 pheras, the groom takes the lead, in the last three pheras of these 7 pheras, the bride takes the lead while taking a vow related to responsibilities and commitments. Let us know about them.

First Phera - Commitment
The first phera represents the commitment of the groom to nourish and take care of his wife and future children and satisfy the basic needs of food, shelter and money. And the bride takes a holy vow to take responsibility for her husband.

Second Phera - Strength
The second phera talks about strength and loving each other through all the situations of life and handling it together as a couple. Also, they pledge to stand with each other in times of happiness and sorrow and support each other while facing emotional and physical turbulence in life.

Third Phera - Mutual Respect
In the third phera the couple vows to respect each other and consider each other as equals. They also agree to be loyal and faithful in their marriage. Also, they promise to grow together in harmony and seek wealth and prosperity in their married life.

Fourth Phera -Unconditional Love
The fourth phera means loving each other unconditionally and strengthening the bond with the family. The bride promises to love the groom and be with him forever and the groom acknowledges the bride for making his life complete and fulfilling.

Fifth Phera- Responsibility
In the fifth phera, the couple take vows for healthy progeny and become responsible parents to nurture their children in the best possible way. They also vow to be with each other as friends, build a prosperous life together, and fulfill material and financial responsibilities.

Sixth Phera- Health
The sixth phera is all about staying healthy and understanding the well-being of a family. It is about taking care of each other and building a life free from diseases and mental ailments so that they can enjoy the joys and pleasures of life. The idea is to build a balanced and healthy life in the best possible way.

Seventh Phera- Companionship
The seventh or the last phera is all about companionship and being with each other forever or for a lifetime. They promise each other the eternal bond of love and strive in wisdom so that they can create a bond full of trust, respect, understanding, and peace. The bride and groom also pray to remain inseparable for life.

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