In Hindu beliefs, marriage is a sacred institution devised by gods for the welfare of human beings. Its primary purpose is procreation and continuation of life upon earth. Sexual union is intended solely for this purpose and should be used as such. Its secondary purpose is upholding of the social order and the Hindu dharma, while its aim is spiritual union, which is possible when a couple performs their obligatory duties and earn the grace of God through their good karma. A man and a woman are believed to come together as a husband and wife primarily for spiritual reasons rather than sexual or material. Once married, the couple are expected to carry out their respected traditional duties as householders and upholders of family traditions and work for the material and spiritual welfare of each other, the members of their family and the …show more content…
Although castes themselves are different, their existence as well as the presence of a distinguished caste of priests set them aside from other religions. Some of the legends from the holy scriptures of Judaism and Hinduism are very alike and even share some linguistic similarities. Both religions also see Tora and Veda, their respective sacred scriptures, as paradigmatic signs of their traditions. Between both marriage ceremonies, each have very similar cultural beliefs. Both require traditional dress and put great emphasis on