Householder (the family
man) - a focus on the pleasures (marriage & family), successes
(vocation) and duties (civic responsibilities) of life in this world
It is said that, these days, upwards of 50% of marriages end in divorce. Is
there a better way to find life long happiness with a single spouse? Is there
wisdom in the traditional practice of arranged marriage?
Do arranged
marriages still take place amongst modern Indians (even those now in the
USA)? Here's an interesting look at the practice of arranged marriage in the life
of contemporary Indian Americans (i.e., grown children of immigrants from India
raised here in America). Check out these resources:
From
the Washington Post
Magazine: Marriage
at First Sight
"They date, go to U2 concerts, hit bars with pals.
But for the sake of tradition and family, even some highly Americanized Indian
immigrants agree to wed strangers." By Paula Span (appeared Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003; Page W16)
From
NPR's Marketplace report: Tech
modifies the arranged marriage
"The
concept of finding a date on the Internet has gained legitimacy over the
past few years and has now even spread to communities where arranged
marriages are the norm." (aired Dec. 10, 2003) (RealPlayer
Audio)
A
student's presentation on the Hindu wedding ceremony