What is sanskar? A guide for every unsanskari Indian girl

Yes, you can be as sanskari as the bahus in Hum Saath Saath Hain. Just keep reading. Photo Courtesy: Youtube/BollywoodClassics

If you are a woman living in India, you may be well aware of the fact that life is definitely not smooth. After all, everything comes down to the rules that have been imposed on you. Be it smoking, having boyfriends, or getting married at the "right age", everything comes down to your sanskars! 

And it damn well should--because you know what it's very unsanskari to do anything that boys can do, like having a career or going out with friends at night. Let's face it: your sanskars actually make the world go around. Nope, love doesn't even cut it!

So how can you be a sanskari girl? Here are five ways by which you can be the example every nosey aunty can give to her daughters: 

Don't Step Into Shopping Malls Or Theatres--That's Very Unsanskari
Ladies, if you step into a shopping mall even once, all the sanskars your parents ever inculcated in you, or rather tried to, will vanish into thin air. Yes, just like magic. You see, shopping exposes you to a lot of things that aren't allowed by our culture--short clothes, Westernized restaurants, and men--you can't do that.

Especially if you are planning to get married. No one wants a girl, who goes to shopping malls or theatres to be their bahu. Don't you remember what Rabri Devi said about wanting sanskari girls for her sons, who don't go out? All those unsanskari women who have rushed to a Zara store at the mere mention of the word 'sale', you have lost the opportunity of marrying one of Lalu Yadav's sons. Shame on you!

Do Not Smoke--Cigarette Is Injurious To Your Sanskars
You see when you smoke a cigarette and exhale the smoke out, your blow out your sanskar with it too. Forget the health of your lungs, you should be more interested in what it does to the Indian culture.

However, smoking a beedi falls in the grey area. You see, not only it is made in India, but there are numerous lovely aunties who puff some regularly. However, you might be considered belonging to the lower strata of the society--make an informed choice!

And remember, don't even think of alcohol.

Don't Fall In Love--Your Boyfriend Can Never Be Your Parmeshwar
We all know that having a boyfriend or falling in love is completely against our sanskars. Because your pati is the ultimate parmeshwar and only your parents can find him for you--your consent not withstanding. So breakup with your man, RIGHT NOW!

Even if your parents have approved of him and you guys are planning to tie the knot--stop that ASAP. Ask your parents to find a nice guy, make the guy's family to bring a rishta, serve them tea in a nice tray with samosas you've fried yourself, and be the most sanskari girl ever.

But the best thing to do is to organize a swayamvara. It was a very common practice in ancient India and you know you can't go wrong with that!

Jeans are the Epitome of Being Unsanskari. Wear A Sari Instead
Jeans are the product of Western culture, strictly prohibited if you are trying to follow the route of sanskar. Ditch that pair of jeans girl and you won't regret it.

Wear a sari instead and you will be the most sushil and sansakari woman ever. We mean all our goddesses wear saris and you know there's nothing more cultured than a Devi, right? Also, if you plan to wear a deep neck blouse, you definitely can, because the sari draped around your body will free you from any crime committed against the Indian culture.

Pro tip: Keep your pallu fixed on your head. You can also score several brownie points if it's low enough to keep your face hidden, forever.

Don't You Dare To Spread Your Legs While Sitting
If you open your legs even a bit while sitting, the sankars will fall from the gap between your legs. Don't you know an Indian woman is supposed to glue her knees together?

Only men are allowed to sit with their legs apart. Close your legs. Practice intertwining them. Or if you are looking for an overdose of sanskar, get a surgery to become a mermaid. You see, no legs, no harm to sanskars either.

Ladies we assure you, if you follow these cardinal rules, you'll rule this sanskari society. These formulas are so sanskari that it has been approved by every single Suraj Barjatiya movie.

However, if despite doing all this and more, your character, integrity, and morals are still questioned, remember this: kuch to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. Just wave that sari pallu on them, show them the finger, and do whatever you want. Peace out, or should we say, namaste?