Societies have often struggled with this question for centuries – the legitimacy of the institution of marriage and what, if any, is the right age to marry. Parental definitions have varied over generations, mostly defined by "age". But are marriages that mechanical? Should you marry, just because you are of age?   

Views on that vary depending on generations that define it. From a general societal perspective, people who have moved from their teen days displaying behavioural maturity, career awareness and biological readiness are considered ready to marry and have families. The idea is rooted in the subtle thought that the species should survive by procreating and the society in its current underlying structure be maintained. 

In contrast, the hormonal balances of the younger generation demand that they think otherwise. There are a multitude of choices that could be made, defined by career aspirations, the physical looks, the skin color, height, and the conscious likes and dislikes creating multitude of thoughts - thoughts which certainly play the mind and create a hesitation to give up the freedom and settle down. Ancient indian sages have called this "maya".

However, on the much more subtler level, which is the sub and the supra conscious level, do these things really matter in the long term? The answer is most likely a no. The conscious needs of the human desire can be satisfied without marriage. 

The question then becomes - why Marry?  

For that, we need to take a longer term view. Human beings are social by nature and their performance in life, society and otherwise is quite closely linked to their happiness quotient. For the individual to be happy and perform their  four main duties - first is their dharma towards their family or society, second is the need to make a successful living to benefit themselves and the society, third is the duty towards creating a healthy and intelligent next generation, and fourth is to ultimately understanding and practise much subtler aspects of life. To achieve all four, a very competent partner becomes necessary. This is enumerated by none less than the ardh-narishwar roop of Lord Shiva in Indian mythology, half -man and half-woman which depicts nothing but the balance of mechanical and kinetic energy required for the balanced functioning of the universe. The similar balance is required in every human being, the body being a reflection of the universe outside, in order to perform at their best in every aspect of life. This coming together of the male and the female energies, helps humans achieve their full potential. 

Now that we have addressed the importance of why to think about getting married - the question as to why marry at a certain age still remains!  Of the four duties highlighted above, all but one can be performed at any age. However, one of the most important duties is related to the survival of our species - to produce a competent, healthy and intelligent next generation. In order to pass on the healthiest genetics, the human body continues to remain dependent on a biological clock - a clock which certainly dictates the age aspect of marriage and should not be ignored.

In conclusion, we at Kedar believe that marriage, or vivah, or Shaadi - when and if to do it remains an individual's choice. Our mission is to provide a guaranteed pool of qualified and intelligent individuals on our platform, so they can meet and explore this next phase of their life.  Team at Kedar Connexions remains committed  to enable you to make this most important decision of your life.