From antiquity to modern times, marriage has somehow regularized male-female relationships.
Thus, marriage is a universal phenomenon of human society.
According to ES Bogard's definition, "marriage is an institution that gives a man and a woman access to family life."
Explaining the meaning of marriage, Harry Johnson notes that "the essential element of marriage is that in which a man and a woman enter into a lasting relationship and receive social acceptance to produce offspring without losing their social status."
Marriage Objectives:
The main objectives of the marriage organization:
$(1)$ Religious $(2)$ procreation $(3)$ sexual satisfaction and $(4)$ home-residence.
(1) Religious:
In Indian culture, marriage is considered a sacred rite.
Marriage is also important in self$-$development and spiritual growth.
In various types of religious worship, only men and women associated with marriage are given a place.
Different festivals or festivities are celebrated in Hindu culture.
It also takes into account the institution of marriage.
E.g. Vasantots, Gaurivrat, Kadvachoth.
In the social system there is marriage, marriage is duty, and marriage is religion.
$(2)$ Procreation:
The purpose of marriage is not just to enjoy.
But society has a system of perception, development and empowerment.
There is a system of sustaining society through procreation.
Only through this offspring can he contribute to the welfare of his generation, family, society and nation.
$(3)$ Sexual satisfaction:
Humans also have sex as an organism.
Marriage is a useful tool to prevent sexual misconduct or abuse.
Especially the Hindu civilization which is formed on the basis of religion, meaning, work and salvation.
In which work i.e. sexuality is taken into consideration.
Moreover, out of the four ashrams of the Hindu social system, after Brahmacharyashram, Grihasthashram has been given a place.
Marriage regulates and regulates sexual relations between men and women.
$(4)$ Housing:
‘Na Vishnu: Prithivipati: -’ The householder is representative of Vishnu.
Grihasthashram has been given special importance in social life.
In the home, men and women form their own families.
Maintains, protects and equals family members.
From the home of child rearing, the feeling of oneness and intimacy between man and woman becomes closer.
Marriage begins with a saptapadi in which $-$ the first step is for food - the second step is for strength - the third step is for wealth $-$ the fourth step is for happiness $-$ the fifth step is for offspring $-$ the sixth step is for seasons $($sexuality$)\ -$ the seventh step is for friendship.
Thus, the objectives of marriage, food, strength, happiness, procreation, sexual gratification and friendship are achieved.