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Pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति), is outward action and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]], is inward contemplation. These two when governed by dharma (धर्म) , bring about stability of the world<ref name=":0">Swami, Ranganathananda, Universal Message of Bhagavad Gita: An exposition of the Gita in the Light of Modern Thought and Modern Needs. Volume 1 </ref>.

Pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति), is outward action and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]], is inward contemplation. These two when governed by dharma (धर्म) , bring about stability of the world<ref name=":0">Swami, Ranganathananda, Universal Message of Bhagavad Gita: An exposition of the Gita in the Light of Modern Thought and Modern Needs. Volume 1 </ref>.

== Detailed Discussion ==

== Detailed Discussion ==

''dvividho hi vedokto dharmah; pravíttilaksano nivritti-laksanah ca''.

''dvividho hi vedokto dharmah; pravíttilaksano nivritti-laksanah ca''.

''jagatah sthiti karanam praninam abhyudaya nishryasa hetuh''  

''jagatah sthiti karanam praninam abhyudaya nishryasa hetuh''

Translation: The dharma (धर्म) taught in Vedas is of a two-fold nature, characterized by pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति), which is outward action and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]], which is inward contemplation. dharma (धर्म) brings about even stability of the world, which are meant to ensure the [[अभ्युदय|abhyudaya (अभ्युदय)]], socio economic welfare and [[nihsreyasa (नि:श्रेयस)]], spiritual freedom of all being.

Translation: The dharma (धर्म) taught in Vedas is of a two-fold nature, characterized by pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति), which is outward action and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]], which is inward contemplation. dharma (धर्म) brings about even stability of the world, which are meant to ensure the [[अभ्युदय|abhyudaya (अभ्युदय)]], socio economic welfare and [[nihsreyasa (नि:श्रेयस)]], spiritual freedom of all being.

KS Narayanacharya explains Pravrtti as the "forward path" of life in all its continuity. Wedded to progeny, earnings, social and political welfare, and worldly affairs of all kind<ref>Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad, Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, Published by Kautilya Institute of National Studies, Mysore, Page 75 (Glossary)</ref>.   

KS Narayanacharya explains Pravrtti as the "forward path" of life in all its continuity. Wedded to progeny, earnings, social and political welfare, and worldly affairs of all kind<ref>Insights Into the Taittiriya Upanishad, Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya, Published by Kautilya Institute of National Studies, Mysore, Page 75 (Glossary)</ref>.   

=== An important difference between [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] ===

=== An important difference between [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] and [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] ===

Swami Ranganathananda explains: '[[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] is not required to be taught because we are naturally pravrtti prone. A child jumps up, runs about engages in pushing and pulling things; so [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] is natural.But [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] needs training'.   

Swami Ranganathananda explains: '[[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] is not required to be taught because we are naturally pravrtti prone. A child jumps up, runs about engages in pushing and pulling things; so [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] is natural.But [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] needs training'.   

By [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] one achieves social welfare and material well-being. For being peaceful, harmonious, fulfilled, for having capacity to love people and to live in peace with them we need the blessing of [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]]<ref name=":0" />. Gita teaches us how [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] inspires [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]]. Nivrtti is required to stabilize and purify our thinking. It brings in the moral dimension and we ask questions to  ourselves before any action - Why should we do this?

By [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]] one achieves social welfare and material well-being. For being peaceful, harmonious, fulfilled, for having capacity to love people and to live in peace with them we need the blessing of [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]]<ref name=":0" />. Gita teaches us how [[nivrtti (निवृत्ति)]] inspires [[pravrtti (प्रवृत्ति)]]. Nivrtti is required to stabilize and purify our thinking. It brings in the moral dimension and we ask questions to  ourselves before any action - Why should we do this?

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