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=== Theory of Three Debts ===

=== Theory of Three Debts ===

Vedic age references speak about the Three Debts () which served the purpose of instilling moral values in the younger generation to accept and maintain the best traditions of thought and action of the past generations. According to this siddhanta the moment an individual is born in this world, he incurs three debts, which he can perform only by discharging certain duties.

Vedic age references speak about the Three Debts () which served the purpose of instilling moral values in the younger generation to accept and maintain the best traditions of thought and action of the past generations. According to this siddhanta the moment an individual is born in this world, he incurs three debts, which he can discharge only by performing certain duties.

# देवऋणम्

# देवऋणम् Debt to the Devatas is relieved by learning how to perform yajnas and by regularly offering them. Thus religious traditions are preserved.

# ऋषिऋणम्

# ऋषिऋणम् Debt to the Rshis of the bygone ages can be discharged by studying their works and continuing their literary and professional traditions. Thus the literary traditions are preserved.

# पितृऋणम्

# पितृऋणम् Debt to the Pitrs or ancestors can be repaid by getting married to raise progeny and impart education to them. Thus the family tradition is preserved.

== References ==

== References ==

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