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Line 92: − − == संस्काराः ॥ Samskaras == − All rites and ceremonies ordained by the seers and ancient preceptors are based on the the concepts given as above such as about Atman, Jivatma, Moksha etc and those who understand these can clearly see the reason for the presence of injunctions and prohibitions along with the prayaschittas found in Vaidika Dharma.<ref name=":0" /> Thus Samskaras are a complex combination of various elements expressing belief, sentiments and knowledge of the ancient seers about the nature of human life and the interrelationship with the Universe. Almost all samskaras, the domestic rites, involve kindling of Agni (Fire) as a primary constituent.<ref>Pandey, Rajbali. (2002 Reprint) ''Hindu Samskaras : Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments.'' Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.</ref> −
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# Vanaprastha (वानप्रस्थः) or retired stage of life in which we take our spiritual goals more seriously
# Vanaprastha (वानप्रस्थः) or retired stage of life in which we take our spiritual goals more seriously
# Sanyasa (सन्यासः) or renunciation stage of life in which our spiritual purpose is the main focus
# Sanyasa (सन्यासः) or renunciation stage of life in which our spiritual purpose is the main focus
=== संस्काराः ॥ Samskaras ===
All rites and ceremonies ordained by the seers and ancient preceptors are based on the the concepts given as above such as about Atman, Jivatma, Moksha etc and those who understand these can clearly see the reason for the presence of injunctions and prohibitions along with the prayaschittas found in Vaidika Dharma.<ref name=":0" /> Thus Samskaras are a complex combination of various elements expressing belief, sentiments and knowledge of the ancient seers about the nature of human life and the interrelationship with the Universe. Almost all samskaras, the domestic rites, involve kindling of Agni (Fire) as a primary constituent.<ref>Pandey, Rajbali. (2002 Reprint) ''Hindu Samskaras : Socio-Religious Study of the Hindu Sacraments.'' Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.</ref>
=== धार्मिकजीवनविधानम् ॥ Dharmik Jeevanavidhana ===
=== धार्मिकजीवनविधानम् ॥ Dharmik Jeevanavidhana ===
Leading a [[Dharmik Lifestyle (धार्मिकजीवनविधानम्)|Dharmik lifestyle]] includes adherence to principles of Dharma as laid down in Shrutis and Smrtis. Vedas proclaim that society and nature sustains one and all hence our duties towards them are more important not the individual. Rishis placed morals and ethics in the forefront and daily activities of life were based on them rather than for individual gains or sense gratification. Following Rta (ऋत) or highest natural order was of prime importance and jeevana vidhana was aligned to that principle.
Leading a [[Dharmik Lifestyle (धार्मिकजीवनविधानम्)|Dharmik lifestyle]] includes adherence to principles of Dharma as laid down in Shrutis and Smrtis. Vedas proclaim that society and nature sustains one and all hence our duties towards them are more important not the individual. Rishis placed morals and ethics in the forefront and daily activities of life were based on them rather than for individual gains or sense gratification. Following Rta (ऋत) or highest natural order was of prime importance and jeevana vidhana was aligned to that principle.
# संतोष || Santosh or contentment,
# संतोष || Santosh or contentment,
# ईश्वर प्रणिधान || Ishwara-pranidhana, or acceptance of the Supreme.
# ईश्वर प्रणिधान || Ishwara-pranidhana, or acceptance of the Supreme.
== आत्मगुणाः ॥ Atmagunas ==
== आत्मगुणाः ॥ Atmagunas ==
Gautama Dharmasutras describe the eight virtues of the Self, to be inculcated by everyone, as follows<blockquote>दया सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्तिर् अनसूया शौचम् अनायासोमङ्गलम् अकार्पण्यम् अस्पृहेति ॥ (Gaut. Dhar. 1.8.23)</blockquote>Compassion towards all creatures, forbearance, devoid of ill-will or envy, purity (external and internal), avoiding pain even to oneself (अनायासः), auspiciousness, freedom from self-pity or weakness, free from covetousness are the qualities of the Atman.
Gautama Dharmasutras describe the eight virtues of the Self, to be inculcated by everyone, as follows<blockquote>दया सर्वभूतेषु क्षान्तिर् अनसूया शौचम् अनायासोमङ्गलम् अकार्पण्यम् अस्पृहेति ॥ (Gaut. Dhar. 1.8.23)</blockquote>Compassion towards all creatures, forbearance, devoid of ill-will or envy, purity (external and internal), avoiding pain even to oneself (अनायासः), auspiciousness, freedom from self-pity or weakness, free from covetousness are the qualities of the Atman.