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Yajnavalkya Smrti recounts the above instruments of Dharma similar to those given in Manusmrti, with slight differences. According to Yajnavalkya, Ahimsa (not hurting other creatures by thought, word or deed) and Dana (charity) are also the means to attain Dharma apart from the other qualities.

Yajnavalkya Smrti recounts the above instruments of Dharma similar to those given in Manusmrti, with slight differences. According to Yajnavalkya, Ahimsa (not hurting other creatures by thought, word or deed) and Dana (charity) are also the means to attain Dharma apart from the other qualities.

These principles are part of the eternal, universal truths that apply equally to all living entities who can use them for progress '''regardless of class, caste, nationality, gender, or any other temporary qualifications.''' These basic principles, as we can see, are not so difficult to understand and are the basis of the Vedic spiritual life.

These principles are part of the eternal, universal truths that apply equally to all living entities who can use them for progress regardless of class, caste, nationality, gender, or any other temporary qualifications. These basic principles, as we can see, are not so difficult to understand and are the basis of the Vedic spiritual life.

==Margas in Sanatana Dharma==

==Margas in Sanatana Dharma==

Many texts describe the two primary paths adopted by the Jivatma; one outgoing and worldly where the Jivatma gathers the experience of samsara through the [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravrtti]] Marga and the second being [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|Nivrtti]] Marga the inward or the returning path, where the Jivatma explores internally for the Self, the Eternal. It should be noted here that whatever be the siddhantas or thought ways (the three main being Advaita, Dvaita or Vishisthaadvaita) the goal of all philosophical pathways is to attain or be in union with the Eternal, Supreme Brahman. <ref name=":02" /> Many Sampradayas have evolved over time however, their common goal has been to achieve union with the Brahman.  

Many texts describe the two primary paths adopted by the Jivatma; one outgoing and worldly where the Jivatma gathers the experience of samsara through the [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravrtti]] Marga and the second being [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|Nivrtti]] Marga the inward or the returning path, where the Jivatma explores internally for the Self, the Eternal. It should be noted here that whatever be the siddhantas or thought ways (the three main being Advaita, Dvaita or Vishisthaadvaita) the goal of all philosophical pathways is to attain or be in union with the Eternal, Supreme Brahman. <ref name=":02" /> Many Sampradayas have evolved over time however, their common goal has been to achieve union with the Brahman.