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Education on Sanatana Dharma (view source)
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In this collective responsibility of the society, the Kshatriyas are given the responsibility of protection, Vaishyas take care of nourishment while brahmanas facilitate teaching.
In this collective responsibility of the society, the Kshatriyas are given the responsibility of protection, Vaishyas take care of nourishment while brahmanas facilitate teaching.
Brahmana Dharma:
# In order to facilitate teaching, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, deity worship, [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajna]], etc.
# Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras.
# Using mothertongue in its pure form (so as to aid translations in the future).
# Giving charity.
# Volunteering in social welfare activities.
# Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques.
# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the brahmana varna.
Kshatriya Dharma:
# To facilitate the responsibility of protection, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, pictures of Rajrshis, etc.
# Constant chanting and listening of songs and slogans related to Rajas.
# Exposure to challenging situations to over come fear.
# A pro-charity surrounding especially towards the knowledgeable and the weak.
# Sports and exercises for physical strength.
# Learning the language of the opponents.
# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the kshatriya varna.
Vaishya Dharma:
# In order to fulfill the responsibility of nourishment, the atmosphere at home should be such that there constant understanding of natural products, agricultural and diary, obtained without affecting the balance in nature.
# Constant discussions and efforts towards agricultural produce.
# Use of pure organic produce.
# Giving charity.
# Every family member should have some important contribution towards the livelihood.
# Knowledge about foreign products, Bharatiya raw materials and by products.
# Usage of dairy products through all the households.
# Providing support to Yajnas.
# Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc.
# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the Vaishya varna.
# Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others.
* Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.:
* Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.:
<blockquote>धृतिः क्षमा दमोऽस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । धीर्विद्या सत्यम् अक्रोधो दशकं धर्मलक्षणम् । । ६.९२ । ।<ref name=":3" /></blockquote><blockquote>''dhr̥tiḥ kṣamā damo'steyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ । dhīrvidyā satyaṁ akrodho daśakaṁ dharmalakṣaṇam । । 6.92 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Steadiness (refers to a stable behaviour even in extreme situations), Forgiveness, Self-control, Abstention from unrighteous appropriation, Purity (internal and outwardly), Control of the Sense-organs, Discrimination (sat-asat-viveka), Knowledge (the art of using all knowledge in a beneficial way), Truthfulness, and Absence of anger (in thought, word and deed)— these are the ten-fold forms of duty.<ref name=":4" />
<blockquote>धृतिः क्षमा दमोऽस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । धीर्विद्या सत्यम् अक्रोधो दशकं धर्मलक्षणम् । । ६.९२ । ।<ref name=":3" /></blockquote><blockquote>''dhr̥tiḥ kṣamā damo'steyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ । dhīrvidyā satyaṁ akrodho daśakaṁ dharmalakṣaṇam । । 6.92 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Steadiness (refers to a stable behaviour even in extreme situations), Forgiveness, Self-control, Abstention from unrighteous appropriation, Purity (internal and outwardly), Control of the Sense-organs, Discrimination (sat-asat-viveka), Knowledge (the art of using all knowledge in a beneficial way), Truthfulness, and Absence of anger (in thought, word and deed)— these are the ten-fold forms of duty.<ref name=":4" />
== विषयसारः ॥ Summary ==
== विषयसारः ॥ Summary ==
The initial stages of शैशवम्, बाल्यम् and किशोरावस्था see the development of conducive mind set. It is in the यौवनम् that an understanding of responsibilities develop. And गार्हस्थ्यम् is the stage that has the responsibility to learn and teach. It is also essential to understand that स्त्री and पुरुषः are same at the psychological level. It is the nature of behaviour that is different.
The initial stages of शैशवम्, बाल्यम् and किशोरावस्था see the development of conducive mind set. It is adviced to get the dharmashastras and the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]] learnt by heart in this stage. It is in the यौवनम् that an understanding of responsibilities develop. At this stage, texts appropriate at this age are to be made available. And गार्हस्थ्यम् is the stage that has the responsibility to learn and teach. It is also essential to understand that स्त्री and पुरुषः are same at the psychological level. It is the nature of behaviour that is different.
In the initial stages, parents are advised to observe the child, having understood one's own [[Varna Dharma (वर्णधर्मः)|Varna Dharma]]. Varna is obtained based on the fruits of previous actions. Other important activities include practice of Sanskrit conversation in a disciplined fashion, collection and rendition of stories, pictures, dramas and games based on respective Varna. It is the responsibility of a गृहस्थ to give birth to a generation better than oneself and to nurture a
In the initial stages, parents are advised to observe the child, having understood one's own [[Varna Dharma (वर्णधर्मः)|Varna Dharma]]. Varna is obtained based on the fruits of previous actions. Other important activities include practice of Sanskrit conversation in a disciplined fashion, collection and rendition of stories, pictures, dramas and games based on respective Varna. It is the responsibility of a गृहस्थ to give birth to a generation better than oneself and to nurture a feeling of collective social responsibility so that no action goes against the society.
This entire exercise will bring to our attention that in this Curriculum of life provided by the Indian tradition, the subject matter covered will total up to give us a coursework for all stages of life beginning with the गर्भपूर्वावस्था to वृद्धावस्था.
This entire exercise will bring to our attention that in this Curriculum of life provided by the Indian tradition, the subject matter covered will total up to give us a coursework for all stages of life beginning with the गर्भपूर्वावस्था to वृद्धावस्था.