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Line 1: − − == Concept of Dharma == − Dharma is the greatest and the most valuable contribution to humanity by [[Bharatavarsha (भरतवर्षम्)|Bharatavarsha]], our beloved Janmabhumi. On account of its antiquity, utility and universality the very mention of that word rouses the conscience of every individual in this land.<ref name=":2">Mandagadde, Rama Jois. (1997) ''Dharma : The Global Ethic'' Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan</ref> As proclaimed by numerous scholars, Dharma is one of those Samskrit terms that defy all attempts at an exact rendering in English or any other tongue.<ref name=":1">Kane, Pandurang Vaman. (1930) ''History of Dharmasastra (Ancient and Medieval Religious and Civil Law), Volume 1.'' Poona : Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute</ref> − − Mahabharata proclaims that ultimately it is Dharma which holds together all the entities of the Universe. <blockquote>धारणाद्धर्ममित्याहुर्धर्मो धारयते प्रजाः। यत्स्याद्धारणसंयुक्तं स धर्म इति निश्चयः॥ (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58)</blockquote><blockquote>dhāraṇāddharmamityāhurdharmo dhārayate prajāḥ। yatsyāddhāraṇasaṁyuktaṁ sa dharma iti niścayaḥ॥ (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58)</blockquote>''That which supports, that which holds together the peoples (of the universe), that is Dharma''<ref name=":0">''Sanatana Dharma : An Advanced Textbook of Hindu Religion and Ethics''. (1903) Benares : The Board of Trustees, Central Hindu College</ref> Line 50:
Line 45: − − == Dharma Constituents == − A common territory and common values of life evolved and cherished by the people of [[Bharatavarsha (भरतवर्षम्)|Bharatavarsha]] by far have welded the people of this sacred land into a nation bound by the system of values of life. There are many main and subsidiary values, traditions and customs but all of them within the framework of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]]. Universal acceptance that 'Dharma' bears the Universe and holds entities together (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58) is the moral binding factor of different people of Bharatavarsha. A few important values may be summarized here.<ref name=":2" /> − − {{div col|colwidth=30em}} − # Duty towards others − # A Code of Conduct: Samanya Dharma (for all human beings) and Raja Dharma (Duty of Rulers) − # Respect for Womanhood − # Equality (Samanata) − # Gratitude (Kritajnata) − # Compassion (Daya) − # Simple Life -Sparing use of Natural Resources − # Service (Seva -Paropakara) − # Sacrifice (Tyaga) − # World is one Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam) − {{div col end}} − − Aptly, in modern thought processes, the dharmika paradigm encompasses<ref>Rajiv Malhotra. (2011) ''[[Being Different]]''</ref> − #integral unity ('''dharmika tattvajnana''') − #perspective of life ('''dharmika jeevan drishti''') − #codes of conduct ('''dharmika vyavahar sutra''') − #systems and structures ('''dharmika vyavastha''') − These aspects are studied at length in [[Dharmika Jivana Vidhana (धार्मिकजीवनविधानम्)|Dharmika Jivana Vidhana]], through which we aim to bring back restructuring of the society along with the ancient glory, and peace in global dharmika communities. Line 82:
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Every person leads a life irrespective of the civilization he belongs to. But every civilization has a characteristic way of living (जीवनशैली), which, as per that civilization’s convictions, is superior to the way other civilizations live. And the basis this characteristic way of living is forms the perspectives of life that the civilization is founded upon. And underlying the way of living and the perspectives of life are the perspectives about the world ie. vishwa dristhi (विश्वदृष्टी - worldview) and tattvajnana (तत्त्वज्ञान - foundational philosophy) that the civilization is founded upon. The world view and perspectives toward life held by the civilization tend to influence an individual’s relationships with other entities, which include all movable and immovable (चराचर) entities.
Every person leads a life irrespective of the civilization he belongs to. But every civilization has a characteristic way of living (जीवनशैली), which, as per that civilization’s convictions, is superior to the way other civilizations live. And the basis this characteristic way of living is forms the perspectives of life that the civilization is founded upon. And underlying the way of living and the perspectives of life are the perspectives about the world ie. vishwa dristhi (विश्वदृष्टी - worldview) and tattvajnana (तत्त्वज्ञान - foundational philosophy) that the civilization is founded upon. The world view and perspectives toward life held by the civilization tend to influence an individual’s relationships with other entities, which include all movable and immovable (चराचर) entities.
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# Lucid presentation of ancient practices such as Nityakarmas ([[Aupasana (औपासनः)|Aupasana]] and [[Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्)|Agnihotra]]) serve as reference manuals (of conventional practices) to promote their revitalization in the society.
# Lucid presentation of ancient practices such as Nityakarmas ([[Aupasana (औपासनः)|Aupasana]] and [[Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्)|Agnihotra]]) serve as reference manuals (of conventional practices) to promote their revitalization in the society.
# Topics that are profound with esoteric insights of ancient seers provide an insight into the characteristics of the vedas and vedanta. Examples : Vidya (Brahmavidya, [[Bhumavidya (भूमविद्या)|Bhumavidya]], [[Panchagnividya (पञ्चाग्निविद्या)|Panchagnividya]]), Mahavakyas, Yajna ([[Srauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)|Shrauta yajnas]]), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravritti]] and [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|Nivritti]], Shastras (Nyaya and Mimamsa).
# Topics that are profound with esoteric insights of ancient seers provide an insight into the characteristics of the vedas and vedanta. Examples : Vidya (Brahmavidya, [[Bhumavidya (भूमविद्या)|Bhumavidya]], [[Panchagnividya (पञ्चाग्निविद्या)|Panchagnividya]]), Mahavakyas, Yajna ([[Srauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)|Shrauta yajnas]]), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravritti]] and [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|Nivritti]], Shastras (Nyaya and Mimamsa).
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