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− | Education on [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]] is a page on the prospective educational steps that may be undertaken by an individual to initiate oneself, or the future generations into the concept of Sanatana Dharma. The table here, explains the Varna specific responsibilities of individuals in different stages of life, as well as an enumeration on personal role in the process of following these steps. | + | Education on [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]] is a page on the prospective educational steps that may be undertaken by an individual to initiate oneself, or the future generations into the concept of Sanatana Dharma. The table here, explains specific responsibilities of individuals in different stages of life, as well as an enumeration on personal role in the process of following these steps. |
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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. |
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− | Brahmana Dharma:
| + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| # 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. | | # 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. | | # Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras. |
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| # Volunteering in social welfare activities. | | # Volunteering in social welfare activities. |
| # Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques. | | # Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques. |
− | # Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the brahmana varna. | + | # Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of teaching. |
− | Kshatriya Dharma:
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| + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| # 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. | | # 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. | | # Constant chanting and listening of songs and slogans related to Rajas. |
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| # Sports and exercises for physical strength. | | # Sports and exercises for physical strength. |
| # Learning the language of the opponents. | | # Learning the language of the opponents. |
− | # Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the kshatriya varna. | + | # Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of protection. |
− | Vaishya Dharma:
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| + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| # 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. | | # 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. | | # Constant discussions and efforts towards agricultural produce. |
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| # Providing support to Yajnas. | | # Providing support to Yajnas. |
| # Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc. | | # 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. | + | # Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of nourishment. |
| # Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others. | | # Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others. |
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| + | === अन्यकार्याणि ॥ === |
| In observing all this, there should be adherence to truthfulness, simplicity, self-dependence, good behaviour, independence, empathy, tolerance, cleanliness, svadeshi, etc. It is advised to highlight those sayings from the tradition that establish the values enumerated above. For example: Where husband and wife live a relation defined by love, in that house, the deities Vishnu and Lakshmi stay even without the presence of their idols. | | In observing all this, there should be adherence to truthfulness, simplicity, self-dependence, good behaviour, independence, empathy, tolerance, cleanliness, svadeshi, etc. It is advised to highlight those sayings from the tradition that establish the values enumerated above. For example: Where husband and wife live a relation defined by love, in that house, the deities Vishnu and Lakshmi stay even without the presence of their idols. |
| * Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.: | | * Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.: |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
− | * The responsibilities of the brahmana Varna in this stage include engaging discussions, creation of intellectual groups, behavioural independence, increasing one's ability to read and teach. | + | * The responsibilities in this stage include engaging discussions, creation of intellectual groups, behavioural independence, increasing one's ability to read and teach. |
| * 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. | | * 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. | | * Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras. |
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| * Volunteering in social welfare activities. | | * Volunteering in social welfare activities. |
| * Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques. | | * Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques. |
− | * Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the brahmana varna. | + | * Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of teaching. |
− | * Describing the qualities of the Brahmanas, the Bhagavad Gita says, | + | * Describing the qualities of Brahmanas (predominantly identified with the Svabhava of Adhyayana and Adhyapana), the Bhagavad Gita says, |
| <blockquote>शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च ।</blockquote><blockquote>ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४२॥<ref name=":5">Bhagavad Gita, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%83 Chapter 18].</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śamo damastapaḥ śaucaṁ kṣāntirārjavameva ca ।''</blockquote><blockquote>''jñānaṁ vijñānamāstikyaṁ brahmakarma svabhāvajam ॥18- 42॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness and also uprightness, knowledge, | | <blockquote>शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च ।</blockquote><blockquote>ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४२॥<ref name=":5">Bhagavad Gita, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%83 Chapter 18].</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śamo damastapaḥ śaucaṁ kṣāntirārjavameva ca ।''</blockquote><blockquote>''jñānaṁ vijñānamāstikyaṁ brahmakarma svabhāvajam ॥18- 42॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness and also uprightness, knowledge, |
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| *Gathering people willing to know more and guiding them. | | *Gathering people willing to know more and guiding them. |
| *Making use of stories for kids in this context. For example: The story of Yudhisthira. | | *Making use of stories for kids in this context. For example: The story of Yudhisthira. |
− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| *Creating groups for facilitating security. | | *Creating groups for facilitating security. |
| *Studying for lawful independence. | | *Studying for lawful independence. |
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| * Sports and exercises for physical strength. | | * Sports and exercises for physical strength. |
| * Learning the language of the opponents. | | * Learning the language of the opponents. |
− | * Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the kshatriya varna. | + | * Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of protection. |
| * Describing the qualities of a Kshatriya, Bhagavad Gita says, | | * Describing the qualities of a Kshatriya, Bhagavad Gita says, |
| <blockquote>शौर्यं तेजो धृतिर्दाक्ष्यं युद्धे चाप्यपलायनम् । दानमीश्वरभावश्च क्षात्रं कर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४३॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''śauryaṁ tejo dhr̥tirdākṣyaṁ yuddhe cāpyapalāyanam । dānamīśvarabhāvaśca kṣātraṁ karma svabhāvajam ॥18- 43॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Prowess, splendour, firmness, dexterity and also not fleeing from battle, generosity and | | <blockquote>शौर्यं तेजो धृतिर्दाक्ष्यं युद्धे चाप्यपलायनम् । दानमीश्वरभावश्च क्षात्रं कर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४३॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''śauryaṁ tejo dhr̥tirdākṣyaṁ yuddhe cāpyapalāyanam । dānamīśvarabhāvaśca kṣātraṁ karma svabhāvajam ॥18- 43॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Prowess, splendour, firmness, dexterity and also not fleeing from battle, generosity and |
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| *Reading and reciting the stories of Samrats and protectors of Dharma. | | *Reading and reciting the stories of Samrats and protectors of Dharma. |
| *Having the satsanga of Dharma rakshakas. | | *Having the satsanga of Dharma rakshakas. |
− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Creating organisations for financial regulation. | | * Creating organisations for financial regulation. |
| * Financial independence. | | * Financial independence. |
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| * Providing support to Yajnas. | | * Providing support to Yajnas. |
| * Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc. | | * 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. | + | * Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of nourishment. |
| * Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others. | | * Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others. |
| * Describing the qualities of a Vaishya, the Bhagavad Gita says, | | * Describing the qualities of a Vaishya, the Bhagavad Gita says, |
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| == गर्भावस्था ॥ During Pregnancy == | | == गर्भावस्था ॥ During Pregnancy == |
− | * This is the best time to establish yama and niyama | + | * This is the best time to establish the foundation of Yama and Niyama explained in Ashtanga Yoga |
| * This is the time for establishment of the Panchakoshas | | * This is the time for establishment of the Panchakoshas |
| * Reading of stories and singing of songs related to dharma as per the monthly schedule | | * Reading of stories and singing of songs related to dharma as per the monthly schedule |
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| These are the 10 lakshanas of Dharma. | | These are the 10 lakshanas of Dharma. |
− | * The foundation of Yama and Niyama explained in the Ashtanga Yoga should be laid in this stage.
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| * Internalising Yama and Niyama is indispensable for all the varnas. | | * Internalising Yama and Niyama is indispensable for all the varnas. |
| * Learning by heart the songs and stories pertinent to one's varna. | | * Learning by heart the songs and stories pertinent to one's varna. |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Reading [[Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara (भारतीयसांस्कृतिकपरम्परा)|Bharatiya Shastriya Sahitya]]. | | * Reading [[Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara (भारतीयसांस्कृतिकपरम्परा)|Bharatiya Shastriya Sahitya]]. |
| * Constantly thinking and contemplating on them. | | * Constantly thinking and contemplating on them. |
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| * Studying the current cultural map of India. | | * Studying the current cultural map of India. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Reading and teaching the stories of Samrats and the upholders of Dharma. | | * Reading and teaching the stories of Samrats and the upholders of Dharma. |
| * Aiming at improving physical strength, health, war skills with due care for the state of pregnancy under the guidance of a medical adviser. | | * Aiming at improving physical strength, health, war skills with due care for the state of pregnancy under the guidance of a medical adviser. |
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| * Studying the current cultural map of India. | | * Studying the current cultural map of India. |
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− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Acquiring the company of upholders of Dharma. | | * Acquiring the company of upholders of Dharma. |
| * Giving monetary donations, time and infrastructure. | | * Giving monetary donations, time and infrastructure. |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Focus should be on शौचम् (cleanliness) and आर्जवम् (honesty). | | * Focus should be on शौचम् (cleanliness) and आर्जवम् (honesty). |
| * Telling stories of how adherence to dharma helps attain moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special emphasis on शौचम् and आर्जवम् | | * Telling stories of how adherence to dharma helps attain moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special emphasis on शौचम् and आर्जवम् |
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| * Showing them the cultural map of India and making them draw it. | | * Showing them the cultural map of India and making them draw it. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Organising games to tap the leadership qualities in the child. | | * Organising games to tap the leadership qualities in the child. |
| * Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on शौर्यम् (valour) and दानम् (charity) for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः). | | * Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on शौर्यम् (valour) and दानम् (charity) for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः). |
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| *Telling them stories of Hanuman, Bhima, etc. | | *Telling them stories of Hanuman, Bhima, etc. |
| *Getting them to learn byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra. | | *Getting them to learn byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra. |
− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
− | * Introducing the Vaishya dharma through stories related to agriculture, protection of cows, trading, etc. | + | * Introducing पोषणकार्यम् through stories related to agriculture, protection of cows, trading, etc. |
− | * Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on कृषिः, गोरक्षा and वाणिज्यम् for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः). | + | * Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharata's culture with special focus on कृषिः, गोरक्षा and वाणिज्यम् for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः). |
| * Showing the Cultural map of India to the child. | | * Showing the Cultural map of India to the child. |
| * Telling them the stories of Raja Raghu, Harshavardhana, Bhama Shah, Damaji, etc. | | * Telling them the stories of Raja Raghu, Harshavardhana, Bhama Shah, Damaji, etc. |
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| In this stage, the behaviour of the elders and an interactive atmosphere in the house is of great importance. | | In this stage, the behaviour of the elders and an interactive atmosphere in the house is of great importance. |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
− | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great brahmana. | + | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great brahmana inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to teaching field. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
− | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great kshatriya. | + | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great kshatriya inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of protection. |
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− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
− | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great Vaishya. | + | * In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great Vaishya inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of nourishment. |
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| One fourth is to be learnt by means of Svadhyaya. Here, the responsibility is to gather four people of one's own kind and explain viewpoints to facilitate lokasangraha. | | One fourth is to be learnt by means of Svadhyaya. Here, the responsibility is to gather four people of one's own kind and explain viewpoints to facilitate lokasangraha. |
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− | Brahmacharyashrama : After the completion of childhood (around eight or nine years), an individual was required to take to higher education and to maintain celibacy to conserve physical, moral and mental energy and to devote himself to the studies for a period of about twelve to fifteen years. During this period the main obligation of an individual was to acquire knowledge and to increase his knowledge by research. This ashrama was not only intended to earn knowledge to earn for a comfortable life, but also to enable the discharge of one of the pious obligations, 'Rishiruna' ( debt due to teachers) namely acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. An individual was also required to cultivate moral character and discipline which would enable him to develop his personality so that he would not only be useful to himself but also to the members of the family and to society as well. In today's times, education including physical fitness and moral education during the first period (Studentship). | + | Brahmacharyashrama : After the completion of childhood (around eight or nine years), an individual was required to take to higher education and to maintain celibacy to conserve physical, moral and mental energy and to devote himself to the studies for a period of about twelve to fifteen years. During this period the main obligation of an individual was to acquire knowledge and to increase his knowledge by research. This ashrama was not only intended to earn knowledge to earn for a comfortable life, but also to enable the discharge of one of the pious obligations, 'Rishiruna' (debt due to teachers) namely acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. An individual was also required to cultivate moral character and discipline which would enable him to develop his personality so that he would not only be useful to himself but also to the members of the family and to society as well. In today's times, education including physical fitness and moral education during the first period (Studentship). |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the current cultural map of India. | | * Studying the current cultural map of India. |
| * Understanding the geographical history of India. | | * Understanding the geographical history of India. |
− | * Contemplating on the role of a brahmana in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a brahmana here' | + | * Contemplating on the role of a brahmana in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to teaching field. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a brahmana here' |
− | * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards brahmana vrtti. | + | * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards brahmana vrtti (generally identified with the Svabhava of adhyayana and adhyapana). |
| * Joining associations with similar thoughts. | | * Joining associations with similar thoughts. |
| * Accumulating strength and training in the various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting. | | * Accumulating strength and training in the various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the current cultural map of India. | | * Studying the current cultural map of India. |
| * Understanding the geographical history of India. | | * Understanding the geographical history of India. |
− | * Contemplating on the role of a kshatriya in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a kshatriya here' | + | * Contemplating on the role of a kshatriya in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of protection. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a kshatriya here' |
| * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards kshatriya vrtti. | | * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards kshatriya vrtti. |
| * Joining associations with similar thoughts. | | * Joining associations with similar thoughts. |
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| * Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible). | | * Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible). |
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− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the current cultural map of India. | | * Studying the current cultural map of India. |
| * Understanding the geographical history of India. | | * Understanding the geographical history of India. |
− | * Contemplating on the role of a Vaishya in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a Vaishya here' | + | * Contemplating on the role of a Vaishya in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of nourishment. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a Vaishya here' |
| * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards Vaishya vrtti. | | * Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards Vaishya vrtti. |
| * Joining associations with similar thoughts. | | * Joining associations with similar thoughts. |
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| * Providing aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint. | | * Providing aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint. |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. | | * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. |
| * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. | | * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. |
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| * Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting. | | * Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. | | * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. |
| * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. | | * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. |
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| * Providing services in the army, police, National intelligence agencies, etc. | | * Providing services in the army, police, National intelligence agencies, etc. |
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− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. | | * Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. |
| * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. | | * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. |
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| *Providing an aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint and helping those activities complementary and supplementary to the upliftment of the society. | | *Providing an aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint and helping those activities complementary and supplementary to the upliftment of the society. |
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− | === ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna === | + | === शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. | | * Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. |
| * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. | | * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. |
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| * Starting classes for acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting with the co-operation of the judicial system as per necessity. | | * Starting classes for acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting with the co-operation of the judicial system as per necessity. |
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− | === क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna === | + | === रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| * Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. | | * Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc. |
| * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. | | * Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware. |
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| * In case of a Kshatriya, the principle of Akrodha and Kshama (two of the ten lakshanas of Dharma as given by Manu) is of great importance. Akrodha warns a Kshatriya against uncontrolled anger while Kshama suggests that the quantum of penalty must be in proportion to the gravity of the misconduct and should not be harsh. In today's parlance, it means that even when an employee commits a mistake, the employer's anger should not cross reasonable limits. And only in cases in which the misconduct is grave that the maximum or highest penalty should be imposed; for only then it is justified. | | * In case of a Kshatriya, the principle of Akrodha and Kshama (two of the ten lakshanas of Dharma as given by Manu) is of great importance. Akrodha warns a Kshatriya against uncontrolled anger while Kshama suggests that the quantum of penalty must be in proportion to the gravity of the misconduct and should not be harsh. In today's parlance, it means that even when an employee commits a mistake, the employer's anger should not cross reasonable limits. And only in cases in which the misconduct is grave that the maximum or highest penalty should be imposed; for only then it is justified. |
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− | === वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna === | + | === पोषणकार्यम् ॥ === |
| *The principle of Samvibhaga, requires that the employers must share the profit arising out of running any industry or business with the employees. In the case of a Vaishya, this principle is of great importance. If the principle of Samvibhaga remains uppermost in the mind of the employers and in the light of this principle they regulate their own life style and appropriate only a reasonable portion of the profit for themselves and distribute the profit among the employees, the relationship between the two would be cordial, and it would also promote a sense of gratitude among the employees towards the employers, which in turn increases the output of work both in quality and quantity. | | *The principle of Samvibhaga, requires that the employers must share the profit arising out of running any industry or business with the employees. In the case of a Vaishya, this principle is of great importance. If the principle of Samvibhaga remains uppermost in the mind of the employers and in the light of this principle they regulate their own life style and appropriate only a reasonable portion of the profit for themselves and distribute the profit among the employees, the relationship between the two would be cordial, and it would also promote a sense of gratitude among the employees towards the employers, which in turn increases the output of work both in quality and quantity. |
| Apart from that, some responsibilities include, | | Apart from that, some responsibilities include, |