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This is true. Because, if one cultivates good thoughts in the mind through good samskara and performs good deeds, one uplifts oneself. The height of one's rise is directly proportional to the good thoughts one has entertained and performed. While the down fall is also directly proportional to the sinful thoughts one entertained and the evil deeds one indulged in. Therefore, realising that in the final stage of life, the sole and lone friend of an individual who survives is Dharma, every individual should conform to Dharma in every sphere of activity. This is the only sure way of securing real success and real happiness in life.

This is true. Because, if one cultivates good thoughts in the mind through good samskara and performs good deeds, one uplifts oneself. The height of one's rise is directly proportional to the good thoughts one has entertained and performed. While the down fall is also directly proportional to the sinful thoughts one entertained and the evil deeds one indulged in. Therefore, realising that in the final stage of life, the sole and lone friend of an individual who survives is Dharma, every individual should conform to Dharma in every sphere of activity. This is the only sure way of securing real success and real happiness in life.

Also, an orderly society that is capable of protecting the rights of individuals, can come into existence only if everyone acts according to Dharma. That is also the reason why the necessity of scrupulous practice of Dharma is forcefully expressed. In fact, the aspect of Dharmacharana is sought to be impressed on every student. The Shikshavalli (Chapter 2, lesson 8) of the Taittiriya Upanishad says,<blockquote>युवा स्यात्साधु युवाऽध्यायकः । आशिष्ठो द्रढिष्ठो बलिष्ठ ॥ तस्येयं पृथिवी सर्वा वित्तस्य पूर्णा स्यात् । स एको मानुष आनन्दः ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''yuvā syātsādhu yuvā'dhyāyakaḥ । āśiṣṭho draḍhiṣṭho baliṣṭha ॥ tasyeyaṁ pr̥thivī sarvā vittasya pūrṇā syāt । sa eko mānuṣa ānandaḥ ॥''</blockquote>Meaning : Happiness is this, youth should be of good character, learned, resolute and strong (morally and physically). Then only the earth will be full of prosperity and wealth. This is the measure of human happiness.

Also, an orderly society that is capable of protecting the rights of individuals, can come into existence only if everyone acts according to Dharma. That is also the reason why the necessity of scrupulous practice of Dharma is forcefully expressed. In fact, the aspect of Dharmacharana is sought to be impressed on every student. The Shikshavalli (Chapter 2, lesson 8) of the Taittiriya Upanishad says,<blockquote>युवा स्यात्साधु युवाऽध्यायकः । आशिष्ठो द्रढिष्ठो बलिष्ठ ॥ तस्येयं पृथिवी सर्वा वित्तस्य पूर्णा स्यात् । स एको मानुष आनन्दः ॥{{Citation needed}}</blockquote><blockquote>''yuvā syātsādhu yuvā'dhyāyakaḥ । āśiṣṭho draḍhiṣṭho baliṣṭha ॥ tasyeyaṁ pr̥thivī sarvā vittasya pūrṇā syāt । sa eko mānuṣa ānandaḥ ॥''</blockquote>Meaning : Happiness is this, youth should be of good character, learned, resolute and strong (morally and physically). Then only the earth will be full of prosperity and wealth. This is the measure of human happiness.

This lesson that the real happiness and prosperity of any nation is directly proportional to the number of men of character it has produced, through proper education and environment is highly enlightening. Thus, a 'State of Dharma' is required to be always maintained for peaceful co-existence, happiness and prosperity.<ref name=":3" />

This lesson that the real happiness and prosperity of any nation is directly proportional to the number of men of character it has produced, through proper education and environment is highly enlightening. Thus, a 'State of Dharma' is required to be always maintained for peaceful co-existence, happiness and prosperity.<ref name=":3" />

Practice of Dharma leads to the perfect realisation of essential unity or the final end, the highest good, namely, Moksha. The practitioner experiences peace, joy, strength and tranquility within himself. His life becomes thoroughly disciplined. His powers and capacities are exceedingly intensified. He realises that there is one underlying homogeneous essence, a living truth, behind these names and forms. He is transmuted into divinity. His whole nature gets transformed. He becomes one with the Eternal. He beholds Brahman above, Brahman below, Brahman to the right, Brahman to the left, Brahman in front, Brahman at the back, Brahman within, Brahman without and Brahman pervading the whole world.

Practice of Dharma leads to the perfect realisation of essential unity or the final end, the highest good, namely, Moksha. The practitioner experiences peace, joy, strength and tranquility within himself. His life becomes thoroughly disciplined. His powers and capacities are exceedingly intensified. He realises that there is one underlying homogeneous essence, a living truth, behind these names and forms. He is transmuted into divinity. His whole nature gets transformed. He becomes one with the Eternal. He beholds Brahman above, Brahman below, Brahman to the right, Brahman to the left, Brahman in front, Brahman at the back, Brahman within, Brahman without and Brahman pervading the whole world.

==संहृतिः ॥ Synopsis==

==संहृतिः ॥ Synopsis==

We see everyday human beings indulging in all sorts of crimes, misappropriation, corruption just to achieve their selfish purposes. This ultimately ruins them and their families and also adversely affects the society as a whole. Every individual should, therefore, by constant effort, regulate his mind, speech and action so that he does not inflict any physical or mental injury or any pecuniary loss or damage on other individuals.  

We see everyday human beings indulging in all sorts of crimes, misappropriation, corruption just to achieve their selfish purposes. This ultimately ruins them and their families and also adversely affects the society as a whole. Every individual should, therefore, by constant effort, regulate his mind, speech and action so that he does not inflict any physical or mental injury or any pecuniary loss or damage on other individuals.