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=== गर्भपूर्वावस्था ॥ Before Conception === | === गर्भपूर्वावस्था ॥ Before Conception === | ||
− | * Understanding the [[Varna Dharma (वर्णधर्मः)|Varna Dharma]] or Svadharma as explained in the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. | + | *Understanding the [[Varna Dharma (वर्णधर्मः)|Varna Dharma]] or Svadharma as explained in the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]]. |
− | * | + | *Gathering knowledge as per one's Varna and cultivating appropriate habits. |
− | * Following Yama and Niyama. | + | *Following Yama and Niyama (as explained in Ashtangayoga). |
+ | It is said that,<blockquote>प्रजनार्थं स्त्रियः सृष्टाः संतानार्थं च मानवः । तस्मात्साधारणो धर्मः श्रुतौ पत्न्या सहोदितः । । ९.९६ । ।<ref name=":0">Manusmrti, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%83 Adhyaya 9.]</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''prajanārthaṁ striyaḥ sr̥ṣṭāḥ saṁtānārthaṁ ca mānavaḥ ।'' ''tasmātsādhāraṇo dharmaḥ śrutau patnyā sahoditaḥ । । 9.96 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: To be mothers were women created, and to be fathers men; religious rites, therefore, are ordained in the [[Vedas (वेदाः)|Veda]] to be performed (by the husband) together with his wife.<ref name=":1">Pt. Sri Rama Ramanuja Acharya, [http://www.srimatham.com/uploads/5/5/4/9/5549439/manu_for_modern_times.pdf The Laws of Manu for the 21st Century], srimatham.com</ref> | ||
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+ | While giving the girl in marriage, the father, or in his absence the guardian, addresses the bridegroom with the following words:<blockquote>धर्मे चार्थे च कामे च नातिचरितव्या त्वयेयम् । ''dharme cārthe ca kāme ca nāticaritavyā tvayeyam ।''</blockquote>Meaning: You shall not transgress Dharma in the attainment of Artha and Kama. | ||
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+ | The bridegroom accepts the condition with these words: नातिचरामि | ''nāticarāmi |'' | ||
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+ | Meaning: I shall not transgress Dharma, in matters of Artha and Kama. | ||
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+ | This aspect is brought out in the 'Saptapadi', (the ceremony of taking seven steps) at the end of which there is a declaration that the couple become life long friends. The seven steps are:{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|style=width: 600px; font-style: italic;| | ||
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+ | *First step- For nourishment of each other. | ||
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+ | *Second step- To grow together in strength. | ||
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+ | *Third step- To preserve our wealth and become rich. | ||
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+ | *Fourth step- To attain happiness and harmony. | ||
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+ | *Fifth step- To care their children, in-laws and relatives. | ||
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+ | *Sixth step- For Long life togetherness. | ||
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+ | *Seventh Step- Life long loyalty unity and all goodness forever. | ||
+ | }}All grhya sutras speak about seven steps only.<blockquote>अन्योन्यस्याव्यभिचारो भवेदामरणान्तिकः । एष धर्मः समासेन ज्ञेयः स्त्रीपुंसयोः परः । । ९.१०१ । । <ref name=":0" /></blockquote><blockquote>''anyonyasyāvyabhicāro bhavedāmaraṇāntikaḥ । eṣa dharmaḥ samāsena jñeyaḥ strīpuṁsayoḥ paraḥ । । 9.101 । ।''</blockquote>It is mentioned here that mutual friendship and fidelity is the highest Dharma to be observed by husband and wife, throughout their life. And the family in which husband and wife have mutual affection and respect always secures happiness and prosperity. | ||
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==== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ==== | ==== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ==== | ||
− | * | + | *Following the steps necessary to become a teacher. |
− | * Being disciplined in | + | *Being disciplined in self-study (स्वाध्यायः) and understanding the knowledge gathered through self-study. |
− | * Learning | + | *Trying to understand the different components of the society through practical and time relevant techniques. |
− | * Studying the current cultural map of India. | + | *Learning byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra. |
− | * Understanding and enabling explanation of the history of India's geography. | + | *Studying the current cultural map of India. |
− | + | *Understanding and enabling explanation of the history of India's geography. | |
==== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ==== | ==== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ==== | ||
− | * | + | *Doing things necessary for protection. |
− | * Trying to | + | *Trying to improve one's health, strength and war skills. |
− | * Learning | + | *Creating or joining groups. |
− | * Studying the current cultural map of India. | + | *Learning byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra. |
− | * Understanding the | + | *Studying the current cultural map of India. |
+ | *Understanding the history of India's geography. | ||
+ | ==== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ==== | ||
+ | *Being in the company of upholders of Dharma. | ||
+ | *Giving monetary donations, time and infrastructure. | ||
+ | *Reading and teaching stories of Raja Raghu, Raja Harshavardhana, etc. | ||
+ | *Learning byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra. | ||
+ | *Studying the current cultural map of India. | ||
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* Understanding the geographical history of India. | * Understanding the geographical history of India. | ||
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Revision as of 13:25, 3 October 2018
Education on 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.
Age group | Responsibilities as per Varna |
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गर्भपूर्वावस्था ॥ Before Conception
Meaning: To be mothers were women created, and to be fathers men; religious rites, therefore, are ordained in the Veda to be performed (by the husband) together with his wife.[2] While giving the girl in marriage, the father, or in his absence the guardian, addresses the bridegroom with the following words: Meaning: You shall not transgress Dharma in the attainment of Artha and Kama. The bridegroom accepts the condition with these words: नातिचरामि | nāticarāmi | Meaning: I shall not transgress Dharma, in matters of Artha and Kama. This aspect is brought out in the 'Saptapadi', (the ceremony of taking seven steps) at the end of which there is a declaration that the couple become life long friends. The seven steps are:
It is mentioned here that mutual friendship and fidelity is the highest Dharma to be observed by husband and wife, throughout their life. And the family in which husband and wife have mutual affection and respect always secures happiness and prosperity. |
ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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गर्भावस्था ॥ During Pregnancy
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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शैशवम् ॥ Childhood (Until the age of 5years)
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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बाल्यम् ॥ Childhood (From the age between 6 to 10 years)
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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कौमारम् ॥ Adolescence (Age between 11 and 15 years)
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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यौवनम् ॥ Youth (Age between 16 and 25 years)
This is the phase in which one may contribute to the educational, governmental and progressive systems.
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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गार्हस्थ्यम् ॥ Householder's phase (Age between 26 to 60)
In this phase, one may contribute to the educational, governmental and progressive systems.
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ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna
क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna
वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna
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प्रौढं वार्धक्यं च ॥ Old ageIn this phase too, one may contribute to the educational, governmental and progressive systems.
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Personal Role
There are two main points as far as an individual's personal role in following the responsibilities as enlisted above is concerned.
- Deciding one's role keeping in mind one's age and performing the prescribed activities therein.
- Staying clear of any trouble by avoiding those activities whose execution is beyond one's capacity.
This is the crux of the understanding expected off one who aims at executing the responsibilities vested in one's hands through the different stages of life.
To Sum up
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.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Manusmrti, Adhyaya 9.
- ↑ Pt. Sri Rama Ramanuja Acharya, The Laws of Manu for the 21st Century, srimatham.com