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Samanya Dharma (सामान्यधर्मः) (view source)
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=== अध्यात्मे ॥ In Adhyatma ===
=== अध्यात्मे ॥ In Adhyatma ===
The importance of Samanya Dharma in spirituality irrespective of the chosen path is in that it leads to the purification of the mind. The mind is afflicted with various impurities that are generally classified into the six passions viz.
The importance of Samanya Dharma in spirituality irrespective of the chosen path is in that it leads to the purification of the mind. The mind is afflicted with various impurities that are generally classified into the six passions viz.
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# Kama (lust)
# Krodha (anger)
# Moha (delusion)
# Lobha (greed)
# Mada (pride)
# Matsarya (jealousy)
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These impurities lead a person to commit various mistakes which in turn tighten the karmic bondage. As long as a person is under the influence of these mental passions, she or he cannot make any spiritual progress. Hence, purification of the mind by the destruction of these internal enemies is the very first stage in spirituality. And this is possible only by a constant practice of the various tenets of Samanya Dharma.
These impurities lead a person to commit various mistakes which in turn tighten the karmic bondage. As long as a person is under the influence of these mental passions, she or he cannot make any spiritual progress. Hence, purification of the mind by the destruction of these internal enemies is the very first stage in spirituality. And this is possible only by a constant practice of the various tenets of Samanya Dharma.