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'''v;a fut% ijks osfr x.kuk y?kqpsrlkeà mnkjpfjrkuka rq olq/kSo dqVqEcdeÃA'''
 
'''v;a fut% ijks osfr x.kuk y?kqpsrlkeà mnkjpfjrkuka rq olq/kSo dqVqEcdeÃA'''
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Those who think "He is mine", "He is not", are petty minded". Those who are large hearted regard the world as one family.''' "</blockquote>
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Those who think "He is mine", "He is not", are petty minded". Those who are large hearted regard the world as one family.''' "'''
    
If the people constituting different nations understand this value, and act ill that spirit, there will be friendly and harmonious relationship among the nations of the world, and the enormous defence budget of all the nations can be drastically reduced and humanity will enjoy greater happiness.
 
If the people constituting different nations understand this value, and act ill that spirit, there will be friendly and harmonious relationship among the nations of the world, and the enormous defence budget of all the nations can be drastically reduced and humanity will enjoy greater happiness.
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As far as the first aspect is concerned, all our ancient literature gave respectful description of the country and its special features. The second chapter of Manu Smriti gives the description of different parts of our mother land.
 
As far as the first aspect is concerned, all our ancient literature gave respectful description of the country and its special features. The second chapter of Manu Smriti gives the description of different parts of our mother land.
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<blockquote>"'''ljLorhn`'k}R;ksnsZou|ks;ZnUrjeÃA ra nsofufeZra ns'ka czãkor± izp{krsAA dq#{ks=a p eRL;k'p ikŒpkyk% 'kwjlsudk%AA ,"k cziãf"kZns'kks oS czãkorkZnuUrj%AA fgeof}U/;;kseZ/;a rRizkfXou'kuknfiAA izR;xso iz;kxkPp e/;ns'k% izdhfrZr%AA vkleqnzkÙkq oS iwokZnkleqnzkPp ifÜpekrÃA r;ksjsokUrja fx;ksZjk;kZor± fonqcqZ/kk%AA
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<blockquote>"'''ljLorhn`'k}R;ksnsZou|ks;ZnUrjeÃA ra nsofufeZra ns'ka czãkor± izp{krsAA dq#{ks=a p eRL;k'p ikŒpkyk% 'kwjlsudk%AA ,"k cziãf"kZns'kks oS czãkorkZnuUrj%AA fgeof}U/;;kseZ/;a rRizkfXou'kuknfiAA izR;xso iz;kxkPp e/;ns'k% izdhfrZr%AA vkleqnzkÙkq oS iwokZnkleqnzkPp ifÜpekrÃA r;ksjsokUrja fx;ksZjk;kZor± fonqcqZ/kk%AA'''
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MANU2-17-19-21'''
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MANU2-17-19-21
 
The country which is created by God, which lies between the two sacred rivers, Saraswathi and Drishadvati, is called Brahmavarta.
 
The country which is created by God, which lies between the two sacred rivers, Saraswathi and Drishadvati, is called Brahmavarta.
 
Kurukshetra, Matsya, Panchala and Shurasena are the regions which go by the name of Brahmarshi Desha.
 
Kurukshetra, Matsya, Panchala and Shurasena are the regions which go by the name of Brahmarshi Desha.
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Having given the territorial description of our motherland, Manu 2-20, declares thus :
 
Having given the territorial description of our motherland, Manu 2-20, declares thus :
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"</blockquote>''',rÌs'kizlwrL; ldk'kknxztUeu%AA Loa Loa pfj=a f'k{ksju i`fFkO;ka loZekuok%AA'''
 
"</blockquote>''',rÌs'kizlwrL; ldk'kknxztUeu%AA Loa Loa pfj=a f'k{ksju i`fFkO;ka loZekuok%AA'''
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The above directive principle laid down five thousand years ago is of eternal value. It is very relevant now as many consider that securing political power is the golden opportunity to amass wealth indulging in extravagant and ostentatious living, enjoying all luxuries of life, conferring privileges on their kith and kin, undertaking foreign tours etc., misusing the power and position of the office, disregarding the law and morals, which is the root cause of rampant corruption, misappropriation of public funds and abuse of power which are prevailing now.
 
The above directive principle laid down five thousand years ago is of eternal value. It is very relevant now as many consider that securing political power is the golden opportunity to amass wealth indulging in extravagant and ostentatious living, enjoying all luxuries of life, conferring privileges on their kith and kin, undertaking foreign tours etc., misusing the power and position of the office, disregarding the law and morals, which is the root cause of rampant corruption, misappropriation of public funds and abuse of power which are prevailing now.
 
The above ideal is worthy of emulation by all those who take oath of office in different capacities according to the relevant Constitution under the present day Democratic system of Government; and they would do well to remember always that they are not merely wielders of power but they stand charged with the duty of rendering selfless service to the people in conformity with the constitution and the laws of the land.
 
The above ideal is worthy of emulation by all those who take oath of office in different capacities according to the relevant Constitution under the present day Democratic system of Government; and they would do well to remember always that they are not merely wielders of power but they stand charged with the duty of rendering selfless service to the people in conformity with the constitution and the laws of the land.
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It was also made obligatory for the king to give equal protection to all his subjects without discrimination. On this subject, ''''Manu Smriti'''' on Raja Dharma (IX-31) says :-
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It was also made obligatory for the king to give equal protection to all his subjects without discrimination. On this subject, '<nowiki/>'''Manu Smriti'''' on Raja Dharma (IX-31) says :-
    
'''<nowiki>;</nowiki>Fkk lokZf.k Hkwrkfu /kjk /kkj;rs leeà rFkk lokZf.k Hkwrkfu fcHkzr% ikfFkZoa ozreÃA'''
 
'''<nowiki>;</nowiki>Fkk lokZf.k Hkwrkfu /kjk /kkj;rs leeà rFkk lokZf.k Hkwrkfu fcHkzr% ikfFkZoa ozreÃA'''
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Let there be oneness in your resolutions, hearts and minds. Let the strength to live with mutual co-operation be firm in you all.
 
Let there be oneness in your resolutions, hearts and minds. Let the strength to live with mutual co-operation be firm in you all.
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'''lekuh izik lg oksTMkHkkx%A lekus ;ksD=s lg oks ;qufTeA vjk% ukfHkfeokfHkr%AA
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'''lekuh izik lg oksTMkHkkx%A lekus ;ksD=s lg oks ;qufTeA vjk% ukfHkfeokfHkr%AA'''
    
== ATHARVANAVEDA – SAMJNANA SUKTA ==
 
== ATHARVANAVEDA – SAMJNANA SUKTA ==
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== Aparigriha- Simple living & sparing use of Natural resources  ==
 
== Aparigriha- Simple living & sparing use of Natural resources  ==
 
It is the desire of all human beings to enjoy life, and to secure happiness. The question however examined by the ancient Bharatiya thinkers has been how to secure it. Is it by increasing the wants or limiting the wants1 They opted for the latter and incorporated it in the first verse of Ishavasyopanishad. It reads:
 
It is the desire of all human beings to enjoy life, and to secure happiness. The question however examined by the ancient Bharatiya thinkers has been how to secure it. Is it by increasing the wants or limiting the wants1 They opted for the latter and incorporated it in the first verse of Ishavasyopanishad. It reads:
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'''<blockquote>"bZ'kkokL;fen¡ lo± ;fRdŒp txR;ka txrà rsu R;Drsu HkqŒthFkk% ek x`/k% dL; fLon ?kueÃA'''
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<blockquote>'''"bZ'kkokL;fen¡ lo± ;fRdŒp txR;ka txrà rsu R;Drsu HkqŒthFkk% ek x`/k% dL; fLon ?kueÃA'''
    
All we find in this ephermeral world are created by God. Let us use them only to the minimum extent and let us not snatch the wealth belonging to another.
 
All we find in this ephermeral world are created by God. Let us use them only to the minimum extent and let us not snatch the wealth belonging to another.
    
Swami Vivekananda who rejuvinated and propagated the greatness of Dharma, said thus:
 
Swami Vivekananda who rejuvinated and propagated the greatness of Dharma, said thus:
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"</blockquote>Race after race has taken the challenge up, and tried their utmost to solve the world-riddle on the plane of desires. They have all failed in the past; the old ones have become extinct under the weight of wickedness and misery, which lust for power and gold brings in its train, and the new ones are tottering to their fall. (India and Her problems p.12)
 
"</blockquote>Race after race has taken the challenge up, and tried their utmost to solve the world-riddle on the plane of desires. They have all failed in the past; the old ones have become extinct under the weight of wickedness and misery, which lust for power and gold brings in its train, and the new ones are tottering to their fall. (India and Her problems p.12)
 
He declared that only 'Sacrifice' brings harmony and real happiness.
 
He declared that only 'Sacrifice' brings harmony and real happiness.
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This is the theme of Indian life-work, the burden of her eternal song, the backbone of her existence, the foundation of her being, the raison d'etre of her very existence –the adhyatmikization of human race. In this her life course she has never deviated whether the Tartar ruled or the Turk, whether the Moghuls ruled or the English". (India and Her Problems - pp.lO, 12-13)
 
This is the theme of Indian life-work, the burden of her eternal song, the backbone of her existence, the foundation of her being, the raison d'etre of her very existence –the adhyatmikization of human race. In this her life course she has never deviated whether the Tartar ruled or the Turk, whether the Moghuls ruled or the English". (India and Her Problems - pp.lO, 12-13)
 
We have to resurrect this ideal.
 
We have to resurrect this ideal.
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== धर्ममूलानि ॥ Fundamentals of Dharma<ref>Swami Sivananda (1999), [http://www.dlshq.org/download/hinduismbk.pdf All About Hinduism], Uttar Pradesh: The Divine Life Society.</ref> ==
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=== Non violence ===
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Ahimsa or non-violence is the most important virtue. That is the reason why Patanjali Maharshi has placed it first in Yama. Practice of Ahimsa must be in thought, word and deed. Practice of Ahimsa is not impotence or cowardice or weakness. It is the highest type of heroism. The practice demands immense patience, forbearance and endurance, infinite inner spiritual strength and gigantic willpower.
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Ahimsa or non-violence is the most important virtue. That is the reason why Patanjali Maharshi has placed it first in Yama. Practice of Ahimsa must be in thought, word and deed. Practice of Ahimsa is not impotence or cowardice or weakness. It is the highest type of heroism. The practice demands immense patience, forbearance and endurance, infinite inner spiritual strength and gigantic willpower.
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He who is firmly established in Ahimsa can hope to attain Self-realisation. He who practises Ahimsa develops cosmic love to a maximum degree. Practice of Ahimsa eventually leads to realisation of oneness or unity of Self. Such a man only can attain self-restraint.
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Constant vigilance and alertness are needed in the practice of Ahimsa. If you are careless even a bit, you will be carried away by the force of previous wrong Samskaras and impulses and will become a victim of Himsa, despite your good intentions.
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=== Truth ===
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Brahman is Sat or Existence-Absolute. Truth must be observed in thought, word and deed. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will cling to you by themselves. Harischandra sacrificed everything for the sake of truth.
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Yudhishthira was also devoted to truth. There is no virtue higher than truth. Practice of truth and Ahimsa constitute the crown and glory of ethical life. In the Taittiriya Upanishad, the preceptor says in his convocation address to the students: “Satyam vada—Speak the truth.” The world is rooted in truth. Dharma is rooted in truth.
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Honesty, justice, straightforwardness and sincerity are only modifications or expressions of truth.
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=== Purity ===
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Purity comprises both external purity and internal purity. Purity implies both purity of body and purity of mind. Purity of body is only the preliminary to purity of mind.
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This body is the temple of God. It should be kept clean by daily bathing and clean dress. Cleanliness is a part of godliness.
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The restriction in diet is best calculated to make the mind pure. Food exercises a direct influence on the mind.
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Sattvic food makes the mind pure. Purity of food leads to purity of mind. Mind is only made up of the fine essence of food. As the food is, so is the mind.
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Purity comprises such virtues as frankness, innocence, straightforwardness and absence of all evil thoughts. He who is endowed with purity will find it easy to tread the spiritual path.
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=== Self-control ===
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You must have perfect self-control or self-mastery. Self-control implies both control of the body and control of the mind. Self-control does not mean self-torture. You must lead a well-regulated and disciplined life. You must keep all the senses under your perfect control. The senses are like turbulent and wild horses. This body is like a chariot. Mind is the reins. Intellect is the driver. The Atman is the Lord of the chariot. If the senses are not kept under proper control, they will throw this chariot into a deep abyss. You will come to ruin. He who keeps the reins firm and drives this chariot intelligently by controlling the horses (senses), will reach the destination (Moksha or the Abode of
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Eternal Bliss) safely.
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Self-control implies self-sacrifice, annihilation of egoism, patience, endurance, forbearance and humility. Overcome Raga or attachment by Vairagya or dispassion. Dispassion will dawn in your mind if you look into the defects of sensual life such as birth, death, disease, old age, pain, sorrow, etc. (Mithya-Drishti and Dosha-Drishti). Overcome anger and hatred by Kshama or forgiveness, love and selfless service. Overcome evil by good. Return good for evil. Overcome lust by the practice of Brahmacharya and regular Japa and meditation. Conquer greed by charity, generosity and disinterested actions. Conquer pride by humility and delusion by discrimination and enquiry. Overcome jealousy by magnanimity, Atma-bhava and nobility. Conquer egoism by self-sacrifice, self-surrender, self-abnegation and meditation on the non-dual, eternal, self-luminous Brahman, the innermost Self, the Inner Ruler, the Immortal.
    
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
# M. RAMA JOIS, DHARMA - The Global Ethic, Published by "Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
 
# M. RAMA JOIS, DHARMA - The Global Ethic, Published by "Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
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