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Education on Sanatana Dharma (view source)
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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]].
* Acquiring knowledge, strengths and skills as per one's Varna and building habits accordingly.
*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>
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.
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:{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|style=width: 600px; font-style: italic;|
*First step- For nourishment of each other.
*Second step- To grow together in strength.
*Third step- To preserve our wealth and become rich.
*Fourth step- To attain happiness and harmony.
*Fifth step- To care their children, in-laws and relatives.
*Sixth step- For Long life togetherness.
*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 ====
* Taking steps necessary to become a teacher.
*Following the steps necessary to become a teacher.
* Being disciplined in Svadhyaya (स्वाध्यायः), understanding the knowledge obtained from Svadhyaya and taking efforts to understand the various elements of the society from a point of view that is practical and relevant to the times.
*Being disciplined in self-study (स्वाध्यायः) and understanding the knowledge gathered through self-study.
* Learning by heart stotras like Ekatmata Stotra.
*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 ====
* Undertaking things essential for protection.
*Doing things necessary for protection.
* Trying to better one's own health, strengths and war skills; creating an association or joining an association in this regard.
*Trying to improve one's health, strength and war skills.
* Learning by heart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra.
*Creating or joining groups.
* Studying the current cultural map of India.
*Learning byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra.
* Understanding the geographical history of India.
*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.
* Understanding the geographical history of India.
* Understanding the geographical history of India.
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