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Education on [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|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.

Education on [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|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 specific responsibilities of individuals in different stages of life, as well as an enumeration on personal role in the process of following these steps.

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== साध्यम् ॥ The Aim ==

== साध्यम् ॥ The Aim ==

The aim, as quoted in the Taittiriya Upanishad is, धर्मं चर । ''dharmaṁ cara ।'' (11.1).<ref>Taittiriya Upanishad, [https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_upanishhat/tait.html?lang=sa Shikshavalli], Anuvaka 11.1</ref> That is, to reinforce adherence to Dharma (धर्मपालनम्) at every step, every second. So that, no action be deemed as 'against dharma' (धर्मविरोधी). Other objectives include,

The aim, as quoted in the Taittiriya Upanishad is, धर्मं चर । ''dharmaṁ cara ।'' (11.1).<ref>Taittiriya Upanishad, [https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_upanishhat/tait.html?lang=sa Shikshavalli], Anuvaka 11.1</ref> That is,  

* Developing a sense of social cognition. So that, no action goes against the well-being of the society as a whole. And this requires collective adherence to the following dharma by the society as quoted by Manu.  

* To reinforce adherence to Dharma (धर्मपालनम्) at every step, every second. So that, no action be deemed as 'against dharma' (धर्मविरोधी).  

Other objectives include,

* Developing a sense of social cognition. So that, no action goes against the well-being of the society as a whole.

And this requires,

* Collective adherence to following dharma by the society as quoted by Manu.  

<blockquote>अहिंसा सत्यम् अस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । एतं सामासिकं धर्मं चातुर्वर्ण्येऽब्रवीन्मनुः । । १०.६३ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>''ahiṁsā satyaṁ asteyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ ।etaṁ sāmāsikaṁ dharmaṁ cāturvarṇye'bravīnmanuḥ । । 10.63 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Abstention from injuring, truthfulness, abstention from unlawful appropriation, purity and control of the sense-organs,—this Manu has declared to be the sum and substance of duty for the four varnas.<ref name=":1" />

<blockquote>अहिंसा सत्यम् अस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । एतं सामासिकं धर्मं चातुर्वर्ण्येऽब्रवीन्मनुः । । १०.६३ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>''ahiṁsā satyaṁ asteyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ ।etaṁ sāmāsikaṁ dharmaṁ cāturvarṇye'bravīnmanuḥ । । 10.63 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Abstention from injuring, truthfulness, abstention from unlawful appropriation, purity and control of the sense-organs,—this Manu has declared to be the sum and substance of duty for the four varnas.<ref name=":1" />

In this collective responsibility of the society, the Kshatriyas are given the responsibility of protection, Vaishyas take care of nourishment while brahmanas facilitate teaching.

In this collective responsibility of the society, the Kshatriyas are given the responsibility of protection, Vaishyas take care of nourishment while brahmanas facilitate teaching.

# In order to facilitate teaching, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, deity worship, [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajna]], etc.

# In order to facilitate teaching, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, deity worship, [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajna]], etc.

# Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras.

# Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras.

# Volunteering in social welfare activities.

# Volunteering in social welfare activities.

# Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques.

# Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques.

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the brahmana varna.

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of teaching.

 

# To facilitate the responsibility of protection, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, pictures of Rajrshis, etc.

# To facilitate the responsibility of protection, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, pictures of Rajrshis, etc.

# Constant chanting and listening of songs and slogans related to Rajas.  

# Constant chanting and listening of songs and slogans related to Rajas.  

# Sports and exercises for physical strength.

# Sports and exercises for physical strength.

# Learning the language of the opponents.  

# Learning the language of the opponents.  

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the kshatriya varna.

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of protection.

 

# In order to fulfill the responsibility of nourishment, the atmosphere at home should be such that there constant understanding of natural products, agricultural and diary, obtained without affecting the balance in nature.

# In order to fulfill the responsibility of nourishment, the atmosphere at home should be such that there constant understanding of natural products, agricultural and diary, obtained without affecting the balance in nature.

# Constant discussions and efforts towards agricultural produce.  

# Constant discussions and efforts towards agricultural produce.  

# Providing support to Yajnas.

# Providing support to Yajnas.

# Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc.

# Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc.

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the Vaishya varna.

# Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of nourishment.

# Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others.  

# Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others.  

In observing all this, there should be adherence to truthfulness, simplicity, self-dependence, good behaviour, independence, empathy, tolerance, cleanliness, svadeshi, etc. It is advised to highlight those sayings from the tradition that establish the values enumerated above. For example: Where husband and wife live a relation defined by love, in that house, the deities Vishnu and Lakshmi stay even without the presence of their idols.  

 

In observing all this, there should be adherence to truthfulness, simplicity, self-dependence, good behaviour, independence, empathy, tolerance, cleanliness, svadeshi, etc. It is advised to highlight those sayings from the tradition that establish the values enumerated above. For example: Where husband and wife live a relation defined by love, in that house, the deities Vishnu and Lakshmi stay even without the presence of their murti or vigrahas.  

* Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.:

* Revelation of the 10 lakshanas of dharma as given in Manusmrti.:

<blockquote>धृतिः क्षमा दमोऽस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । धीर्विद्या सत्यम् अक्रोधो दशकं धर्मलक्षणम् । । ६.९२ । ।<ref name=":3" /></blockquote><blockquote>''dhr̥tiḥ kṣamā damo'steyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ । dhīrvidyā satyaṁ akrodho daśakaṁ dharmalakṣaṇam । । 6.92 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Steadiness (refers to a stable behaviour even in extreme situations), Forgiveness, Self-control, Abstention from unrighteous appropriation, Purity (internal and outwardly), Control of the Sense-organs, Discrimination (sat-asat-viveka), Knowledge (the art of using all knowledge in a beneficial way), Truthfulness, and Absence of anger (in thought, word and deed)— these are the ten-fold forms of duty.<ref name=":4" />

<blockquote>धृतिः क्षमा दमोऽस्तेयं शौचम् इन्द्रियनिग्रहः । धीर्विद्या सत्यम् अक्रोधो दशकं धर्मलक्षणम् । । ६.९२ । ।<ref name=":3" /></blockquote><blockquote>''dhr̥tiḥ kṣamā damo'steyaṁ śaucaṁ indriyanigrahaḥ । dhīrvidyā satyaṁ akrodho daśakaṁ dharmalakṣaṇam । । 6.92 । ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Steadiness (refers to a stable behaviour even in extreme situations), Forgiveness, Self-control, Abstention from unrighteous appropriation, Purity (internal and outwardly), Control of the Sense-organs, Discrimination (sat-asat-viveka), Knowledge (the art of using all knowledge in a beneficial way), Truthfulness, and Absence of anger (in thought, word and deed)— these are the ten-fold forms of duty.<ref name=":4" />

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*Seventh Step- Life long loyalty unity and all goodness forever.

*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.

}}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 ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* The responsibilities of the brahmana Varna in this stage include engaging discussions, creation of intellectual groups, behavioural independence, increasing one's ability to read and teach.

* The responsibilities in this stage include engaging discussions, creation of intellectual groups, behavioural independence, increasing one's ability to read and teach.

* In order to facilitate teaching, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, deity worship, [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajna]], etc.

* In order to facilitate teaching, the atmosphere at home should be such that there is constant presence of Shastra Granthas, deity worship, [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajna]], etc.

* Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras.

* Chanting and listening of shlokas and Mantras.

* Volunteering in social welfare activities.

* Volunteering in social welfare activities.

* Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques.

* Introducing Anuloma and Viloma Pranayama techniques.

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the brahmana varna.

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of teaching.

* Describing the qualities of the Brahmanas, the Bhagavad Gita says,

* Describing the qualities of Brahmanas (predominantly identified with the Svabhava of Adhyayana and Adhyapana), the Bhagavad Gita says,

<blockquote>शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च ।</blockquote><blockquote>ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४२॥<ref name=":5">Bhagavad Gita, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%83 Chapter 18].</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śamo damastapaḥ śaucaṁ kṣāntirārjavameva ca ।''</blockquote><blockquote>''jñānaṁ vijñānamāstikyaṁ brahmakarma svabhāvajam ॥18- 42॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness and also uprightness, knowledge,

<blockquote>शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च ।</blockquote><blockquote>ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४२॥<ref name=":5">Bhagavad Gita, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%83 Chapter 18].</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''śamo damastapaḥ śaucaṁ kṣāntirārjavameva ca ।''</blockquote><blockquote>''jñānaṁ vijñānamāstikyaṁ brahmakarma svabhāvajam ॥18- 42॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness and also uprightness, knowledge,

realisation and belief in God are the duties of the Brahmanas, born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6">Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh:The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation.</ref>

realisation and belief in God are the duties of the Brahmanas, born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6">Swami Sivananda (2000), [https://holybooks-lichtenbergpress.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/BHAGAVAD-GITA-By-SRI-SWAMI-SIVANANDA.pdf Bhagavad Gita], Uttar Pradesh:The Divine Life Society, The Yoga of Liberation by Renunciation.</ref>

*Following the steps necessary to become a teacher and being disciplined in self-study (स्वाध्यायः) and understanding the knowledge gathered through self-study. That is, to keep the process of learning and teaching in continuity.

*Following the steps necessary to become a teacher and being disciplined in self-study (स्वाध्यायः) and understanding the knowledge gathered through self-study. That is, to keep the process of learning and teaching in continuity.

*Attaining one pointed concentration through spiritual practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

*Attaining one pointed concentration through adhyatmik practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

*To keep up a balance in reading and teaching, performing Yajnas, charity, firmness (being resolute at times of distress), renunciation, etc. thereby, nurturing  resilience, wisdom (सत्-असत्-विवेक-बुद्धि), the art of using knowledge for the overall good.

*To keep up a balance in reading and teaching, performing Yajnas, charity, firmness (being resolute at times of distress), renunciation, etc. thereby, nurturing  resilience, wisdom (सत्-असत्-विवेक-बुद्धि), the art of using knowledge for the overall good.

*Trying to understand the different components of the society through practical and time relevant techniques.

*Trying to understand the different components of the society through practical and time relevant techniques.

*Gathering people willing to know more and guiding them.

*Gathering people willing to know more and guiding them.

*Making use of stories for kids in this context. For example: The story of Yudhisthira.  

*Making use of stories for kids in this context. For example: The story of Yudhisthira.  

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

*Creating groups for facilitating security.

*Creating groups for facilitating security.

*Studying for lawful independence.

*Studying for lawful independence.

* Sports and exercises for physical strength.

* Sports and exercises for physical strength.

* Learning the language of the opponents.  

* Learning the language of the opponents.  

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the kshatriya varna.

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of protection.

* Describing the qualities of a Kshatriya, Bhagavad Gita says,  

* Describing the qualities of a Kshatriya, Bhagavad Gita says,  

<blockquote>शौर्यं तेजो धृतिर्दाक्ष्यं युद्धे चाप्यपलायनम् । दानमीश्वरभावश्च क्षात्रं कर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४३॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''śauryaṁ tejo dhr̥tirdākṣyaṁ yuddhe cāpyapalāyanam । dānamīśvarabhāvaśca kṣātraṁ karma svabhāvajam ॥18- 43॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Prowess, splendour, firmness, dexterity and also not fleeing from battle, generosity and

<blockquote>शौर्यं तेजो धृतिर्दाक्ष्यं युद्धे चाप्यपलायनम् । दानमीश्वरभावश्च क्षात्रं कर्म स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४३॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''śauryaṁ tejo dhr̥tirdākṣyaṁ yuddhe cāpyapalāyanam । dānamīśvarabhāvaśca kṣātraṁ karma svabhāvajam ॥18- 43॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Prowess, splendour, firmness, dexterity and also not fleeing from battle, generosity and

lordliness are the duties of Kshatriyas, born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6" />

lordliness are the duties of Kshatriyas, born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6" />

* Attaining one pointed concentration through spiritual practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

* Attaining one pointed concentration through adhyatmik practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

* Doing things essential for the fulfillment of the duty of protection.

* Doing things essential for the fulfillment of the duty of protection.

*Reading and reciting the stories of Samrats and protectors of Dharma.

*Reading and reciting the stories of Samrats and protectors of Dharma.

*Having the satsanga of Dharma rakshakas.  

*Having the satsanga of Dharma rakshakas.  

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Creating organisations for financial regulation.

* Creating organisations for financial regulation.

* Financial independence.

* Financial independence.

* Providing support to Yajnas.

* Providing support to Yajnas.

* Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc.

* Facilitating the nurturing of artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, etc.

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games in accordance to the Vaishya varna.

* Making or facilitating the creation of pictures, dramas and games to facilitate the duties pertaining to the field of nourishment.

* Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others.  

* Giving [[Annadana (अन्नदानम्)|Annadana]] to others.  

* Describing the qualities of a Vaishya, the Bhagavad Gita says,   

* Describing the qualities of a Vaishya, the Bhagavad Gita says,   

<blockquote>कृषिगौरक्ष्यवाणिज्यं वैश्यकर्म स्वभावजम् । परिचर्यात्मकं कर्म शूद्रस्यापि स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४४॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''kr̥ṣigaurakṣyavāṇijyaṁ vaiśyakarma svabhāvajam । paricaryātmakaṁ karma śūdrasyāpi svabhāvajam ॥18- 44॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Agriculture, cattle-rearing and trade are the duties of the Vaishya (merchant class), born of (their own) nature; and action consisting of service is the duty of the Sudra (servant class), born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6" />

<blockquote>कृषिगौरक्ष्यवाणिज्यं वैश्यकर्म स्वभावजम् । परिचर्यात्मकं कर्म शूद्रस्यापि स्वभावजम् ॥१८- ४४॥<ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>''kr̥ṣigaurakṣyavāṇijyaṁ vaiśyakarma svabhāvajam । paricaryātmakaṁ karma śūdrasyāpi svabhāvajam ॥18- 44॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Agriculture, cattle-rearing and trade are the duties of the Vaishya (merchant class), born of (their own) nature; and action consisting of seva (सेवा | selfless service) is the duty of the Sudra (servant class), born of (their own) nature.<ref name=":6" />

* Attaining one pointed concentration through spiritual practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

* Attaining one pointed concentration through adhyatmik practices and reading for attaining the aim of moksha.

* Making sure that the teachers and soldiers do not fall short of financial and other facilities.

* Making sure that the teachers and soldiers do not fall short of financial and other facilities.

* Joining the forces of security.

* Joining the forces of security.

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== गर्भावस्था ॥ During Pregnancy ==

== गर्भावस्था ॥ During Pregnancy ==

* In this state, the mother plays a prime role with the father lending a supportive hand.

* In this state, the mother plays a prime role with the father lending a supportive hand.

* All those activities prescribed for the stage of 'before conception' that can be performed now, should be continued with the permission of a medical adviser.

* All those activities prescribed for the stage of 'before conception' that can be performed now, should be continued with the permission of a medical adviser.

These are the 10 lakshanas of Dharma.

These are the 10 lakshanas of Dharma.

* Internalising Yama and Niyama is indispensable for all the varnas.

* Internalising Yama and Niyama is indispensable for all the varnas.

* Learning by heart the songs and stories pertinent to one's varna.

* Learning by heart the songs and stories pertinent to one's varna.

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* Reading [[Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara (भारतीयसांस्कृतिकपरम्परा)|Bharatiya Shastriya Sahitya]].

* Reading [[Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara (धार्मिकसांस्कृतिकपरम्परा)|Bharatiya Shastriya Sahitya]].

* Constantly thinking and contemplating on them.  

* Constantly thinking and contemplating on them.  

* Discussing the subject matter in these texts with people of different age groups.

* Discussing the subject matter in these texts with people of different age groups.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Reading and teaching the stories of Samrats and the upholders of Dharma.

* Reading and teaching the stories of Samrats and the upholders of Dharma.

* Aiming at improving physical strength, health, war skills with due care for the state of pregnancy under the guidance of a medical adviser.

* Aiming at improving physical strength, health, war skills with due care for the state of pregnancy under the guidance of a medical adviser.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Acquiring the company of upholders of Dharma.

* Acquiring the company of upholders of Dharma.

* Giving monetary donations, time and infrastructure.

* Giving monetary donations, time and infrastructure.

* The process of Panchakosha vikas begins at this stage starting with the annamaya kosha. And hence, a balanced and Satvika diet is extremely important.

* The process of Panchakosha vikas begins at this stage starting with the annamaya kosha. And hence, a balanced and Satvika diet is extremely important.

* The choice of stories, games, songs as well as the general atmosphere should be conducive to the development of Annamaya and Pranamaya koshas.  

* The choice of stories, games, songs as well as the general atmosphere should be conducive to the development of Annamaya and Pranamaya koshas.  

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* Focus should be on शौचम् (cleanliness) and आर्जवम् (honesty).

* Focus should be on शौचम् (cleanliness) and आर्जवम् (honesty).

* Telling stories of how adherence to dharma helps attain moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special emphasis on शौचम् and आर्जवम्

* Telling stories of how adherence to dharma helps attain moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special emphasis on शौचम् and आर्जवम्

* Showing them the cultural map of India and making them draw it.

* Showing them the cultural map of India and making them draw it.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Organising games to tap the leadership qualities in the child.

* Organising games to tap the leadership qualities in the child.

* Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on शौर्यम् (valour) and दानम् (charity) for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः).  

* Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on शौर्यम् (valour) and दानम् (charity) for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः).  

*Telling them stories of Hanuman, Bhima, etc.

*Telling them stories of Hanuman, Bhima, etc.

*Getting them to learn byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra.

*Getting them to learn byheart stotras like the Ekatmata stotra.

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Introducing the Vaishya dharma through stories related to agriculture, protection of cows, trading, etc.

* Introducing पोषणकार्यम् through stories related to agriculture, protection of cows, trading, etc.

* Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharat's culture with special focus on कृषिः, गोरक्षा and वाणिज्यम् for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः).  

* Telling stories that emphasize on how adherence to dharma leads to attainment of moksha and those on Bharata's culture with special focus on कृषिः, गोरक्षा and वाणिज्यम् for developing endurance (which is the ability to endure extreme situations on the basis of will power or इच्छाशक्तिः).  

* Showing the Cultural map of India to the child.

* Showing the Cultural map of India to the child.

* Telling them the stories of Raja Raghu, Harshavardhana, Bhama Shah, Damaji, etc.

* Telling them the stories of Raja Raghu, Harshavardhana, Bhama Shah, Damaji, etc.

* Here onwards, the role, though not explicit, of the father as well as the guru who is referred to as Manasa Pita is of prime importance. Mother and other family members lend a helping hand.

* Here onwards, the role, though not explicit, of the father as well as the guru who is referred to as Manasa Pita is of prime importance. Mother and other family members lend a helping hand.

* This age is extremely conducive to inculcation of good habits. In this regard, the following are suggested.  

* This age is extremely conducive to inculcation of good habits. In this regard, the following are suggested.  

* In this phase, reprimanding according to the need, is accepted. The quality of Paropakara or Service should be inculcated. It is said that,<blockquote>परोपकाराय फलन्ति वृक्षाः परोपकाराय वहन्ति नद्यः । परोपकाराय दुहन्ति गावः परोपकारार्थमिदं शरीरम् ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''paropakārāya phalanti vr̥kṣāḥ paropakārāya vahanti nadyaḥ । paropakārāya duhanti gāvaḥ paropakārārthamidaṁ śarīram ॥''</blockquote>Meaning: The trees bear fruits to serve others. The rivers flow to serve others, Cows give milk to serve others. This human body is meant to serve others.  This value inspires every individual to serve society through every profession or a vocation. It is inspiring that rivers serve others, animals and plants serve others, and are not selfish; man being the highest form of life should not lag behind in serving others; not merely human beings, but all living beings.

* In this phase, reprimanding according to the need, is accepted. The quality of Paropakara or seva (सेवा | selfless service) should be inculcated. It is said that,<blockquote>परोपकाराय फलन्ति वृक्षाः परोपकाराय वहन्ति नद्यः । परोपकाराय दुहन्ति गावः परोपकारार्थमिदं शरीरम् ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''paropakārāya phalanti vr̥kṣāḥ paropakārāya vahanti nadyaḥ । paropakārāya duhanti gāvaḥ paropakārārthamidaṁ śarīram ॥''</blockquote>Meaning: The trees bear fruits to serve others. The rivers flow to serve others, Cows give milk to serve others. This human body is meant to serve others.  This value inspires every individual to serve society through every profession or a vocation. It is inspiring that rivers serve others, animals and plants serve others, and are not selfish; man being the highest form of life should not lag behind in serving others; not merely human beings, but all living beings.

Other responsibilities include,

Other responsibilities include,

# Getting them to chant stotras like the Ekatmata stotra everyday.  

# Getting them to chant stotras like the Ekatmata stotra everyday.  

# Having meals collectively.

# Having meals collectively.

# Telling them stories of Sambhaji, Banda Bairagi, Bala Hakikat, Sikh Guru putras.

# Telling them stories of Sambhaji, Banda Bairagi, Bala Hakikat, Sikh Guru putras.

In this stage, the behaviour of the elders and an interactive atmosphere in the house is of great importance.  

In this stage, the behaviour of the elders and an interactive atmosphere in the house is of great importance.  

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great brahmana.

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great brahmana inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to teaching field.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great kshatriya.

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great kshatriya inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of protection.

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great Vaishya.

* In the light of the points mentioned for बाल्यावस्था, explaining the nature of great brahmanas, kshatriyas and vaishyas; thereby inspiring them to become a great Vaishya inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of nourishment.

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**Also, an emphasis on responsibilities is essential for breaking अहङ्कारः  

**Also, an emphasis on responsibilities is essential for breaking अहङ्कारः  

**Motivating them to study, think and contemplate on books like [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]], Ekatma Manava Darshana, Satyartha Prakasha, etc.  

**Motivating them to study, think and contemplate on books like [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]], Ekatma Manava Darshana, Satyartha Prakasha, etc.  

**This is the stage where there is development of the Manomaya and Vijnanamaya kosha.

**This is the stage where there is development of the Manomaya and Vijnanamaya kosha.

**The teaching in the context of Samavartana samskara as given in the Shikshavalli of the Taittiriya upanishad (First Adhyaya, 11th Anuvaka) is of prime importance in this stage of life:<blockquote>सत्यं वद ।  धर्मञ्चर ।  स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः । आचार्याय प्रियं धनमाहृत्य प्रजातन्तुं मा व्यवच्छेत्सीः । सत्यान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । कुशलान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । भूत्यै न प्रमदितव्यम् । स्वाध्यायप्रवचनाभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् ॥ १॥<ref name=":2">Swami Sharvananda (1921), [<nowiki>http://estudantedavedanta.net/Taittiriya%20Upanishad%20-%20Swami%20Sarvanand%20</nowiki>&#x5B;Sanskrit-English&#x5D;.pdf Taittiriya Upanishad], Madras:The Ramakrishna Math.</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''satyaṁ vada । dharmañcara । svādhyāyānmā pramadaḥ । ācāryāya priyaṁ dhanamāhr̥tya prajātantuṁ mā vyavacchetsīḥ । satyānna pramaditavyam । dharmānna pramaditavyam । kuśalānna pramaditavyam । bhūtyai na pramaditavyam । svādhyāyapravacanābhyāṁ na pramaditavyam ॥ 1॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Speak the Truth. Perform Dharma. Do not neglect your daily Study. Offer to the Teacher whatever pleases him. Do not cut off the line of progeny. Do not neglect Truth. Do not neglect Virtue. Do not neglect Welfare. Do not neglect Prosperity. Do not neglect Study and Teaching.<blockquote>देवपितृकार्याभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् । मातृदेवो भव । पितृदेवो भव । आचार्यदेवो भव । अतिथिदेवो भव । यान्यनवद्यानि कर्माणि तानि सेवितव्यानि । नो इतराणि । यान्यस्माकं सुचरितानि । तानि त्वयोपास्यानि । नो इतराणि ॥ २॥<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''devapitr̥kāryābhyāṁ na pramaditavyam । mātr̥devo bhava । pitr̥devo bhava । ācāryadevo bhava । atithidevo bhava । yānyanavadyāni karmāṇi tāni sevitavyāni । no itarāṇi । yānyasmākaṁ sucaritāni । tāni tvayopāsyāni । no itarāṇi ॥ 2॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Do not neglect your duty towards the Gods and the Ancestors. Regard the Mother as your God. Regard the Father as your God. Regard the Teacher as your God. Regard the Guest as your God. Whatever deeds are blameless, they are to be practised, not others. Only the good practices are among us are to be adopted by you, not others.<blockquote>ये के चारुमच्छ्रेया सो ब्राह्मणाः ।  तेषां त्वयाऽऽसनेन प्रश्वसितव्यम् । श्रद्धया देयम् । अश्रद्धयाऽदेयम् । श्रिया देयम् । ह्रिया देयम् । भिया देयम् । संविदा देयम् । अथ यदि ते कर्मविचिकित्सा वा |<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''ye ke cārumacchreyā so brāhmaṇāḥ । teṣāṁ tvayā<nowiki>''sanena praśvasitavyam । śraddhayā deyam । aśraddhayā'</nowiki>deyam । śriyā deyam । hriyā deyam । bhiyā deyam । saṁvidā deyam ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Whatever Brahmins there are superior to us, should be honoured by you by offering a seat. Gift should be given with shraddha, it should not be given without Shraddha, should be given in Plenty, with Modesty, with Awe, with compassion.<blockquote>ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः संमर्शिनः । युक्ता आयुक्ताः । अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः । यथा ते तत्र वर्तेरन् । तथा तत्र वर्तेथाः । अथाभ्याख्यातेषु । ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः संमर्शिनः । युक्ता आयुक्ताः । अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः । यथा ते तेषु वर्तेरन् । तथा तेषु वर्तेथाः । एष आदेशः । एष उपदेशः । एषा वेदोपनिषत् । एतदनुशासनम् । एवमुपासितव्यम् । एवमु चैतदुपास्यम् ॥४॥<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''ye tatra brāhmaṇāḥ saṁmarśinaḥ । yuktā āyuktāḥ । alūkṣā dharmakāmāḥ syuḥ । yathā te tatra varteran । tathā tatra vartethāḥ । athābhyākhyāteṣu । ye tatra brāhmaṇāḥ saṁmarśinaḥ । yuktā āyuktāḥ । alūkṣā dharmakāmāḥ syuḥ । yathā te teṣu varteran । tathā teṣu vartethāḥ । eṣa ādeśaḥ । eṣa upadeśaḥ । eṣā vedopaniṣat । etadanuśāsanam । evamupāsitavyam । evamu caitadupāsyam ॥4॥''</blockquote>Meaning: As the Brahmanas who are competent to judge, adept in Duty, not led by others, not harsh, not led by passion, in the manner they would behave thus should you behave. Then as to the persons accused of guilt  like the Brahmanas who are adept at deliberation  who are competent to judge, not directed by others  not harsh, not moved by passion,  as they would behave in such cases  thus should you behave. This is the Command. This is the Teaching. This is the secret Doctrine of the Veda. This is the Instruction. Thus should one worship. Thus indeed should one worship.<blockquote>आचार्यात् पादमादत्ते पादं शिष्यः स्वमेधया । सब्रह्मचारिभ्यः पादं पादं कालक्रमेण च ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''ācāryāt pādamādatte pādaṁ śiṣyaḥ svamedhayā । sabrahmacāribhyaḥ pādaṁ pādaṁ kālakrameṇa ca ॥''</blockquote>Meaning: one fourth from the teacher, one fourth from own intelligence, one fourth from classmates, and one fourth only with time.  

**The teaching in the context of Samavartana samskara as given in the Shikshavalli of the Taittiriya upanishad (First Adhyaya, 11th Anuvaka) is of prime importance in this stage of life:<blockquote>सत्यं वद ।  धर्मञ्चर ।  स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः । आचार्याय प्रियं धनमाहृत्य प्रजातन्तुं मा व्यवच्छेत्सीः । सत्यान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । कुशलान्न प्रमदितव्यम् । भूत्यै न प्रमदितव्यम् । स्वाध्यायप्रवचनाभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् ॥ १॥<ref name=":2">Swami Sharvananda (1921), [<nowiki>http://estudantedavedanta.net/Taittiriya%20Upanishad%20-%20Swami%20Sarvanand%20</nowiki>&#x5B;Sanskrit-English&#x5D;.pdf Taittiriya Upanishad], Madras:The Ramakrishna Math.</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''satyaṁ vada । dharmañcara । svādhyāyānmā pramadaḥ । ācāryāya priyaṁ dhanamāhr̥tya prajātantuṁ mā vyavacchetsīḥ । satyānna pramaditavyam । dharmānna pramaditavyam । kuśalānna pramaditavyam । bhūtyai na pramaditavyam । svādhyāyapravacanābhyāṁ na pramaditavyam ॥ 1॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Speak the Truth. Perform Dharma. Do not neglect your daily Study. Offer to the Teacher whatever pleases him. Do not cut off the line of progeny. Do not neglect Truth. Do not neglect Virtue. Do not neglect Welfare. Do not neglect Prosperity. Do not neglect Study and Teaching.<blockquote>देवपितृकार्याभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् । मातृदेवो भव । पितृदेवो भव । आचार्यदेवो भव । अतिथिदेवो भव । यान्यनवद्यानि कर्माणि तानि सेवितव्यानि । नो इतराणि । यान्यस्माकं सुचरितानि । तानि त्वयोपास्यानि । नो इतराणि ॥ २॥<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''devapitr̥kāryābhyāṁ na pramaditavyam । mātr̥devo bhava । pitr̥devo bhava । ācāryadevo bhava । atithidevo bhava । yānyanavadyāni karmāṇi tāni sevitavyāni । no itarāṇi । yānyasmākaṁ sucaritāni । tāni tvayopāsyāni । no itarāṇi ॥ 2॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Do not neglect your duty towards the deities and the Ancestors. Regard the Mother as your Supreme deity. Regard the Father as your Supreme deity. Regard the Teacher as your Supreme deity. Regard the Guest as your Supreme deity. Whatever deeds are blameless, they are to be practised, not others. Only the good practices are among us are to be adopted by you, not others.<blockquote>ये के चारुमच्छ्रेया सो ब्राह्मणाः ।  तेषां त्वयाऽऽसनेन प्रश्वसितव्यम् । श्रद्धया देयम् । अश्रद्धयाऽदेयम् । श्रिया देयम् । ह्रिया देयम् । भिया देयम् । संविदा देयम् । अथ यदि ते कर्मविचिकित्सा वा |<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''ye ke cārumacchreyā so brāhmaṇāḥ । teṣāṁ tvayā<nowiki>''sanena praśvasitavyam । śraddhayā deyam । aśraddhayā'</nowiki>deyam । śriyā deyam । hriyā deyam । bhiyā deyam । saṁvidā deyam ।''</blockquote>Meaning: Whatever Brahmins there are superior to us, should be honoured by you by offering a seat. Gift should be given with shraddha, it should not be given without Shraddha, should be given in Plenty, with Modesty, with Awe, with compassion.<blockquote>ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः संमर्शिनः । युक्ता आयुक्ताः । अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः । यथा ते तत्र वर्तेरन् । तथा तत्र वर्तेथाः । अथाभ्याख्यातेषु । ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः संमर्शिनः । युक्ता आयुक्ताः । अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः । यथा ते तेषु वर्तेरन् । तथा तेषु वर्तेथाः । एष आदेशः । एष उपदेशः । एषा वेदोपनिषत् । एतदनुशासनम् । एवमुपासितव्यम् । एवमु चैतदुपास्यम् ॥४॥<ref name=":2" /></blockquote><blockquote>''ye tatra brāhmaṇāḥ saṁmarśinaḥ । yuktā āyuktāḥ । alūkṣā dharmakāmāḥ syuḥ । yathā te tatra varteran । tathā tatra vartethāḥ । athābhyākhyāteṣu । ye tatra brāhmaṇāḥ saṁmarśinaḥ । yuktā āyuktāḥ । alūkṣā dharmakāmāḥ syuḥ । yathā te teṣu varteran । tathā teṣu vartethāḥ । eṣa ādeśaḥ । eṣa upadeśaḥ । eṣā vedopaniṣat । etadanuśāsanam । evamupāsitavyam । evamu caitadupāsyam ॥4॥''</blockquote>Meaning: As the Brahmanas who are competent to judge, adept in Duty, not led by others, not harsh, not led by passion, in the manner they would behave thus should you behave. Then as to the persons accused of guilt  like the Brahmanas who are adept at deliberation  who are competent to judge, not directed by others  not harsh, not moved by passion,  as they would behave in such cases  thus should you behave. This is the Command. This is the Teaching. This is the secret Doctrine of the Veda. This is the Instruction. Thus should one worship. Thus indeed should one worship.<blockquote>आचार्यात् पादमादत्ते पादं शिष्यः स्वमेधया । सब्रह्मचारिभ्यः पादं पादं कालक्रमेण च ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''ācāryāt pādamādatte pādaṁ śiṣyaḥ svamedhayā । sabrahmacāribhyaḥ pādaṁ pādaṁ kālakrameṇa ca ॥''</blockquote>Meaning: one fourth from the teacher, one fourth from own intelligence, one fourth from classmates, and one fourth only with time.  

One fourth is to be learnt by means of Svadhyaya. Here, the responsibility is to gather four people of one's own kind and explain viewpoints to facilitate lokasangraha.

One fourth is to be learnt by means of Svadhyaya. Here, the responsibility is to gather four people of one's own kind and explain viewpoints to facilitate lokasangraha.

Brahmacharyashrama : After the completion of childhood (around eight or nine years), an individual was required to take to higher education and to maintain celibacy to conserve physical, moral and mental energy and to devote himself to the studies for a period of about twelve to fifteen years. During this period the main obligation of an individual was to acquire knowledge and to increase his knowledge by research. This ashrama was not only intended to earn knowledge to earn for a comfortable life, but also to enable the discharge of one of the pious obligations, 'Rishiruna' ( debt due to teachers) namely acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. An individual was also required to cultivate moral character and discipline which would enable him to develop his personality so that he would not only be useful to himself but also to the members of the family and to society as well. In today's times, education including physical fitness and moral education during the first period (Studentship).

Brahmacharyashrama : After the completion of childhood (around eight or nine years), an individual was required to take to higher education and to maintain celibacy to conserve physical, moral and mental energy and to devote himself to the studies for a period of about twelve to fifteen years. During this period the main obligation of an individual was to acquire knowledge and to increase his knowledge by research. This ashrama was not only intended to earn knowledge to earn for a comfortable life, but also to enable the discharge of one of the pious obligations, 'Rishiruna' (debt due to teachers) namely acquisition and dissemination of knowledge. An individual was also required to cultivate moral character and discipline which would enable him to develop his personality so that he would not only be useful to himself but also to the members of the family and to society as well. In today's times, education including physical fitness and moral education during the first period (Studentship).

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Contemplating on the role of a brahmana in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a brahmana here'

* Contemplating on the role of a brahmana in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to teaching field. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a brahmana here'

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards brahmana vrtti.

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards brahmana vrtti (generally identified with the Svabhava of adhyayana and adhyapana).

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* Accumulating strength and training in the various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

* Accumulating strength and training in the various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Contemplating on the role of a kshatriya in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a kshatriya here'

* Contemplating on the role of a kshatriya in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of protection. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a kshatriya here'

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards kshatriya vrtti.

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards kshatriya vrtti.

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible).

* Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible).

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Studying the current cultural map of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Understanding the geographical history of India.

* Contemplating on the role of a Vaishya in this context. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a Vaishya here'

* Contemplating on the role of a Vaishya in this context inorder to facilitate the duties pertaining to field of nourishment. The aim is to provoke thoughts on 'What is my role as a Vaishya here'

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards Vaishya vrtti.

* Gathering friends of a similar thought process inclined towards Vaishya vrtti.

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* Joining associations with similar thoughts.

* In the context of expression of feelings it is said to parents that at this stage, पुत्रं मित्रवदाचरेत् | ''putraṁ mitravadācaret |'' That is, guidance should be provided like a friend.

* In the context of expression of feelings it is said to parents that at this stage, पुत्रं मित्रवदाचरेत् | ''putraṁ mitravadācaret |'' That is, guidance should be provided like a friend.

* The realisation of responsibilities to increase significantly. Especially, towards Dharma raksha.

* The realisation of responsibilities to increase significantly. Especially, towards Dharma raksha.

* Knowledge and nurture of societal duties by which no action goes against the same.  

* Knowledge and nurture of societal duties by which no action goes against the same.  

* This is the stage of choosing a subject for Svadhyaya on which one contemplates. And to establish in the Svadhyaya that Dharma is an instrument for attaining moksha.  

* This is the stage of choosing a subject for Svadhyaya on which one contemplates. And to establish in the Svadhyaya that Dharma is an instrument for attaining moksha.  

* Providing aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint.   

* Providing aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint.   

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

* Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥  ===

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

* Acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting.

* Providing services in the army, police, National intelligence agencies, etc.

* Providing services in the army, police, National intelligence agencies, etc.

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

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== गार्हस्थ्यम् ॥ Householder's phase (Age between 26 to 60) ==

== गार्हस्थ्यम् ॥ Householder's phase (Age between 26 to 60) ==

It is said that every individual should discharge four pious obligations; namely, Devaruna (towards God), Pitruruna (towards parents), Rishiruna (towards teachers) and Manavaruna (towards humanity). One should discharge Devaruna by worship of God, Pitruruna by maintaining continuity of the family, Rishiruna by the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and Manavaruna by every type of social service.<blockquote>ऋणैश्चतुर्भिः संयुक्ता जायन्ते मनुजा भुवि । पितृदेवर्षिमनुजदेयैः शतसहस्रशः ॥ १११.१२ ॥<ref>Mahabharata, [https://sanskritdocuments.org/mirrors/mahabharata/unic/mbh01_sa.html Adiparva.]</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''r̥ṇaiścaturbhiḥ saṁyuktā jāyante manujā bhuvi । pitr̥devarṣimanujadeyaiḥ śatasahasraśaḥ ॥ 12 ॥''</blockquote>That is why, in the second stage of life (ie. [[Grhasthashrama (गृहस्थाश्रमः)|the Grhasthashrama]]), after the acquisition of knowledge or completing education, an individual has to get married and commence family life. During this stage, it was the joint responsibility of husband and wife to lead a pure and simple family life, to maintain sexual morality and to discharge the 'Pitruruna' by begetting children, educating them and making them good citizens. To do this effectively, they had to adjust to each other and live together.

It is said that every individual should discharge four pious obligations; namely, Devaruna (towards God), Pitruruna (towards parents), Rishiruna (towards teachers) and Manavaruna (towards humanity). One should discharge Devaruna by worship of God, Pitruruna by maintaining continuity of the family, Rishiruna by the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge and Manavaruna by every type of social service or seva (सेवा | selfless service).<blockquote>ऋणैश्चतुर्भिः संयुक्ता जायन्ते मनुजा भुवि । पितृदेवर्षिमनुजदेयैः शतसहस्रशः ॥ १११.१२ ॥<ref>Mahabharata, [https://sanskritdocuments.org/mirrors/mahabharata/unic/mbh01_sa.html Adiparva.]</ref></blockquote><blockquote>''r̥ṇaiścaturbhiḥ saṁyuktā jāyante manujā bhuvi । pitr̥devarṣimanujadeyaiḥ śatasahasraśaḥ ॥ 12 ॥''</blockquote>

 

Also, it was the duty of every individual to serve the society, of which one was part and parcel. It was the special responsibility of those undertaking the teaching profession or literary pursuits to enrich and disseminate knowledge to the younger generation as part of the discharge of Rishiruna -the debt due to teachers.

In the second stage of life (ie. [[Grhasthashrama (गृहस्थाश्रमः)|the Grhasthashrama]]), after the acquisition of knowledge or completing education, an individual has to get married and commence family life. It was the joint responsibility of husband and wife to lead a pure and simple family life, to maintain sexual morality and to discharge the 'Pitruruna' by begetting children, educating them and making them good citizens. For, good children beget good name to parents. Therefore, fulfillment of Pitru Rna refers to giving birth to lustrous, talented, capable, humble progeny with good life goal by which the names of the ancestors may be made immortal. To do this effectively, they had to adjust to each other and live together.  

Right from the time that the Jivatma enters the womb to the time of death, every human being learns something or the other from fellow human beings. And in that sense, everyone from whom one has learnt something is looked upon as one's guru. The constant urge to fulfill the Rna towards this lifelong teaching that makes one capable of leading a good life is called as Rishi Rna. Also, it is the duty of every individual to serve the society, of which one is a part and parcel. It is the special responsibility of those undertaking the teaching profession or literary pursuits to enrich and disseminate knowledge to the younger generation as part of the discharge of Rishiruna -the debt due to teachers.

Further, it was necessary for an individual to earn his livelihood by legitimate methods and to spend whatever he had earned not only for his benefit but also for the benefit of the other members of the family, and also to utilise his income/resources and energy for the benefit of society having due regard to his capacity and aptitude and thereby discharge the fourth pious obligation namely 'Manavaruna'.

Further, it is necessary for an individual to earn his livelihood by legitimate methods and to spend whatever he had earned not only for his benefit but also for the benefit of the other members of the family, and also to utilise his income/resources and energy for the benefit of society having due regard to his capacity and aptitude and thereby discharge the fourth pious obligation namely 'Manavaruna'. Man has unlimited desires. And his needs increase as per his desire. The fulfillment of these desires though, is not in the hands of one man alone. One needs the help of the society to fulfill those needs. Therefore, man is indebted to the society and this Rna can be fulfilled only by contributing knowledge, time and money to the society.

Thus, the duties of a Grhastha in today's terms refers to a harmonious and honest married life, conforming to professional/ vocational ethics, and maintaining persons in the other three Ashramas. Therefore,

Thus, the duties of a Grhastha in today's terms refers to a harmonious and honest married life, conforming to professional/ vocational ethics, and maintaining persons in the other three Ashramas. Therefore,

*Providing an aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint and helping those activities complementary and supplementary to the upliftment of the society.

*Providing an aid in keeping away those people and associations with an anti-national viewpoint and helping those activities complementary and supplementary to the upliftment of the society.

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=== ब्राह्मणवर्णः ॥ Brahmana Varna ===

=== शैक्षणिककार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Starting classes for acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting with the co-operation of the judicial system as per necessity.

* Starting classes for acquiring skill in various forms of defence like Niyuddha, Danda yuddha and rifle shooting with the co-operation of the judicial system as per necessity.

=== क्षत्रियवर्णः ॥ Kshatriya Varna ===

=== रक्षणकार्यम् ॥ ===

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Studying the Bhagavad Gita in greater detail; Studying the Kuran, Hadis, Old testament, New testament (Bible), etc.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* Understanding Bharatiyata, Islam and Christianity and making people aware.

* In case of a Kshatriya, the principle of Akrodha and Kshama (two of the ten lakshanas of Dharma as given by Manu) is of great importance. Akrodha warns a Kshatriya against uncontrolled anger while Kshama suggests that the quantum of penalty must be in proportion to the gravity of the misconduct and should not be harsh. In today's parlance, it means that even when an employee commits a mistake, the employer's anger should not cross reasonable limits. And only in cases in which the misconduct is grave that the maximum or highest penalty should be imposed; for only then it is justified.

* In case of a Kshatriya, the principle of Akrodha and Kshama (two of the ten lakshanas of Dharma as given by Manu) is of great importance. Akrodha warns a Kshatriya against uncontrolled anger while Kshama suggests that the quantum of penalty must be in proportion to the gravity of the misconduct and should not be harsh. In today's parlance, it means that even when an employee commits a mistake, the employer's anger should not cross reasonable limits. And only in cases in which the misconduct is grave that the maximum or highest penalty should be imposed; for only then it is justified.

=== वैश्यवर्णः ॥ Vaishya Varna ===

=== पोषणकार्यम् ॥ ===

*The principle of Samvibhaga, requires that the employers must share the profit arising out of running any industry or business with the employees. In the case of a Vaishya, this principle is of great importance. If the principle of Samvibhaga remains uppermost in the mind of the employers and in the light of this principle they regulate their own life style and appropriate only a reasonable portion of the profit for themselves and distribute the profit among the employees, the relationship between the two would be cordial, and it would also promote a sense of gratitude among the employees towards the employers, which in turn increases the output of work both in quality and quantity.

*The principle of Samvibhaga, requires that the employers must share the profit arising out of running any industry or business with the employees. In the case of a Vaishya, this principle is of great importance. If the principle of Samvibhaga remains uppermost in the mind of the employers and in the light of this principle they regulate their own life style and appropriate only a reasonable portion of the profit for themselves and distribute the profit among the employees, the relationship between the two would be cordial, and it would also promote a sense of gratitude among the employees towards the employers, which in turn increases the output of work both in quality and quantity.

Apart from that, some responsibilities include,

Apart from that, some responsibilities include,

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== प्रौढं वार्धक्यं च ॥ Old age ==

== प्रौढं वार्धक्यं च ॥ Old age ==

This is the stage of Vanaprasthashrama literally meaning, retirement to forest. It is nothing but life after retirement from profession and avocation (around the age of sixty). During this period, an individual was required to entrust the family responsibility to his grown up sons/daughters as the case may be, and to devote himself mainly to the service of the society. During this period, an individual was required to discharge his obligation to society, i.e., 'Manavaruna' to a greater extent by rendering various types of social services. In today's parlance, it refers to taking up Social service by giving up earning activity to the extent possible. That is, becoming a Social Worker. It is a stage of remaining in meditation and worship of God in the evening of life and giving advice and the benefit of one's experience to the younger generation. This stage of life is a reflection of devotion to divinity and humanity.  

This is the stage of Vanaprasthashrama literally meaning, retirement to forest. It is nothing but life after retirement from profession and avocation (around the age of sixty). During this period, an individual was required to entrust the family responsibility to his grown up sons/daughters as the case may be, and to devote himself mainly to the seva (सेवा | selfless service) of the society. During this period, an individual was required to discharge his obligation to society, i.e., 'Manavaruna' to a greater extent by rendering various types of social services. In today's parlance, it refers to taking up Social service or seva (सेवा | selfless service) by giving up earning activity to the extent possible. That is, becoming a Social Worker. It is a stage of remaining in meditation and worship of God in the evening of life and giving advice and the benefit of one's experience to the younger generation. This stage of life is a reflection of devotion to divinity and humanity.  

In this phase too, one may contribute to the educational, governmental and progressive systems.

In this phase too, one may contribute to the educational, governmental and progressive systems.