Dharma signifies behaviors that are considered to be in accord with Ṛta ( Ṛta is a Sanskrit word. Pronounced as rita, which means "order, rule; truth". It is the principle of the natural order which regulates and coordinates the operation of the universe and everything within it.) the order that makes life and universe possible, and includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and "right way of living".Dharma is a key concept with multiple meanings in Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and others. There is no single-word translation for dharma in western languages. Besides its principles of duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues, and the right way of living, there are different aspects of the personal and social life of an individual.
Our life is classified into three indispensable areas, which are to be fulfilled for a particular purpose which is known as Self-realization. Indian Rishis/ Sages/ Hermits collectively called these three indispensable areas as Dharma or the principled obligations. What we must fulfill through the physical body in society is called Bhoutika dharma or the worldly obligations. That which is to be fulfilled through the mind and intellect is called Mano dharma or mental obligation. The third one that enables us to activate and empower our soul is Atma dharma or self- realization. The following three steps could help us progress on this path.
Research says that we human beings value our body for its beauty, youth, health, or usefulness, without realizing that it is a walking miracle. Since birth to death.it carries out innumerable life-sustaining activities. Human hearts beat 86,400 times and human lungs breathe 21,600 times every single day. All these are possible due to the inexhaustible power, the soul which is making life palpitate. When we are aware that we are constantly carrying this energy of scare, we will never misuse it to perform actions that are harmful. Basically which are demonic, criminal, or destructive in nature. We also become aware of our lives. So we understand each and every moment that is available to us.
Then we follow a strict regimen of Niyama or rule with a definite value of time for food, sleep, and regular routine of sadhana. Our body will be healthy and we will be fit and in control.
The second process is related to the mind. Try this experiment, examine every thought and emotion, check whether it falls within the framework of righteousness with great objectivity and vitality. Chanting Aum /Om which is the bij or bija mantra or seed syllable of the soul energies the mind and transforms it into an impartial witness. This also churns the mind and draws out all thoughts and emotions hidden in its subconscious layers. This is symbolically depicted in churning the Kshirasagara or Ocean of Milk to obtain the nectar of immortality. Here, the mind is the Kshirasagara and the churner is Aum/ Om the sacred syllable from which the whole universe emerged. Our dharma or good thought represents. As we begin churning the mind, cleansing of the mind begins and negativity within us is thrown out. Divinity is retained.
The third process is to eliminate negativity. As we continue our sadhana (practice) by chanting Aum/Om with total faith and belief. Aum or Om ( as many pronounce Aum as Om) works as the code to remove all negativity as soon as it rises up from within us. All negative thoughts, tendencies, and feelings we have accumulated over many lifetimes rise to the surface. The negative energy constricting the mind is eliminated through the guru’s grace and our intellect, concentration and memory become razor-sharp. We make quick, accurate decisions and complete our takes at lightning speed. Everyday expands to give us ample time for further sadhana (practice) and we become more and more absorbed in its vibrations.
The fourth step is to create wealth. At this point, you will begin to create "Nidhi" or treasure. As we get immersed in sadhana (practice), we transcend our senses and our mind blossoms. Our hearts expand to embrace all beings. We generate only selfless, dharma desires which benefit the world and are instantaneously fulfilled by Cosmic Will. We develop selflessness which is one of the important characteristics of Self-realization and our Atma dharma is thereby fulfilled.
Subroneel Saha is high in life. He enjoys life and believes to savour everything by doing along the path with passion, which he considers to be the most important part of the experience. He is a prolific writer on history, mythology, sacred lore, legends, folklore, fables and parables, and for challenging willful misinterpretations of ancient Indian and world scriptures, stories, symbols, and rituals. He intents to break the dogma and reveal the intentional part of every myth and the story, with the relevance with business, management, social life, student life.
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