परित्यजेदर्थकामौ यौ स्यातां धर्मवर्जितौ | धर्मं चाप्यसुखोदर्कं लोकनिकॄष्टमेव च || मनु Let him avoid (the acquisition of) wealth and (the gratification of his) desires, if they are opposed to Dharma (the sacred law); and even Dharma, which may cause pain in future (or result in pain in future) and is condemned by the people or is offensive to the people. This suBAshita by Maharshi Manu proves the broad mindedness of the Hindu Culture. Ofcourse The Dharma referred here is the Yuga-Dharma and not the Sanatan Dharma. This provision in our culture to frame the new Yuga-Dharma which is relevant for that Yuga (Period) is what has helped our culture to be always relevant in all the Yugas. We dont say that the laws made by some great person/holy book - one thousand years ago should be valid and implemented even today! The flowing water is always fresh while the still water develops insects and bacterias! More on Dharma in suBAshita Nos
Posted on: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:42:48 +0000
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