Meaning: According to the Atharvaveda 5/19/4 - that kingdom where there is constant dishonor of divine men and the knowledge of the Vedas. There, nobody is bright and brave
Message: Who can be called a Brahman, a Rishi? One who determinedly carries out the task of making everyone "Sanskarvan" (morally good, upright and cultured). The society does not benefit by mere ritual worship and by a show of officiating as priests by Brahmans on various formal occasions like marriage, births etc in the lives of people. Such 'Brahmans' are carrying it on as a profession. This helps them to earn plenty of money and comforts. But this does not provide any spiritual benefit to the society and there is no prosperity and happiness in the society. In the ancient past, the children had to go to the Guru's (teacher's) hermitage, live there up to the age of 25 years in a 'satvik' atmosphere (an atmosphere of strict morality upright conduct, simplicity, goodness and spirituality) and get their education. That used to produce knowledgeable and responsible men of good conduct. Bad person like Duryodhan and Ravan were an exception.
The Rishis used to impart not only education and culture, but according to the times and situations, they used to prepare the kingdom's policies also. They did not publicize themselves, but carried out their duty according to the prevailing challenges of solution. No task was carried out for the kingdom without their consultation and advice. Chanakya was the Chancellor of Nalanda University, where students from all over the world used to come for education. Along with this, he was the minister-cum advisor to King Chandragupta Maurya. He was administering the university as well as the kingdom. The king used to carry out all tasks after receiving the assent of the Guru (the teacher, the Brahman). Religion was always guiding the political administration of the country and because of the control of religions, the political administration was not able to indulge in excesses and anarchy and corruption did not dare to enter the society. The realistic meaning of religion is 'carrying out one's duty'. W hen the fertile soil of religion nurtures the roots of the kingdom, the kingdom's tree blooms with the fragrance of fame.
Today the educational policy of the various states is such that people's moral and spiritual progress is not possible with it. No encouragement is given to the reading of Vedic literature and religious books. The teaching of morality of moral-science has been eliminated for quite some time from schools. In the past there was a tradition of regular study of the Vedas, just like the daily worship at home. One or two mantras used to be taken up for detailed discussion of the meaning and reflection on it during 'satsang'. Such knowledgeable men of character used to be supported and cared for by the state and they used to be honored by the society. As a result there used to be an increase in the number of patriots and men of excellent character. At the same time wicked men, men of bad-conduct and men addicted to vices used to be ignored, disdained and even punished. This used to increase the achievement and fame of the kingdom.
Brahmanism is meaningful only when knowledgeable men, men of character and dedicated men get proper encouragement, protection and respect. It is our pious duty that we do not allow disrespect to men learned in the Vedic philosophy.
Message: Who can be called a Brahman, a Rishi? One who determinedly carries out the task of making everyone "Sanskarvan" (morally good, upright and cultured). The society does not benefit by mere ritual worship and by a show of officiating as priests by Brahmans on various formal occasions like marriage, births etc in the lives of people. Such 'Brahmans' are carrying it on as a profession. This helps them to earn plenty of money and comforts. But this does not provide any spiritual benefit to the society and there is no prosperity and happiness in the society. In the ancient past, the children had to go to the Guru's (teacher's) hermitage, live there up to the age of 25 years in a 'satvik' atmosphere (an atmosphere of strict morality upright conduct, simplicity, goodness and spirituality) and get their education. That used to produce knowledgeable and responsible men of good conduct. Bad person like Duryodhan and Ravan were an exception.
The Rishis used to impart not only education and culture, but according to the times and situations, they used to prepare the kingdom's policies also. They did not publicize themselves, but carried out their duty according to the prevailing challenges of solution. No task was carried out for the kingdom without their consultation and advice. Chanakya was the Chancellor of Nalanda University, where students from all over the world used to come for education. Along with this, he was the minister-cum advisor to King Chandragupta Maurya. He was administering the university as well as the kingdom. The king used to carry out all tasks after receiving the assent of the Guru (the teacher, the Brahman). Religion was always guiding the political administration of the country and because of the control of religions, the political administration was not able to indulge in excesses and anarchy and corruption did not dare to enter the society. The realistic meaning of religion is 'carrying out one's duty'. W hen the fertile soil of religion nurtures the roots of the kingdom, the kingdom's tree blooms with the fragrance of fame.
Today the educational policy of the various states is such that people's moral and spiritual progress is not possible with it. No encouragement is given to the reading of Vedic literature and religious books. The teaching of morality of moral-science has been eliminated for quite some time from schools. In the past there was a tradition of regular study of the Vedas, just like the daily worship at home. One or two mantras used to be taken up for detailed discussion of the meaning and reflection on it during 'satsang'. Such knowledgeable men of character used to be supported and cared for by the state and they used to be honored by the society. As a result there used to be an increase in the number of patriots and men of excellent character. At the same time wicked men, men of bad-conduct and men addicted to vices used to be ignored, disdained and even punished. This used to increase the achievement and fame of the kingdom.
Brahmanism is meaningful only when knowledgeable men, men of character and dedicated men get proper encouragement, protection and respect. It is our pious duty that we do not allow disrespect to men learned in the Vedic philosophy.
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