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Living in Harmony with Family and Society Yajurveda 33/77 Atharvaveda 7/30/1. Lecture in youth camp 2008 by - Dr. Pranav Pandya , MD Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University.
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Living in Harmony withFamily and SocietyYajurveda 33/77 Atharvaveda 7/30/1 Lecture in youth camp 2008 by - Dr. PranavPandya, MD Head – All World GayatriPariwar Chancellor- Dev Sanskriti University
Up nah soonvo girha shrnvantvamirtsya ye Samrudika bhvantu nahaउप नः सूनवो गिरः शृण्वन्त्वमृतस्य ये।समृडीका भवन्तु नः।। • For the benefit and welfare of the children their parents should make them spiritually strong by giving spiritual and other excellent education.
The first governing code of building ideal family relationship • If they themselves follow what elders preach to their children, this world itself will become heaven. - PanditShriram Sharma Acharya
The best sermon is one which is delivered by righteous conduct and instead of speech. - PanditShriram Sharma Acharya
People used to call Gurudev “Acharyaji” , one who teaches with his conduct. • The power of inspiration from his life and message lies in the fact that there is no dichotomy between precept and practice.
What is a Family ? • Union of people • + • Mutual Cooperation = Family • + • Well wishers
The need for family and society • Growth • Development • Progress • Culture • Civilization
Atharvaveda 7/30/1 • Swaaktam may dhyavaprathivi • Swaaktum mitro akaryum • Swaaktum may brahmanaspatihi • Swaaktum savita karat • स्वाक्तं मे द्यावापृथवी स्वाक्तं मित्रो अकरयम्। • स्वाक्तं मे ब्रह्मणस्पतिः स्वाक्तं सविता करत्।। • Man should perform such good deeds as will give him the love of his mother, father and spiritual teacher.
High 5s of ideal family • Mutual respect • Acceptance of mistakes • Non-interference in personal liking and disliking. • Non-discrimination • No prejudice in matters of dispute
The family which eats together lives together. Some of the big business houses in India have this usual practice to eat together exchange views at least once daily.
Principles of Relationship • Be industrious – remain Cheerful (Vyastarahen mast rahen) • Spread Happiness, Share Grief (Sukhbaatendukhbataayen ) • Share Resources (Mil baantkarkhaayen ) • Take advise, do admire (Salaahlensammaan den)
Blood's thicker than water: When one's in trouble best to seek out a relative's open arms. GAYATRI PARIVAR A BIG FAMILY
In family life, love is the : • Oil that eases friction, • The cement that binds, and • The music that brings harmony
Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter
Society – an organic extension of family • VasudhaivKutumbakam (Entire World is like a single family)
Atmavat Sarvabhuteshu. Pragyanam Brahma Ayamatma Brahma Tatvamasi AhamBrahmasmi Everybody is part of the same GOD.
People, Company investing in harnessing human potential will have bright future. • Invest in public welfare, see welfare of self in welfare of all. • Investment for social cause is real investment. • If you are committed to society you will always be happy, contented and healthy
Vision of Einstein • It is the society which provides man with food, clothing, a home, the tools of work, language, the forms of thought, and most of the content of thought; his life is made possible through the labour and the accomplishments of the many millions past and present who are all hidden behind the small word society.
Sow and Reap – sow virtuous deeds in the field of God, i.e. society and reap the benefits of social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. • Life of Param Poojya Gurudev is vivid example of this principle.
GayatriPariwarFratenity : Live example of worldwide extended family working for upliftment of whole society.