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| + | ==The first one is [[dharti]] or [[patience]].== | ||
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| − | + | In the [[spiritual]] [[sphere]], if someone expects immediate results after starting the practice of [[Tantra]], that would not be {{Wiki|realistic}}. | |
Therefore, be {{Wiki|patient}}. Thus, dharti is the first [[characteristic of dharma]]. | Therefore, be {{Wiki|patient}}. Thus, dharti is the first [[characteristic of dharma]]. | ||
| − | The second [[characteristic of dharma]] is [[kshama]] or [[forgiveness]]. | + | |
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| + | ==The second [[characteristic of dharma]] is [[kshama]] or [[forgiveness]].== | ||
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Each and every [[action]] produces an {{Wiki|equal}} and opposite {{Wiki|reaction}} provi-ded the three [[relative]] factors remain unchanged. | Each and every [[action]] produces an {{Wiki|equal}} and opposite {{Wiki|reaction}} provi-ded the three [[relative]] factors remain unchanged. | ||
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| − | [[Damana]] is the [[state]] of achieving control over internal enemies - that is, debasing propensities. The fourth is asteya. Asteya literally means not to steal anything {{Wiki|physically}} or [[mentally]] | + | ==The third aspect of [[dharma]] is damah or control==. |
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| + | [[Damana]] is the [[state]] of achieving control over internal enemies - that is, debasing propensities. | ||
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| + | ==The fourth is asteya. Asteya literally means not to steal anything {{Wiki|physically}} or [[mentally]]== | ||
| − | The fifth [[characteristic of dharma]] is shaocha and this is of two types: external and internal [[cleanliness]]. | + | ==The fifth [[characteristic of dharma]] is shaocha and this is of two types: external and internal [[cleanliness]].== |
External [[cleanliness]] refers to [[body]], [[clothes]] and surroundings. Internal [[cleanliness]] is that of [[mind]]. | External [[cleanliness]] refers to [[body]], [[clothes]] and surroundings. Internal [[cleanliness]] is that of [[mind]]. | ||
| − | The sixth feature of [[dharma]] is indriyani-graha | + | ==The sixth feature of [[dharma]] is indriyani-graha== |
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| + | In [[Sanskrit]] [[Indra]] means 'controller', 'headman' or '[[patriarch]]'. There are 10 [[indriyas]] or {{Wiki|organs}}: five sensory and five motor. | ||
As they exercise control over the [[physical]] [[activities]], they are called '[[indra]]', meaning "dominating [[entity]]". The subtler [[mind]] or [[atman]] is {{Wiki|superior}} to these {{Wiki|organs}}. | As they exercise control over the [[physical]] [[activities]], they are called '[[indra]]', meaning "dominating [[entity]]". The subtler [[mind]] or [[atman]] is {{Wiki|superior}} to these {{Wiki|organs}}. | ||
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In the [[spiritual]] [[sphere]] one will have to exercise control over the sensory and motor {{Wiki|organs}}. | In the [[spiritual]] [[sphere]] one will have to exercise control over the sensory and motor {{Wiki|organs}}. | ||
| − | The seventh [[characteristic of dharma]] is dhi which means '{{Wiki|benevolent}} {{Wiki|intellect}}' | + | |
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| + | ==The seventh [[characteristic of dharma]] is dhi which means '{{Wiki|benevolent}} {{Wiki|intellect}}'== | ||
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If [[human]] {{Wiki|intellect}} is not channelised well it becomes {{Wiki|destructive}}; it corrupts and exploits [[society]]. It may even become a {{Wiki|demonic}} force. | If [[human]] {{Wiki|intellect}} is not channelised well it becomes {{Wiki|destructive}}; it corrupts and exploits [[society]]. It may even become a {{Wiki|demonic}} force. | ||
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| − | The eighth [[characteristic of dharma]] is [[vidya]] meaning 'internal assimilation of external objectivities' | + | ==The eighth [[characteristic of dharma]] is [[vidya]] meaning 'internal assimilation of external objectivities'== |
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It is of two types: [[vidya]] and [[avidya]]. [[Avidya]] is mainly concerned with external [[life]] whereas [[vidya]] is concerned with internal [[life]]. | It is of two types: [[vidya]] and [[avidya]]. [[Avidya]] is mainly concerned with external [[life]] whereas [[vidya]] is concerned with internal [[life]]. | ||
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[[Vidya]] and [[avidya]] will help [[human beings]] achieve [[success]] in material and [[spiritual]] [[spheres]]. | [[Vidya]] and [[avidya]] will help [[human beings]] achieve [[success]] in material and [[spiritual]] [[spheres]]. | ||
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| − | It is therefore very [[dangerous]]. You may show [[anger]] to stop unholy [[activities]] of sinful [[people]] in [[society]]. This is called "[[sentient]] [[anger]]". | + | ==The ninth [[characteristic of dharma]] is [[satyam]] or [[truth]] and it is to be observed in your {{Wiki|individual}} and collective [[lives]]== |
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| + | ==The tenth and final [[characteristic]] is akrodha or [[non-anger]], a very {{Wiki|subtle}} {{Wiki|propensity}}== | ||
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| + | You should not be misguided or swayed by [[krodha]] or [[anger]]. | ||
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| + | [[Anger]] means to remain under the influence of {{Wiki|nerve}} {{Wiki|cells}} and fibres instead of being influenced by subtler layers of [[mind]]. | ||
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| + | You may show [[anger]] to stop unholy [[activities]] of sinful [[people]] in [[society]]. This is called "[[sentient]] [[anger]]". | ||
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Revision as of 11:04, 15 November 2015
Those who follow the path of dharma should cultivate ten characteristics of dharma within.
The first one is dharti or patience.
In the spiritual sphere, if someone expects immediate results after starting the practice of Tantra, that would not be realistic.
Therefore, be patient. Thus, dharti is the first characteristic of dharma.
The second characteristic of dharma is kshama or forgiveness.
Each and every action produces an equal and opposite reaction provi-ded the three relative factors remain unchanged.
But these three factors often change - because of transformation from one state to another.
Suppose someone has started doing some mischief by hitting you: this action will certainly have a reaction.
When the time comes for you to take revenge, you should not express any reaction yourself. In this way you will break the continuity of the chain.
The point at which the cycle of action and reaction stops, due to your initiative, is called forgiveness.
This is the second characteristic of dharma.
==The third aspect of dharma is damah or control==.
Damana is the state of achieving control over internal enemies - that is, debasing propensities.
The fourth is asteya. Asteya literally means not to steal anything physically or mentally
The fifth characteristic of dharma is shaocha and this is of two types: external and internal cleanliness.
External cleanliness refers to body, clothes and surroundings. Internal cleanliness is that of mind.
The sixth feature of dharma is indriyani-graha
In Sanskrit Indra means 'controller', 'headman' or 'patriarch'. There are 10 indriyas or organs: five sensory and five motor.
As they exercise control over the physical activities, they are called 'indra', meaning "dominating entity". The subtler mind or atman is superior to these organs.
The indriyas are to be kept in check with your mental and spiritual power. This is why in dharmic life the control of organs is considered imperative.
In the spiritual sphere one will have to exercise control over the sensory and motor organs.
The seventh characteristic of dharma is dhi which means 'benevolent intellect'
If human intellect is not channelised well it becomes destructive; it corrupts and exploits society. It may even become a demonic force.
Dhi means intellect that helps regenerate society, which can benefit not only human beings but all beings.
The eighth characteristic of dharma is vidya meaning 'internal assimilation of external objectivities'
It is of two types: vidya and avidya. Avidya is mainly concerned with external life whereas vidya is concerned with internal life.
According to Ananda Marga philosophy, we cannot afford to ignore the external world, and thus ours is a subjective approach through objective adjustment.
Avidya means 'modern science'. You should not ignore modern science because while avidya helps us develop in the physical sphere, vidya helps one strive to attain liberation.
Vidya and avidya will help human beings achieve success in material and spiritual spheres.
The ninth characteristic of dharma is satyam or truth and it is to be observed in your individual and collective lives
The tenth and final characteristic is akrodha or non-anger, a very subtle propensity
You should not be misguided or swayed by krodha or anger.
Anger means to remain under the influence of nerve cells and fibres instead of being influenced by subtler layers of mind.
It is therefore very dangerous.
You may show anger to stop unholy activities of sinful people in society. This is called "sentient anger".
Source
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/edit-page/Ten-characteristics-of-dharma/articleshow/14722802.cms
