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

Up nah soonvo girha shrnvantvamirtsya ye Samrudika bhvantu naha For the benefit and welfare of the children their parents should make them spiritually strong by giving spiritual and other excellent education. For the benefit and welfare of the children their parents should make them spiritually strong by giving spiritual and other excellent education. उप नः सूनवो गिरः शृण् ‍ वन् ‍ त् ‍ वमृतस् ‍ य ये। समृडीका भवन् ‍ तु नः।। यजुर्वेद 33-17

If they themselves follow what elders preach to their children, this world itself will become heaven. - Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya If they themselves follow what elders preach to their children, this world itself will become heaven. - Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya The first governing code of building ideal family relationship

The best sermon is one which is delivered by righteous conduct and instead of speech. - Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya The best sermon is one which is delivered by righteous conduct and instead of speech. - Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya

People used to call Gurudev “Acharyaji”, one who teaches with his conduct. 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. The power of inspiration from his life and message lies in the fact that there is no dichotomy between precept and practice.

The need for family and society One of the major factors which separate human beings from animals is the tendency to cooperate and live in harmony. One of the major factors which separate human beings from animals is the tendency to cooperate and live in harmony. The progress of human beings is the collective progress of society not of any individual The progress of human beings is the collective progress of society not of any individual

The need for family and society Growth Growth Development Development Progress Progress Culture Culture Civilization Civilization

 Union of people +  Mutual Cooperation = Family + +  Well wishes

Atharvaveda 7/30/1 Swaaktam may dhyavaprathivi Swaaktam may dhyavaprathivi Swaaktum mitro akaryum Swaaktum mitro akaryum Swaaktum may brahmanaspatihi Swaaktum may brahmanaspatihi Swaaktum savita karat Swaaktum savita karat स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मे द्यावापृथ ‌ िवी स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मित्रो अकरयम्। स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मे द्यावापृथ ‌ िवी स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मित्रो अकरयम्। स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मे ब्रह्मणस् ‍ पतिः स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं सविता करत्।। स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मे ब्रह्मणस् ‍ पतिः स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं सविता करत्।। Man should perform such good deeds as will give him the love of his mother, father and spiritual teacher. Man should perform such good deeds as will give him the love of his mother, father and spiritual teacher.

Mutual respect Mutual respect Acceptance of mistakes Non-interference in personal likings and disliking. Non-discrimination No prejudice in matters of dispute High 5s of ideal family

The family which eat together live together. The marwaris are very rich families in India, they have this usual practice to sit at one place and exchage views at least one time daily.

Vyasta rahen mast rahen Vyasta rahen mast rahen Sukh baaten dukh bataayen Sukh baaten dukh bataayen Mil baant kar khaayen Mil baant kar khaayen Salaah len sammaan den Salaah len sammaan den Principles of Relationship

Blood's thicker than water, and when one's in trouble Best to seek out a relative's open arms.

In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, 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 Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam (Entire World is like a single family)

Pragyanam Brahma Pragyanam Brahma Ayamatma Brahma Ayamatma Brahma Tatvamasi Tatvamasi Aham Brahmasmi Aham Brahmasmi Everybody is part of the same GOD. Everybody is part of the same GOD. Atmavat Sarvabhuteshu.

People, Company investing in harnessing human potential will have bright future. People, Company investing in harnessing human potential will have bright future. Invest in public welfare, see welfare of self in welfare of all. Invest in public welfare, see welfare of self in welfare of all. Investment for social cause is real investment. Investment for social cause is real investment. If you are committed to society you will always be happy, contented and healthy If you are committed to society you will always be happy, contented and healthy Vision of Einstein (Annexure 4) Vision of Einstein (Annexure 4)

Sow and Reap – sow virtuous deeds in the field of God, i.e. society and reap the benefits of social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. 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. Life of Param Poojya Gurudev is vivid example of this principle.

Gayatri Pariwar Fratenity : Live example of worldwide extended family working for upliftment of whole society.

Saint - Savant Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vandaniya Mata Bhagwatidevi Sharma