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 उप नः सूनवो गिरः शृण् ‍ वन् ‍ त् ‍ वमृतस् ‍ य ये। समृडीका भवन् ‍ तु नः।। 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.

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.

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

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

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 द्यावापृ ‌ थ ‌ वी स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मित्रो अकरयम्। स् ‍ वाक् ‍ तं मे द्यावापृ ‌ थ ‌ 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 Acceptance of mistakes Non-interference in personal liking and disliking. Non-interference in personal liking and disliking. Non-discrimination Non-discrimination No prejudice in matters of dispute No prejudice in matters of dispute High 5s of ideal family

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.

Be industrious – remain Cheerful Be industrious – remain Cheerful (Vyasta rahen mast rahen) (Vyasta rahen mast rahen) Spread Happiness, Share Grief Spread Happiness, Share Grief (Sukh baaten dukh bataayen ) (Sukh baaten dukh bataayen ) Share Resources Share Resources (Mil baant kar khaayen ) Take advise, do admire Take advise, do admire (Salaah len sammaan den) Principles of Relationship

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, Oil that eases friction, The cement that binds, and The cement that binds, and The music that brings harmony 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. 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 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. 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. 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.