PREFACE
Human Beings are the ultimate in the Bhagavan's creation and scheme of evolution of living and non-living entities. Endowed with the power of discrimination and free will, human beings are uniquely positioned to reach the pinnacle of self-evolution, leading to final liberation. The Vedic seers could see this possibility and developed a set of ideas and foundational concepts to lead a life that would enable human beings to achieve this goal of liberation. They proposed a living style driven by certain ideals and principles. These are collectively known as Sanatana Dharma.
For time immemorial, Indian society has been following the principles of Sanatana Dharma as a way of life. However, the sweeping changes in the polity and the onslaught of foreign invasions in the last 600 years have had their effect on society. The most significant of these have been the steps taken by the British under MaCauley to replace the erstwhile educational system that was based on Indian tradition and values with the English system. This was the final lid in the coffin, and the future generations of the Indian society were denied an opportunity to learn firsthand the core principles of Sanatana Dharma. The situation further worsened after India's independence, as the Nehruvian approach to culture was Pro-Western.
A formal introduction to these ideas is not available in the educational system anymore. It is left to the parents to find a way to impart the tenets of Sanatana Dharma to their children. Since society is transforming into double-income nuclear families, the opportunities to educate our younger generation on Sanatana Dharma are dwindling. On account of these, the younger generation is at the crossroads, on matters of Sanatana Dharma. While the term Sanatana Dharma is quite familiar and a household subject matter for discussion, there is little clarity. Therefore, we are today either non-informed or misinformed of the subject matter.
However, of late, there is a growing interest in the younger generation to know more about Sanatana Dharma. In response to this, Vyoma Linguistic Labs Foundation organised a three-month course on Foundations of Sanatana Dharma during May-August 2020. During the course, the participants raised several questions on Sanatana Dharma. The questions provided an opportunity to deeply introspect on some aspects of Sanatana Dharma. To help the genuine seekers consolidate their understanding and strengthen their conviction on Sanatana Dharma matters, an attempt was made to provide answers to these questions.
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