When we speak of dharma, we generally get a mixed bag definition:
rituals, duties, religion etc. And the result is confusion. Because dharma is
not any one of these. If anything divides human beings, it absolutely cannot be
dharma.
The core of dharma in its true sense lies in each one of us.
HONESTY: we might get cynical here because we see very
little honesty today. And yet, it is our core because, when thinking about it,
who can accept and actually like dishonesty? Which means honesty IS our core.
WORK/ ACTIVITY: Movement and change are two constants.
Activity is our second core. We need to give it direction but all humans have
act ..that is, keep moving . It is inevitable.
CLEANLINESS: an inevitable measure of dharma. To clean not
only the body but the thoughts, the mind and emotions, ego as well as our
environment.
KINDNESS: to care selflessly. Help people in need without
wanting to be on page 3. On human, compassionate grounds.
Irrespective of your religion, any other identities you
might have, all the four points mentioned constitute your inner core as a human
being. And if all of us started understanding and practicing this form of
dharma, there would come a time when all humans of whichever religion, caste,
creed would happily and harmoniously share space, love and peaceful progress.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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