The recent awakening among Hindus is critical for Dharma, Society, and Nation. The enthusiastic celebration of numerous festivals, the increase in devotees visiting temples, not just well-known famous temples, but also local temples in rural areas, towns, and cities. Rallies and large-scale crowds can be seen everywhere. The large religious festivals and exponential increase in devotees to pilgrimage sites across Bharat are also signs of Hindu awakening. This ought to be recognised, but it is only the first step in achieving what Sanatana Dharma or Hindutva demands. The enlightened Hindu, who thinks and practices according to the principles of Sanatana Dharma or follows vedic principles, is the need of the hour.
When a Hindu participates in a religious program or visits a temple to worship, he acts like a Hindu. However, when Hindus leave the temple and enter the materialistic world, many of them begin to differentiate themselves based on caste, Sampraday, political party they support, and many supports elements who are opposed to Sanatana Dharma and the idea of Bharat. Many Hindus become so self-centered that they forget that their own existence is owing to Sanatana Dharma and Bharat as a powerful nation. Such selfishness is harmful not just to Hindus but also to Bharat as a great nation.
To thrive in personal life and make Bharat “Vishwaguru again,” every Hindu must fully embrace Sanatana Dharma principles, study all scientific, management, and life skills from the Vedas, Upanishads, and Gita, and move and work in society as a united Hindu to work for Humanity and bring the nation back to the top in all aspects. Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekanand paved the way for the development of the individual, society, and nation based on Sanatana and Vedic principles. Today, it is critical that religious and spiritual Gurus teach their followers not only to perform rituals but also to work for “Hindutva” cause using Sanatana principles and to help followers understand how scientific, socioeconomic, management techniques, practical application of life skills, self-defence techniques, and Shatrubodh should be part of life as it is in sync with Vedic principles. The overarching purpose of all of these systems is to train the human mind and guide the individual soul into universal consciousness.
The basic goal of the tradition has been forgotten over time, and many have grown rigid. They became deeply entwined with their traditions’ ceremonies and practices. They began fighting and were buried in deep ignorance and physical consciousness. They had entirely forgotten about their common goal. This created even more ambiguity among the numerous practices and traditions. We, as Bharatiya, have failed to comprehend the profound and true meaning of the holy Vedas and Hindu culture scriptures authored by our ancestors and great sages. If we look at it from a psychological standpoint, any knowledge from our ancient times may be easily grasped by adding some personal significance to the subject to illustrate it through storytelling, making it entertaining and easy for the listener to remember. However, our sages’ thought was not correctly embraced by future generations, who absorbed merely symbolic meaning without scientifically understanding it, and as a result of this lack of understanding of the original deep knowledge, a huge blow was inflicted on the social, economic, and spiritual fields. Every piece of knowledge, literature, or concept written as an explanation is actually a deep scientific and technical concept, information about composition, medicine and surgery, physical, mental, and social health advice, environmental nurturing and balancing, life management and work management, political and economic considerations. With the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” the main goal was to develop a socially, economically, and spiritually healthy society so that the country and the globe might progress at the same time.
This is when Adi Shankaracharya gained command. He walked across the country, uniting all of the warring factions via dialogue. He linked their symbolism, customs, and rituals to a common objective. He provided justification and explanation by providing commentary on legitimate sources such as the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras. He established mutual tolerance among factions by fostering respect for different traditions. He established reforms such as Panchayatana Puja, which has one primary diety with a prominent position and a place for the other five dieties around the main diety.
He brought forth a revolutionary change and formed ‘SANATANA DHARMA’. When Hindus began to argue that their gods were greater, he taught them that all gods are equal and all are a part of Atma (ADVAITAM). After his birth, he destroyed everything that contradicted the Vedas and united all Hindus under one form of devotion. Adi Shankara healed, revitalised, and invigorated Hindutva, which was in considerable disarray due to its rigid dogma and rituals at the time of his birth. Many prominent scholars feel that if Adi Shankara had not been born, the Hindu faith would not have survived.
Sanatana Dharma, philosophy, science, and management cannot be separated and must be harmonised and synchronised in order to live, feel, and practice a balanced and high profile life and demonstrate to be a responsible member of society, which is required for a successful and great leader. Adi Shankara was not only a wise sage, but also a great expert in worldly concerns. His distinctive attributes of patience, getting along with everyone, peaceful conflict resolution, and fortitude in action and always with fortitude distinguish him as a remarkable leader. He proved to be a great organiser, a foresighted diplomat, a brave hero, a tireless servant of the country, selfless and unassuming, who strode up and down the length and breadth of the country serving his motherland and teaching his countrymen to live up to Bharat’s dignity and glory, In his noble endeavor.
Adi Shankaracharya’s life indicates that when a person follows the path of Sanatana Dharma, their personal and national character develops. When such character is created, it becomes clear that the nation stands first, and selfishness and caste discrimination fade away.
Veer Savarkar wanted, “Not only a particular caste, but everyone should raise the standard of living by developing modern technology using Vedic literature”.
If religious and spiritual Gurus work together to unite Hindus as one unit based on Vedic principles, Hindus will forget caste divisions and believe in equanimity, and will never support any anti-national, anti-dharma politicians, NGO’s, and celebrities, will retaliate strongly against the evil forces using legal ways. The unified Hindus will always pave the path for a better nation and world, and will, most importantly, facilitate other religions flourish.
