Our wonderful nation, Bharat, has a rich history of religious and spiritual Gurus. They have always demonstrated the holy path to millions of Hindus over the years, hence “Guru Tatva” holds unique significance in Hindu or Bharatiya culture. However, this great “Guru Tatva” in the form of religious and spiritual Gurus must introspect and think in such a way that their millions of followers prioritize the nation or Bharat Mata over themselves. Every Guru should strive to unite Hindus by removing caste discrimination and selfish attitudes. Even if we have a long and powerful legacy of Gurus, why did Islamic and Christian invaders ruled and exploited us? Why is there such widespread religious conversion?
Everyone, rich or poor, want peace and a happy life, and religious and spiritual Gurus make every effort to teach their followers how to be peaceful and live joyfully and morally. However, if the surrounding is not calm and immoral, with a strong disdain for Sanatan Dharma, how can Sanatani and Sanatan Dharma survive? How would Sanatan Dharm endure with the current rate of religious conversion? As a result, every Guru must consider the “Nation First” principle; else, the enemies will do everything in their power to destroy humanity. Guru Purnima, the day to remember Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekanand, and Acharya Chanakya, and follow in their footsteps to save Sanatan Dharm and humanity.
The awakening of Arjun Tatva is absolutely necessary.
In Ramcharit Manas, Goswami ji has explained in detail about the Guru. He has said in his chaupaayi that-
बंदउ गुरु पद कंज कृपा सिंधु नररूप हरि।
महामोह तम पुंज जासु बचन रबि कर निकर।
That is, Tulsidas ji declares, “I worship the lotus feet of Guru Maharaj, who is the ocean of mercy and Shri Hari in human form, and whose words are like a group of sun rays to destroy the dense darkness of greed and selfishness.” According to Goswami Tulsidas ji, a Guru is someone whose deeds correspond to his words. Can the Guru-disciple relationship exist in any other relationship? Can there be distinct relationships?
According to Hindu scriptures, Krishna and Arjuna are both friends and brothers-in-law. They always remained together and formed a bond. They became friends, but on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, when Arjuna claimed he was asking in the spirit of a disciple, Krishna spoke in the spirit of a Guru, and the nectar of knowledge, the Gita, rained down from his lips. When Arjuna grew solid in the Guru element, Shri Krishna protected him at all times.
It is time for each Guru to think and act like Bhagwan Shri Krishna in order to awaken the Arjuna in their disciples. Awakening Arjuna is critical, or else the great Dharma will perish. We have already lost many centuries, but we have very little time to stop the demise of Sanatan Dharma or humanity. The world will prosper only when Sanatan Dharma stands firm against all odds, paving the road for global peace, harmony, socioeconomic progress, and equanimity. This can be feasible only when thousands of Gurus focus on uniting Hindus, instilling a “Nation First” attitude in their millions of followers, and strengthening them with the necessary physical, mental, and spiritual qualities and dimensions.
Why should modern Shankaracharya, Religious and Spiritual Gurus follow Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekanand?
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 Sanatan Dharma and the idea of Bharat. Many Hindus become so self-centered that they forget that their own existence is owing to Sanatan Dharm 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 Sanatan Dharm 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 Sanatan 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 Sanatan principles and to help followers understand how scientific, socioeconomic, management techniques, practical application of life skills, self-defense 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.
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, revitalized, 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.
Sanatan Dharm, philosophy, science, and management cannot be separated and must be harmonized and synchronized 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 organizer, 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 Sanatan 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.
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, unethically functioning 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.
