MOST AUTHENTIC SCIENTIFIC INTERPRETATION OF THE CONCEPT OF DHARMA (Religion)

“Dharma” is an original “Sanskrit Word” of very wide connotation and it has no other equivalent substitute word in any other language of the world. For the last about 3,000 years innumerable “So Called Scholars” with a prejudiced mindset have been misinterpreting the concept of “Dharma” in a very narrow sense. Consequently the common masses are confused and have formed wrong notion of “Dharma” and they have begun to use it as a synonym of “Religion” or “Mazahab” or “Sampraday” associated with Modes or Methods of God Worship, Rites and Rituals, Festivals, Dress Code, Religious Symbols, Difference in Hypocrisy and Hypocritical Practices, Difference in Places of God Worship like Temple, Mosque, Church, Gurudwara etc. The fact is that all of the “Great Socio–Religious Reformers”, namely- Lord Buddha, Lord Mahavir, Jesus Christ, Prophet Mohammad, Guru Nanak Deva, Sant Kabir Das, Martin Luther, Swamy Dayanand Saraswati, Swamy Vivekanand etc. had vehemently opposed “Hypocrisy and Hypocritical Practices” prevalent at their times, and they accepted only the “Original Basic Principles of Dharma” explained in the oldest and the most authentic Sacred Scripture - “Veda”. By taking into account “Desha” (Locality), “Kaal” (Time, Situation and Circumstances) and “Paatra” (Concerned Person or People), they explained simple interpretation of “Dharma” in their local language, and they tried to explain the concept of “Dharma” as Righteousness, Ideal Conduct, Ideal Behavior, Love, Benevolence, Truth, Justice and Public Service devoid of Hypocrisy. But their followers have established different “Religions” in their names and have begun to “hate and fight” against others. Therefore, it is essential to explain the most authentic scientific interpretation of the “Concept of Dharma” as explained in the “Veda”.

“Dharma” has been defined in “Atharva Veda” as follows:-
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“Satyam Brihad Ritam Ugram Diksha
Tapo Brahma Yagyah Prithivim Dharayanti”.      — Atharva Veda, 12.1.1
“Lord Krishna” has explained “Dharma” as follows:-
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“Dharanaddharmamityahurdharmo dharayate prajah.
Yatsyad dharansanyuktam sa dharma iti nishchayah.”
– Mahabharat, Karnaparva, 69.58

 Therefore, scientifically and with full authenticity, it can be rightly said that – “Satya, Rit, Ugra, Diksha, Tapa, Brahma and Yagya” – these are the “Seven Pillars of Dharma”, on the basis of which the entire structure of the civilized society and state is maintained, upheld and sustained in order and all round sustainable development of individuals and society is made possible on this Earth. The most authentic scientific interpretation and real meaning of the Seven Pillars of Dharma is as follows:

1. Satya – Making proper statement by taking into account Desha (Locality), Kaal (Time, Situations and Circumstances) and Paatra (Concerned Person or People).
2. Rit – Maintenance of discipline and regularly doing one’s personal, social and professional work properly in time.
3. Ugra – Infliction of suitable punishment with full fury to the evil persons, criminals and terrorists, for proper maintenance of peace and law and order in society, for forcible defense of rights and suppression of wrongs, for Victory of Dharma in all its features.
4. Diksha – Development of Competent Persons by providing proper education and training of Behavioral Science, Natural Science, Social Sciences, Yoga, Pranayam, Meditation, Arms Training, Professional and Technical Education and Training, including development and possession of the“Twelve Kinds” of “Manava Sadguna” (Human Virtues), namely- “Patience, Firm Determination, Self- discipline, Kindness, Forgiveness, Love, Benevolence, Courtesy, Fearlessness, Courage, Perseverance, and Universal Respect for One and All”, for successful handling of all kinds of situations, for leading a meaningful successful life.
5. Tapa – Sustained continuation of one’s professional work with full concentration of mind, without being disturbed or interrupted by the adverse circumstances or problems of day–to– day practical life.
6. Brahma – Acquisition of proper knowledge of Natural Science and Social Sciences;maintenance of one’s own conduct and behavior by adjustment with the Rules of the Nature;dedication of one’s life in the service of humanity; working for Victory of Dharma in all its features for doing Justice to one and all by equal application of the Rules of Darma to all alike and by giving each and every person what is due to him or her in accordance with the Rules of Dharma, for Sustainable Development of individuals, society and state by Protection of Environment; relinquishment of the “Ten Kinds of Human Vices”, namely- (I). Irshya(grudge), (II). Dwesha (malice), (III). Krodha (anger), (IV). Lobha (greed), (V). Moha(delusion of mind), (VI). Purwagrah (prejudice), (VII). Pakshapat (bias), (VIII). Bhaya(fear), (IX). Ghrina (hatred), (X). Ahankar (empty pride).
7. Yagya – Prayer to the Lord Almighty or God for the welfare of oneself, one’s family, society, state, nation and the entire world, by performance of all of the “Four Parts” of “Yagya”, namely :–
   ( I).  Mantrochcharan – Production of a Rhythmic Welfare Wave in the environment by Rhythmic Recital of the Scientifically Composed       Powerful Words in Metre in praise of the “Lord Almighty or God”.
               (II).  Havan – Purification of the local environment by burning of the Sacred Wood (Sandal Wood or Cedar Wood), Incense, Sesame, Ghee (Cow Butter), Medicinal Plants etc.
   (III).  Bali – Dedication of some part of one’s own best food items to the useful Animals, Birds and Ants in the name of the “Lord Almighty or God”. For example there are most popular “Five Kinds of Bali”, namely- Gobali, Shwanbali, Ashwabali, Kaakbali and Pipilikaadibali (Dedication of a part of one’s food to a Cow, Dog, Horse, Crow or Birds Community, Ants or Small Creatures, which are useful for human beings and living in residential areas).
   (IV).  Daan – Dedication of the maximum possible wealth, earnings, moveable and immove(able properties to some “Supatra Brahman” (Worthy Brahman) and“Rishi” with highest respect, regard and honor by their respectful invitation to the place of“Yagya” (God Worship) for establishment and maintenance of “Rishi Ashram” i.e. Ideal Residential Educational Institutions, Scientific Research Centers, Hospitals, Welfare Organizations etc..

Here “Brahman” means a “Learned Person” well versed in the knowledge and use of the arms and ammunition, behavioral science, sacred scriptures, natural science and social science, who has dedicated his life to the service of humanity for all round sustainable development of society, state, nation and world community, after having relinquished and become free from the above mentioned “Ten Kinds of Human Vices”, and who works as a Teacher, Professor, Legal Advisor, Judge, Physician, Surgeon, Research Scholar, Scientist, Writer, Poet, Priest and Social Worker.
Here “Rishi” means a “Shreshth Varishth Brahman” or Senior Great Brahman working as Heads of the Educational Institutions, Universities, Scientific Research Centers, Hospitals, Welfare Organizations etc.
Therefore, stop “Hatred and Fight” in the name of “Caste” and “Religion”. Follow “Dharma” as explained in the “Veda” and make it the basis of “Methods of God Worship, Rites and Rituals, Festivals Conduct and Behavior” for development and welfare of your own as well as of society, state, nation and world. Help and cooperate  in establishment and maintenance of an Ideal “Dharma Samaj Mandir” (Dharma Samaj Temple) in every Gram Panchayat, Colony, Town, City, District and State, comprising of Common Place of God Worship and Yagya for all Communities, Comprehensive Education Center, Hospital, Orphanage, Old Age Home, Guest House, Marriage Hall, Seminar Hall, Auditorium, Community Hall etc.