Swami's Quotations on Grihastha

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Swami's Quotations on

Grihastha

Dharma

is elaborated in a variety of forms known sometimes by the person who codified

it (Manudharma), sometimes by the

group which followed it (Varnadharma),

sometimes by the stage of life to which it is applied (Grihasthadharma). But these are subsidiary

details, not the fundamental norm.

[Ref:Sanathana Sarathi, Vol 30, Feb.

1987, 55]

 

 

 

All

the four ashramas lead you to moksha or liberation if you follow

strictly the dharma as laid down

for each and if you devote yourself steadfastly to your uplift. Each ashrama is important to the particular

stage; the conduct of the individual, his practice, that is the essential test.

 

[Ref:Dharma Vahini, p46.]

 

 

 

 

Whatever

be the ashrama, if the person

follows the dharma laid down for

that stage and carries it out in practice and steadfastly yearns for

liberation, he can get it; there is no doubt. To win Atma Jnana, one need not prefer this ashrama to that; all are capable of

securing it.

[Ref:Prashanthi Vahini, p43.]

 

 

 

 

When

a person is beset by attachment to some and hatred towards others even in the

solitude of the jungle, he will meet only evil. Even if one is leading the grihastha life in the midst of the family,

if he has achieved victory over the senses he is a real thapasvi. Engaged in karma that is not condemned, he is

entitled to become a Jnani.

[Ref:Prashanthi Vahini, p46.]

 

 

 

 

Those

who are ever active in the spiritual field, in whatever ashramas they may be, whatever may be

their caste, they attain the Lord.

[Ref: Dharma Vahini, p47.]

 

 

 

 

The

varnas relate to the physical

aspect of man; they cannot affect the spiritual aspect at all. ... Of course,

" physical " includes the intellect, the mind, the chiththa, the antha karana, etc. Unless these are trained and regulated,

the Atma Dharma cannot be

understood.

[Ref:Prashanti Vahini, p46.]