Dharma and Duty-The Right Action at the Right Time- How Do We Perform Dharma 02

January 27, 2008

How is dharma, or spiritual obligation, expressed in action? The specifics

depend on time and circumstances. However, some general precepts apply at all

times. Dharma requires adherence to truth, non-violence, and universal love.

" And what is dharma? Practcing what you preach, doing as you say it has to be

done, keeping precept and practice in line. Earn virtuously, yearn piously; line

in the fear of God, live for reaching God; that is dharma. " Baba

When consciously starting the spiritual life, we need to remember the basics.

The basic truths are known to all; they are the lessons taught by the religions

of all lands. These lessons are summarized in the Golden Rule: " Do unto others

as you would have them do unto you. They teach consideration for others and

respect for own divinity "

What exactly is your duty? Let me summarize it for you right now. First, tend

your parents with love and reverence and gratitude. Second, speak the truth

always and act virtuously. Third, whenever you have a few moments to spare,

repeat the name of the Lord with the form in your mind. Fourth, never indulge in

talking ill of others or try to discover faults in others. And finally, do not

cause pain to others in any form

The rules of dharma may be further summarized as the path of virtue. All people

know generally what is right and what is wrong, If they do not act on that

knowledge, they deny their spiritual obligation.

" Dharma is characterized by holiness, peace, truth, and fortitude. Dharma is

yoga, union, merger: it is Sathya (truth). Its attributes are justice, sense

controlm sense of honor, love, dignity, goodness, meditation, sympathy,

nonviolence: such is dharma that persists through the ages. it leads one on to

universal love and unity " Baba

Continued...Dharma and Duty-The Right Action at the Right Time _ A Role for

Everyone Part 03

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