In this blog post, I attempt to shed light on the meaning of being a Modern Sanatani and how the world sees us and what we know about us. It’s time to break the patterns and the shackles in the interest of our own personal growth and nothing else.
Hindus have majorly remained on the defense and shielded themselves from the world (almost as if, they do not like to talk about their religion at all). Most of the people of Hindu religion are not aware of their history, the roots of human creation or the fact that they are actually called Sanatani.
While Muslims and Christians are very vocal about their God and their teachings, there are hardly any words spoken about what Hindus believe in. All these factors have left room for assumptions, misconceptions and wrong ideas (that are eventually misused). With this blog and article, I make an attempt to put down information that could be useful for the present and the future generations to make sense of who we are and what we must believe in.
Who is a Modern Sanatani?
A Modern Sanatani is not a person who is extremely religious, renounces the world or just focuses on talking about God. He/she does not have to wear the typical saffron coloured clothes like hindu priests. A person who understands the concept of Sanatan Dharam and its value in our lives is the one you can call a Modern Sanatani.
Shri Krishna himself said that the duty of a human is to indulge in the worldly things but refrain from building any attachments. The ultimate truth of Supreme Consciousness should not be forgotten.
A Sanatani knows the history, the importance of spirituality, the fruits it can deliver and the simple practices that strengthen the core of a person.
Most of the people in Hinduism bow down to the different Gods on specific occasions/ days of the week, for the sole purpose of asking something in return. They may be fasting or carry out the rituals with perfection with an attempt to please God. But the concept of Sanatan Dharam is entirely different. As a Modern Sanatani and a writer, I make attempts every day to get a more in-depth understanding of the world of Hinduism, Dharma and Spirituality.
Every Santani in the world needs to comprehend why and how the oldest religion is still being treated as a concept of a third world country alone. It is high time that we embrace our religion and its concepts along with being a part of the Modern World. We take time out of our schedule to uplift the religion while also living by the rules of the society.
We need to start asking questions. Start learning about ourselves. Strengthen our core values and our soul both. Learn how you can be a Modern Sanatani and reap the fruits of the practices in your daily life. Whether you aspire to be a CEO of a company one day or be a better householder, the teachings and practices of the Sanatan Dharam will give your life more meaning and purpose.
Why Should We Know?
As I was growing up, I used to watch the first Ramayan and Mahabharat ever made. Every Sunday morning with my family, breakfast came with a dose of an exciting new episode that highlighted a series of events that were basically a story for kids. In the beginning I had very little interest as I was small, but I started asking questions soon enough. While my mother had some answers (thanks to her interest in stories), others in the family were clueless.
Over the years, I came to realise that the stories were not mythical or fictional tell-tales that are shown on TV. It is not a soap opera. It was in fact our History. The epic tales of Mahabharata and Ramayana were engineered to give the people of today a reference point. It is a display of character and the consequences a person shall face for the actions that are taken today.
Even the righteous people of the world can make the biggest blunders. It is ok to accept the mistakes and their repercussions. What matters most is – what we derive out of the mistakes and how we improve ourselves. Accept the punishment, repent and move towards a better future.
The learnings of the Sanatan Dharam can help a human being improve themselves from the personal and professional perspective both.
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