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The importance of “Brahmacharya” is clearly explained in Yejurveda. In
this modern life very few only understand this and practice it. All
Vedas and other scriptures of Hinduism lay great emphasis regarding
Brahmacharya. In vedic period a student is also known as Brahmachari. By
preserving the energy, strength and vitality of mind and various organs
one can lead a happy, energetic and healthy life. The mind will be clear
and brain will superb for a Brhmachari. It enhances the strength, life
span and health since it is the mine of all virtues .Brahmacharya is the
dam of all pleasures of life and only learned people keep it and their
power and life increases and all sickness is destroyed. It is easy to
preach and to practice is very difficult. One should try to be always in
the company of noble people and control their senses as far as possible
to get the actual reward of human life. A man is known by the company he
keeps. If one always move in the company of good, learned and noble ones
there is no doubt that he can be one among them one day. Company is
contagious and man changes his colors accordingly sooner or later. He
cannot remain unaffected for long best company means not only noble
people but also good books written by great scholars, Sages, Saints,
Prophets, Rishis, and Munis. These contain vast treasures of wealth and
will make one so rich that the worldly riches would appear very
insignificant. One of the verses in YajurVeda state that taught people
who are actually endowed with divine powers should do two things in this
world. One is that they should propagate the teachings of Brahmacharya
and control of senses so that people may become strong and healthy
leading a full vigorous life. Next thing is by education and practice
thereof, they should teach one and all how to develop their inner
strength and power so that people may enjoy their blissful life fully in
all respects. In another verse it is stated that such people who abandon
the company of bad people and give up all bad evil habits and keep away
from immoral life increasing their vitality beget good children, they
strength and glorify their race and their country.
Brahmacharya
will give the power to face and solve any problems as a boat can ferry
people through turbulent waters of the sea. A Brahmachari will be liked
and respected in all the societies and meetings. In one verse it is
explained that the age of a boy begins at twenty-sixth year and for a
girl it is seventeen and up to this period they should practice
Brahmacharya at any cost and can get married. Those who get education
following the rules of Brahmacharya, they shine like sun are quick in
all what they do, like a hawk and become the hallmark of respect,
enjoying their life skipping like a deer.
In
the student life it would be better to preserve their vital fluid which
is the life thread, so that they can utilize their energy and strength
for their education and learning. In vedic period student is imparted
with all the knowledge right from the Earth to the sun and in this way
all divinity reside in his body and such students in future will assets
to their country and world. They will have harmony of the head, heart
and hand in such a way which will be beneficial to the society as a
whole. It has been truly said that if our hearts are strong, our heads
are right in vain. A person without education is beast and a person
without Dharma is like a beast.
Education and knowledge are like two eyes of a person which enable him
to see things correctly and assess his own position. The purpose of
education is to make man what he ought to be.
According to Vedas education on arts and material science is not enough
and because major portion of achieving perfection can be achieved by
studying spiritual science. The aim of life and education is that we may
live a new life in the realm of self and the creation, with harmony and
happiness and will become virtuous. Every second of the life should be
fully utilized so that there is no room left for idling. It may be noted
that “An idle mind is a devil’s workshop.” Of course relaxation and
enjoyment should be there along with study to keep one fit and fresh and
ready to face any challenges of life.
If
proper education is not given to children parents become enemies since
they get isolated in society. Teachers should take utmost care for
understanding to develop good character and affection along with
studies. They should be taught that all women are like mother, sister or
daughter according to their age and they should be protected whenever
necessary.
In
Vedas it is also stated that
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Not to earn
wealth at the cost of others pain and suffering
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It is not good
to be fatigue self too much both physically and mentally.
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Hard-work is the
keystone to virtuous earning with the sweat of one’s own brow, not by
lottery, speculation and gambling.
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Don’t do
anything undesirable and harmful to the society
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Acquire
knowledge which can’t be stolen away by thieves than material wealth.
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