Dharma - what about it?

As Guruji says, Bhagwan Mahavir is the one who introduced the concepts of Ahimsa (non violence) and Syadvad (accepting diverse viewpoints) to the world. Mahatma Gandhi also extensively read Mahavirji's teachings.

So what does this have to do with Dharma? Well, it just happens to be Mahavir Jayanti today. :D

(In case you want to study the subject of Dharma in depth, I'd recommend reading the Bhagwad Gita. If there is one book worth going through to understand what is Dharma and your role in life, this is it.)

So what is Dharma?

Human values in the world seem to be at an all time low, everywhere you turn the "me first" or "how does it matter to me" kind of apathy exists, the environment is getting polluted beyond repair day by day...basically, there's so much negativity around that it is just plain depressing (these things have always existed btw). You start wondering if this world is worth fighting for.

But then there are those moments:

• when your child wakes up in between his nap, gazes into your eyes, and goes back to sleep reassured about your presence
• when your dog hounds you for her treat in the morning, never doubting that you will provide it
• when you pray to God with the reassurance that your prayers will be heard...and they are, on countless occasions

Those moments which make it worthwhile:

• of the choices you make in your daily life (saying no to meat, not using plastic, making purchases from companies following ethical practices and so many more)
• relentlessly spreading awareness about protecting the environment and about animal rights
• lending your voice and signing those countless petitions about baby seals and GMO crops
• of being the person you are no matter what others think of you

Those moments that make this world worth fighting for and striving to leave it just a little better than when you inherited it - isn't that Dharma?

Love n Light!