Introduction to Achardharma (Divine Knowledge Received by God’s Grace!)
Book Specification
| Item Code: | NAE713 |
| Author: | Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavle and Mrs. Anjali Mukul Gadgil |
| Publisher: | Sanatan Bharatiya Sanskriti Sanstha |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2011 |
| ISBN: | 9789381342008 |
| Pages: | 68 |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 8.5 inch x 5.5 Inch |
| Weight | 90 gm |
Book Description
H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale started writing Holy texts with the blessings of His Guru H.H. Bhaktaraj Maharaj. Imparting knowledge on Spirituality and answering the 'how and why' of Spirituality in a scientific terminology are the main features of these Holy texts. Some Holy texts contain Divine Knowledge obtained by Sanatan's seekers, which is not available else- where on earth!
Under the guidance of H.H. Dr. Athavale, in-depth spiritual research is being conducted on 'God-realization through Art', 'Spiritual remedies for distress due to negative energies', and necessary guidance is being provided.
During Dwaparyuq, the Guru Principle was active through the medium of Srikrushna. Today in Kaliyug, it is active through H.H. Dr. Athavale. The Paratpar Guru alone shoulders the responsibility of the welfare of the entire Universe and constantly strives to take every jiva (Embodied soul) to the next step in Spirituality. Though Raja-Tama are predominant today, H.H. Dr. Athavale is teaching seekers appropriate methods of spiritual practice and how to follow Dharma as per the science, to speed up their progress towards God-realisation. This will enhance the Sattva component in the seekers, bring about a change in the entire structure of the society, leading to peace and tranquility in the Universe.
The above analysis exemplifies in no uncertain terms the tremendous importance that Achardharma carries. When the importance of a topic is realised from every possible perspective, it helps in creating a stronger impression on the mind that motivates it to act accordingly. With this very objective in mind, emphasis is laid in this Holy text on the importance of the various aspects of Achardharma. Various benefits from the perspective of vyeshti (Meaning, the individual), and the samashti, (Meaning, the society) are also mentioned. This Holy text also carries an in- depth discussion on the possible detrimental effects of not practising A chardharma , how to abide by ecners, factors that facilitate the practice of Achardharma etc.
| i | Preface | 8 |
| ii | Commentary by 'A Scholar' on the Divine Knowledge received about this Holy text | 12 |
| iii | Some terms used in connection with the 'Subtle dimension' and their meanings | 16 |
| iv | Introduction to the Recipients of Divine and the Compilers Knowledge | 18 |
| 1 | Meaning of the terms achara{l, achar and AChardharma | 19 |
| 2 | Genesis of Achardharma | 21 |
| 3 | Nature of Achardharma according to the Yugs (Eras) | 21 |
| 3A. Achardharma in Tretayug and Dwaparyug | 21 | |
| 3B. Achardharma in Ka/iyug | 22 | |
| 4 | The changing features of achar with the times | 22 |
| 5 | Achardharma and rationality | 23 |
| * | Following traditions is more important than rationality | 23 |
| * | Rationalists should not shed crocodile tears about the ecners, instead they should follow ectiers that they are able to grasp! | 23 |
| 6 | Importance of achar | 24 |
| * | Achar is the foundation of Dharma! | 24 |
| * | Achardharma is application of the Purustterthes of Artha and Kama with the expectation of | |
| abiding by Dharma | 27 | |
| * | Achardharma is the seed for foundation of seonena | 27 |
| * | An individual who abides by ecners is superior most | 27 |
| * | The demons who acquired boons were invincible till they abided by Achardharma, and only when they digressed from Achardharma was their destruction possible | 28 |
| Dharma has remained intact due to Achardharma | 30 | |
| 7 | Benefits derived from abiding by Achardharma | 31 |
| 8 | Harm caused by non-adherence to Achardharma | 40 |
| 9 | Types of achar | 41 |
| 10 | Different forms of achar | 42 |
| 11 | What should be the attitude while abiding by achars ? | 44 |
| 12 | Factors important for being able to abide by Achardharma in a superior way | 45 |
| 13 | Symptoms of prudent abidance by Achardharma - fearless movement of male antelopes within the Nation | 46 |
| 14 | Comparison between Achardharma and other mediums of sadhana | 46 |
| 15 | Evolved seekers need not practice Achardharma | 47 |
| Subtler level Information on the subject of 'Introduction to Achardharma' | ||
| 1 | Definitions of the word 'Achardharma' | 50 |
| 2 | Origin of Achardharma | 51 |
| 3 | Importance of Achardharma | 53 |
| 4 | Stage of Dharma depending on the spiritual level, the proportion of external and internal aspects of abiding by Dharma and the proportion of manifest and unmanifest perception of Dharma | 56 |
| 5 | Type of Dharma depending on the spiritual level, the gross or subtle body abiding by Dharma, energy level associated with the type of Dharma and different ways of abiding by Dharma | 57 |
| 6 | Various sub-forms of Dharma and Achardharma | 57 |
| 7 | Krutadharma and Achardharma | 59 |
| 8 | Vedic dharma and Achardharma | 60 |
