।।श्रीः।।

।।श्रीजयतीर्थगुरुभ्यो नमः।।

Post-independence, India has become its own master in piloting its own destiny, striving to become a sovereign nation. Today as a nation, we are what we are because of deliberate planning of nearly an octo-decade. But what were we before? What are we now? What kind of states of affair have we brought upon ourselves as a result of our deliberately planned development? Whither of our nation?

So, let us have a crux examination of pre-track and the post-track of India's development.

Plu-present, we were what we were because of the kind of sprit and the vision of our Vedic protagonists dedicated towards us.

Hitherto, we are skidding from those wisdoms and authentic path which has led to a severe damage to the present society, man-kind and to the development of our nation. This is merely because of our ignorance that we ourselves are suffering from political crudeness, social foes such as women-cannibalism, illiteracy and this is a perpetual list of crookedness. There is an absence of morality, hard work done efficiently with honesty and tyrannous act all these are a kind of darkness which the society is bonded with. Presently we are dwelling in such an inevitable darkness which needs to be destroyed by a bright sun called law and a moon called development.  Therefore we need to plunge into the ocean of law and development to create a peaceful society, a robust country and man-kind. At this junction philosophy and vedic wisdom are relevant.                                                          

As stated by Whitehead – “An active school of philosophy is quite as important for the locomotive of ideas, as an active school of railway engineers for the locomotive of fuels”. so, we need critical analysis and the purport of Vedic texts such as Manu-smriti etc.. it is important for us to follow the path of these texts to have a developed society and nation. Though we have a constitution, we need to amend the constitution by building a conduit between the Vedic texts and the constitution. This is not an easy mission. There is need of a supra-mundane force that can drive us to reach this mission. If we envisage the past India, how it was at the Vedic age, there was no political crudeness and social foes. Especially the women groups enjoyed an upper status in the society, as stated in smriti texts - “यत्र नार्यस्तु पुज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः”।। They were highly educated too. Gargi and other women saints are a trade examples. Bharat was copiously developed socially, economically and in other fields too. The Harappan civilization, the Saraswati civilization are the best examples. Now, it is an instance of disgrace that we don’t have such a society. Therefore we need to rejuvenate the energy of Bharat which is like the hidden pearls in the mud. Though we have lost many precious things such as the Takshashila University which was burnt, but still we are the source of all knowledge of Vedic wisdoms. The present Sri Narendra Modi led government is striving to develop India in many means. For this we need to create synergy among ourselves, be a patriotic and responsible citizen of India. Every youth, every man and women and all of us should join hands in developing India and reaching in great height. So, respected citizens let us forget the history and create a history by pledging in this propitious 74^th Independence Day that we will build an empowered India, a robust India and a developed India by eradicating the darkness in the society.

- By Sri Ram Balaji

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By. Chi. Sri Ram Balaji, Student, Atmashrama Madhwa Gurukulam

Atmashrama is a non-profit, spiritual organisation which is striving to develop intellectual kids and foster Madhwa-ness in their hearts. The Atmashrama Mission started in 2006. The founder of Atmashrama is Dr. Raghavendra Rachuri Acharya, who was working in software companies before he sacrificed his software career to learn Sanskrit and learn about the Scriptures. After successfully completing his studies, he started teaching Sanskrit to interested students. He also started giving discourses on various spiritual topics. He has extensively propagated a very powerful and effective mantra - Mama Swami Harir Nityam Sarvasya Patireva Cha. This Sacred Mantra was revealed to us by Sri Madhwacharya. Many workshops have been conducted to explain the importance of this mantra in our daily lives. Sri Acharya has also started a Madhwa Gurukula for kids. Through the Gurukulam, Sri Acharya is teaching the students about the right way of leading life. It is important because now-a-days youngsters, teenagers and kids do not know about our own culture. Many are spoiling their lives because of lack of awareness. Acharya is presently teaching the entire Bhagavata and Mahabharata to the kids. Some interested persons who stay close to Atmashrama also attend these daily lectures in the evening. Acharya gives priority to Adhyatma Vidya. At the same time, he teaches the students to adapt Vedic Wisdom for Modern Living. Acharya has published a few books and has also conducted spiritual camps for kids of all ages. He also researches in many ways of teaching Sanskrit and Scriptures to kids. He always encourages kids and adults to be spiritual and trying to build a Samskritika Bharata; establishing a life-style based on the teachings of Sri Madhwacharya. He has started many programs like Atmarpane and presently Madhwa Lab and Project Gargi for the benefit of Kids and teenagers. Now children are trying to speak in Sanskrit and the credit goes to these programs. It is heartening to note that the follower base of Atmashrama is rapidly increasing.

My Life and My Objective :

My life should be a simple and spiritual way of life. I want to study Madhwa Shastra and complete the sacred book called Sriman Nyaya Sudha. I also like to do Ph.D in Sanskrit Grammar. I want to be a proffessor of Sanskrit. I want to lead an easy and happy life. My Role Model is Dr. Raghavendra Rachuri Acharya himself. He has taken me to the right path. I had a dream to join Atmashrama Gurukula. On May 1, 2017, my dream became true. On this day, I joined the Gurukula and became a Vidyarthi. During my school days, I used to get less exposure to the outside world. I was only stuck in studies and by-hearting the lessons without understanding the concepts. From the day I joined Atmashrama Gurukula, I am feeling comfortable without any pressure and enjoying my learning very much. My Guru has taught be a few techniques for studying better. I feel I have improved in my studies and personality. I am getting more exposure than I used to get in school. I am able to give speeches, handle different people, write articles. I am also learning management skills through Atmashrama Stalls during big events. I am greatly enjoying with my fellow students. I will try my best to make Atmashrama one of the top class universities in the world. I am also very eager to learn much more newer thoughts from my teacher. The Main Objective in my life is to work towards attaining Moksha and becoming a true Madhwa @ Heart. My Guru, my parents are encouraging me and I will always seek the blessings of my Guru to bless me so that I can succeed in attaining my objectives.

Sri Krishnarpanamastu

अयि मान्याः,