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Episode 14 th  of Upanishad Ganga had emphasis on “Grihastha ashrama”, the second phase of human life. It states that marriage is the commencement of new life where the husband and the wife stand by one others side in times of joy and sorrow. It shows the individual’s commitment towards his family and duties, how they manage the “religious principles”, “economic development”, “human senses” and materialistic life.

The poet in the story is a kind hearted person a humanitarian who cannot see others in sorrow and agony. He sacrifices everything he has with him without thinking about himself and his family. He feels everybody’s sorrow is his own sorrow and everybody’s happiness is his own happiness.

 He relates to everyone & believes in principle of sharing. One must have enough for his livelihood and should give to others which might not be valuable to one. This philosophy even transforms his wife from being acquisitive to sharing person & understands the truth of life. The character of the Poet instils us that on should think of society, respect others & not believe in worldly values.

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 “Sannyasa Ashrama”

When human is away from all worldly pleasures and completed all his duties in first three stages of life, he is ready to accept the fourth and the final stage of human life – “Sannyasa”.

At this stage one shall completely disconnect to the world, start devoting his time in spiritual pursuits, work for the welfare of society and seeking the freedom from the cycle of rebirth. 

At this stage one has nothing to lose or achieve, he has no home, no other attachment; He is virtually combined with God. So he can devote his rest of the life in doing all goods and making other life better.

The learning is “time will come when we have to accept and surrender all our duties and leave the chair for other”, that is the time when we can use our knowledge and experience for making other’s life better and wok for the society and leave world happily.

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Episode 15 - “Vanaprastha Ashrama”

Human life is believed to be separated in four stages (Ashrams) and today’s episode of Ganga Upnishad portrayed the third ashram of human life called “Vanaprastha”.

There is always a right time for right duty, and in the stage of self realization one shall be prepare for the next stage of life and should leave all worldly pleasures. 

Vanaprastha stage of human begins when his duties as householder comes to the end like he has completed all duties towards children, wife and become a grandfather. His children are well settled and able to take care of themselves. At this stage one shall relinquish all physical, material and sexual pleasures and take rest from his social and professional life. He shall go near to the nature and spend his time in prayers. 

This stage is treated as the preparation for the final stage of human life and we shall accept this truth and be well prepared for Sannyasa. 

The biggest learning is to self realize the right time to move on to the next stage (or duty) and give responsibility to concerns. 

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"Guru Govind dou khade kaakey laagoon paye, balihaari guru aapne Govind diyo bataye"- Kabir

A Guru is a symbol of true nkowledge and wisdome

Knowledge is da greatest gift one can have and to use that knowledge at right time for right people is the sign of a true soul.

This story tells us about Acharya Gautam’s unbiased decisions about who should be his deciples and Satyakaam’s endless efforts to be one of Gautam’s Deciples.

Satyakaam, being a Daasi’s Son and his leniage being unknown, was always abandoned by the society and specially by the teachers, but his keenness to gain knowledge always led him to ask more and more questions. This inquisitiveness of a child towards knowledge made Acharya Gautam to accept him as his desciple inspite of some raised eyebrows.

This story tells us that we should always have that inquisitive child alive in ourselves and never leave the hope. Gaining knowledge or degree isn’t the only achievement, the actual achievement is to gain respect for each and everyone in the society despite of his/her social background or the society to which they belong.

 

The story of Satykaam also tells us that we can do something beyond blaming the 'system'...Our society needs people like Acharya Gautam who took the initiative...Despite all odds..Made satykaam his disciple. Satyakaam Jaabaal inspires us to be the change that we wish to see in the world...Despite all the tremendous pressure a student faces today, he can excel. If there is a will...sooner or later.... There WILL be a way.

Sameeksha Khanna

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