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Eternal values for Divine Society
The nature of man is such as to urge him to participate in the fulness of life, to be receptive of the significant and to lie open to whatever has meaning and value. Fortunately, our country has a cultural heritage which is at least five thousands years old and quite a few of its elements have been widely appreciated and acclaimed. There is a common belief, that Indian tradition is out and out spiritual in nature. And, the history of India would remain enigmatic, particularly, the remarkable phenomenon of the continuity of Indian culture through the millennia would remain a mystery, if we do not take into account the role that spirituality has played not only in determining the direction of her philosophical and cultural effort but also in replenishing the springs of corcativity at every crucial hour in the long and often many journey. It is true that spirituality has played a role in every civilization and that no culture can claim a monopoly for spirituality. And yet, it can safely be affirmed that the unique greatness and continuity of Indian culture can be traced to her imparalleled experimentation, discovery and achievement in the vast field of spirituality. Indian culture has recognised spirituality not only as the supreme accupation of man but also as his all integrating accupation. Ancient visionary seers and saints have expouned the universal and eternal values playing a role of beacon in the midst of darkness and helps one to perform his worldly duties in harmony and attain the highest goal prescribed for human being.
Dr. Anil Dhar
Thus, quest after values and the attainment of these constitute the very core of human life. There is an innate necessity in man, caused by his finitude and imperfection to participate in the process of value-realisation. That is why consciously or unconsciously value - concepts, value discrimination and value judgement feature prominently in his life. Infact, values occupy a pivotal role in human life. Values are described as the socially defined desires and goals that are internalised through the process of conditioning, learning and socialization. Values are goals set for achievements and they motivate,
तुलसी प्रज्ञा जनवरी-मार्च, 2002
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| SR No. | 524610 |
| Book Title | Tulsi Prajna 2002 01 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Shanta Jain, Jagatram Bhattacharya |
| Publisher | Jain Vishva Bharati |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| Total Pages | 122 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Magazine, India_Tulsi Prajna, & India |
| File Size | 6 MB |