वेदमनुच्याचार्यो अन्तेवासिनमनुशास्ति | सत्यं वद | धर्मं चर | स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः | आचार्याय प्रियं धनमाह्रत्य प्रजातन्तुं मा व्यवच्छेत्सीः | सत्यान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | कुशलान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | भूत्यै न प्रमदितव्यम् | स्वाध्याय प्रवचनाभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् | देवपित्रकार्याभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् |
मातृदेवो भव | पितृदेवो भव | आचार्यदेवो भव | अतिथिदेवो भव | यान्यनवद्यानि कर्माणि तानि सेवितव्यानि नो इतराणि | यान्यस्माकं सुचरितानि तानि त्वयोपास्यानि नो इतराणि | ये के चास्मच्छेयांसो ब्राह्मणाः तेषां त्वया आसनेन प्रशवसितव्यम् | श्रद्धया देयम् | अश्रद्धयादेयम् | श्रिया देयम् | भिया देयम् | ह्रिया देयम् | संविदा देयम् |
अथ यदि ते कर्मविचिकित्सा वा व्रत्तविचिकित्सा वा स्यात् | ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः सम्मर्शिन्नः युक्ता आयुक्ताः अलूक्षा ध्रमकामाः स्युः | यथा ते तत्र वर्त्तेरन् | तथा तत्र वर्तेथाः | अथाभ्याख्यातेषु ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः सम्मर्शिन्नः युक्ताः आयुक्ताः अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः | यथा ते तेषु वर्तेरन् | तथा तेषु वर्तेथाः |
एष आदेशः | एष उपदेशः | एषाः वेदोपनिषत् | एतदनुशासनम् | एवमुपासितव्यम् | एवमु चैतदुपास्यम् |
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| Written by: Juggi Lal Vyas (gold medalist 1978) |
वेदमनुच्याचार्यो अन्तेवासिनमनुशास्ति |
Om, after studying the Vedas, the teacher imparts education to the student.
सत्यं वद | धर्मं चर | स्वाध्यायान्मा प्रमदः | आचार्याय प्रियं धनमाह्रत्य प्रजातन्तुं मा व्यवच्छेत्सीः | सत्यान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | कुशलान्न प्रमदितव्यम् | भूत्यै न प्रमदितव्यम् | स्वाध्याय प्रवचनाभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् | देवपित्रकार्याभ्यां न प्रमदितव्यम् |
The teacher says:
- Speak the truth: Always speak the truth , as truth is of utmost importance. Speaking the truth is not only a matter of morality but also the foundation of trust and honesty in life.
- Follow dharma: Dharma means righteous conduct and morality. Following dharma means behaving in the right and proper manner in life and treating others well.
- Do not be lazy in self-study: Self-study means increasing your own knowledge. one should never be lazy in this. Regular studies and self-knowledge provide the right direction in life.
- Give beloved wealth to the teacher and maintain the continuity of the family: Please your teacher by giving them appropriate offerings and continue your family lineage. This is the symbol of respect and gratitude, strengthening the relationship between the teacher and the student.
- Do not deviate from the truth: Never move away from the truth. Truth is the foundation of our lives.
- Do not deviate from dharma: Always follow and never stray from it. Righteous conduct and morality guide us to live a meaningful and ethical life.
- Do not deviate from skill: Skill means competence and efficiency . Never let there be a lack of it. Constantly strive to improve and maintain your skills .
- Do not deviate from prosperity: Prosperity means progress and development. Maintain it. Prosperity and growth lead to a fulfilling and successful life.
- Do not be lazy in teaching: Never be lazy in studying and sharing knowledge. Continuous learning and teaching are essential for personal growth and the betterment of society.
मातृदेवो भव | पितृदेवो भव | आचार्यदेवो भव | अतिथिदेवो भव | यान्यनवद्यानि कर्माणि तानि सेवितव्यानि नो इतराणि | यान्यस्माकं सुचरितानि तानि त्वयोपास्यानि नो इतराणि | ये के चास्मच्छेयांसो ब्राह्मणाः तेषां त्वया आसनेन प्रशवसितव्यम् | श्रद्धया देयम् | अश्रद्धयादेयम् | श्रिया देयम् | भिया देयम् | ह्रिया देयम् | संविदा देयम् |
The teacher continues:
- Treat your mother as a deity: Respect your mother like a deity. Mothers play a crucial role in nurturing and guiding us.
- Treat your father as a deity: Respect your father like a deity. fathers provide support, guidance, and protection.
- Treat your teacher as a deity: Respect your teacher like a deity. Teachers impart wisdom and knowledge , shaping our lives.
- Treat your guest as a deity: Respect your guest like a deity. Guests should be treated with honor and hospitality.
Perform only those actions that are auspicious and beneficial, and not for any other purpose. Dedicate all your good deeds to the divine. Those who have attained the highest state of consciousness are seated in the lap of the divine.
Offer everything with:
- Faith ( Shraddhaya)
- Prosperity (Shriya)
- Modesty (Hriya)
- Reverence (Bhiya)
- Knowledge (Samvida)
अथ यदि ते कर्मविचिकित्सा वा व्रत्तविचिकित्सा वा स्यात् | ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः सम्मर्शिन्नः युक्ता आयुक्ताः अलूक्षा ध्रमकामाः स्युः | यथा ते तत्र वर्त्तेरन् | तथा तत्र वर्तेथाः | अथाभ्याख्यातेषु ये तत्र ब्राह्मणाः सम्मर्शिन्नः युक्ताः आयुक्ताः अलूक्षा धर्मकामाः स्युः | यथा ते तेषु वर्तेरन् | तथा तेषु वर्तेथाः |
Adopt pure and righteous actions and avoid others. Follow the good conduct and moral principles taught by your elders and teachers. If ever a doubt about a particular action or conduct:
- Consult the wise brahmins: Seek advice from knowledgeable, wise, truthful, and righteous Brahmins. Follow their conduct and advice.
एष आदेशः | एष उपदेशः | एषाः वेदोपनिषत् | एतदनुशासनम् | एवमुपासितव्यम् | एवमु चैतदुपास्यम् |
This is the order, this is the teaching, this is the Vedic instruction, and this is the discipline. It should be followed and explained.
Conclusion:
Indeed. This is the Upanishad.
Summary:
This text teaches us the fundamental principles of living a virtuous life . It emphasizes the importance of truth, dharma, continuous learning, and respecting parents, teachers, and guests. It encourage you to focus on positive and beneficial actions, dedicate your efforts to higher power or purpose, cultivate qualities like faith, humility, and reverence, strive for knowledge and understanding. It guides us to follow righteous conduct and morality, providing direction for a good and ethical life with a focus on spiritual growth and self-improvement.
