How to understand ultimate Dharma

Srila Visvanatha Cakravati Thakur indicates in his purport of Bhagavad Gita 1.11 ,
that Arjuna thought Dharma sastra ( duties ) were more important than Artha sastra ( political considerations ). However, Krishna indicated above both are the Jnana Sastra , * (development of philosophical and spiritual widom ), and that was more important . Krishna indicated to Arjuna that with Jnana Sastra knowledge , he would be well able to discriminate and apply successful applications of knowledge based on dualism . These are the ultimate considerations that he should hold in his heart as the topmost importance, beyond the material body mind and any material considerations. . The problems we all face are forgetting our ultimate relationship with God , we are putting other plans within the mortal world above the plan and wishes of our most intimate well wisher , Lord Krishna.
The Artha sastra indicates how political structure should operate , but such structures also have elements of Dharma, which means they must be properly carried out duties within morality and ethical standards. If those who practice politics discard Dharma, they should be rejected as hopeless leaders who will bring great harm . Ultimately, only jnana sastra can help one understand Dharma and Artha sastra . Jnana, also when linked with pure Bhakti, can take one to the trancendental knowledge of Krishna… and ultimately to spontaneously loving Divinity .

Certainly, in today’s society, we see a vast array of conflicting views on what should be correctly viewed as justified and fair political structures and practices . Also, there are debates on how one should regard commitments to duties and responsibilities in family and social relationships . Liberalisation can change everything for the worse , especially if scientific materialism is at its heart .We can also say with the introduction of subjective sciences wherein speculations are accepted as fact based science and best guessing is held in high asteem , and with logic with rationale appearing to take second place , things are going a little off track to say the least when it come to bone fide methods of aquiring knowledge .

The original Vedas, are eternal , in other words pure knowledge is always present , it stems from Divinity Himself and its inspirational and transferred to seekers of truth. Truth is always present, but can we see it ? Divinity has the responsibility to bring truth and the real intelligensia understand its various forms. The honest intelligentsia brings the proper balance . An integration and applications of Artha sastra, Dharma sastra, and jnana sastra within Bhakti ( devotional) sastra in all its progressive steps . Without the guidance and knowledge of the essential fundermentals required for human existence, which will bring purposeful and progressive lives based on dualism, we are simply decending into sophisticated animals who fight over territories and live for one life of sense gratification , like a street dog . The philosophical outlooks and the arts which open hearts , are neglected or ignored .
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