Religion and way

Religion does not mean religion, it means rules.

Primarily, dharma means certain rules that are relevant for us to function in this existence.

Sanatan Dharma is the eternal law. There are certain elements or fundamental aspects of life that will always apply. Sanatan Dharma means that we have an insight into how life always works.

Sanatan Dharma refers to that dimension of life which never changes, which is the basis of our existence. Whether it is a germ, a worm, a bird, an animal, a plant, all are governed by Sanatan Dharma, they follow it. 

Sanatan Dharma is the basic law which governs the whole existence. This is not a punishment imposed by human beings on each other, so that the society should be kept under control. The practical rules which keep on changing from generation to generation are different. 

Sanatan Dharma is not a religion of practice, it is a religion of existence.

If you can understand the Shruti of life, then only you can find the rhythm. Shruti is already decided by the universe. Now it is up to you to find the right rhythm, so that life can go on beautifully like wonderful music. 

If you do not find the right rhythm then the same Shruti which is the helper of life will destroy you.

You cannot become a tree or a dog, a cat, a cow, an elephant...etc. The source is the same for all, but the manifestation is of many types. 

So it is clear that there is some legislation which is running this system, whatever it may be.

Basically, the whole system of yoga is so that we live in harmony with existence, so that our life is blissful, full of gaiety and according to our full potential. There is only one thing that can go wrong with our life and that is - does our life find its full expression or not? 

What can go wrong with a tree? That is, whether he will grow to his full potential or not, will he die in the half-grown stage? It is the same with a human being.

If you are in tune with the law of creation, you will grow to your full potential. If you are not in the rhythm then your progress will not be complete, your growth will stop in the middle.

If you want to have a fully developed life, it is very important that you understand the laws that are the basis of your life.

Sanatan Dharma is neither yours nor mine, it is created by the universe. It's your job, and mine, to be in tune with this.