WHY IS SANATANA DHARMA IMPERISHABLE ?
By Ramakant Tiwari
Sanatana Dharma is a unique faith, as old as the life of existence itself. Isvaras own Dharma at that. Throughout its history, whenever there had been attempts to destroy Sanatana Dharma, those aggressors themselves were destroyed. To my limited intellect, following factors are primarily responsible for the imperishability of Sanatana Hinduism –
MOST FUNDAMENTAL FAITH Sanatana Dharma is elemental in nature. Like Akasa, it pervades all faiths in varying degrees. Cosmic journey in true sense, begins with the pursuit of Sanatana Dharma alone. Sanatana Dharma nourishes all other faiths. Roman Catholics have accepted lot many Sanatana Hindu values, Parsis worship Suryadeva, Muslims worship ‘Chand’ and ‘Kaba’ i.e. another version of Sivalinga, Namaz is an unrefined form of worshipping ‘Nirakara Brahma‘ (any number of denials cannot obliterate the truth), Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are modifications of Sanatana Dharma. Just as no drink is possible without water, no faith can exist without nourishment from Sanatana Dharma. Any attempt to destroy Sanatana Dharma is simply suicidal for the destroyer-oppressor.
AHIMSA Sanatana Hinduism is the fountain-head of Ahimsa. Barring Buddhism and Jainism, no other faith pursues Ahimsa as indulgence with non-vegetarianism / animal slaughter is the accepted norm. Man is the natural protector / custodian of plants / animals appointed by the Providence. Killing birds and animals, destroying trees for any reason whatsoever, is a terrible crime against the Supreme Entity. Sanatana Dharma / Hinduism has always been protector of nature, hence this faith can never be allowed to be destroyed by anyone, by Param Brahma. Those attempting to destroy Sanatana Hinduism are destroyed themselves as the principle of Ahimsa is sacrosanct and inviolable.
SRADDHA / TARPANA These are extended to Pitr-s in the form of food and water in a specified manner by every family. If Pitr-s are not propitiated properly, they do not attain peace, unable to move beyond in the cosmic journey. Sanatana Hindu-s are the only community in the world where the institution of Sraddha and Tarpana is sacrosanct. Pitr-s on being propitiated, bless prosperity and well-being to their progenies. If Sanatana Hinduism is wiped out, sacrosanct institution of Sraddha and Tarpana too, shall be wiped out. Pitr-s shall not allow the institution of Sanatana Hinduism be obliterated lest they remain un-propitiated infinitely, thence distressed. Muslims and Christians do not practise Sraddha / Tarpana, do not propitiate their Pitr-s, perpetually remain distressed in absence of blessings of their Pitr-s. Thus, Sanatana Hinduism is studiously guarded by our Pitr-s and Deva-s.
YAJNA / HAVANA Vedic scriptures have prescribed various Yajna / Havana etc. to be performed in the spirit of propitiation of celestial deities. When these deities are propitiated, they bless bountiful rains and blessings. Rains give us all living beings food and inhabitable environment. Dissolution of Sanatana Dharma means denial of propitiation unto celestial deities, no rains, no foodgrain and fruits, un-inhabitable environment and all that leading to disruption of the cosmic order and destruction of the world. Ostensibly, no celestial shall tolerate or allow Sanatana Dharma being destroyed by any number of Mohammed Ghoris / Ghazanavis / Brother-Benedicts or Virgin-Mothers. As Hindu-s are the only community who perform Yajna / Havana, Hindu-s are the only community who are sustaining, nourishing the entire world, rather entire bio-world. Entire bio-world is indebted to Sanatana Dharma as well as Hindu community for ensuring and assuring not only their well-being but also their very existence itself. Thus, celestial Deva-s protect and guard sacrosanct institution of Sanatana Dharma.
AVERSION TO CONVERSION Sanatana Dharma does not subscribe to the doctrine of raising numbers through conversions with respect to ones faith. This is one evil that every Hindu hates, as much as he hates killing birds, animals or destroying trees. Conversion of faith is a pernicious crime against Param Brahma. Had Param Brahma subscribed to the ideology of just one faith, He would not have allowed creation of so many varieties of faiths based on respective past Karma-s across the world. Purpose of creating the universe by Param Brahma is absolutely different from what has been understood by those who believe in just one theological invention. Since conversion strikes at the very root of principles of Karmayoga, irreversible destruction of those who wish to convert all Hindu-s and thus annihilate Hinduism, is absolutely certain because Sanatana Dharma is the only faith that preserves and protects the divine principle of no conversion whatsoever. All those evangelist-missionaries and Jehadis shall be destroyed very miserably in years to come.
REPOSITORY OF ABSOLUTE WISDOM Sanatana Dharma alone is the trustee / repository of the Absolute Wisdom enshrined in scriptures like Veda-s, Purana-s, Smriti-s, Srimadbhagvadgita, Samkhya Darsana, Yoga Darsana of Maharsi Patanjali etc. These revelations are simply incomparable, no other faith can claim with such a high degree of accuracy, refinement and sophistication of thoughts that these scriptures possess. These revelations amount to ‘Live telecast’ of the mysticism of the Absolute Divinity which no other faith has. Sanatana Dharma is Isvaras own Dharma. Anyone attempting to destroy the wisdom, is invariably destroyed himself.
Exactly at which point of existence Sanatana Hinduism starts ?
The moment you introvert to introspect and investigate yourself within yourself, Sanatana Dharma begins. Internalisation of Adhyatmika pursuits is the cardinal requirement. Is it possible for anyone to prevent anyone from undertaking introspective investigation within oneself ? Obviously not.
Exactly at which point of existence Sanatana Dharma is redeemed ?
The moment you attain your highest potential hidden within yourself, Sanatana Dharma is redeemed within yourself. Is it possible for anyone to prevent anyone from redeeming oneself within oneself ? Obviously not.
These are sacrosanct principles of Sanatana Hinduism that ensure, destroyers of Hinduism are destroyed themselves. Sanatana Dharma has undergone brutal invasions and the menace of colonization for centuries yet it stood tall and greatest of all. Even scriptures mention, Veda-s being lost that re-appeared. When it was in dire straits, one sixteen year old erudite lad adored as Jagadguru Adi Samkaracarya rejuvenated it and united entire nation. Sanatana scriptures are replete with such tales of decline then renaissance of the Dharma. Recent instances of Sri Ranganathswamy Mandira in Tamil Nadu, Srirangam Mandira then culminating into Sri Ramajanmabhumi Mandira loudly assert, Sanatana Dharma is live and thriving. Most recent centuries of barbaric oppression commencing with invasion of Babar and terminating with last British Viceroy Mountbatten being thrown out by Netaji Bose had been horrific. That the nation strongly united as never before, marching ahead after undergoing the worst phase of survival crisis, is before you all to behold. Sinister attempts to dismantle the nation by ICC-Jamatis (Islamic-Christian-Communist) has been perpetually going on albeit nipped in bud with far more intense determination now. Nation that pursues Sanatana Dharma, too is indestructible.
