In English
(righteousness) is the way of life that confers lasting joy; the are the source of ; they lay down the rules of . The and , the and are all included in the term Shasthra. Of these, the are the most authoritative. The others all follow the and keep in step with them. culture is the expression of such sacred ideals. Throughout the ages, this culture has been providing spiritual teaching and training in a friendly fruitful manner. The are but simple and sweet expositions of the Shruthi ideals of life; that is why they are called, the comrades of man. Those who study the and understand the principles direct from them are called and . They are the highest grade of seekers. Those who understand them from the popular texts like the and base their conduct on that knowledge are of the middle grade. They get inspired from some excellent poems and dramas also and they follow the that is sought to be explained through those media. Thus, have tried to spread the principles of their culture through various means among the masses. culture teaches not merely the truth about the visible objective world; it lays bare the truth of the subjective invisible world of the spirit also. This is the task of or . This religion has in it the principles of all contemporary religions. Those who doubt this should examine the scriptural sources in an impartial spirit. Due to the wide influence of Western civilisation, absence of exposition and explanation by persons who have accumulated experience, inability to clearly grasp the meaning of the texts, and neglect of the Sanskrit language which is the precious treasure of India, truth about the greatness of culture is largely unknown today.