जीवन विद्या एक परिचय

The alternative proposed here is - understanding is the fundamental source of human deliverance. The highest authority for fostering this understanding lies within the education system. Education should encompass the study of consciousness alongside science. How can we study coexistence without exploring consciousness? These two critical aspects have remained untouched in education, its content, and its pedagogy. Secondly, in psychology, humane consciousness is studied, understood and evidenced. Therefore, the aspect of sanskar should be integrated into psychological studies. Thirdly, philosophical studies must be grounded in evidence.

Our belief until now has been that one who can repeat what they have read, has become ‘learned’. However, this does not truly make one learned. True wisdom embodies understanding, with knowledge being natural and aligned with the realities of existence. Without understanding coexistence, jeevan, and humane conduct, one cannot become truly learned. As these aspects are understood, a coherent thought process develops, leading to planning and the creation of structured programs, ultimately resulting in verifiable outcomes. Without understanding, how can we develop a meaningful thought process?

In the absence of understanding, one prevalent way of thinking is the pursuit of comfort and accumulation. The other is idealism, which focuses on renunciation, non-accumulation, detachment, and devotion. Millions have devoted themselves to idealism, demonstrating their courage, patience, and dedication. Yet, neither of these ideologies has led to the emergence of an undivided society. Humans have worked tirelessly but without a clear, universal human goal or direction. My endeavour was solely to find answers to my questions. I had no aspirations of attaining heaven, wealth, or material accumulation. My only resolve was that if I had a doubt, I would inevitably find the answer.

I will now explain the meaning of ‘yog’ and ‘sanyog’. The meaning of yog is coming together. For example, if we are going somewhere and we come across a rock, or another person – that’s called yog. Sanyog means to come together for completeness. Completeness means humans living in orderliness. The ultimate completeness means humans becoming authentic. Humans inherently want to live in orderliness and become authentic, but when that want is not fulfilled, they helplessly get moulded according to tradition. Yog and sanyog are always there in existence. There have been many efforts in history for completeness (though their becoming successful is another matter). Humans have made many sacrifices for achieving completeness. Sacrifices eventually lead to something. In the process of breaking a boulder, the success becomes visible with the final strike, but it is the cumulative effect of all preceding strikes that makes the final strike successful. The success I achieved is also due to the contribution of all prior efforts. Therefore, I acknowledge that this event is a result of the entire humankind’s collective contribution.