Ethical and Spiritual Values in Indian Scriptures

Many gems from Vedic ethics and values are lying untapped and unutilized by us. In the present times, when the whole world seems to be in turmoil, with fabric of social life being gradually shattered with the degradation of human values and moral ethics, it has become necessary to seriously consider this enormous problem, to ensure the survival of the humanity at large. To achieve that that end, it is felt that only the right values enshrined in sacred scriptures like Vedas and Vedanta( Upanisads) can give us an appropriate direction to lead a more peaceful, stress-free, harmonious and really progressive life. In the words of Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, ‘ Besides, at a time when moral aggression is compelling people to capitulate to queer ways of life, when vast experiments in social structure and political organization are being made at enormous cost of life and suffering, when we stand perplexed and confused before the future with no clear light to guide our way, the power of human soul is the only refuge. If we resolve to be governed by it, our civilization may enter upon its most glorious epoch. ….