• BY: Manav Dharma

Dharma of Mankind – Manav Dharam

Manav Dharam is a spiritual path that emphasizes the realization of one's inner self and true essence. It is believed that there is a life-sustaining energy or force within all beings, and understanding this energy is key to achieving fulfillment, peace, and happiness. According to Manav Dharam, it is important to evolve one's innate potential and recognize the common bond that connects all beings and the entire universe. This spiritual path is said to be universal, eternal, and beyond matter and mind, and it encompasses the teachings of all religions. Self-realization, or the practical experience of the self, is central to Manav Dharam and is considered the heart and soul of dharma. The organization Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti works to put this knowledge into action through various charitable and social service efforts.

Shri Maharaj Ji is the founder and leader of the organization ‘Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti’, which aspires to manifest ‘Knowledge in Action’. It operates a wide range of charitable and social services through its vast network of Ashrams and Centres.

According to the text, dharma is the practical experience of the self, which is within each of us. It is not just book knowledge, but the actual experience of the self, known as Atma-Gyan or self-realization. This experience is considered the heart and soul of dharma and is the basis of all religions. By incorporating this experience into our lives, we not only evolve personally, but also contribute to the evolution of the entire human race. The text suggests that we have become limited and restricted by the labels of different religions, but at our core, we are all human beings. This universal, eternal experience of the self could be seen as the "human religion."

Our goal is to promote spirituality, which is the fundamental essence of all religions. Spirituality is described as the experience of the spirit and is the core of religion, just as the fragrance of a flower is its essence. When someone has a spiritual experience, they rise above the divisions of different religions and see all beings, including humans, animals, and insects, as equal and interconnected. They recognize the common source of life and the power of God within all beings and see the knowledge of this divine power as universal and applicable to all. The text suggests that this understanding of spirituality promotes love and unity among all people, regardless of their religious beliefs.