‘Ethics and morality form the bedrock of spirituality. Without a proper ethical framework, it is impossible to even start the spiritual journey. This ethical structure could be called Samayana Dharma. This is discussed in this article by Nitin Sridhar, a civil engineer from Mysore, Karnataka who also has a deep interest in politics, history, religion, and philosophy esp in the context of Sanatana Dharma.’

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This article was first published in the Prabuddha Bharata, monthly journal of The Ramakrishna Order started by Swami Vivekananda in 1896. This article is courtesy and copyright Prabuddha Bharata (www.advaitaashrama.org). I have been reading the Prabuddha Bharata for years and found it enlightening. You can subscribe online at www.advaitaashrama.org. Cost is Rs 100/ for one year, Rs 280/ for three years, Rs 1,200/ for twenty years and Rs 2,000 for twenty five years.