Shri Gurubhyo Namaha
Preface by Brahmashri Rajagopalan Ganapadigal:

"Sri Seetha Ramajayam. धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः

We have several needs and wants in our life. Our lifespan though is short. How do we attain everything we want? What do we need to do to attain what we want?"(1/11) https://twitter.com/brahmamayam/status/1313859478220013570
"The easiest way to attain everything we want is to lead our lives according to the path of Dharma.

There are several paths to Dharma. Karma Marga is one of them. Dharma is codified in a way to lead our lives, disciplining everything we do in a proper manner." (2/11)
"When we lead our lives thus, Dharma will protect us.

One who leads a disciplined life as codified in the Sasthras is considered to be one who leads a life according to Dharma." (3/11)
"There have been several elders, Mahans, Yogis, Pativratha Siromanis who have led a life according to Dharma, and set an example for us to follow.

The most important authority we need is 'महाजनो येन गतः स पन्थाः' and follow their example." (4/11)
"Apasthamba Maharishi too answers the question 'What is Dharma?' thus: यंक्रियमाणं आर्याः प्रशंसन्ति तं धर्म मित्याचक्षते. He says, 'whatever action gets the approval and appreciation of elders, Yogis and Mahans, that is Dharma". (5/11)
"Apasthamba Maharishi further explains that 'whatever they forbid us to do, because it is not good for us or will cause harm, is Adharma'.

Therefore our elders, Mahans and Maharshis are our source of authority in deciding what is Dharma and what is Adharma." (6/11)
"What they have accepted as being right is Dharma. What they have rejected as wrong is Adharma.

We must attempt to practice Dharma that is prescribed. Even before that, we must stop doing those things that are clearly forbidden." (7/11)
"While it may not be possible to desist from doing such things, even knowing what is forbidden is in itself meritorious.
As the saying goes 'धर्मः श्रुतो वा दृष्टो वा' meaning 'These are Adharma; acting in such ways will cause us countless suffering" (8/11)
"Maharishis like Apasthamba, Gauthama, Aswalaayana have written the Dharma Sasthras for those who have great faith in Veda Sasthras, Puranas and our tradition in culture" (9/11)
Brahmashri Rajagopala Ganapadigal's Vaithikashri Publications have been publishing a feature of Dharma Sasthras based on a keen study & collation of Dharma Sasthra Texts & conduct of great people. (10/11)
The English edition was brought out to reach a much wider section of Asthikas who are interested in knowing what's right and what's wrong & lead a life of righteousness.
"We pray to the Lord and Dharma Devathas that people read this & learn how to lead a life of Dharma" (11/11)
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