Talk:Modern Applications of Brahmayajña

By Vishal Agarwal

While the recitation of select passages of the Vedas every day is the best way to repay this debt, some modern alternatives might be considered. The ṛṣi-s were visionaries, the teachers of humans, the founding fathers of our nations and societies, the seers and revealers of spiritual truths, and the authors of our books of knowledge. Where we are today, as a nation, human society and civilization with its laws, conventions, rules, and customs, is largely a gift of these ṛṣi-s and thinkers.

In modern times, we can also repay their debt through the following means:

1. Avoid wasting time reading useless and immoral literature. Spend as much time as possible every day to read books of ṛṣi-s, sants, and bhaktas, or even read the writings of visionaries and nation-builders to draw inspiration from them.
2. Advocate for laws and taxation that promote education.
3. Volunteer time at schools, read books to school children, and help with school projects.
4. Start “Sunday schools” at mandirs to teach children about dharm.
5. Make endowments to educational institutions for promoting study and research.