While I am no authority on the Vedas, I am nevertheless captivated by the economy of expression in this phrase. It seems to convey everything that is worth communicating to one another. It makes a call for progress to be achieved TOGETHER, not at the cost of the other, not by pulling down the other... truly revolutionary (although a very very very very ancient idea :)
One could brush it away as a utopian fantasy or on the other hand use it as a clarion call to inspire and to unite.
During the public meeting to kick-off the Meri Dilli Meri Yamuna campaign on March 16, 2010, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji gave another dimension to the 'clean-up' campaign. HE urged everyone present to see this as a campaign against pollution - not just in the river, but also against pollution in the form of hatred, greed, jealousy, lust, anger, depression,.. and with spirituality as the foundation, the success of this campaign is guaranteed.
HE then invited Mahesh Giri ji to address the gathering. The dynamic Guru sevak who had been involved in the preparatory work with hundreds of volunteers of The Art of Living said in no uncertain terms that where Sri Sri was involved success was inevitable and then made everyone present at the meeting, hold their neighbours hands and repeat this phrase, several times...
San-gachhad-wam
San-gachhad-wam
San-gachhad-wam
......
I truly felt that this was a mantra for our age and time
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Old (Ancient knowledge) is GOLD. Grateful to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji for bringing back the ancient wisdom in the modern era in such a way that even a layman can apply it & be free of misery n sorrow
This idea could be the stepping stone for the paradigm shift in leadership that truly makes the journey to the top really fruitful and fulfilling. This sutra and the explanation of the sutra given by you seems to give leads to solutions for unhealthy competition, jealousy, conspiracy to pull each other down...which is something many people face on their way to the top. Thank you for pointing out the practical application of the wisdom of this sutra that Sri Sri has pointed out to us.
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