Therefore we should examine our time and see how much of it we spend in areas of culture which are unspiritual and do not promote Self-knowledge. If we don't nourish a dharmic culture in our lives, then we will not be able to lead a dharmic life or create a dharmic society. If we are going to immerse ourselves in a culture, let it be the culture of the Dharma. This may require doing daily yogic practices, mantra, meditation, chanting, devotional singing, pujas, rituals, satsangs, and pilgrimages. It may include studying or practicing the dharmic systems of music, dance and poetry.

It may mean following an Ayurvedic life style or healing practices. Unless we develop the culture of the Dharma we cannot expect our culture to change nor can we expect spiritual teachings to really enter our life and society. The Dharma has a rich culture and many sides. Dharma itself is our support, but we must support the Dharma for it to uphold us. For India this means an interrelated spiritual and cultural renaissance is required. Those who see the necessity for this must take action to bring it about.

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