Gandhiji’s Values: Mahatma Gandhi, a champion of peace and non-violence, embrassed with the message of the Three Monkeys. He believed in the importance of mindfulness and avoiding negativity to promote harmony and understanding.

Gift and Symbol: It is said that Gandhiji received a set of Three Wise Monkeys figurines as a gift and kept them close. They became a symbol of his philosophy and teachings.

The Mahabharata:In the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, Lord Krishna advises Arjuna on righteous conduct and the path to spiritual enlightenment. In the Shanti Parva (Book of Peace), a section of the Mahabharata, there’s a verse:

मूढानं विनयेत्तस्य संकल्पो यादिसंकल्पः।
अनपेक्ष्यश्चाप्यपेक्ष्यं व्यवहारः समाचरेत्॥

If you try to control a fool, what good will it do? Their intentions will always be foolish. Instead, be independent and act on your own terms, regardless of what others expect.

The Upanishads:

The Upanishads are ancient philosophical texts full of spiritual wisdom. They teach us not to listen to bad things. It says we should control what we hear, avoiding gossip and negativity, and focus on learning. The Katha Upanishad says our mind is like a chariot, and our senses are like horses. If we control our senses, we can stay away from negativity and bad influences.”

The Bhagavt Gita:

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः।
इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता।। 3.41

Translation: “Therefore, O Arjuna, one whose senses are restrained from their objects is certainly of steady intelligence.”

This verse from the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 41, underscores the importance of restraining the senses to maintain steady intelligence and control over one’s actions. By restraining the senses from indulging in negative or harmful sensory experiences, individuals can cultivate inner strength and clarity of mind. This teaching emphasizes the significance of self-discipline and mindfulness in leading a virtuous and balanced life.

 
Man is the maker of himself

You are the stone: You are the starting point, with your own potential and possibilities.

You are the chisel: You have the ability and power to make changes.

You are the sculptor: You have the ultimate control over how your life unfolds.

In simpler terms, your life is yours to create. You have the foundation, the tools, and the creative vision to shape it into something meaningful and fulfilling.

बुद्धियुक्तो जहातीह उभे सुकृतदुष्कृते।

तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्।।2.50।।

“योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्”

excellence in action is yoga

At asmakam gram , , we live by this idea. Whether it’s helping others, building connections, or fostering trust within our community, we approach every task with unwavering dedication and a commitment to excellence.

“Yoga is doing things well,” our main idea.

It means to do all work carefully and with full attention.

This teaches us to stay calm and focused in everything we do.

yoga isn’t about being perfect. It’s a journey of continuous learning and growth.

We believe that true knowledge and wisdom are not simply acquired through studying or teaching scriptures, but rather through dedicated effort and action.

The verse we have chosen as our guiding principle comes from the Mahabharata:

पठकाः पाठकाश्चैव ये चान्ये शास्त्रचिन्तकाः। सर्वे व्यसनिनो मूर्खा यः क्रियावान् स पण्डितः ।। ~महाभारत, ३.३१३.११

Meaning:

Those who read scriptures (पठकाः), those who teach them (पाठकाः), and even those who contemplate them (शास्त्रचिन्तकाः) – all are addicted (व्यसनिनः) and foolish (मूर्खाः).

Only the one who acts (क्रियावान्) according to the scriptures is truly wise (पण्डितः).

Interpretation:

This verse emphasizes that merely studying or contemplating scriptures is not enough. True wisdom lies in putting that knowledge into practice through hard work and dedicated action.

As members of this trust, we are committed to:

Applying the teachings of the scriptures to our daily lives.

Working diligently to achieve our goals and aspirations.

Serving others with compassion and dedication.

We believe that through hard work and perseverance, we can make positive impact on the world.