Shantipatha is a prominent feature of the Upanishads

- 'Send rain in the right amount at the right time in this world. Don't let it rain or not. May the earth be rich and beautified with fruits

Is there peace by saying peace or by chanting peace or by meditating on peace a lot? correct. That suspicion is not out of the question but natural. It is backed by judicious calculation and experience. Most of our karma is superficial, without understanding or conscience and philosophy has become a parrot. In karma there is no spirit, and in knowledge the insistence of conduct is not preserved as much as it should be. No matter how many people chant Shanti: Shanti: Shanti: or even sit and recite Shantipatha, it is not possible to achieve any special purpose. A thirsty man chanting water water mantra is not likely to serve any special purpose. If a thirsty man recites the mantra of water water, does anything quench his thirst? Yes, it is right that someone brings him water after hearing his voice, but he must drink that water. If he refuses to drink or does not work, his thirst will not be quenched. The same is to be understood in relation to peace. Along with the feeling that one gets peace, one has to do actions that bring peace. Only then can he experience peace sooner or later. On the other hand, if someone longs for or loves peace, but if his karma is the opposite, i.e., he commits such actions that result in chaos in his life, then his dream of peace can hardly be fulfilled. In sum, he has to experience unrest. So it should not be forgotten that spirit or karma has a very close relationship with the development of life. Along with the cultivation of the spirit of peace, one should also rely on actions that help to promote peace.

Shantipatha Upanishad has its own specialty. As some poets praise their Ishtadev or Deni at the beginning of the poem and earlier writers at the beginning of the text, Shantipatha is composed at the beginning of the Upanishads. It shows the interest of all and the sense of peace for all. Those sages who live in the secluded wilderness have desired the worship of peace. So it is understandable that he should begin his message with a sense of peace.

There is a beautiful phrase in Western philosophy. Its price is very good. Let the creatures live - that phrase is very good, but it echoes the ideology of the West. He secures his seat before ideology - believes in accumulating the material of his own good or well-being first. Then if there is an increase, it is distributed to others. First live is preached, then let live. Of course, it is good to think about the lives of others in that way too. But Indian philosophy or Indian vision is slightly different or say something goes further. He says that live for others, not only that, if you have to die for others, die, even at the cost of life, give life to others, like Dadhichi and Rantidev. Indian culture has its own special command to be ready to give life and bring happiness to others, even if one has to suffer, rub or suffer. Of course, it is necessary to see that the limits of morality or humanity are not violated in giving happiness to others. It should not be forgotten that one has to strive for the happiness of others within the limits of ethics.

Such a spirit is seen in the Shantipatha we are considering. It is for the sake of peace. The sage says, may the living beings in the heavens attain peace, may the living beings who wander and dwell in the sky attain peace, may happiness spread throughout the earth, may the animals and birds living in the water and vegetation attain peace, besides this, may all the remaining beings attain peace. be received In short, may peace be spread everywhere and may I also receive that peace.

In Shantipatha, we see what kind of noble spirit! The sage says, 'Send the right amount of rain at the right time in this world. Don't let it rain or not. May the earth be rich and beautified with fruits. Do not be occasions that cause worry, fear, unrest and trouble in the country and the world, and let all human beings and God-fearing men of the world be fearless in every way.'

Kale Varshatu Prajanya: Prithivi Sasyashalini.

The country is free from harm: human beings are holy and fearless.

In the last line mostly brahmin santu nirbhaya is spoken. But in its place I have put the same as Manavan Santu Nirbhaya seems good.

Now let's look at another sense of Shantipatha. It is meant to make life auspicious in spirit. Along with making the mind pure and auspicious, the body and the senses also need to be made beautiful, strong, healthy and sweet respectively. Only then, accepting the fact that life can be completely happy and excellent, the sage of Upanishad says that 'We should always listen to beneficial promises, words or talks with faith, and do not even allow obscene or bad words to touch our ears. Even with the eyes, let us see only in a holy and benevolent manner: whatever is desired must be good. Keep the body strong and stable. And let us use the life that comes to us in good works and for the pleasure of the Lord.'

Elsewhere, following the same spirit, he says that 'my limbs and my whole body become strong, speech, prana, eyes, ears and all other senses become strong and engage in the work of upliftment of life. May God never forsake me and I shall not forget Him by getting stuck in the daily routine. May our relationship become eternal, deep and unbreakable. Let the excellent teachings of the Vedas be realized in my life or else I will become an idol of religion.' 'May the Lord and all the powers of the Lord bless us in every way...do us well.'

What can be more auspicious and excellent sense of welfare and peace? If everyone tries to bring it into life, then life will become life in the true sense - even the earth will become pure and sweet. May God give us strength for it.