VI. Calculation of Time( Kaal) according to the duration of cosmic creation. From the beginning of creation to the great dissolution is the period of Brahma, Lord the creator. That period is calculated in terms of Yugas, Mahayugas, Manvantaras, and Kalpas. The time of Brahma’s appearance and the time of great dissolution can be easily calculated according to this system. When Brahma’s single day is over and he goes to sleep there is an Avantar–Pralay (intermediate deluge), causing the three lokas (Earth , Bhuvar and Svar) to dissolve.
VII. Four Purusarthas (endeavors) are prescribed for human beings. They are, Arth, Kaam, Dharm and Moksh. The first two endeavors are common to all living creatures. The last two are special endeavors for human beings. Dharm is the protecting shield human beings have against sin and resulting sufferings. It brings happiness, real not momentary joys. Moksh brings supreme bliss, everlasting peace and liberation. Pursuit of Dharm makes one fit to follow Moksh endeavor in some life-time.
VIII. The theory of Karma, that for every action there is an equal and appropriate reaction. It is like the cause and effect theory. Every action produces an effect corresponding to it. If one commits a sin, he shall have to pay the penalty for it. If he does a virtuous deed, he shall reap the benefit thereof. Hence, do good deeds and avoid evil deeds or sins. If one does not get rewards or punishments for all good and evil deeds during one life-time, he will have to be born again. Thus one is provided with the opportunity to square up all pending Karmas of the previous lives. Every rebirth provides fresh opportunity to do pious deeds to wash away sin. Thus the theory of Karma is closely related to the theory of rebirth.
IX. The doctrine of the incarnation of the Lord (Avtar) is a unique feature of Sanatan Dharm. The Lord descends to the earth to establish the truths of Dharm afresh when Dharm faces the danger of being lost. Apart from the task of reestablishing Dharm, the Lord does the work of protecting the virtuous and destroying the wicked persons. During the incarnation, the Lord looks like a mortal person in outward guise but unlike human beings He is not subject to the law of Karma. He is beyond everything. (Go to Continued)
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