Nowadays some studies go on well beyond the age of 25 years, e.g., Medicine. If you decide to enter the next stage of life – Gruhasthāshram – before finishing your studies, then you may have to think about all the consequences. One needs to consider his/her individual circumstances and decide. If you look around you may find some 18 or 20 year olds getting married. Talk to them and see how difficult it becomes to study after they start a family.
Rarely a supportive husband or wife can make a lot of difference. Usually people are distracted from their studies because of increased responsibilities of family life.
Respect is a feeling of regard and even admiration for yourself and for others; it is being thoughtful and considerate of others. Your body is an instrument. Keep it in good shape -
physically, mentally and spiritually. Then it will serve your purpose for many, many years to come. At the same time respect other’s bodies, feelings and ego too.
Responsibility is being accountable, doing our best to meet our commitments, and to keep our word. Know your goal, focus on it, work hard, know what you want to achieve but do not let ‘ worry’ about the results paralyze you.
Resilience is an extension of courage. It’s the ability to recover quickly, and to not give up when beset by setbacks and disappointments. All of us will have many difficulties in our lives. Always be strong. Above all, have a good head on your shoulders. Use it under all circumstances. Do not let it fly away in clouds or roll down in the gutter.
The G uru’s responsibility was to guide his/her students with love, kindness and affection a thousand times more than that of a father. He has the patience to remove all doubts even if he has to answer the same question a hundred times. The teacher lived by the highest moral, ethical, cultural, and spiritual values and the students learnt these principles by listening, observation, and practicing them in their own life. In the Védic tradition, the teacher ( Guru) did not ask for any money for his services. King and voluntary contributions by the wealthy in the community supported the Guru, his family and his āshram.