The speaker emphasizes that faith in God and the Hereafter naturally leads to righteous actions, asserting that virtue and vice have inherent consequences in this world and the next. The text also touches on the nature of death as a transition rather than an end, encouraging reflection on our deeds as the true measure of our being, and highlights the value of self-reflection and continuous self-improvement, accessible to everyone regardless of age. Finally, it underscores that divine and human guidance, including scripture, the wisdom of saints, and the beauty in art and nature, serve as mirrors to help individuals cultivate a beautiful inner self.

Original Persian lecture by

Dr. Hossein Elahi Ghomshei

Website www.drelahighomshei.com

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hossein_Elahi_Ghomshei

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Additional sources (FAQ, Briefing Doc)

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yuG9nzXvjMloS7-CUxwHNibEHdV7AJAM/view?usp=sharing

"Emile," discuss the philosophy of education, contrasting traditional methods with a natural approach. They emphasize the importance of sensory experience, learning through doing, and allowing children's curiosity and judgment to develop organically rather than through rote memorization or formal instruction. The material also addresses the concept of natural justice, the right to self-defense when laws fail, and notably, outlines a distinct educational framework for women, focusing on docility, domestic duties, and a virtue-based approach relative to their perceived natural roles in society. The excerpts challenge conventional pedagogical practices and propose an education grounded in the individual's innate nature and the reality of the physical world, while also touching on moral and religious development at appropriate stages of life.

Additional Documents (E-Book)

https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/rousseau-emile-or-education

Briefing Doc and FAQ

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xlzd1hg4k4PuOHMQqUlYoBZHqV3ZmfbR/view?usp=sharing

This booklet, Indian Home Rule by M. K. Gandhi, presents a dialogue between an Editor and a Reader exploring the concept of Indian self-rule (Swaraj). The discussion critiques modern Western civilization, particularly its machinery, legal and medical professions, and educational systems, arguing they have impoverished India and eroded its moral strength. Gandhi champions traditional Indian civilization, emphasizing self-control (self-rule), passive resistance (soul-force or love-force), and the adoption of Swadeshi (self-sufficiency) as the path to genuine freedom. He rejects violence and mere petitioning, advocating for inner reform and a rejection of harmful aspects of foreign influence to achieve true home rule. The text also addresses Hindu-Muslim unity and includes endorsements of Indian civilization from various Western scholars.

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https://archive.org/details/indianhomerule00gand/page/n3/mode/2up

Additional sources (FAQ, Briefing Doc)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_AsvEDO51RETpPdyCUH-KRy9ECHqQI_/view?usp=sharing