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Seven Duties (Saptakartavya) of a Person

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सप्तकर्तव्य-श्लोकाः पुत्रपुत्रीधर्मो दाम्पत्यधर्मो मातृपितृनिषेवणम् । कुलबन्धुपरित्राणं राष्ट्रसेवा च पञ्चमम् ॥ देवप्रकृतिसंरक्षा षष्ठं धर्मस्य लक्षणम् । आपद्धर्मः परो धर्मः सप्तमं सर्वरक्षणम् ॥ In Sanatana Dharma (the Eternal Religion), there are certain sacred obligations that are to be faithfully observed throughout one’s life until the very end. Among these numerous duties, seven are regarded as fundamental and are collectively known as the Seven Duties (Saptakartavya) of a Human Being. Seven Duties (Saptakartavya) of a Person . 1.  Duties toward Son / Daughter: To provide love, care, education, moral discipline, and protection.   To teach obedience and respect toward parents and elders.   To ensure the preservation of family values, customs, and traditions until marriage. 2. Duties toward Wife and Dependents To uphold love, mutual respect, and emotional support. To provide for the household and dependents according to one’s means and capacity. To cooperate ...