Restoring Dharma in Relationships: Modern Love, Live-ins & the Loss of Value System

By Ayesha Rana, Co-Founder – VRIGHT PATH

(Ancient Bharat Knowledge Platform for Clarity and Actions to Bridge Your Karma Gaps)

Today, India stands at a moral and cultural crossroads. The rapid spread of pre-marital relationships, casual dating, and live-in arrangements is reshaping not only how men and women interact, but also how families, communities, and our very sense of self-respect and character are evolving. This change is not without consequence — emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Hindi

The Crisis We Are Facing

Pre-marital love affairs and live-in relationships, now widely normalized through media, social platforms, and cinema, are leading to a crisis in individual temperament, emotional health, and personal dignity. They often promote:

Short-term gratification over long-term responsibility
Confusion in relationships and lack of emotional stability
Erosion of commitment, loyalty, and patience
Disrespect toward parents, marriage, and traditional rituals
Psychological distress from betrayal, heartbreak, and identity loss
Increase in crimes, exploitation, and abandonment

For a culture rooted in “Samskaras” and family honour, this is not just a lifestyle trend — it’s an erosion of the very spiritual fabric of society.

The Problem is Cultural and Spiritual

From childhood, if youth are not taught the value of character, boundaries, and the sanctity of relationships, they grow up seeking validation through temporary attractions. Influenced by distorted portrayals of love and lust in films, OTT shows, music, and peer culture — their idea of love becomes shallow and transactional.

But our Vedic tradition always held that love is sacred — not just a feeling, but a commitment to Dharma (duty), Artha (purpose), Kama (desire with restraint), and Moksha (liberation).

Personal Reflection

"When I was a teenager, my father — a strong follower of Indian values — taught me that character is everything. He would say: 'Never let anyone or anything compromise your dignity.' Even today if you observe how many girls and boys around us lack the sense of moral compass. Some dress or behave in ways just to attract the opposite sex. Many boys look at girls not with respect, but lust. And sadly, many girls too, are influenced by what they see in movies and society, adopt that path. Being a woman, I have seen how hard it is to protect one's purity of thought and conduct in today’s world. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to teach the right value system to young people. But you need to chose a different path — not out of fear, but out of self-respect and awareness that our Karma matters."

Inspiration from Lord Shri Ram and the Ramayana

In the Ramayana, Lord Shri Ram is the ultimate ideal of a man of character, loyalty, and Dharma. His relationship with Maa Sita stands as a timeless example of commitment and sanctity:

One life partner, chosen through divine and sacred rituals
Marriage upheld as a union of souls, not bodies
Mutual sacrifice, devotion, and unwavering respect
Family as the foundation of society
Spiritual strength in facing temptation and trials

This is not outdated — it is eternal wisdom. The freedom provided by modern law does not mean we should cross all limits of culture, self-restraint, or dignity. Dharma teaches us how to live within rightful boundaries, which protect the soul from decay.

Respecting the Voices of Dharma

We must wholeheartedly support spiritual leaders like Acharya Aninudhacharya Ji and Premanand Ji Maharaj, who have recently raised difficult but necessary questions about live-in relationships, youth behaviour, and family breakdown. These are not hate-filled statements — they are wake-up calls.

We should not be afraid of such truthful discussions. It is time we start telling our children and society what is right and what is wrong — not based on outdated judgment, but on ancient wisdom and lasting values.

Freedom with Limits

Yes, the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of choice, but it does not mean unrestrained license to destroy self or society. With rights come responsibilities — toward self, family, future generations, and the cultural heritage we are blessed with.

Let us use this moment not to divide, but to re-align with our roots. Let’s not confuse boldness with wisdom or freedom with recklessness.

Bharat does not need more broken homes or confused youth.
India needs more Rams than Romeos, and more Sitas than social influencers selling shallow love.

The VRIGHT Path Forward – Spiritual Action

Reintroduce Vedic education and Samskaras at home and school
Encourage spiritual reading (Ramayana, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads) from young age
Support campaigns and satsangs that address character-building
Protect the institution of marriage as sacred
Teach girls and boys self-respect, not just self-expression
Celebrate role models who live with integrity, not just glamour

Final Thought

Let us choose wisely, for ourselves and for the generations to come.

Bharat’s strength has always been in her spiritual wisdom, moral values, and resilient families. Let us return to that core. Let us teach the next generation that true freedom is not in breaking all rules — but in aligning with the Dharma that uplifts the soul. Dharma protects those who protect dharma.

Let us build relationships, not attractions. Homes, not houses. Characters, not followers.

Happy Independence Day.

Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!

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