Self Improvment
Styles of hair and clothes do not make a man or the society. Accepting the truth and rejecting the untruth and following the path of justice, without prejudice, are the real qualities that make a man and the society.
Here are 10 principles from Manusmiriti for self and social uplift
- Patience - Having patience during happiness or misery, gain or loss, admiration or insult.
- Tolerance - Being tolerant of the harm done to you by someone who is stronger or weaker than you are.
- Control of Mind Keeping the mind away from the bad thoughts and engaging it in the good thoughts.
- Refrain from Stealing Earn money only by just means. No illegal or immoral means be used. No stealing or robbing nor accepting bribe.
- Cleanliness Keep inner cleanliness by shunning jealousies and grudges. Keep outer cleanliness by keeping air, water, food, body, clothes, places and paths clean. Outer cleanliness helps keeping the mind happy.
- Proper use of Body Engage body parts like hands, feet, mouth for a good cause.
- Intelligence Improve intelligence by eating right food, reading good books and keeping good company.
- Knowledge acquire as much knowledge as possible. Learn qualities and uses of all the things around.
- Truth Accepting what you know, saying what you accept and doing what you say.
- Avoid Anger too much anger should be avoided. Normal anger for a right cause may be justified.