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

1. Patience - Having patience during happiness or misery, gain or loss, admiration or insult.
2. Tolerance - Being tolerant of the harm done to you by someone who is stronger or weaker than you are.
3. Control of Mind Keeping the mind away from the bad thoughts and engaging it in the good thoughts.
4. Refrain from Stealing Earn money only by just means. No illegal or immoral means be used. No stealing or robbing nor accepting bribe.
5. 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.
6. Proper use of Body Engage body parts like hands, feet, mouth for a good cause.
7. Intelligence Improve intelligence by eating right food, reading good books and keeping good company.
8. Knowledge acquire as much knowledge as possible. Learn qualities and uses of all the things around.
9. Truth Accepting what you know, saying what you accept and doing what you say.
10. Avoid Anger too much anger should be avoided. Normal anger for a right cause may be justified.