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XfFVVr
No.1341
The ethics to aspire to for Bhachanners. How many of you can do this?
Aa21op
No.1343
>>1342
Truth seems to be the foundation of Hinduism. Satyamev jayate isn't just a slogan but the basis of Hindu thought and Aryan life. If you tell lies you are not a hindu.
kcoi8W
No.1344
>>1341(OP)
what is this book
+5xYt4
No.1345
>>1344
Advanced book of Hindu ethics
vs4ekL
No.1346
>>1341(OP)
Thank you for sharing this scholar anon.
hxTIN8
No.1373
>>1341(OP)
Carrying on the previous posts.
The next chapter talks about virtues of the self. The hindu view suggests that personal virtues compound as the well-being of the universe as all individuals are connected to the source as one.
>Cleanliness , beauty, healthy living are emphasised.
Another mention is made of our desires.
>Desires are believed to be natural and fine however categorisation of desires as ,"I like this or i hate this" is discouraged as the first step towards reckless action.
It is emphasised to being the senses under control.
hxTIN8
No.1374
>>1373
Not sure if you all can read it. If you can only then I will proceed.
hxTIN8
No.1377
>>1376
More. It is emphasised that raga dvesha needs to be eliminated not towards instincts and objects as well as people.
It is also emphasised that the distracting influence of the mind needs to be conquered not just for self improvement but as a moral obligation.
hxTIN8
No.1378
>>1377
The laws laid down by Manu are personal qualities that help in self improvement and as duties to the lower beings in the cosmic scale are as follows.
hxTIN8
No.1379
>>1378
On the previous topic of control of mind. It is not just that the mind has to be under control, but the actions and body too have to be brought under its servitude. The desires are never ending so the concious action to control them as to be done always
hxTIN8
No.1380
>>1379
It is generally implied that letting even one sense go astray will lead to disaster. Therefore to bring true spiritual growth the leash has to be placed not on the senses but the master of them, the mind itself through use of Buddhi.
hxTIN8
No.1381
>>1380
The way to achieve this control is throguh Abhyas and Vairagya. Abhyas in everything from speech to behaviour leads to temperance and growth. This leads to vairagya. This combination will produce Righteousness .
hxTIN8
No.1382
>>1381
The texts also emphasise that righteousness alone towards all carries towards the other world not any other being. The description of righteousness given in the book is very vivid and I would encourage other anons to read it on their own. Note that the benefit of righteousness is to be seen in being content. Not stagnation or refusal to attempt growth but contentment at the hand one is dealt with in life.
hxTIN8
No.1384
>>1341(OP)
It feels the smritis started the longhousing of Indian society.
hxTIN8
No.1385
>>1384
Not to say that you cannot revolt against the teacher , but there is no avenue for refusal to do their stupid tasks.
hxTIN8
No.1387
>>1386
The author suggests that such virtues are the aspects of a manly character which have taken a hit in modern era. He also suggests that the growing democratization of society has caused massive decline in Aryan cultures due to confusion between the higher and lower classes.
hxTIN8
No.1388
>>1387
His solution is for the Aryan youth to first inculcate these values in their personal lives. And then expand societally.
cW7dnI
No.1390
>>1341(OP)
Most of India definitely can't do that.
hxTIN8
No.1392
>>1390
Can you?
hxTIN8
No.1393
>>1389
Advanced book of Hindu ethics and law
hxTIN8
No.1394
>>1388
Manu promulgating boomer jeeta alliance and Shocktism
apDJYS
No.1397
>>1396
Being honest is apparently slave morality. The avg iq being 76 gets vindicated again kek.
