Guest guest Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord One common definition of Dharma is that it is the adherence to the rule: "Do unto others what you wish them to do unto you; do not do unto others what you do not wish them to do unto you." Do not have a double standard. Treat all as your own self. That is to say, you must have faith in yourself; then only can you have faith in others. You must respect yourself and respect others. Egoism is the measure of altruism. Mankind is one community; if you harm yourself, you harm all. If you make a man stand erect, that act makes you stand erect. The treatment you wish others to render to you is itself the measure of your duty to them. The Vedas and the Upanishads which form the Jnaana and Upasaana sections of Sanathana Dharma (Eternal Religion), are the best guides to the path of Dharma for mankind, for all classes, for the family, for society, for the professional group, and for the individual. Just as Delhi is the capital of India, India is the spiritual capital for all mankind. It is the responsibility of Indians to demonstrate in their lives that Dharma confers on them peace and happiness, so that the rest of mankind may get the inspiration to follow the same path. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. ll, P. 250-252. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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