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Morality

Morality refers to principles guiding right behavior across spiritual traditions. Traditions converge on the importance of compassion and empathy. They diverge in specific moral codes and philosophical foundations.

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Forgiveness is a virtue, forgiveness is a sacrifice, forgiveness is the Vedas, forgiveness is the Shruti.
Kashyapa
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Mahabharata, p. 891
Everything is indeed Brahman, as declared in the Upanishads. May I never deny Brahman. May Brahman never deny me. May there never be any denial from my side. May all the virtues mentioned in the Upanishads be mine, I who am devoted to the Self.
Vedic Sages
HinduScriptureDevotionMoralitySanskrit
The Upanishads, p. 320
Brahman is beyond knowledge and ignorance, virtue and vice, merit and demerit, cleanliness and uncleanliness.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
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The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 778
I understand morality, which is timeless and full of mysteries. It is the same ancient morality that is known to everyone, which is about being friendly to all and doing good for all creatures.
Tuladhara
HinduTeachingKnowledgeMoralitySanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4422
The way of life that is based on not harming any creatures, or causing the least harm when necessary, is the highest morality.
Tuladhara
HinduTeachingMoralityConductSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4422
Forgiveness is a virtue of the weak and an ornament of the strong. Forgiveness conquers all in this world; what is it that forgiveness cannot accomplish?
Vyasa
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Mahabharata, p. 1803
This secret psychic entity is the true, original conscience within us, deeper than the conventional conscience constructed by moralists. It always points us towards truth, rightness, beauty, love, harmony, and all the divine possibilities within us, persisting until these become the primary needs of our nature.
Sri Aurobindo
HinduTeachingHarmonyLove
The Life Divine, p. 253
Non-injuring in thought, word, and deed is the highest of all virtues.
Swami Sivananda
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All About Hinduism, p. 52
Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingMindMorality
All About Hinduism, p. 38
If we ask why only our actions, whether good or bad, have consequences, it can be said that our thoughts, feelings, and actions all have corresponding outcomes. However, since actions make up the majority of our lives and are a reflection of our values, and because we are not always in control of our thoughts and feelings, we must be held accountable for our actions.
Sri Aurobindo
HinduTeachingMindMorality
The Life Divine, p. 855
Always be truthful, as it encompasses all virtues. Be true to yourself and others in all your actions.
Swami Sivananda
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Bliss Divine, p. 467
Still it did not flourish. It created a higher form, dharma (righteousness). This dharma is the Kshatra of the Kshatra; therefore there is nothing higher than dharma. So even a weak man hopes to prevail over a stronger one through dharma, as one does through a king. That dharma is verily truth. Therefore they say of one who speaks the truth that he speaks dharma, and of one who speaks dharma that he speaks the truth; for both these are but the same.
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Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.4.14
Lord Rama is an ocean of countless virtues, and no one can sound His depth. I have only told you the little I have myself heard from the saints.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 24
I possess divine attributes and transcendent virtues. My devotees are always dear to me. Understand this and cultivate unwavering devotion to me in your thoughts, words, and actions.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 17
They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingBenevolenceDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 46
We always praise your physical form, oh Lord. Oh merciful and radiant Lord, treasure of noble virtues, we ask that we may love your feet, free from all errors of thought, word, and action.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingLoveMindSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 20
Listen, Hanuman, my son, may all commendable virtues abide in your heart and may the Lord of Kosala with Ananta be ever gracious to you.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 2 (verses 890–948), p. 39
God is the ocean of virtues, and those who receive His grace are truly blessed.
Aagada
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Ramcharitmanas — Lanka Kand Part 1 (verses 805–889), p. 19
May you be filled with strength and virtues, dear one. May you always remain youthful and immune to death, and may you be a treasure of good qualities. May the Lord of the Raghus shower His abundant blessings upon you.
Tulsidas
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Ramcharitmanas — Sundar Kand (verses 745–804), p. 19
They are embodiments of virtue, above worldly sorrows, and free from doubt. Nothing is dearer to them than my lotus feet, not even their body or home.
Rama
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Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 62