June 2015
He who acts by natural duty, not just dogma, ritual or passion is spiritual – B’Gita Ch: 6
By nature’s instrument, follow your duty – B’Gita Ch. 11, Ch. 18
- Duty of the sage: serenity, self-restraint, austerity, purity, forgiveness as well as uprightness, knowledge, wisdom, and faith in God.
- Duty of the soldier: valour, Glory, firmness, skill, generosity, steadiness in battle, governance, ability to rule
- Duty of the trader: agriculture, production, protection of stock, trade.
- Duty of the servant: to serve
All in part, all of these things – the wise know what, how and when
Duty of all… Act, Learn and teach (Taittireeya-Upanishad, book 1)
- Do your duty; Learn and teach
- Speak truth; Learn and teach
- Meditate; Learn and teach
- Control sense; Learn and teach
- Control mind; Learn and teach
- Kindle fire; Learn and teach
- Be hospitable; Learn and teach
- Be humane; Learn and teach
- Serve the family; Learn and teach
- Procreate; Learn and teach
- Educate your children; Learn and teach
Better to follow one’s own duty than the duty of another – B’Gita Ch. 18
. Serve all with kindness and courage and all will be well
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