You may read this valuable piece of knowledge in case you fall under the category of people who want to do good to yourself, others, society, and for all others. For this will truly help you to be the best in you. :: :: :: By chance if you dont fall in this category, you may just move on to other valuable & entertaining posts , so that you may feel entertained. :: :: :: In the day-to-day practice of morality and ethics, there are different aspects of dharma, such as :: :: Vyakti-dharma - the dharma of an individual Parivarika-dharma - family-dharma Samaja-dharma - society-dharma Rashtra-dharma - national dharma Manava-harma - the dharma of mankind Vyakti-dharma - The Dharma of an Individual :: :: These are observance of moral and ethical principles that sustain an individuals mind. ## Some of the examples of Vyakti dharmas are: ## 1) Dama — control of the external organs 2) Arjava — straightforwardness at all times 3) Ahimsa — abstention from injury to all forms of life 4) Akrodha — absence of anger 5) Satya — truthfulness in thought and speech 6) Brahmacharya — control of carnal desires and passions 7) Santosha — contentment 8) Tyaga — renunciation of selfishness 9) Apaishuna — refraining from vilification and backbiting 10) Aloluptva — non-covetousness 11) Aparigraha — non-acceptance of unnecessary gifts from others 12) Hri — modesty 13) Mardava — gentleness 14) Daya — kindness and compassion 15) Shanti — peace of mind attained through its control 16) Kshama — forgiveness 17) Shaucha — purification of body and mind 18) Adroha — freedom from malice. :: :: ## Parivarika-dharma or Family Dharma ## These are the codes of conduct to be observed by individuals to prevent the disintegration of the family. Examples are: 1) Mutual self- sacrifice and respect. 2) Treat your mother as a God. 3) Treat your father as a God. :: :: ## Samaja-dharma - The Dharma of Society ## Individuals must observe codes of conduct to maintain a well-integrated society. This is called samaja-dharma or society-dharma. Examples are the practice of: 1) Nonviolence, 2) Non-stealing, 3) Truthfulness, 4) Refraining from speaking a truth which hurts, 5) Control of anger, 6) Control of the lower passions, 7) Practicing charity and kindness to all, 8) Refraining from backbiting, 9) Practicing hospitality, etc. :: :: ## Rashtra-dharma - The Dharma of a Nation ## The self-sacrifice made by the individuals for their country is called rashtra-dharma or national-dharma. :: :: ## Manava-dharma - The Dharma of Mankind ## Individuals have to act in a manner conducive to the sustenance of mankind. This is called manava-dharma. Self-sacrifice is the common denominator among all these dharmas. Without self-sacrifice the survival of the individual is not possible. Source : veda.wikidot I felt this might help you. So I shared. If you feel this will help others, please share it. Jai Hind
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