Any one who is insearch of Truth is a Hindu, though the term is incorrect and has been thrust by the West.
The Correct term would be Sadhaka,’ ‘One who practices, for every Sadhaka is a search for Truth.
However some Values may be referred to as benchmarks.
1.Letting Good Things reach you, keeping an open mind.
‘Bhadram Karbipi Srunuyaama Devaah”‘-The Rig Veda.
‘Let Noble Thoughts reach My ears from every side”
2.Let Me speak nothing but The Truth.
Saytanna Pramadhidavyam-Taittriya Uapnishad.
‘May I Speak nothing but the Truth’
3.Let me follow Nothing but the Righteous Path.
Dharmanna Prmadhidavyam- Taittriya Mantra Kosa.
4.Let me do what is Good for others.
‘Kuchalaana Pramadhidavyam-Taittriya.
Let me not do other than what is Good for others.
5.Maatru Devo Bhava, Pitru Devo Bhava, Acharya Devo Bhava,Athi Devo Bhava.-Taittriyam.
May I respect my Mother,Father,Teacher and the Guest as Gods.
6.this body is meant to serve the others.
Paroopakaartham Itham sareeram- Smriti.
7.Sarve Janass Sukino Bhvanthu, May All Be Happy.
8.May the trees receive adequate water and grow.
May the Four-legged Animals be happy .
May the two-legged animals (Man) be happy.
May there be peace.
‘Tachcham Yora Vruneemahe Gaathum Yagyaaya… Om Santhi”-Santhi Panchakam, Krishna Yajur Veda.
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