MAHATMA GHANDI ~ (1869 - 1948 - Assassinated) Philosopher - Statesman and Pacifist Civil Rights Leader for the Independence of India from the British. The Ten Mantras (in bold) are the headings of Ten Chapters in the BOOK *The Gift* Ten spiritual lessons for the Modern World from my Grandfather Mahatma Ghandi. Written in 2007 by Arun Ghandi who learned much from his Grandpa.
1. USE ANGER FOR GOOD ~ We are all angry
but we must channel it POSITIVELY !
2. DONT BE AFRAID TO SPEAK OUT ~ Against things
You know to be wrong ~ Speak out for the underdog !
3. ALWAYS APPRECIATE SOLITUDE ~ Its
when we*re alone Truth comes into focus !
4. BE AWARE OF SELF-WORTH ~ The value of
oneself ~ highlights the Value of Others !
5. LIES CLUTTER UP YOUR LIFE ~ Be aware
of the TRUTH of the things you believe in !
6. WASTE (OF ANYTHING) IS VIOLENCE ~ Violence
to the EARTH and also to the NEEDY !
7. PRACTICE NON-VIOLENT PARENTING ~ If You
strike Your Child ~ He in turn will strike others !
8. HUMILITY IS STRENGTH ~ Pride has something
to lose. Humility has everything to gain !
9. FIVE PILLARS OF NON-VIOLENCE ~ Respect -
Understanding - Acceptance - Appreciation - Compassion
10. EXPECT TO BE TESTED ~ Survival of
the Fittest Rules ~ OK ~ Oppose at your Peril !
Thanks for visiting comments welcome ~ Love Angela & Brian
We have posted this POEM (list) as a FUSION and invited Members to chose ONE MANTRA and write a POEM (any length - any style) based on it. Make haste because there are only TEN slots left and each MANTRA can only be used once ! Human nature dictates the easiest MANTRAS (like 3 & 6) will be chosen FIRST !
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