Power of non-violence

October 2, 2019

Notes by Laasya Kommineni

Today is Gandhiji’s birthday (October 2, 2019) and International Non-Violence Day. Mohandas was Gandhiji’s first name.

When he was an attorney in South Africa, he stood up for Indians that were being treated badly. Many stood up along with Gandhiji.

“An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.”

Review of 20 Values

1) Being virtuous

2) Being pure

3) Being content

4) Being steady

5) Being simple

6) Being organized

7) Being cheerful

8) Being wise

9) Being independent

10) Being light (not using much, reducing your carbon footprint

11) Being truthful

12) Being reflective

13) Being clear

14) Someone who’s always trying to be better

15) Being vigilant

16) Being appreciative

17) Being focused

18) Being deep

19) Being responsible

20) Being tough

Look into a dictionary about what these words mean

Values — Unpracticed Virtues — Practiced

Notes by Ira Mehta

• one way we can stop bullying is by standing up for the one being bullied

• Mahatma Gandhi said “An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching

• Values are happiness and valuables aren’t happiness

Review of 20 values

1. Shatvikarajita- Being virtuous

2. Anaga- Being pure

3. Akhama- Being content

4. Achala-Being steady

5. Akhinchana-Being simple

6. Suchi-Being organized

7. Sukhadana-Being cheerful

8. Amitabodha-Being wise

9. Aniha-Being independent

10. Mithabogi-Being light

11. Satyasara-Being truthful

12. Kavi-Being reflective (never stop learning)

13. Kovid-Being clear

14. Yogi-Trying to be better

15. Saradhava-Vigilant

16. Manadha-Being appreciative

17. Madahina-Being focused

18. Dheera-Being deep

19. Dharmic-Being responsible

20. Dhukha rahitha-Being tough

• Boredom is caused by over stimulation

• A value is unpracticed and a virtue is practiced

• When people don’t stand up for others it is because they are thinking about themselves