Neeti

Moral standards. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

 

It is said, one who lacks Neeti (morality) is worse than Kothi (monkey). The term Neeti is no ordinary word. It is highly valuable and sacred. How can anyone who does not foster morality, uphold humanness? Humanness lies in leading a life of morality. The modern youth have no idea as to what life is and its goal is. Morality is referred to as ‘Paurusha’ in Sanskrit. In fact it taught the importance of morality to the leaders in the Roman Kingdom. Consequently, they named their kingdom’ after Jesus and called it as the Kingdom of God. The true meaning of morality lies in cognising and manifesting the latent divinity in humanity and propagating the same to the entire world. The English word ‘person’ has its origin in the Roman word ‘persona’. The Romans used this word to describe Jesus as he manifested his divinity and attracted everyone. The word ‘persona’ symbolises the divinity latent in man. Similarly, Vyakti is the· equivalent word in Telugu for ‘person’. A Vyakti is one who has the capacity to manifest the Avyakta (hidden) divinity. The words ‘persona’ and Vyakti point to the truth that divinity lies in a hidden way in everybody. Man should make every effort to express the divinity that is hidden in him. Only then can he be called a Vyakti or a true human being. Though divinity is latent in him, he considers himself weak and helpless, as he is unable to recognise and manifest this divinity. (Dussehra Discourses 2004, p.1-2)

 


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