EDUCATE EMPOWER
ENLIGHTEN
Nanac Shetty Kinnigoly
Preface
UNITE aims at spiritual awakening and evoking the
savior in every human being to strive for global peace. It focuses on the
principles of personal integrity, individual freedom, and responsibility,
combining compassion and reason to realize ethical wisdom. It also includes
commitment to social justice, ethics, and the development of shared values for
the human family. Global challenges require coordinated responses, based on
shared principles, needs, and aspirations. The principles depicted in the book
serve as a basis for finding some common ground in civilization that is
emerging with the hope that they will inspire individuals to find meaning and
integrity in their own lives.
The current human crisis is alarming. We live in a
world of chaos, complexity, and contrast. These present human problems are the
result of a serious imbalance between internal spirituality and external
materialistic explorations. The emphasis on materialism is stressed beyond the
limits of human control. There is also an imbalance in basic innate human
nature and modern enforced religious nature, and an imbalance in the lack of
necessary science and luxury scientific developments. This unbalanced,
multivalent existence is a constant threat to human peace.
The changes in the past two to three decades have
been so rapid that they have created tremendous pressure on individuals who
need to be perpetually prepared to gear up to keep pace with the changes.
Advancements in various sciences are providing ever-increasing material comfort
day by day, but it has certainly brought with it an element of uncertainty,
fear, anxiety, and violence. Looking at the personal, family, and social life
of many individuals, we can easily realize that there is continuous degradation
rather than progress. Stress and negativity have become regular features that dominate
the day-to-day lives of individuals. Many people are unable to do what they
want to fall prey of things from which they want to distance themselves. This
is a misguided society in terms of human and environmental exploitation. There
are many temptations in life to divert the younger generation from the right
course of life, turning them into indifferent, disgraceful, and destructive.
Freedom proliferates in the negative direction at the cost of modesty and
respect. Family life loss with respect to feelings, sentiments, and
relationships. It is a world of plenitude, and the scarcity of obscene
lavishness contrasts with miserable poverty.
All the surrounding circumstances are unfavorable,
as far as basic spirituality and humanity are concerned. While the ultimate
human need is not fulfilled, trust in God is misunderstood, and the basic truth
has been distorted and misrepresented in various religious sects.
Although these religions follow some of the best
basic principles, none of them are free of doctrines, rites, or superstitions.
Religions have been unsuccessful in achieving global peace.
Every religion is engaged in propaganda, proving
their approach to be superior to other religions using suppression and
violence. Such suppression of freedom and rash conclusions is contrary to the
truth and basic human nature. Religions have become more dangerous and
destructive than wars.
Will religions show more wisdom about converting
human attitudes than their hosts? Will competition for minds and resources become
so intense that the world is destroyed?
Humankind might have become wise enough to discover
more caring concepts before it is too late. Science is constantly progressing
to improve our lives. Why are research friendly and more helpful concepts?
The only alternative lies in choosing our path of
freedom and choosing change as a natural acceptance. We are at a historic
crossroads when changing either situation or people is beyond our control, and
waiting for situations to change by themselves seems impossible.
In the current scenario, it is imperative to change
the old paradigm. Change for an individual has to come from within the inner
consciousness, and only such a change can be permanent; its influence and
vibrations emanate into society, uplifting mankind. Therefore, the only option
is to change oneself. This becomes possible when individuals step towards
positivity, the most important part of the process of transformation, to
achieve lasting happiness and peace. We have the freedom to change the state ourselves
using the highest potentialities–knowledge, creativity, invention, reason, and
wisdom–to build a better world filled with the beauty of contentment and peace.
The ultimate solution to the human dilemma is to
understand basic human spirituality and evoke saviors within the self of every
human being; that is, enlightenment and perfect awareness.
An effort is underway by the UNITE toward global
peace through Spiritual Awakening through Nonviolence, Awareness, Truthfulness,
Acceptance, Nirvana, and Inspiration.
The UNITE aims to enlighten and evoke saviors in
every human being. With UNITE, you will not only explore a good life, but more
importantly, how to obtain and maintain it. Throughout history, there have been
many notions as to how we can achieve the two prime goals of human
existence–Happiness and Inner Peace.
We have the freedom to change ourselves using the
highest potentialities, knowledge, creativity, and invention. We are
intelligent and compassionate in recognizing both our limitations and
opportunities to achieve a good life for ourselves and our fellow human beings.
We are sensible in recognizing our limitations and
opportunities to achieve a good life for ourselves and our fellow beings. We
need to shed the illusions of the past and transcend these ancient dogmas and
ideologies through the use of science, reason, and wisdom; we need every age to
summon the courage to enter into the world boldly and to create new
institutions and civilizations. Let us aim at bringing peace by spreading compassion,
human values, and evoking saviors in every human being, that is, enlightenment.
This combines both compassion and reason to realize ethical wisdom. It focuses
on the principles of personal integrity, namely individual freedom and
responsibility. This includes a commitment to social justice, ethics, and
developing shared values for the human family. In a rapidly changing global
community, conflicting religious, ideological, and nationalist value systems
exist. We need to discover the values and principles that can be shared by all
sectors of humankind. These need to transcend the ancient dogmas and ideologies
of the past.
We submit these principles as a basis for finding
common ground in emerging civilizations. We offer these recommendations in the
hope that they will inspire individuals to find meaning and integrity in their
lives. We aim to be inclusive of all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or
background, to work together to achieve a better life for themselves and all
humankind.
We should always bear in mind that humans are not
gods, and that no one is perfect. However, with a dedicated purpose and
willingness to change, we can draw upon the discoveries of the past and resolve
to build a better world in the future.
As human beings, our future depends clearly upon
our knowledge, the choices we make, our failures and successes, the plans we
forge, and our willingness to change. However, this also depends on whether we
have cultivated capacity for goodwill and a positive outlook. We can create a
better life for ourselves, those we love and admire, our neighbours, and the
diverse communities in which we live. This is the faith of a reconstructed
secularist and humanist, who still believe in our capacity to live a
significant life that we can share with others. This may be at times difficult,
but it can be meaningful and rewarding. When our individual and collective
lives are in harmony with nature, peace is not only achievable, it is
inevitable. Our true identity is universal; we are not defined by isms, but
rather by our essential characteristics of humanity. Only people with
universally accepted norms can survive and protect the human race from
catastrophes.
UNITE
United Notions for Individual Theosophical
Enlightenment Includes 24 Notions recommended for a better world order include,
1. Divinity Manifests
2. Impeccable Faith
3. Optimistic Leadership
4. Heaven on Earth
5. Awareness is power
6. Elegant Etiquette
7. Ethical Standards
8. Mindfulness Meditation
9. Enduring Exercise
10. Graceful Livelihood
11. Entrepreneurship
12. United Family
13. Wholesome Food
14. Celebrate to Rejoice
15. Hall of Heaven
16. Liberal Charity
17. Nature is Future
18. Nationalism
19. Transformation
20. Social Responsibility
21. Oneness of Humanity
22. Persistent Peacemaker
23. Enchanting Enlightenment
24. Impactful Pledge.
24 United Notions for Individual Theosophical
Enlightenment
EDUCATE EMPOWER ENLIGHTEN
1. Divinity Manifests: To understand GOD, it is
essential to understand creation. Creation is an evolutionary process We can't
comprehend the nature of the "Creation" which transcends human
intelligence. God is the most pacifying presence and cannot be defined by
numbers or genders. Believing in God’s existence is more beneficial than
denial. All people and things are of one essence, without linguistic, gender,
or racial barriers. Faith and belief in a Supreme being are perfect only when
the human race trusts and realizes the presence of divinity within the self and
in the whole creation.
2. Impeccable Faith: Need for any kind of
worshipping arises out of ignorance. "No deity will save us, but we must
save ourselves." Self-delusion miracles arise from Ignorance. Goals can be
achieved by working towards them and not by Worshipping. Faith must be harmonious
with science, demand sound convictions, and oppose blind imitations, rituals,
rites, and superstitions. Seek the truth and abandon the false.
3. Optimistic Leadership: Saviours are enlightened
ones who strive for the excellence of humanity. Under the able guidance of the
teachers, test knowledge by science and reason Develop ethical values that are
relevant to the prevailing human conditions. Acknowledge and follow the best
principles of all religious saviors and revolutionary leaders without
glorification or worship. Salvation should be based on education, healing, and
Continuous Improvement.
4. Heaven on Earth: Nature is governed by Cause and
the Effect. Heaven and Hell are in real life depending upon our deeds and
attitudes. Thoughts lead to acts and actions that lead to habits, which in turn
create our character and result in our destiny. We are grateful for its
abundance in nature, and our commitment to the next generation is to reveal
heaven on earth.
5. Awareness is power: Education certainly
determines the quality of an individual's life, personality, and attitude.
Dedicate early stages of life to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
life-oriented education to make a decent earning, Intelligence, leadership
skills, and Self-confidence. Seek knowledge and virtue by all rightful means
from any direction. Follow the Spirit of the Scriptures, Not the Words. Imbibe
the wisdom of philosophers and intellectuals through logical reasoning,
rational thinking, independent investigation of truth, and freedom of choice,
only to culminate in Enlightenment.
6. Elegant Etiquette: Inspire a simple life that
values cultural norms and generally accepted ethical codes. Be Modest in all
manners and adopt a graceful dress code and clean etiquette. Develop Creative
aesthetic values. Strict personal and habitat cleanliness must be maintained.
Be Punctual, Dignified, and Well-Spoken. Stay abreast of current events and
news, Avoid rumors and Gossip. Nurture Your Interests, Practice Gratitude,
Respect Authority and Elders. Socialise, respect, and greet all human beings.
Do not make body contact while greeting. Have Self-esteem, but not self-pity.
To be refined one must embody and personify exquisite elegance, etiquette,
sophistication, and grace.
7. Ethical Standards: Maintain high morality, a
positive attitude, and definiteness of purpose in professional and personal
life. Cultivate a community of hope and trust in Society, incorporating
Forgiveness, Truthfulness, Moderation, Right view, Right Resolve, Right speech,
Right conduct, and Honesty. Compassion, fairness, and generosity are most
important to liking, respecting, and understanding. Be non-possessive in
speech, relationships, feelings, pleasures of the five senses, mind, material,
and deeds. Be useful, but not get used. Excel but don't compete.
8. Mindfulness Meditation: Meditation imparts
self-confidence, a sense of well-being, and willpower. During Meditation, the
mind emits vibrations in the form of autosuggestions, thereby enhancing
self-management and achieving our goals by organizing external influences.
Meditate alone or in mass in a calm, clean, and comfortable place as per the
biological clock convenience. Heartfulness is a system of relaxation,
meditation, and rejuvenation that reduces distractions, decreases anxiety,
improves cognition, and elevates moods, resulting in positive and impactful
life.
9. Enduring Exercise: Exercise maintains the
buoyancy of the body. Daily Exercise for Constructive Personality and healthy
body. Regular physical activity boosts endurance and relieves stress, anxiety,
depression, and anger. Physical exercise is important for maintaining physical
fitness and can contribute to maintaining a healthy weight, regulating the
digestive system, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle
strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing
health risks, and strengthening the immune system.
10. Graceful livelihood: Each person is responsible
for their own life and career. Each individual should explore equal
opportunities available to fulfill their unique talents and potentialities,
with dignity and professionalism with the right efforts. No profession is
inferior or Superior. Both life partners are equal and both must be involved in
earning a livelihood and domestic management. Focus on satisfaction rather than
success with Optimum utilization of money. Love what you do, and do what you
love.
11. Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs are the driving
force of every nation's economy, Individual Independence, and Social Change.
Each individual must be encouraged, motivated, and supported to participate in
economic development, through full-time or part-time Entrepreneurship rather
than seeking employment. Innovations will improve standards of living, and in
addition to creating wealth with entrepreneurial ventures, it also creates jobs
and contributes to a growing economy.
12. United Family: Family provides love, support,
and a framework of values to each of its members. Family members teach each
other, serve one another and share life's joys and sorrows. Select a compatible
life partner after self-reliance with due consideration to parents' or
guardians' opinion, without any monetary or material exchanges. Monogamy
marriage is a part of life and is for mutual pride, pleasure, procreation, and
peace. Restrict the offspring to two and provide them with the best guidance,
education, and wisdom for self-reliance. Full fill the commitments and
responsibilities towards family.
13. Wholesome food: Encourage vegetarianism, and
use animals and nature beneficially without cruelty or destruction. Utilise
Renewable sources of food. Abstain from stimulants, which affect normal
functioning and behavior. Vegetarian foods are from a renewable source, meet
our physical requirements of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and also nourish
your body and mind. Avoid overeating, and do intermittent fasting for
detoxification. Choose pure, clean, and wholesome food which are light, easy to
digest, mildly cooling, and refreshing and provides energetic strength, enthusiastic
mind, vitality, good health, and longevity.
14. Celebrate to rejoice: Festivals either mark an
important momentous transition in an individual's life or are special Cultural,
spiritual heritage, and Climatic events. It imparts positivity in individuals
to realize the greater potential of human life and experience oneness with
fellow human beings. It relaxes and unwinds amid our stressed routine life. The
Celebration must be simple, with family and social gatherings to be frequently
held without extravaganza, to joy with the enlightened, sympathize with the
grieved, and cheer the depressed. Avoid entertainment involving Gambling,
Crime, or any kind of provocation or exploitation. Take every opportunity to
celebrate our Lives making it memorable and meaningful.
15. Hall of Heaven: In every locality construct a
UNITE Community hall with all facilities for meditation, social welfare, social
gathering, marriage functions, and pilgrims. UNITE Pilgrimage involves visiting
remote places for the propagation of the noble messages of UNITE and to cherish
the nature
16. Liberal Charity: Charity begins with the inward
recognition of a need to show compassion and kindness and to extend monetary or
material benefits to Others. Reserve part of the earnings for parents, and
children, and for giving alms to the underprivileged. Charity is essential and
therefore meant to be done for public benefit, and relief and to assist people
in times of need in any part of the world, especially who are the victims of
war, natural disaster, catastrophe, hunger, disease, poverty, orphans by
supplying them with food, shelter, medical aid, and other fundamental needs.
17. Nature is the Future: All individuals live in a
common habitat, the planet Earth. We are a microcosm reflecting the macrocosm.
Everything in nature exists within, and whatever's happening in nature is
reflected in the body. All are ruled by this inevitable law of nature; hence
every individual has a responsibility to be concerned with environmental
integrity and to avoid the pollution of natural resources. Conserve nature
through Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Repair, Revive, Refuse and Recover. Maintain
cleanliness by following 5 S (Shine, Sort, Set, Systemise, and Sustain). By
reconnecting with nature, we reconnect with our true selves.
18. Nationalism: Have faith in the country's policy
and Follow the civil law of the country to which you belong. Perform
humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and
monitor policies and encourage political participation through the provision of
information. Any sort of Corruption, Arms race, Conflict, Crime, War, and
hatred must be strictly avoided. It shall be the duty of every citizen to
develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. Actively
participate in Strengthening the unity, integrity, welfare, and prosperity of
the nation thru far-reaching political, economic, and social effects.
19. Transformation: Focus on self-improvement and
Reformative social movements. Two wrongs don't make a right and Judge not
unless for Judgement. Punishments are generally, to encourage and enforce
proper behavior as defined by society or family for protection of rights.
Stress is to be given to Education, Prevention Rehabilitation while dealing
with violation of the norms, to alter the defendant's behavior. Gradual
Life-transforming Reformation is essential to bring a social and political
system closer to the community's ideal.
20. Social Responsibility: All are created equal
irrespective of gender, race, or profession. Follow simple living. All
creatures deserve dignity, justice, and value. Induce social consciousness and
respect human rights, be brave to resist oppression, Care for the sick, be
compassionate for the young, concern for the fellow. Be courageous to report
all forms of injustice, slavery, prejudice, religious exploitation, gender
bias, and environmental issues. Encourage cordial relations with all the
citizens and develop a sense of brotherhood in the country irrespective of
religious beliefs.
21. Oneness of Humanity: People who are clean by
deeds, thoughts, and bodies are eligible to show the right path to others by
following the above principles and discipline. Dedicate time to teaching and
guiding the noble messages of 'UNITE'. 'UNITE' ideologies should not be misused
for political or personal gain. Encourage, promote, and develop human values
among people through educational programs and volunteer exploration sessions.
Prevent the catastrophe of the human race, in the name of religion & discrimination.
Everyone must be Educated and encouraged to strive for transformation achieve.
22. Persistent Peacemaker: Maintain peace &
harmony in your locality by engaging in processes such as negotiation,
mediation, and conciliation. Immunize yourself against religious, racial, and
gender discrimination by becoming, a messenger of peace. Good wishes of the
enlightened would bring you the ultimate peace. Practice human values to become
responsible, happy, fulfilled members of society and aspire for human excellence.
Let us change our attitudes, World will change. When our individual and
collective lives are in harmony with nature, peace is inevitable. We feel
greater peace and joy in Care for others than in love for ourselves. The unity
of mankind and peace in Society, is the base of this unifying activity, the
foundation of our love, the source of our joy.
23. Enchanting Enlightenment: All are created
imperfectly perfect. All practitioners of UNITE must aspire to become fully
enlightened. Consider the whole world as a single family that deifies the one
truth, and therefore it accepts all forms of beliefs and dismisses labels of
distinct religions which would imply a division of identity. Live by choice,
not by chance. Our focus must be Unity, solidarity, and the perceived need for
a sustainable and socially conscious non-religious Universalist thought.
Knowledge and wisdom bring Enlightenment to accomplish one's goals and gain
lasting satisfaction. Promote human consciousness to grow from individual identities
to collective identities, from collective identities to universal identities,
and from universal identity to unity with divinity. Perceiving the
manifestation of divinity is self and all is the Culmination of Enlightenment.
24. Impactful Pledge: I pledge to be a voice for
respect and acceptance, and to take action with others in my school, workplace,
home, and community, to create a more safe, accepting, and inclusive
environment. I observe and believe in the universality of the human experience.
As part of my pledge, I will stay alert to all forms of actions and
discrimination in my area and take steps to prevent and discourage these acts
of inhumane. I work to uphold the principles, ethics, and actions that
safeguard these fundamental things and commit to paying attention to
maintaining a safe peaceful world for current and future generations.
UNITE
Nanac Shetty Kinnigoly
Preface
UNITE aims at spiritual awakening and evoking the
savior in every human being to strive for global peace. It focuses on the
principles of personal integrity, individual freedom, and responsibility,
combining compassion and reason to realize ethical wisdom. It also includes
commitment to social justice, ethics, and the development of shared values for
the human family. Global challenges require coordinated responses, based on
shared principles, needs, and aspirations. The principles depicted in the book
serve as a basis for finding some common ground in civilization that is
emerging with the hope that they will inspire individuals to find meaning and
integrity in their own lives.
The current human crisis is alarming. We live in a
world of chaos, complexity, and contrast. These present human problems are the
result of a serious imbalance between internal spirituality and external
materialistic explorations. The emphasis on materialism is stressed beyond the
limits of human control. There is also an imbalance in basic innate human
nature and modern enforced religious nature, and an imbalance in the lack of
necessary science and luxury scientific developments. This unbalanced,
multivalent existence is a constant threat to human peace.
The changes in the past two to three decades have
been so rapid that they have created tremendous pressure on individuals who
need to be perpetually prepared to gear up to keep pace with the changes.
Advancements in various sciences are providing ever-increasing material comfort
day by day, but it has certainly brought with it an element of uncertainty,
fear, anxiety, and violence. Looking at the personal, family, and social life
of many individuals, we can easily realize that there is continuous degradation
rather than progress. Stress and negativity have become regular features that dominate
the day-to-day lives of individuals. Many people are unable to do what they
want to fall prey of things from which they want to distance themselves. This
is a misguided society in terms of human and environmental exploitation. There
are many temptations in life to divert the younger generation from the right
course of life, turning them into indifferent, disgraceful, and destructive.
Freedom proliferates in the negative direction at the cost of modesty and
respect. Family life loss with respect to feelings, sentiments, and
relationships. It is a world of plenitude, and the scarcity of obscene
lavishness contrasts with miserable poverty.
All the surrounding circumstances are unfavorable,
as far as basic spirituality and humanity are concerned. While the ultimate
human need is not fulfilled, trust in God is misunderstood, and the basic truth
has been distorted and misrepresented in various religious sects.
Although these religions follow some of the best
basic principles, none of them are free of doctrines, rites, or superstitions.
Religions have been unsuccessful in achieving global peace.
Every religion is engaged in propaganda, proving
their approach to be superior to other religions using suppression and
violence. Such suppression of freedom and rash conclusions is contrary to the
truth and basic human nature. Religions have become more dangerous and
destructive than wars.
Will religions show more wisdom about converting
human attitudes than their hosts? Will competition for minds and resources become
so intense that the world is destroyed?
Humankind might have become wise enough to discover
more caring concepts before it is too late. Science is constantly progressing
to improve our lives. Why are research friendly and more helpful concepts?
The only alternative lies in choosing our path of
freedom and choosing change as a natural acceptance. We are at a historic
crossroads when changing either situation or people is beyond our control, and
waiting for situations to change by themselves seems impossible.
In the current scenario, it is imperative to change
the old paradigm. Change for an individual has to come from within the inner
consciousness, and only such a change can be permanent; its influence and
vibrations emanate into society, uplifting mankind. Therefore, the only option
is to change oneself. This becomes possible when individuals step towards
positivity, the most important part of the process of transformation, to
achieve lasting happiness and peace. We have the freedom to change the state ourselves
using the highest potentialities–knowledge, creativity, invention, reason, and
wisdom–to build a better world filled with the beauty of contentment and peace.
The ultimate solution to the human dilemma is to
understand basic human spirituality and evoke saviors within the self of every
human being; that is, enlightenment and perfect awareness.
An effort is underway by the UNITE toward global
peace through Spiritual Awakening through Nonviolence, Awareness, Truthfulness,
Acceptance, Nirvana, and Inspiration.
The UNITE aims to enlighten and evoke saviors in
every human being. With UNITE, you will not only explore a good life, but more
importantly, how to obtain and maintain it. Throughout history, there have been
many notions as to how we can achieve the two prime goals of human
existence–Happiness and Inner Peace.
We have the freedom to change ourselves using the
highest potentialities, knowledge, creativity, and invention. We are
intelligent and compassionate in recognizing both our limitations and
opportunities to achieve a good life for ourselves and our fellow human beings.
We are sensible in recognizing our limitations and
opportunities to achieve a good life for ourselves and our fellow beings. We
need to shed the illusions of the past and transcend these ancient dogmas and
ideologies through the use of science, reason, and wisdom; we need every age to
summon the courage to enter into the world boldly and to create new
institutions and civilizations. Let us aim at bringing peace by spreading compassion,
human values, and evoking saviors in every human being, that is, enlightenment.
This combines both compassion and reason to realize ethical wisdom. It focuses
on the principles of personal integrity, namely individual freedom and
responsibility. This includes a commitment to social justice, ethics, and
developing shared values for the human family. In a rapidly changing global
community, conflicting religious, ideological, and nationalist value systems
exist. We need to discover the values and principles that can be shared by all
sectors of humankind. These need to transcend the ancient dogmas and ideologies
of the past.
We submit these principles as a basis for finding
common ground in emerging civilizations. We offer these recommendations in the
hope that they will inspire individuals to find meaning and integrity in their
lives. We aim to be inclusive of all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or
background, to work together to achieve a better life for themselves and all
humankind.
We should always bear in mind that humans are not
gods, and that no one is perfect. However, with a dedicated purpose and
willingness to change, we can draw upon the discoveries of the past and resolve
to build a better world in the future.
As human beings, our future depends clearly upon
our knowledge, the choices we make, our failures and successes, the plans we
forge, and our willingness to change. However, this also depends on whether we
have cultivated capacity for goodwill and a positive outlook. We can create a
better life for ourselves, those we love and admire, our neighbours, and the
diverse communities in which we live. This is the faith of a reconstructed
secularist and humanist, who still believe in our capacity to live a
significant life that we can share with others. This may be at times difficult,
but it can be meaningful and rewarding. When our individual and collective
lives are in harmony with nature, peace is not only achievable, it is
inevitable. Our true identity is universal; we are not defined by isms, but
rather by our essential characteristics of humanity. Only people with
universally accepted norms can survive and protect the human race from
catastrophes.
UNITE
United Notions for Individual Theosophical
Enlightenment Includes 24 Notions recommended for a better world order include,
1. Divinity Manifests
2. Impeccable Faith
3. Optimistic Leadership
4. Heaven on Earth
5. Awareness is power
6. Elegant Etiquette
7. Ethical Standards
8. Mindfulness Meditation
9. Enduring Exercise
10. Graceful Livelihood
11. Entrepreneurship
12. United Family
13. Wholesome Food
14. Celebrate to Rejoice
15. Hall of Heaven
16. Liberal Charity
17. Nature is Future
18. Nationalism
19. Transformation
20. Social Responsibility
21. Oneness of Humanity
22. Persistent Peacemaker
23. Enchanting Enlightenment
24. Impactful Pledge.
24 United Notions for Individual Theosophical
Enlightenment
EDUCATE EMPOWER ENLIGHTEN
1. Divinity Manifests: To understand GOD, it is
essential to understand creation. Creation is an evolutionary process We can't
comprehend the nature of the "Creation" which transcends human
intelligence. God is the most pacifying presence and cannot be defined by
numbers or genders. Believing in God’s existence is more beneficial than
denial. All people and things are of one essence, without linguistic, gender,
or racial barriers. Faith and belief in a Supreme being are perfect only when
the human race trusts and realizes the presence of divinity within the self and
in the whole creation.
2. Impeccable Faith: Need for any kind of
worshipping arises out of ignorance. "No deity will save us, but we must
save ourselves." Self-delusion miracles arise from Ignorance. Goals can be
achieved by working towards them and not by Worshipping. Faith must be harmonious
with science, demand sound convictions, and oppose blind imitations, rituals,
rites, and superstitions. Seek the truth and abandon the false.
3. Optimistic Leadership: Saviours are enlightened
ones who strive for the excellence of humanity. Under the able guidance of the
teachers, test knowledge by science and reason Develop ethical values that are
relevant to the prevailing human conditions. Acknowledge and follow the best
principles of all religious saviors and revolutionary leaders without
glorification or worship. Salvation should be based on education, healing, and
Continuous Improvement.
4. Heaven on Earth: Nature is governed by Cause and
the Effect. Heaven and Hell are in real life depending upon our deeds and
attitudes. Thoughts lead to acts and actions that lead to habits, which in turn
create our character and result in our destiny. We are grateful for its
abundance in nature, and our commitment to the next generation is to reveal
heaven on earth.
5. Awareness is power: Education certainly
determines the quality of an individual's life, personality, and attitude.
Dedicate early stages of life to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
life-oriented education to make a decent earning, Intelligence, leadership
skills, and Self-confidence. Seek knowledge and virtue by all rightful means
from any direction. Follow the Spirit of the Scriptures, Not the Words. Imbibe
the wisdom of philosophers and intellectuals through logical reasoning,
rational thinking, independent investigation of truth, and freedom of choice,
only to culminate in Enlightenment.
6. Elegant Etiquette: Inspire a simple life that
values cultural norms and generally accepted ethical codes. Be Modest in all
manners and adopt a graceful dress code and clean etiquette. Develop Creative
aesthetic values. Strict personal and habitat cleanliness must be maintained.
Be Punctual, Dignified, and Well-Spoken. Stay abreast of current events and
news, Avoid rumors and Gossip. Nurture Your Interests, Practice Gratitude,
Respect Authority and Elders. Socialise, respect, and greet all human beings.
Do not make body contact while greeting. Have Self-esteem, but not self-pity.
To be refined one must embody and personify exquisite elegance, etiquette,
sophistication, and grace.
7. Ethical Standards: Maintain high morality, a
positive attitude, and definiteness of purpose in professional and personal
life. Cultivate a community of hope and trust in Society, incorporating
Forgiveness, Truthfulness, Moderation, Right view, Right Resolve, Right speech,
Right conduct, and Honesty. Compassion, fairness, and generosity are most
important to liking, respecting, and understanding. Be non-possessive in
speech, relationships, feelings, pleasures of the five senses, mind, material,
and deeds. Be useful, but not get used. Excel but don't compete.
8. Mindfulness Meditation: Meditation imparts
self-confidence, a sense of well-being, and willpower. During Meditation, the
mind emits vibrations in the form of autosuggestions, thereby enhancing
self-management and achieving our goals by organizing external influences.
Meditate alone or in mass in a calm, clean, and comfortable place as per the
biological clock convenience. Heartfulness is a system of relaxation,
meditation, and rejuvenation that reduces distractions, decreases anxiety,
improves cognition, and elevates moods, resulting in positive and impactful
life.
9. Enduring Exercise: Exercise maintains the
buoyancy of the body. Daily Exercise for Constructive Personality and healthy
body. Regular physical activity boosts endurance and relieves stress, anxiety,
depression, and anger. Physical exercise is important for maintaining physical
fitness and can contribute to maintaining a healthy weight, regulating the
digestive system, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle
strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing
health risks, and strengthening the immune system.
10. Graceful livelihood: Each person is responsible
for their own life and career. Each individual should explore equal
opportunities available to fulfill their unique talents and potentialities,
with dignity and professionalism with the right efforts. No profession is
inferior or Superior. Both life partners are equal and both must be involved in
earning a livelihood and domestic management. Focus on satisfaction rather than
success with Optimum utilization of money. Love what you do, and do what you
love.
11. Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs are the driving
force of every nation's economy, Individual Independence, and Social Change.
Each individual must be encouraged, motivated, and supported to participate in
economic development, through full-time or part-time Entrepreneurship rather
than seeking employment. Innovations will improve standards of living, and in
addition to creating wealth with entrepreneurial ventures, it also creates jobs
and contributes to a growing economy.
12. United Family: Family provides love, support,
and a framework of values to each of its members. Family members teach each
other, serve one another and share life's joys and sorrows. Select a compatible
life partner after self-reliance with due consideration to parents' or
guardians' opinion, without any monetary or material exchanges. Monogamy
marriage is a part of life and is for mutual pride, pleasure, procreation, and
peace. Restrict the offspring to two and provide them with the best guidance,
education, and wisdom for self-reliance. Full fill the commitments and
responsibilities towards family.
13. Wholesome food: Encourage vegetarianism, and
use animals and nature beneficially without cruelty or destruction. Utilise
Renewable sources of food. Abstain from stimulants, which affect normal
functioning and behavior. Vegetarian foods are from a renewable source, meet
our physical requirements of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and also nourish
your body and mind. Avoid overeating, and do intermittent fasting for
detoxification. Choose pure, clean, and wholesome food which are light, easy to
digest, mildly cooling, and refreshing and provides energetic strength, enthusiastic
mind, vitality, good health, and longevity.
14. Celebrate to rejoice: Festivals either mark an
important momentous transition in an individual's life or are special Cultural,
spiritual heritage, and Climatic events. It imparts positivity in individuals
to realize the greater potential of human life and experience oneness with
fellow human beings. It relaxes and unwinds amid our stressed routine life. The
Celebration must be simple, with family and social gatherings to be frequently
held without extravaganza, to joy with the enlightened, sympathize with the
grieved, and cheer the depressed. Avoid entertainment involving Gambling,
Crime, or any kind of provocation or exploitation. Take every opportunity to
celebrate our Lives making it memorable and meaningful.
15. Hall of Heaven: In every locality construct a
UNITE Community hall with all facilities for meditation, social welfare, social
gathering, marriage functions, and pilgrims. UNITE Pilgrimage involves visiting
remote places for the propagation of the noble messages of UNITE and to cherish
the nature
16. Liberal Charity: Charity begins with the inward
recognition of a need to show compassion and kindness and to extend monetary or
material benefits to Others. Reserve part of the earnings for parents, and
children, and for giving alms to the underprivileged. Charity is essential and
therefore meant to be done for public benefit, and relief and to assist people
in times of need in any part of the world, especially who are the victims of
war, natural disaster, catastrophe, hunger, disease, poverty, orphans by
supplying them with food, shelter, medical aid, and other fundamental needs.
17. Nature is the Future: All individuals live in a
common habitat, the planet Earth. We are a microcosm reflecting the macrocosm.
Everything in nature exists within, and whatever's happening in nature is
reflected in the body. All are ruled by this inevitable law of nature; hence
every individual has a responsibility to be concerned with environmental
integrity and to avoid the pollution of natural resources. Conserve nature
through Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Repair, Revive, Refuse and Recover. Maintain
cleanliness by following 5 S (Shine, Sort, Set, Systemise, and Sustain). By
reconnecting with nature, we reconnect with our true selves.
18. Nationalism: Have faith in the country's policy
and Follow the civil law of the country to which you belong. Perform
humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments, advocate and
monitor policies and encourage political participation through the provision of
information. Any sort of Corruption, Arms race, Conflict, Crime, War, and
hatred must be strictly avoided. It shall be the duty of every citizen to
develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. Actively
participate in Strengthening the unity, integrity, welfare, and prosperity of
the nation thru far-reaching political, economic, and social effects.
19. Transformation: Focus on self-improvement and
Reformative social movements. Two wrongs don't make a right and Judge not
unless for Judgement. Punishments are generally, to encourage and enforce
proper behavior as defined by society or family for protection of rights.
Stress is to be given to Education, Prevention Rehabilitation while dealing
with violation of the norms, to alter the defendant's behavior. Gradual
Life-transforming Reformation is essential to bring a social and political
system closer to the community's ideal.
20. Social Responsibility: All are created equal
irrespective of gender, race, or profession. Follow simple living. All
creatures deserve dignity, justice, and value. Induce social consciousness and
respect human rights, be brave to resist oppression, Care for the sick, be
compassionate for the young, concern for the fellow. Be courageous to report
all forms of injustice, slavery, prejudice, religious exploitation, gender
bias, and environmental issues. Encourage cordial relations with all the
citizens and develop a sense of brotherhood in the country irrespective of
religious beliefs.
21. Oneness of Humanity: People who are clean by
deeds, thoughts, and bodies are eligible to show the right path to others by
following the above principles and discipline. Dedicate time to teaching and
guiding the noble messages of 'UNITE'. 'UNITE' ideologies should not be misused
for political or personal gain. Encourage, promote, and develop human values
among people through educational programs and volunteer exploration sessions.
Prevent the catastrophe of the human race, in the name of religion & discrimination.
Everyone must be Educated and encouraged to strive for transformation achieve.
22. Persistent Peacemaker: Maintain peace &
harmony in your locality by engaging in processes such as negotiation,
mediation, and conciliation. Immunize yourself against religious, racial, and
gender discrimination by becoming, a messenger of peace. Good wishes of the
enlightened would bring you the ultimate peace. Practice human values to become
responsible, happy, fulfilled members of society and aspire for human excellence.
Let us change our attitudes, World will change. When our individual and
collective lives are in harmony with nature, peace is inevitable. We feel
greater peace and joy in Care for others than in love for ourselves. The unity
of mankind and peace in Society, is the base of this unifying activity, the
foundation of our love, the source of our joy.
23. Enchanting Enlightenment: All are created
imperfectly perfect. All practitioners of UNITE must aspire to become fully
enlightened. Consider the whole world as a single family that deifies the one
truth, and therefore it accepts all forms of beliefs and dismisses labels of
distinct religions which would imply a division of identity. Live by choice,
not by chance. Our focus must be Unity, solidarity, and the perceived need for
a sustainable and socially conscious non-religious Universalist thought.
Knowledge and wisdom bring Enlightenment to accomplish one's goals and gain
lasting satisfaction. Promote human consciousness to grow from individual identities
to collective identities, from collective identities to universal identities,
and from universal identity to unity with divinity. Perceiving the
manifestation of divinity is self and all is the Culmination of Enlightenment.
24. Impactful Pledge: I pledge to be a voice for
respect and acceptance, and to take action with others in my school, workplace,
home, and community, to create a more safe, accepting, and inclusive
environment. I observe and believe in the universality of the human experience.
As part of my pledge, I will stay alert to all forms of actions and
discrimination in my area and take steps to prevent and discourage these acts
of inhumane. I work to uphold the principles, ethics, and actions that
safeguard these fundamental things and commit to paying attention to
maintaining a safe peaceful world for current and future generations.
United Notions for Individual Theosophical Enlightenment
