Vartman Pariprekshaya Me Buddha Ke Manviya Moolyo Ki Prasangigta

Authors

  • Nand Kumar Mishra Research Scholar, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh). image/svg+xml

Keywords:

Indian History, Human Values, Moral Development, Spirituality, Buddha, Renunciation, Ethics, Indian Culture

Abstract

For the comprehensive development of any individual, society, or nation, physical or material progress alone is not sufficient; moral and spiritual development is equally essential. The pages of ancient Indian history reveal that this nation has always been the custodian of human values. Our culture has consistently emphasized following moral conduct, ethical principles, and righteous behavior.
In our history, we find many great teachers, saints, and enlightened individuals who devoted their entire lives to the protection and propagation of human values and guided society toward a noble way of life. Among such great souls, the name of Lord Buddha stands out prominently. Buddha laid immense emphasis on human values. Ultimately, his teachings on renunciation (Tyāga), self-restraint (Ātma-samyama), and compassion (Karunā) elevated the moral standards of Indian society to great heights.
The great followers of his teachings, adopting faith in compassion as their guiding principle, kept service to humanity at the center of their lives.
In the present global context  where the entire world, society, and nations are becoming increasingly materialistic the integration of moral and human values taught by Buddha is more essential than ever. Without such values, human society will drift toward decline and self-destruction. Today, when the whole world is suffering from disorder and restlessness, Buddha’s human and moral values are becoming even more relevant and necessary.

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Published

30-04-2018

How to Cite

Nand Kumar Mishra. (2018). Vartman Pariprekshaya Me Buddha Ke Manviya Moolyo Ki Prasangigta. Jai Maa Saraswati Gyandayini An International Multidisciplinary E-Journal, 3(IV), 55–58. Retrieved from http://jmsjournals.in/index.php/jmsg/article/view/327