Path of righteousness from "summary" of What is Hinduism? by Mahatma Gandhi
The path of righteousness is a concept found in many spiritual teachings, which encourages people to follow a path of morality and ethics. It promotes the idea of living an upright life and doing what is right, even when it may be difficult.- Being on the path of righteousness is an essential part of leading a meaningful life. Not only does it bring peace and contentment but also maintains harmony with others.
- Leading a good and truthful life is what ultimately matters; while seeking enlightenment through knowledge and understanding is desirable, but these efforts should never deviate from morality.
- Having faith and conviction in oneself plays a major role in achieving success in attaining the right kind of conduct. This will allow one to be soulfully devoted to living ethically and hinder falling into evil ways.
- Becoming aware of one's own weaknesses and vulnerabilities need to be acknowledged first before embarking on this journey since they could derail the progress towards the path of righteousness.
- Alignment of thoughts and actions with religious instructions or teachings helps us to stay firmly on track. People should strive to cultivate a sense of self-discipline to accomplish largely meaningful goals.
