Holistic Indian Ethics and Spiritual Virtues

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Course Outline

  1. Indian Ethics and Dharma
  2. Virtues and Moral Values
  3. Spiritual and Duty-Based Ethics
  4. Karma and Rebirth
  5. Ethics and Metaphysics
  6. Self and Cosmic Order
  7. Ethics and Mysticism
  8. Inner Transformation and Conduct
  9. Ethical and Mystical Integration
  10. Moral Responsibility and Spiritual Realization

1. Indian Ethics and Dharma

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Nature of Indian ethics (Nīti): A comprehensive moral philosophy that guides human conduct across personal, social, and spiritual domains. It is rooted in a holistic vision where morality, spirituality, social duty, and self-realization are interconnected, developed through texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, epics, and philosophies. Unlike Western systems focusing on rules or rights, Indian ethics emphasizes an integrative, practical, and spiritual approach.
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1. Who is credited with elevating the principle of Ahimsa to a universal ethical principle in the 20th century?

2. What is the primary focus of Indian ethics as described in its comprehensive moral philosophy, Nīti?

3. What does Dharma mean in the context of Indian ethics?

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Indian ethics — core concept?

Dharma, encompassing duty, righteousness, and cosmic law.

Indian ethics — core concept?

Rooted in Dharma, moral duty, and spiritual harmony.

Virtues — focus?

Inner qualities like truthfulness, compassion, and self-control.

Dharma — meaning?

Moral duty, righteousness, natural order.

Contextual ethics — focus?

Role-specific duties vary by life stage.

Moksha — relationship with ethics?

Ethics guides spiritual liberation pursuit.

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