Hand of Values
The value of peace
What is Shanti?
an attitude of thankfulness
opposite of greedy
What is generosity?
Prayer for peace for all beings
Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu
Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu
Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu
Om santi santi santihi
Amma's loving embrace
What is darshan?
Non-violence in thought, word, and action
What is Ahimsa?
say "Yes" to life
What is acceptance?
having faith in yourself
What is self-confidence?
Shanti prayer to lead us from untruth to truth...
Om asato ma sad gamaya
tamaso ma jyotir gamaya
mrityor ma amritam gamaya
Om santi santi santihi
singing to God with devotion
What is bhajans?
This value includes qualities such as compassion, friendship, and self-confidence.
What is Prema?
helping someone who is hurt
What is compassion?
"The glass is half-full."
What is optimism?
Prayer to begin the day while looking at the hands
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi
Kara Mule Saraswathi
Kara Madhye Tu Govindah
Prabate Kara Darshanam
sitting silently with mind relaxed and quiet
What is meditation?
This value can be described as a "Law of Being" which helps us choose the right action in each situation
not better or less than others
What is humility?
faith and alertness in thought, word, and action
What is shraddha?
Prayer to chant before getting out of bed in AM
Samudravasane Devi
Parvata Stanamandale
Vishnupatni Namastubhyam
Paada Sparshane KshamasvaMe
performing actions without expecting results
What is seva?
The value which includes honesty, sincerity, and self-awareness
What is Sathya?
using energy and time wisely
What is efficiency?
treating others with love, respect, humility, and honesty
What is friendship?
Dhyana Sloka (Dhyayamo...)
dhyayamo-dhavalavagunthanavatim
tejomayim-naisthikim
snigdhapanga-vilokinim bhagavatim
mandasmita-sri-mukhim
vatsalyamrta-varsinim sumadhuram
sankirttanalapinim
syamangim madhu-sikta-suktim amrtanandatmikamisvarim
gathering with devotees for spiritual talks
What is satsang?