Speech
Complete the following proverb:
_______ speak louder than words
Actions
Complete the following proverb:
______ before you speak, read before you ______.
Think
Complete the following proverb:
A _____ in need is a _____ indeed.
Friend
Complete the following proverb:
_____ before devotion
Duty
What is the best course of action for the following scenario?
You are speaking with someone older than you. How should you speak?
Courteously / Respectfully
Your friends invite you out to a party on the day before your final exams. Should you attend the party with them or study for your important exam?
You should study for your exam instead of partying with your friends.
What is the best course of action for the following scenario?
A friend’s habits are changing and affecting his behavior in a negative manner
Try to become better to influence him in a positive manner
Define Dharma
Duty/Responsibility
What is the best course of action for the following scenario?
You did well on a math test while your friend did not score half as well. Should you be nice and comfort them or flex your good grade?
You should be nice and comfort your friend about their score.
What is the best course of action for the following scenario?
You failed one of your classes last semester and your school is not letting you drop the class. What should you do to ensure you end the year with a passing grade.
You should study more and go to your teacher for help.
What qualities make someone a good friend?
They are supportive, kind, and make you happy.
Describe why this is right?
You choose to study for an exam tomorrow over going to a party
You are responsible, and it is your duty to do your best in school
Analyze the meaning of the following quote from Swami Chinmayananda:
“Learn to speak softly, always words of love and affection, then friends multiply”.
Positivity and kindness attracts good people
Analyze the meaning of the following story:
Once, a nightingale in a cage by the window was singing at night. The owl heard and asked why she was singing only at night. The nightingale replied, “My friend, I was caught when I was singing in the morning!” The owl said, “Are you still afraid you will be caught again? You should have been careful before you were caught! Now, it does not matter!”
Think before you act
Analyze the meaning of the following quote.
“A true friend is discovered not by searching outside for a right person to befriend, but by growing to be the right person to deserve a friend”
You should make friends by bettering yourself not looking for better friends
Analyze the meaning of the following quote.
“Tomorrow, we will be what we are now, plus what and how we have faced life’s challenges today. This is the law of Cosmic Justice”.
Taking what we know from yesterday and applying it to today will help us follow our dharma and build a better life for the future.
What does a person who speaks only sweet words get?
They gain trust and are dear to all
What is gained by one who thinks before acting?
Success
What does one gain by having many friends?
One gains happiness
What does one gain if devoted to dharma?
They obtain a happy state in the next world