Pranidaya: compassion for living beings
Hindu Religious Education · Grade 7 · about 40 minutes
Meaning of prani-daya in Sanatan/Vedic dharma, and the received story of King Shibi as a scriptural picture of costly compassion.
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- 9 sections of explanation, worked examples and diagrams
- 1 practice task with hints and worked answers
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- Principles of Dharma in the four faiths
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- Honest labour: Bhai Lalo and kirat
- Jain Ahimsa: non-violence as a vow
- Jain Asteya: not taking what is not given
- Living Ahimsa and Asteya together
- Sikh Daya: compassion as the parent of dharam
- Sikh Nimrata: humility
- Buddhist karuna and sila as principles
- Practising the principles: games and community
- Appreciating Dharma for a balanced life