2.1 Scriptural texts

• Why scriptures matter for peace and harmony
• Distinguishing four selected texts of the four faiths
• Yajur Veda Shanti Mantra, chapter 36 verse 17
• Uttaradhyayana Sutra chapters 11 and 12
• Buddhist Sutta Nipata teachings on peace
• Sukhmani Sahib Ashtpadi 1 to 8, summary
• Applying scriptural values in daily Kenyan life
• Creating content that shares messages of peace and harmony

• distinguish the four selected Scriptural texts that promote peace and harmony
• apply values from the four selected Scriptures in daily life for sustainable living
• create content to share relevant Scriptural messages that foster peace and harmony
• appreciate approaches for restoring peace and harmony in society as stipulated in the Scriptures

“Why are Scriptures important in our lives?”

“How do the Scriptures promote peace and harmony in society?”

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1. Why scriptures matter in our lives
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   Scriptures as guides for peace and harmony, and why Grade 7 HRE studies four selected texts rather than all books at once.
2. Distinguishing the four scriptural texts
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   Faith, book, language, listed passage and place of recitation for each of the four selected scriptures.
3. Yajur Veda and the Shanti chapter
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   What the Yajur Veda is in Sanatan/Vedic tradition, why chapter 36 is linked with shanti, and how a mantra is recited with respect.
4. Yajur Veda 36.17 line by line
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   A received English rendering of the Shanti Mantra: peace in heaven, mid-air, earth, waters, herbs, trees, the gods, Brahman, all, and in the reciter.
5. Living the Shanti Mantra
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   Applying Yajur Veda 36.17 to water, plants, speech and neighbours in a Kenyan week, so shanti is sustainable living, not only recitation.
6. Uttaradhyayana Sutra: a Jain scripture of conduct
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   What the Uttaradhyayana Sutra is, why it is an Agama, and why Grade 7 opens chapters 11 and 12 for peace and harmony.
7. Chapter 11: the very learned
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   Uttaradhyayana chapter 11 on Bahusruta: knowledge without humility is empty; well-behaved learning refuses anger, backbiting and quarrels.
8. Chapter 12: Harikesa and the refusal of hatred
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   Uttaradhyayana chapter 12: Harikesa, mocked for birth at a sacrifice, holds no hatred; the proud ask pardon and harmony is restored.
9. Sutta Nipata: a Buddhist book of early verses
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   What the Sutta Nipata is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, and why Grade 7 uses it for peace, especially the Metta Sutta.
10. The Metta Sutta: a path of peace
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    Sutta Nipata 1.8 in a received English rendering: how a peaceful person lives, the wish that all beings be at ease, and the mother-and-only-child image.
11. Sukhmani Sahib: the jewel of peace
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    What Sukhmani Sahib is: Gurbani of Guru Arjan Dev Ji in Raag Gauri, 24 ashtpadis, named as peace of mind through the Name.
12. Sukhmani Ashtpadi 1 to 8, summarised
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    A careful theme-summary of Ashtpadi 1 to 8: Naam, holiness, the Word over empty show, conduct, truth, grace, sangat and peace of mind.
13. How the four scriptures promote peace
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    Comparing the four listed texts: cosmic shanti, humble conduct and pardon, boundless metta, and Naam-sangat peace of mind - distinguished yet able to restore harmony.
14. Sharing messages of peace and harmony
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    Creating a skit, audio or poster that shares a listed scriptural message, applying it in Kenyan daily life, and appreciating scriptures as living guides.