Principle # 1 Do not lie and do not tolerate a lie; not to answer is your other option. Tell the truth and accept facts only; silence is your other option. ________________________________
Principle # 2 Do not pretend to be what you are not; showing attitude is one thing, backing it up is another. Behave according to what you are, always backing up what you are all about. ________________________________
Principle # 3 Do not complain about things that you do not have solutions to. Find solutions for every challenge before taking credit for discovering it. ________________________________
Principle # 4 Do not get excited about others; hasty excitement is always followed by prolong sadness. Be calm and cool about others to avoid future regrets. ________________________________
Principle # 5 Do not attach yourself to anything or anybody; external confidence cannot be contained by you. Develop internal confidence by avoiding reliance on external factors. ________________________________ Principle # 6 Do not become part of any man-made institutions; your obligations will be greater than your advantages. Become emotionally self-reliant and free of participation in man-made institutions. ________________________________
Principle # 7 Do not pass a day without asking yourself these questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose? Which path are we choosing? When are we leaving? Where are we going? Every day ask yourself these questions: Why are we here? What is our purpose? Which path are we choosing? When are we leaving? Where are we going? ________________________________
Principle # 8 Do not collect unnecessary materials; cluttered surroundings create a complicated life. Limit your belongings to necessary items; for a simple life you need clear surroundings. ________________________________
Principle # 9 Do not blame others before examining yourself and your own actions. Examine yourself and your actions to avoid blaming others for your problems. ________________________________ Principle # 10 Do not stop developing your intellect; self-improvement is the main objective of life. Continue developing your intellect daily; self-improvement is the main objective of life. ________________________________
Principle # 11 Do not believe what you receive by your senses; your intellect should examine them before you take action. Let your intellect examine what you receive by your senses before taking any action. ________________________________
Principle # 12 Do not respect others because of their age, relationship, position, race, religion, wealth, etc.; the only valid criterion for respect is behaviour that denotes the level of respect one has for oneself. Respect people based on how they respect themselves; external factors as a reason for respect will bring disappointment, and can be detrimental. ________________________________
