This is the essence of morality: Do not do to others which if
done to you would cause you pain. (Mahabharata XIII. 114.8)
The union of hearts and minds and freedom from hate I will bring you.
Love one another as the cow loves the calf that she has borne.
Let the son be loyal to his father and of one mind with his mother.
Let no brother hate a brother, nor a sister hate her sister; unanimous,
united in aims speak your words in friendliness. (Atharva Veda 3.30)
One should speak the truth and speak it pleasingly.
One should not speak the truth in an unpleasant manner nor should one speak
untruth because it is pleasing; this is the eternal law. (Manu Smriti 4.138)
One should not take what belongs to others, that is an eternal duty. (from the Mahabharata)
Truth, self-control, asceticism, generosity, non-violence, constancy in virtue –
these are the means of success, and not caste or family. (from the Mahabharata)
Virtues of the Yoga way
Non-violence, doing no harm;
Truthfulness;
Not stealing;
Chastity, purity of life;
Lack of desire. (according to Patanjali)
Sri Krishna is opposed to the amassing of wealth by irresponsible means and the hoarding of merchandise with intent to gain undue profit at the expense of the society’s needs. (Bhagavad-Gita 3.13)
