Value Framework
There are 32 values derived from the concept of Yams and Niyams (from Patanjali’s Yog sutras)
Non-violence
A virtue to be practiced in thoughts, speech and action.
Kindness
A considerate behavior to be practiced for self, others and our environment.
Compassion
When one feels a divine interconnection with the other.
Thoughtfulness
An important attribute to understand co-existence with all animate and inanimate objects
Abundance
Only when we realize that there is enough for everyone, we feel content.
Non-stealing
When abundance is experienced, one is sure to practice non-stealing.
Responsibility
Being interdependent on each other, we owe to each other.
Accountability
Accountability ensures completion of the task and makes us answerable to our actions.
Fairness
Requires the knowledge of right and wrong and unbiased attitude.
Simplicity
Knowledge is a process of piling up facts, wisdom lies in their simplification.
Generosity
Only when we are detached, we are willing to help others.
Patience
It tests our endurance in difficulties with respect to time.
Self-control
Restraints with respect to all our senses to achieve maximum results with minimum effort.
Moderation
Avoiding extremes helps us to discipline our senses and resulting behavior.
Equality
Understanding the similarities and differences, we learn equality.
Humility
By perceiving the bigger picture, we deeply understand our individual importance.
Trust
Unmoving faith comes with practice and cleansing of self-intentions.
Contentment
Can be attained by letting go of fulfilled desires and not inviting fresh ones.
Truthfulness
Being honest with self in thoughts, words, action and feelings
Honesty
An amalgamation of truthfulness, sincerity, integrity and fairness.
Sensitivity
Heightened awareness of self and others’ emotional needs.
Non-hoarding
A quality of being satisfied with our possessions and trusting that we will get when we need it.
Non-greedy
It comes with the value of gratitude for all that we already have
Cleanliness
Cleanliness of body, mind and thoughts all put together makes us clean
Clarity of thought & speech
This value is gained with calm mind and control on our sense bound body.
Acceptance
This is the first step towards self-growth to avoid complaining.
Gratitude
Appreciating the small things in life that often comes at no cost.
Forgiveness
The biggest art of letting go to liberate ourselves from the emotional tyranny.
Discipline
Training the will power to control body and mind.
Surrender
Surrender to the higher self or circumstances and go with the flow.
Confidence
Practicing faith in one’s own abilities to gain power.
Tolerance
Willingness to accept variety in culture, behaviours and opinions.