Human Values in Hinduism

Abstract

Human values are the core of what makes us human, it is intrinsic to our identity. Individuals can
follow human values as guides to guide their day-to-day activities. Among the fundamental inherent
values of humans are truth, honesty, loyalty, love, peace, etc. Hinduism, the world’s oldest and most
prominent religion, practiced these human values for a very long time and stands still practiced
today. Hindus generally follow yamas i.e., moral values to be followed while performing any action,
and niyamas i.e., the practices followed in daily routine. These practices help them feel comfortable
with moral values and develop into a better person. Hindus get instructions for their practices from
their texts. Hindu texts are mainly Vedas, Upaniṣad, Epics and Purānas. The fundamental principle of
Hinduism is to inculcate and practice certain fundamental human values. These values relate to how
individuals live their daily lives. It is said in Hinduism, Truth alone wins, not falsehoodsatyameva
jayate nānṛtaṃ,ahiṁsā Paramo Dharma, it is the highest moral virtue. Amritasya Putrāh Vayam - We are
all created of the immortal. Other human values in Hinduism are Honesty, Compassion, Forgiveness,
Sweet speech, Dana, Self-Control, Contentment, Acceptance, Acceptance, Listening to self-conscience
and Enlightenment.