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विनय(Vinaya)
Humility
Vinaya is the quality of humility characterized by modesty, respectful conduct, and a lack of arrogance or pride. It involves recognizing one's limitations and valuing others with respect and kindness, which fosters harmonious relationships and spiritual growth.
In Sanatan Dharma, humility is essential for learning, self-improvement, and social harmony. It enables openness to wisdom and cooperation while reducing ego-driven conflicts.
- Acknowledging mistakes and learning from them.
- Listening respectfully to others.
- Avoiding boastfulness and arrogance.
- Practicing gratitude regularly.
- Serving others with a humble attitude.
- Better interpersonal relationships.
- Reduced ego and conflicts.
- Increased openness to learning.
- Greater inner peace and contentment.
Bhagavad Gita 13.8
""Humility, pridelessness, non-violence, forgiveness, uprightness...""
Lists humility as a divine quality.
Manusmriti 4.138
""Humility is the ornament of knowledge.""
Highlights humility as key to wisdom.
- Humility is not self-deprecation or weakness.
- It is a strength that fosters true confidence.
- Accepting feedback gracefully.
- Helping others without seeking recognition.
- Acknowledging others’ contributions.
- Avoiding boastful speech or behavior.
Humility supports emotional intelligence, leadership, and collaboration in today’s complex world.
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Cultivating these Gunas (virtues) leads to a balanced, harmonious, and spiritually fulfilling life. The information provided is for educational purposes.