Total Void

Janaka is counted among the royal sages. He was known as Videha the bodiless i.e. beyond physical bonds. He had his kingdom in Mithila. He had been a great knower of Atma ( Soul ) - Atma-Jnani, and knower of the Absolute Being ( Brahma ) Brahma-Jnani. Many great Yogis and performers of penance ( Tapasvi ) came to him to be guided in self-knowlege ( Atma-Jnana ). Shree Sita Ma because of being the daughter of Janaka has been known as Janaki. Leaving his earthly body when king Janaka arose to go to the higher regions he witnessed, on the way, the territory of Yama - the Yamaloka. He brought relief to many denizens of Yamaloka from their suffering by making the offer to them of the great merit that he possessed because of his good doings ( sat-karma-phala ). How, even while one lives in the world and yet is free from the attachment to it, can be seen as exemplified by the character and conduct of Shree Raja Janaka, the Rajarsi ( the Royal Sage ).

The concept of Sat-Asat : Real

vs Unreal

Story of Raja Janak and the Sage Astavakra: In a dream, Raja Janak found himself a beggar, hungry and begging for food. As long as he was dreaming, the hunger and accompanying suffering seemed REAL. However, when he awoke, the reality of being a raja was also real. Upon this, he asked the sage as to what was real! The sage replied that ‘Neither was real’. The real or truth is that which remained unchanged – Sat and quoted the following Slok from Astavakra Gita : “Know that which has form to be false and the Formless to be changeless. Through this spiritual instruction you shall escape the possibility of rebirths.” [Astavakra Gita (1-18)]

According to Genesis, the first book of the Bible, the Israelite people first came to Egypt in search of food during a famine that affected the entire ancient Near East. ~ At first welcomed by the Egyptians, after about 400 years the Israelites, or Hebrews, were perceived as a threat and were enslaved. ~ In addition, the Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, decreed that all newborn male Israelites were to be killed. ~ It was at this time that Moses was born. His older siblings, Aaron and Miriam, would join him later in his life to help lead the Israelite people. ~ Moses was saved from death when his mother, Yocheved, floated him down the Nile River in a small basket, where he was discovered and saved by the daughter of Pharaoh. ~ The name Moses is actually an Egyptian name. ~ Little is known about the childhood of Moses. Following his adoption into the royal household the Bible next mentions him as an adult who killed an Egyptian taskmaster for abusing an Israelite slave. ~ Forced to flee Egypt, Moses became a shepherd in the neighboring land of Midian, where he met and married his wife, Zippora. ~ While tending his flock, as the Bible relates, Moses had his first encounter with God, who would ultimately free the Israelite people from Egyptian slavery.

At a bush that miraculously burned but was not burnt up, Moses heard God call him to go to Pharaoh and demand that the Israelite people be set free. ~ At first reluctant and afraid, Moses was convinced by a series of divine signs and was reassured by the presence of his brother Aaron, who came to assist him. ~ Moses' first confrontation with Pharaoh was a failure. ~The Egyptians relied on slave labor for their massive building projects, and Pharaoh was reluctant to lose such a large number of workers. ~ Angry at Moses, Pharaoh decreed that the Israelite slaves should work even harder. ~ The consequent increasing oppression of the Israelites caused them to reject Moses as their deliverer. ~ The Bible then tells of God's visiting upon the Egyptians a series of divine punishments in the form of ten plagues. ~ The final plague took the life of Pharaoh's own son. Pharaoh then relented and let the Israelites leave Egypt under the leadership of Moses. ~ But Pharaoh soon regretted his decision and set out in pursuit with his army to bring the Israelite slaves back to Egypt. ~ At the Sea of Reeds, with the Egyptians closing in on them, the Israelites miraculously passed through the divided waters to freedom, while the Egyptians were drowned.

~Moses and Miriam led the people in song and prayer, the words of which are preserved in the Bible in the Book of Exodus. ~As the Bible next describes, Moses then led the Israelites to Mount Sinai, where God gave them the Ten Commandments and other laws contained in the Torah. ~Through these laws, God is said to have established a covenant with the Israelite people. ~ The Israelites pledged to follow God's laws, and God promised to be their God forever. ~ These laws were intended to establish the moral principles by which the new Israelite nation would govern itself and through which it would manifest God's hope for just and right relationships among people. ~When Moses first came down from Mount Sinai he saw that many of the Israelites had made an image of a calf out of gold, which they were worshiping. In his anger, Moses smashed the tablets containing the Ten Commandments. ~ God was prepared to abandon the people for the sin of idolatry, but Moses interceded on their behalf. Soon after, he went back up Mount Sinai and was given a second set of the Ten Commandments. ~ Moses next prepared to lead the people from Mount Sinai to the promised land of Israel. ~ However, the Israelite people, accustomed to slavery and uncertain of freedom, soon rebelled against God.

~ They became convinced that they could not conquer the new land, and they constantly questioned Moses' leadership and their own faith in God. ~ As a consequence, the generation that left Egypt was not allowed to enter the promised land. ~ The Bible describes Moses himself as once losing patience with the people and seeming to doubt God: rather than speaking to a rock to get water as God commanded, Moses struck the rock with his staff. ~ For this, Moses was also destined not to enter the new land. ~ Near the end of his life, Moses taught the laws of the Torah to the new generation that had grown up in the desert. He then transferred leadership to Joshua. ~ The Torah ends with Moses' final blessing to the people, after which he ascended Mount Nebo, which is identified with Mount Pisgah, on the eastern edge of the Jordan River. Moses died there, able to see, but not to enter, the promised land.

1. I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. 3. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them. 4. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 5. Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long. 6. Thou shalt not kill. 7. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 8. Thou shalt not steal. 9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor's.

" The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

"Father of many nations". " No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.

Guru Nanak Ji was born on April 15, 1469, at Talwandi, 40 miles from Lahore. As a tribute to him, this place is now called 'Nankana Sahib' and is in present Pakistan. His father Kaluchand was a Patwari and his mother's name was Tripta Devi. An astrologer had predicted that Nanak was a born devotee of God and would achieve spiritual heights and be acknowledged by both Hindus and Muslims alike. The Turning Point - Disappears whilst bathing One morning Nanak failed to return from his ablutions. His clothes were found on the river bank and people concluded that he had drowned. After three days Nanak Ji reappeared but remained silent. It was the next day before he spoke and then he made the enigmatic pronouncement: 'There is neither Hindu nor Mussulman so whose path shall I follow? I shall follow God's path. God is neither Hindu nor Mussulman and the path which I follow is God's.' Explaining what had happened to him he said that he was taken to the court of God and escorted into his presence. There a cup was filled with armrit (nectar) and was given to him with the command … 'This is the cup of the adoration of God's name. Drink it. I am with you. I bless you and raise you up. Whoever remembers you will enjoy my favour. Go, rejoice in my name and teach others to do so. I have bestowed the gift of my name upon you. Let this be your calling.'

1. Nam Simran Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught his followers to meditate on God. This meditation is called Nam Simran. Nam Simran means `remembering the name of God.` "Listening to the name gives truth, holy wisdom and content. By listening to the name,sorrow and sin are destroyed," said Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

2. Kirt Karo Kirt Karo means earning an honest living. In Guru Nanak Dev Ji's time there were many holy men who lived as monks. They lived alone, often far away from people, praying day and night.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji believed that God meant people to live together in the world. He taught that everyone should marry and find useful work to do and contribute to life around them.

3. Wand Chhako Wand Chhako means sharing with others. This includes giving freely of your time, hospitality, skills, money and labour. Every Gurdwara has a Langar. Guru Nanak Dev Ji started the custom of the Langar because of the Indian caste system. People from different castes are not allowed to eat together. Guru Nanak Dev Ji insisted that everyone should share the same food together in the Langar. He taught that service to the community is very important and that no person, man or woman, high or low caste, is greater than another.This service is called Sewa.

Socrates Socrates conventional moral attitudes and assumptions need for a deeper and more honest analysis

reasoning on the immortality of the soul before his followers.

Apology: The Examined Life The speech Socratus offered in his own defense, as reported in Plato's ‘Apology ’, provides us with many reminders of the central features of Socrates's approach to philosophy and its relation to practical life.

Ironic Modesty: Explaining his mission as a philosopher, Socrates reports an oracular message telling him that "No one is wiser than you." . He then proceeds through a series of ironic descriptions of his efforts to disprove the oracle by conversing with notable Athenians who must surely be wiser. In each case, however, Socrates concludes that he has a kind of wisdom that each of them lacks: namely, an open awareness of his own ignorance.

Questioning Habit: The goal of Socratic interrogation, then, is to help individuals to achieve genuine self-knowledge, even if it often turns out to be negative in character.

Devotion to Truth: Even after he has been convicted by the jury, Socrates declines to abandon his pursuit of the truth in all matters. Refusing to accept exile from Athens or a commitment to silence as his penalty, he maintains that public discussion of the great issues of life and virtue is a necessary part of any valuable human life. "The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates would rather die than give up philosophy, and the jury seems happy to grant him that wish.

Dispassionate Reason: Even when the jury has sentenced him to death, Socrates calmly delivers his final public words, a speculation about what the future holds. Disclaiming any certainty about the fate of a human being after death, he nevertheless expresses a continued confidence in the power of reason, which he has exhibited (while the jury has not). Who really wins will remain unclear.

His name in full was Li Er and his posthumous name was Dan meaning "Mysterious". He is also known as: Elder Dan, Senior Lord ,Senior Lord Taishang ~ "Absolutely Superior" Not much is known about his life. Born in Ku Prefecture of the state of Chu (today Luyi County of Henan) . Legends said he was born with grey hair. He was an older contemporary of Confucius and worked as an archivist in the Imperial Library of the Zhou’s court. His famous work, the

Tao Teh Ching, has been greatly influential in China.

He believed in “Tao", which translates to "the way ahead", and implies an unnameable inherent order or property of the universe. He believed in the concept of wu-wei, or "action through inaction". This does not mean that one should sit around and do nothing; but rather, that actions taken in accordance with Tao are easier and more productive than actively attempting to counter the Tao. Lao Tse believed that violence should be avoided when possible, and that military victory was an occasion to mourn the necessity of using force against another living thing, rather than an occasion for triumphant celebrations. Lao Tse also indicated that codified laws and rules are just going to make managing society more difficult. Some of his famous sayings … ~ A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. ~ In this world, there is nothing softer or thinner than water. But to compel the hard and unyielding, it has no equal. That the weak overcomes the strong, that the hard gives way to the gentle -- this everyone knows. Yet no one asks accordingly.

Taoism is not a religion, nor a philosophy. It is a "Way" of life. It is a River. The Tao is the natural order of things. It is a force that flows through every living and sentient object, as well as through the entire universe. When the Tao is in balance it is possible to find perfect happiness. Taoism is a religio-philosophical tradition that has, along with Confucianism, has shaped Chinese life for more than 2,000 years. The most common graphic representation of Taoist theology is the circular Yin Yang figure. It represents the balance of opposites in the universe. When they are equally present, all is calm. When one is outweighed by the other, there is confusion and disarray. The Yin and Yang are a model that the faithful follow, an aid that allows each person to contemplate the state of his or her lives. It is a kind of religious system heavily focused on meditation and contemplation. One of the better-known phrases from the Tao Te Ching is, "I am good to the man who is good to me, likewise, I am also good to the bad man." Literally, this sentence would read, "The good man, I good him. The bad man, I good him too." Thinking well about one's actions before making them is another aspect of the Tao.

Great Chinese Philosophers like Laozi and Zhuangzi, living at a time of social disorder and great religious skepticism , developed the notion of the Dao (Tao - way, or path) as the origin of all creation and the force - unknowable in its essence but observable in its manifestations - that lies behind the functioning¹s and changes of the natural world. They saw in Tao and nature the basis of a spiritual approach to living. This, they believed, was the answer to the burning issue of the day: what is the basis of a stable, unified, and enduring social order? The order and harmony of nature, they said, was far more stable and enduring than either the power of the state or the civilized institutions constructed by human learning. Healthy human life could flourish only in accord with Tao -- nature, simplicity, a free-andeasy approach to life. The early Taoists taught the art of living and surviving by conforming with the natural way of things; they called their approach to action wuwei (wu-wei -- lit. noaction), action modeled on nature. Much of the essence of Tao is in the art of wu wei, action through inaction. This does not mean, "sit pretty and wait for everything to fall into your lap." ~ What it really means is a practice of minimal action, particularly violent action. It is the practice of going against the stream not by struggling against it and thrashing about, but by standing still and letting the stream do all the work. Thus the sage knows that relative to the river, he still moves against the current. To the outside world the sage appears to take no action - but in fact he takes action long before others ever foresee the need for action. Zhuangzi's sages were often artisans, butchers or woodcarvers. The lowly artisans understood the secret of art and the art of living. To be skillful and creative, they had to have inner spiritual concentration and put aside concern with externals, such as monetary rewards, fame, and praise. Art, like life, followed the creative path of nature, not the values of human society. Throughout Chinese history, people weary of social activism and aware of the fragility of human achievements would retire from the world and turn to nature. They might retreat to a countryside or mountain setting to commune with natural beauty.

Confucius was born in a poor family in the year 551 B.C., and he was born in the

state of Lu. His original name was K'ung Ch'iu. His father, commander of a district in Lu, died three years after Confucius was born, leaving the family in poverty; but Confucius nevertheless received a fine education. He was married at the age of 19 and had one son and two daughters. He began his career as a teacher, usually traveling about and instructing the small body of disciples that had gathered around him. Confucius taught in his school for many years. His theories and principles were spread throughout China by his disciples, and soon many people learned from his wise sayings. One of his rules said, “If you governed your province well and treat your people kindly, you kingdom shall not lose any war. If you govern selfishly to your people, your kingdom will not only lose a war, but your people will break away from your kingdom." He had also said a wise phrase called the golden rule that is still being used as a rule today. It said,"A man should practice what he preaches, but a man should also preach what he practices." Confucius himself had a simple moral and political teaching : ~ to love others ~ to honor one's parents; ~ to do what is right instead of what is of advantage; ~ to practice "reciprocity," - “don't do to others what you would not want yourself ” ~ to rule by moral example instead of by force and violence; and so forth. Confucius thought that a ruler who had to resort to force had already failed as a ruler….. "Your job is to govern, not to kill" .

Sai Baba,

a personification of spiritual perfection and an epitome of compassion , lived in the little village of Shirdi in the state of Maharashtra (India) for sixty years. Like most of the perfect saints he left no authentic record of his birth and early life before arriving at Shirdi. In fact, in the face of his spiritual brilliance such queries do not have much relevance. He reached Shirdi as a nameless entity. One of the persons who first came in contact with him at Shirdi addressed him spontaneously as ‘Sai’ which means Savior, Master or Saint. ‘Baba’ means father as an expression of reverence. In the Divine play it was designed as such, that He subtly inspired this person to call Him by this name, which was most appropriate for His self-allotted mission. His external appearance was of simple, illiterate, moody, emphatic – at times fiery and abusive and at times full of compassion and love. In the moments of towering rage people with him thought it was ungovernable rage. But his anger never prevented his compassion dealing with the devotees. He begged for alms and shared what he got with his devotees and all the creatures around him. He never kept any food in reserve for the next meal. He maintained the ‘Dhuni’ – the perpetual sacred fire and distributed its ash – ‘Udi’ as token of

His divine grace to all who came to Him for help.

Baba used to freely distribute all the money that was received in the form of Dakshina to the destitute, poor, sick and needy the very same day. This was one of Baba's methods for testing out the devotees attachments to worthy things and willingness to surrender.

~ After climbing the ladder of ' Adhyatma' (spiritualism) up to a point in life, it is essential to maintain equilibrium to avoid falling down. ~ Life is like a game where children, young and old should all happily participate. ~ Do not refuse food even from the bad persons, provided they are reformed. ~ Life is a great play. Remember that your role in life is limited only to introduce other fellow artistes to the World. ~ Once the journey through spiritual life is commenced, never look back even after the death of your partner occurs. Complete the remaining part on the chosen path to reach me. ~ Life is like an electromagnet. Try attracting only good and repel the bad. ~ Life is like a running race. God has gifted all of us with a beautiful mind to think and ponder as well. How many of us can make it to a finish, if asked to do so with good conduct and character. ~ It is better to stay cool and calm like a stream flowing through a valley rather than to be at the top of the mountain surrounded by fire. ~ Life need not be a river. It can as well be a small rivulet. All will finally merge in to the sea i.e. me.

~ One should grow in life emulating the example of a coconut tree by being useful to the society. Growth should not be like a wild tree, serving no purpose. ~ Life should follow the example of a green crop that is fully useful to the mankind. It should never be like a mine abandoned halfway through. ~ Life is a mixture of periods of joy and sorrows. Develop the courage to welcome both with equal zeal. ~ Life is like a river of humanity flowing. In this huge crowd we come across both friends and foes. We should learn to be comfortable in all companies. ~ It is very difficult to be totally rid of all the bonds in life. Fulfill your personal responsibilities and social obligations to the extent possible. ~ Life and journey by train are similar with Kith and kin as co – passengers. Later when a decision to change over to another train (spiritual path) is taken, your own people may not prefer to accompany you. ~ What we do not have in life is not important. What matters most is whether we are contented with what we have.

~ Life in the last stage is like the travel with one’s wife in a vintage car. The only obstacles in your journey are any mischief committed by your grand children or your desire to eat any thing on the wayside. ~ Life is like a forest where all sorts of animals live. Offer Protection to the weaker ones. Do not permit torturing them or derive pleasure in watching them struggle for life. In the process if they are killed, you have to run to avenge the bigger killer. ~ You are like a rickshaw puller; wife and children get into it to get down on the way, paying you in kind (love and affection). Finally when all your energies are drained, I shall be the one to pull you to your destination. ~ Let the metal of life be subjected to intense heat of trials and testing periods. Once immersed in the fluid (Sai) and watch it glow with superb color and shine. ~ Pilgrimage in life (search for God) is important but it need not start from the very first station, it can as well start from some where half way through. ~ By perambulating around the deities in the temples, you only gaining the feeling that you have gone round the God. If you adopt an orphan child God himself will be after you to look after the orphaned child.

The Prophet Mohammed, an Arab descendant of Abraham and his son Ismail, was born in Mecca in 570 A.D. Both his parents died before he was five years old. He is both loved and respected by his followers . Mohamed converted the Arabs to a new faith, Islam. He stopped their fighting amongst themselves making them a united nation believing in one God with one set of rules to live by. Prophet Mohamed migrated from Mecca to Medina in 622 A.D. This marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. He died in 632 A.D., leaving being two permanent guidance's; The Holy Koran, and his 'Sunnah' - that is his practice and example. In the year 610 AD, Prophet Mohammed underwent his first religious experience at Mount Hira. During this time Mohammed felt the presence of the divine and was terrified at the unnerving experience at the beginning when the revelations began but finally he realized that Allah was sending down his word to him through the Angel Gabriel and the Koran was revealed to the prophet Mohammed.

Islam means "Submission to God's will." Muslims therefore act according to God's instruction written in the Koran and follow the sayings and doings of Prophet Mohamed in every aspect of their lives. The Koran reminds us of the purpose of our life, and of our duties and obligations to ourselves, our community, our families, our fellow human beings and our God.

Prophet Mohammed said Islam was founded on five pillars: •

Iman - Faith which consists of: (a) the belief in one God, and in prophet Mohamed as his messenger, (b) His Angels, (c) His Prophets, (d) His books (eg. Psalms of David, The Torah (book of Moses) the Bible and the Koran) (e) and in the 'Day of Judgement.'

2. Salah - Prayers five times a day, (each prayer is approximately two minutes. This is

done to remember God and be thankful for all he gave us, teach self-discipline through performing prayer regularly, and to purify the heart and prevent temptation toward wrong doing and evil.

3. Saum - Fasting for the month of Ramadan, each day from dawn to sunset for thirty days, abstaining from all food and drink. It is to teach sincerity and love and develops patience, will power, social conscience and unselfishness. The sufferings of hunger through fasting urge people to help others who hunger. Moreover people learn food and drink are gifts from God to be accepted with thankfulness and not taken for granted.

4. Zakah -

Alms given to poor people and those in need. This will strengthen relationships with other members of society.

5. Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca, at least once in a lifetime for those who can afford it financially and are physically able to do so. This is to create a feeling of unity amongst people.

Some of Islam's basic teachings are: Islam acknowledges human rights and affirms the freedom of conscience. The Koran says: 'There is no compulsion in religion.' (2:256) Islam does not permit discrimination. All people are considered equal regardless of colour, race, nationality or religion. The Koran says: 'O Mankind! We created you from a single soul, male and female, and made you into nations and tribes, so that you may come to know one another.' (49:13) Islam established complete equality between Muslims and non - Muslims, believing people should enjoy the freedom of practicing any faith or religion they choose without interference or discrimination . Non - Muslims therefore have the right to live in peace and tranquility in a Muslim state with all rights and privileges. These rights, which are given to them, are part of the Islamic faith, which protect them from persecution and injustice. Prophet Mohamed said: 'Whoever persecuted a non Muslim or took work from him beyond his capacity, or took something from him with evil intentions, I shall be a complainant against him on the Day of Resurrection.' And he said: 'One who hurts a non - Muslim, he hurts me, and one who hurts me, hurts God.' (Hadith) The basis of the Islamic religion is: To believe in God, and to have a set of values to be understood and practiced in order to lead a meaningful life. Life has a purpose and meaning. God says: 'Not without purpose and meaning did we create Heaven and Earth and all between.' (38:27)And 'Did you then think that we had created you for nothing and that you would not be brought back to us.'(23:115)

The name of the founding Prophet of Zoroastrianism is not Zoroaster, which is a Greek transliteration of the name, but Zarathushtra, which means, in ancient Iranian, "yellow camel." (zara = yellow, ushtra = camel). Animals such as camels and horses were essential and even sacred to the people of Zarathushtra's age, and thus a name containing one of these animals marks a person as important. The later Zoroastrians, perhaps embarrassed by their prophet's primitive-sounding name, said that the name meant "Golden Light," deriving their meaning from the word zara and the word ushas, light or dawn. Zarathushtra's father was named Pouruchaspa (many horses) and his mother was named Dughdova (milkmaid). His birthday is celebrated on March 26, as part of the Iranian New Year Festival. He spent years in the wilderness communing with God before his first vision, in which Vohu Manah or "Good Mind" came to him in the form of a huge Angel. All the heavenly entities, the Amesha Spentas, instructed Zarathushtra in heaven, and he received perfect knowledge of past, present, and future. Zarathushtra received his prophetic calling in about his thirtieth year. His prophecies were not foretelling of the future, but prophecy in the sense of the later Hebrew prophets: revolutionary messages of religious purity and social justice, speaking out against corrupt priests and potentates.

Literally translated, Ahura means The Lord Creator, and Mazda means Supremely Wise. This was the name by which Zarathushtra addressed his God. He proclaimed that there is only one God, who is the singular creative and sustaining force of the Universe. Zarathushtra was the first Prophet who brought a monotheistic religion.

Choice

As human beings we are given the right to choose. However, because of the law of cause and effect, we are also responsible for our choices, and must face their consequences. Purpose in Life To be among those who renew the world… to make the world progress towards perfection. Happiness Happiness is a byproduct of a way of living. And happiness is for those who work for the happiness of others. Co-workers We are co-workers and co-creators of God. We are here to fulfill the divine plan, not to become obedient slaves of God, nor to be helpless children of God. And this is why we are given the choice. Even the choice not to cooperate with God’s plan and go against it, and that is why we find evil in the world. Because there are some who choose not to work according to God’s plan. Some Basic Maxims of Zoroastrianism ~ ~ ~

Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta, which mean: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds. There is only one path and that is the path of Truth. Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do, and then all beneficial rewards will come to you also.