The Golden Rule is an ethical principle that states “treat others as you would like to be treated.” It is found in many religions and cultures, and is often phrased as “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The principle is commonly used as a guide for moral decision-making and behavior, and is considered a fundamental principle of ethical behavior.
Here are a few examples of the Golden Rule from various religions and cultures:
- In Christianity, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Bible in the words of Jesus Christ: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)
- In Judaism, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Talmud: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow: this is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn.” (Hillel the Elder)
- In Buddhism, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Udanavarga: “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
- In Confucianism, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Analects: “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”
- In Hinduism, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Mahabharata: “This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you.”
- In Ancient Egyptian Culture, the Golden Rule is expressed in the Negative Confessions :”I have not wronged anyone, I have not caused anyone pain, I have not killed, I have not caused anyone to kill, I have not caused any harm to be done to anyone.”
These are just a few examples, but the Golden Rule can be found in many other religions and cultures as well.
In Islam, the Golden Rule is expressed in several Hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and in the Quran.
One Hadith that expresses the Golden Rule is: “None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
Truly this guide to action if followed beyond the written script and flows from the head to the heart and to the hand will make this troubled world a better place to live in. A planet we can call home where everyone desires his neighbors best.
Alas this civilization has gone a long way and sad as it may the golden rule has changed from the above maxim to “he who has the gold rules “.
The love of money is a root of all evil and its pursuit will lead to pursuit of power and related vices that if unbridled will hasten this earth demise.
STRANGE AS IT SEEMS LIFE HACKS ITSELF AND ENSURES ITS OWN CHECK AND BALANCE. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND AND WITH WHAT YOU MEASURE SHALL BE MEASURED UNTO YOU.
What is your GOLDEN RULE?
