Dasavidha-rājadhamma
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Dasavidha-rājadhamma, or Rajadhamma 10, literally means the ten virtues of the King, in accordance with Buddhism, is the ten principles which shall be held by the King, the ruler or the high authority. This dharma can enduringly bring benefits with peace and order and immensity of delight to all the subjects.
Dasavidha-rājadhamma can be found in Sutta (Buddhist texts), Kuddakanikāya, Jātaka, with the following Pali verse:
"Dānaŋ sīlaŋ pariccāgaŋ ājjavaŋ maddavaŋ tapaŋ
akkodaŋ avihimsañca khantiñca avirodhanaŋ"
[edit] Values of Dasavidha-rājadhamma
1. The virtues of constraining the highest power of the monarchy.
2. Civil and public management principles.
3. The virtues which serve as unifying point for the society
[edit] Dasavidha-rājadhamma
1. Dāna (charity), means to be prepared to sacrifice one's own pleasure for the well-being of the public, for example is to give away your belongings or other things to support or help other persons, included a giving of education and performance of public benefits.
2. Sīla (morality), means to maintain a high moral order, for example is to control oneself on body and mind to be calm and to hold good behaviour as the example of the people.
3. Pariccā (altruism), means to be generous and avoid selfishness, for example is to sacrifice one's pleasure for the public pleasure and peace and order with altruism.
4. ājjava (honesty), means to be honest and maintain absolute integrity, for example is to perform one's duties with loyalty and sincerity to the people.
5. Maddava (honesty), means to be kind and gentle, for example is to have gentle temperament, without arrogant, and never defame the people.
6. Tapa (self control), means to destroy self passion, for example is to perform duties without indolence.
7. Akkoda (non anger), means to be free from hatred of any kind.
8. Avihimsa (non violence), means to exercise non-violence, not to persecute the people.
9. Khanti (forbearance), means to practise patience, and tremble for performing public benefits.
10. Avirodhana (uprightness), means to respect public opinion to promote peace and harmony.
[edit] References
- Royal Institute of Thailand. (2005). Royal Institue's Dictionary of International Religious Terms. (Second publication with amendments). Arun Kan Phim Co., Ltd. : Bangkok.
