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Brahmin-Hinduism

In Brahmin-Hinduism, nation, religion, and monarchy
are all related and play important role in society. Religion encourages
ethical behaviors and guides people in the nation to right path in
accordance with the religious principles. Monarch is considered
divine -- the divine on earth. His Majesty the king have governed
his people using the tenfold virtue of the ruler, leading the nation,
and religions to prosperity and stability until today.
In Brahmin-Hindu, the word "Dharma" means duties
and the right way of living. The ten codes of Dharma Shastras
(law codes of Hinduism) give instructions on people's behavior --
mentally, physically, and verbally, -- to keep them purified, and
delicate. The Dharma Shastras also speak of creation, initiation,
being moderate -- in the aspect of stability, courage, happiness,
determination and attempt to achieve a goal, and being content with Without taking advantage of others, when one wishes

what one has without greediness. The code of Dharma Shastras for the good of others, good things come back to him. It's the
guide people to live their life in accordance with His Majesty the happiness inside oneself, which will lead to loving-kindness or
King's philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. In many aspects, the benevolence, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity, as as a
philosophy is pretty much coherent with the religious practices. result, peace everywhere. It's the best when Dharma is adopted in

In the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, "Economy" any business conduct as natural resources will be preserved for the
refers to activities related to careful management of available next generations.
resources. "Sufficiency" refers to a moderate amount of something, With benevolence, both the giver and receiver will have
especially of something essential, without greediness. The foundation sufficiency in mind, liberated from greed or acting in an excessive
of the theory include sustainability, moderation, and broad-based manner, which will be the cause of a bad result. They will not fall
development. The concept is focused on living a moderate, self- ill but will have time to look after themselves to remain in good
dependent life without greed or overexploitation of, for example, health. In accomplishing this dharma, happiness comes to the whole
society.
natural resources. It encourages people to live in a way where they
consume only what they really need, choose products carefully, The suffiency dharma, when kept in mind, develops the
potential of the individual, so that he has persistence and diligence
and consider their impact on others and the planet. In adopting this
in all his endeavors. With this qualification, the proper growth of the
philosophy, businesses are to be concerned with sustainable and
economy in the society can be assured and finally be expanded to the
stable long-term profits. The businesses shall be conducted ethically,
national level. Thus, it is clear that the Dharma of Brahmin–Hindu
with honesty and integrity. They shall also be socially responsible
religion acknowledges the “Sufficiency” initiative of His Majesty;
and concerned about the environment, while balancing profit-sharing
the Ruler and the Patron of all religions in the nation.
among all stakeholders, including consumers, workers, business
partners, and shareholders.

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