1. TEN COMMANDMENTS
1) Yam (Purity) - truthfulness, non-stealing, forgiving, etc.
2) Niyama - religious life
3) Asanas (postures)
4) Pranayama - breath control
5) Karma yoga - selfless service
6) Jyaana yoga - learning religion
7) Dhyana (meditation)
8) Bhakti (devotion)
9) Dharana and
10) Samadhi - fixing and contemplation of God.
2. Studying of Holy Books - Vedas, Mahabharat, Bhagwat Gita, Ramayan Upanishads.
3. Understanding of certain basic ways and moods of life; e.g
a) four stages of life ; Brahmehari, Grihasta, Vanaprasta and Sanyaasi.
b) Three moods of the human mind - Sattwie (purity), Rajasie (passion), and Tamasie (inertia, dull)
4. Absolute State (or Brahman) - of selflessness, or attaining oneness with God.
5. Law of Karma and Reincarnation.
6. Various Yogas - Karma, Jyaana, Bhakti, Dhyana and Raja Yogas.
Social conduct for fostering a Religious Life:-
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Missionary work for fostering Hinduism,
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Social Welfare work in communities - goodwill to all,
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Propagation of teachings of great saints and swamis,
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Fostering Religion, Education, Culture, Recreation, and High moral standards,
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Campaign against alcohol and social diseases,