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HUMAN VALUES

Importance, Sources, Types


and Framework
Submitted by:
AADHAR
GILHOTRA
ANUPAM GOEL
MBA Sec B
Topics To Be Discussed
Human Values: meaning, need and
definition
Sources of Human Values
Core Human Values
Spiritual essence of Human Values
Framework of Human Values
Importance of Human Values
Value Crisis
Value crisis is one of the burning problems
in our daily life.
Dowry system, divorce, abortion, animal
sacrifice, superstitious beliefs, etc. are the
burning problems in the present human
society.
Everybody is going to fulfill his or her need
by utilizing ultimate freedom and forget
the responsibility to society and try to
enjoy freedom in the ultimate sense.
Value Crisis
The values like truthfulness, kindness, honesty,
law, justice, patriotism, humanism, etc. are to
be preserved in society in order to regulate
human life in a well-ordered manner.
Value-crisis has emerged due to not
understanding its proper role in our human
society.
The problem of value deterioration in our
society can be stored out, if we are socially
conscious about the deep-rooted values in our
society.
Values
Value from the Latin valere: to be
strong,
to be worth
Values are feelings and convictions
regarding what is of strong worth (i.e.
important) to us in what we think, say
or do
A value is a principle or a quality that is
considered worthwhile or desirable
validated by social approval.
M. Kapani, Education in Human Values

Values are inherent in


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all societies ideals
Human Values
Universal values that span across
cultures, nationalities and classes
The desirable qualities inherent in every
human being
Values to be brought out, not poured
in
Values that are inclusive they bring us
together even when we have
differences
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Human Values
These are the building blocks of human
personality.
They are the endowments of every
human being and the adornments of
the human spirit.
These are in conjunction with the
development of skills and abilities,
concepts and attitudes, empower us to
transform both ourselves and society.
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Human Values
The full power of human values unless
applied universally for the betterment
of society as a whole can easily become
little more than slogans, at times
degenerating even to become excuses
for prejudice and injustice.
It enables us to build a better world,
rather than just long for it.

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Why Human Values?
to remind us that they are inherent in
our nature

Human Values Truth, Righteousness,


Peace, Love, and Non-violence are hidden
in every human being. One cannot acquire
them from the outside; they have to be
elicited from within. These five values are
the fundamental powers of human life.
(Sathya Sai Baba, 26 Sept, 2000)
Human Values Vs Moral
Values
Moral values are for self development and
self discipline whereas Human values is
about how we treat others in society.
Moral values are constant and unchanging
whereas Human values change from
person to person and from time to time.
Moral values can be taught whereas
Human values are inherited values and
are intact in all of us.
Where do we get values?
Our homes
School
Society
Friends
TV
Religion
Music
Books
Families
Influencers at Different
Stages of Life
Ages 1-7 --- parents
Ages 8-13 --- teachers, heroes (sports,
rocks, TV)
Ages 14-20 --- peers (values because of
peers or peers because of values?)
Ages 21+ your values are established,
but you may test your values from time
to time
Categories of Human
Values
Human values are inherent strengths
Explicit human value strengths are those that
you most often relate yourselves to
Implicit / hidden human value strengths are
those that you are not able to point out
You can use your explicit strengths to bring
forth your implicit / hidden strengths
Sometimes your implicit / hidden strengths
are just what you need to meet a challenge

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Core Human Values
There are five stem values and many sub-values or
virtues that come from the main values. Together
they make up the tapestry that forms an individual of
character, containing all that makes a human being
noble, caring and kind.
Core Human Values that are found cross-culturally in
all spiritual traditions:
Truth
Righteousness
Peace
Love
Non-violence
Core Human Values

LOVE

RIGHT
CONDU PEACE
CT

NON -
VIOLEN TRUTH
CE
LOVE
Love is not an emotion, affected by
the sub-conscious mind, but is a
spontaneous, pure reaction from the
heart.
It is the power of love which causes
one person to wish happiness for
another and take pleasure in their
well-being.
A beneficial energy (love) is directed
towards the other person. As this
energy flows through our own body
first, it also enhances our own health.
Love is unconditional positive regard
for the good of another. It is giving
LOVE

Love is the unseen undercurrent


binding all the other four values:
1. Thinking with love is truth
2. Feeling with love is peace.
3. Acting with love is right conduct.
4. Understanding with love is non-
violence.
Peace

We smile when we are happy and


contented.
Contentment is gained when we
cease to want to give ourselves all
the apparent 'good' things conveyed
to us through our five senses.
When our will is sufficiently strong to
enable us to discern the difference
between real needs and superfluous
desires, we cease to be driven by the
urge to own more and more things.
Truth
Learning to speak the truth is a first and
vital step in the formation of strong
character.
Voicing an untruth is an anti-social act and
causes confusion in the mind of both the
speaker and listener and leads to anti-
social behavior.
Telling lies hurts ourselves as well as
others in a subtle, but very real way.
One great distinction between humankind
and the rest of the animal kingdom is the
ability to choose how to behave, rather
than just to follow the lower instincts (the
law of the jungle).
Truth
A human being is also able to recognize
past, present and future and to take
note of changes occurring over time.
Short term pain, long term gain.
Choosing to refer to this higher level of
awareness and to consciously exercise
moderation in our behavior leads to
better health and greater contentment.
Right Conduct
Information is received through the five
senses, i.e. smell, taste, sight, touch and
hearing.
When this information is referred to the
conscience, the resulting action will be
beneficial.
Every action is preceded by a thought. If the
thought is consciously seen and noted, it aims
to assist and is unselfish, the action will be
good for oneself and others.
If our minds are busy, or we are
daydreaming, the action may be useless,
clumsy or harmful to ourselves and others.
Non-violence
For the non-violent person the whole world
is his family.
When the former four values are practiced,
life is lived without harming or violating
anything else.
It is the highest achievement of human
living and encompasses respect for all life
living in harmony with nature, not
hurting by thought, word or deed.
There are two aspects of non-violence.
These are:
Psychological such as compassion for
all.
Social appreciation of all cultures and
Human Values Offers these
Learning Opportunities
Identify your spiritual view of life, from
which you work and grow your career
Expand and unfold your natural ability to
express each Human Value at work
Integrate what you think, say and do in
accord with your spiritual view of life and
the Human Values
Make your work an arena for spiritual
growth, and to apply that growth at work
Spiritual Essence of
Human Values
Truth is recognising the unchanging, essential
nature of Divinity in oneself and all creation
Righteousness is living in accord with the
Divinity in oneself and all creation
Peace is dwelling in the bliss of Divinity in
oneself and all creation
Love is experiencing the oneness of Divinity in
oneself and all creation
Non-violence is regarding and treating
everyone and everything in creation as Divinity
Cross-Cultural
Expressions
Cross-cultural expressions of the
Human Values are found across all
cultures and societies, though we
may have variations and different
emphases depending on the society
we were born in and the experiences
weve had in life.
Cross-Cultural
Expressions
Truth honesty, intuition, discrimination,
integrity, knowledge, objectivity, and more
Righteousnessmorality, discipline, healthy
living, responsibility, trust, and more
Peace faith, contentment, patience, inner-
silence, concentration, self-confidence, and
more
Love friendship, compassion, empathy,
devotion, kindness, forgiveness, and more
Non-violence ethics, harmony, tolerance, broad-
mindedness, courage, fairness, and more
Individual Expressions
Individual expressions of the Human
Values reflect the attitudes and
motivations that underlie our unique
personalities and behaviour.
Individual Expressions
Truth A professional would be honest about
errors or delays even if it meant a reprimand.
Righteousness An office worker would do his or
her best work, even if no one was watching.
Peace A school principal would make difficult
decisions with a peaceful mind.
Love A teacher would actively seek a win-win
solution to a parental complaint.
Non-violence An executive would strive to
reduce pollution levels, even if it was not
required by law
The following 6 slides show
the Human Values
using quotes from the sacred
texts of 6 different religions
Love
Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has the
power of love no army can defeat
Christianity Love one another
Hinduism Be loving, and show goodwill to all
Islam Do you love your Creator? Love your
fellow-beings first
Judaism What is desired in a man is
kindness
Taoism/Confucianism Love the world as your
self; then you can care for all things. Taoism
Peace
Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who is
never angry and is free from the chain of
fear
Christianity Peace be with you
Hinduism Be fearless and equanimous
Islam Keep your heart free from malice
towards anyone
Judaism A man of understanding is of a
calm spirit
Taoism/Confucianism To a mind that is
still, the whole universe surrenders. Taoism
Truth
Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has
truth and love for all life
Christianity The truth shall make you free
Hinduism Be sincere and truthful
Islam Speak the truth
Judaism They love him who speaks what is
right
Taoism/Confucianism He who knows the
truth is not equal to him who loves it. Confucianism
Righteousness
Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who never asks
what life can give, but only what he can give to
life
Christianity Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness
Hinduism Give freely and control the senses
Islam Perform what you promise
Judaism The righteous man walks in his
integrity
Taoism/Confucianism The man of honour thinks
of his character; the inferior man thinks of his
position.
Confucianism
Non-violence
Buddhism Him I call a Brahmin who has
renounced violence towards all creatures
Christianity Love your enemies
Hinduism Dont harm any living creature
and dont slander
Islam Withhold your hand from striking
Judaism If your enemy is hungry, give him
bread to eat
Taoism/Confucianism All men have a mind
which cannot bear to see the suffering of
others.
Confucianism
16 Desired Principles
Acceptance, the need for approval.
Curiosity, the need for understanding.
Eating, the need for food.
Family, the parenting instincts.
Honor, the need for character and morality.
Idealism, the need for social justice.
Independence, the need for freedom.
Order, the need for structure.
Physical activity, need for exercise.
16 Desired Principles

Power, the need for influence.


Romance, the need for sex.
Saving, the need to collect.
Social contact, the need for friends and
play
Status, the need for social standing.
Tranquility, the need for safety.
Vengeance, the desire to confront those
who offend or threaten.
Framework of Human
Value
Benefits of the
Human Values at Work
Truth fosters trust and open, honest
communications
Righteousness fosters high quality work and
keeping of agreements
Peace fosters creative and wise decisions, and
a focus on resolving issues rather than blaming
Love fosters service based on sincere caring
for others' well-being
Non-violence fosters win-win collaboration,
with respect for people and the environment
Practices of the
Human Values at Work
Truth speaking honestly with employees
and customers; speaking openly and caringly
rather than behind someones back
Righteousness conducting business with fair
prices and ethical practices; keeping
agreements with all stakeholders; taking
responsibility for problems, rather than
making excuses
Peace practicing equanimity, even in crises
or loss; seeing yourself as the source of your
emotional reactions, rather than the victim of
others behaviour
Practices of the
Human Values at Work
Love connecting to a higher purpose in
life in which you can care for and serve
others through your work; listening
generously and compassionately to
others rather than being judgmental
Non-Violence conducting business that
is environmentally friendly; finding win-
win solutions to problems, rather than
winning at anothers expense
Importance of Human
Value
Importance of Human
Value
Importance of human values is seen right from the
childhood of a person.
Preschool is the first stage or period that lays the
foundation of information on human values.
However, the first information not only gains in earlier
periods that begin and end in the period to
adolescence but also continues personality.
From now on, there can be changes on these values,
but basic values have been developed.
It is critical to develop the child's personality in a
planned and systematic process in order to prevent
the wrong development of values education.
Importance of Human
Value
Values are a cognitive structure that describes the
ideals of life of individuals, their preferences,
priorities, principles and the behaviour of a cognitive.
Values are the effective cultural elements which
shape the elements around the point of view of
individuals, members of a community that holds
together
Truth, respect, kindness, benevolence, patience,
tolerance, peace, democracy, etc. are expected to be
universal human values throughout globe. It is a
universally accepted view that without these human
values human society will not sustain for a long time.
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