Character and conduct
Character and conduct is essential foundation for any human.
Both Tirukkural and Hindu scriptures giving top most importance Character and conduct.
In thirukkural
A separate adhikaram(Chapter) dedicated to “Ozhukkam”. Let’s see one or two
“Ozhukkam vizhuppam tharalan ohukkam
Uyirinum ombappadum”
Meaning: Character gives one greatness,Character is greater than Life
“Ozhukkathin eydhuvar Menmai izhukkathin
Eydhuvar Eydhappazhi”
Meaning: Through good bad conduct one can attain greatness, Bad conduct gives one bad name.
In Hindu scriptures
In Ramayana Rama says “Charithrameva Vykyathi”
Meaning:Conduct only shows the core nature of a Person
We can see Many Heroes like Rama,Bharatha,Lakshmana,Krishna,Hanuman,Sita,Dasaratha,Harichandra,Dharmputra,Vidhura,Randhi deva and various kings and respectful persons throughout in Hindu scriptures and Indian culture who gave great importance to Character and conduct.