ETHICS – AN OVERVIEW :
The word “ethics” is derived from the Greek word “ethikos” which means character or custom. As per Chambers Dictionary “ethics” is a code of behavior considered correct. According to some other views, ethics is the science of moral, moral principles and practices. Ethics also deals with the distinction between different actions like ‘good or bad’; ’correct or incorrect; ‘moral or immoral’
Understanding ethics:
An individual or group of persons are influenced and guided by his/their religious faith. Religious teachings create values in individual or group of persons. Almost all religious practices are based on similar principles. Some of the important guidelines of religions:
(a) Be kind to all others including animals and natural resources
(b) Be humble, modest and simple and courteous
(c) Be truthful to one’s self and others
(d) Avoid greed, lust, anger which are excesses of desire, love and annoyance respectively
(e) Be content in life
(f) Be happy with others’ achievements/ performance