[Verse 1]
Through this world, we walk our way,
Searching for a brighter day.
When the road is hard to see,
Let our hearts choose honesty.
Though the storms may rise and fall,
Love and kindness guide us all.
Let no harm be what we bring,
Let compassion be our spring.
[Pre-Chorus]
Ancient stories softly say,
Choose the good in every day.
Think with care and speak with grace,
Bring more kindness to this place.
[Chorus]
Let the light of virtue shine,
Keep a peaceful heart and mind.
Walk with kindness, walk with care,
Share the love that we can spare.
Never harm and never hate,
Choose the good before too late.
Though the world may change its way,
Let the light shine every day.
[Verse 2]
In the forest, creatures roam,
Every life deserves a home.
Every heart seeks peace and grace,
Every soul deserves its place.
Jataka stories still remind,
Wisdom grows in heart and mind.
Greed and anger fade away,
When compassion leads the way.
[Pre-Chorus]
Ancient stories softly say,
Choose the good in every day.
Think with care and speak with grace,
Bring more kindness to this place.
[Chorus]
Let the light of virtue shine,
Keep a peaceful heart and mind.
Walk with kindness, walk with care,
Share the love that we can spare.
Never harm and never hate,
Choose the good before too late.
Though the world may change its way,
Let the light shine every day.
[Bridge]
One kind word can heal a heart,
One good deed can be a start.
Step by step and day by day,
We can build a kinder way.
[Final Chorus]
Let the light of virtue shine,
May compassion cross each line.
Hand in hand, let peace increase,
Let our world be filled with peace.
Keep our actions pure and true,
Let our kindness guide us through.
From our hearts, let goodness rise,
Like the sunrise in the skies.
[Outro]
Let us live with love and care,
Let us make our goodness share.
May the light of virtue stay,
Guiding every step we take.
The Silavagga in the Buddhist Canon Highlights the Enduring Values of Morality, Compassion, and Non-Harming
Ten Jataka tales offer reflections on ethical conduct, self-discipline, and responsible living.
The Silavagga, found in the Khuddaka Nikaya, Jataka, Ekanipata, in Volume 27 of the Pali Buddhist Canon, brings together ten Jataka tales that offer moral reflections through stories involving animals and people in different situations. These narratives invite readers to consider the importance of virtuous conduct, self-restraint, and living without causing harm to others.
The ten tales are the Lakkhana Jataka, Nigrodhamiga Jataka, Kandina Jataka, Vatamiga Jataka, Kharadiya Jataka, Tipallattha-miga Jataka, Maluta Jataka, Matakabhatta Jataka, Ayacita-bhatta Jataka, and Nalapana Jataka. Each tale has its own context and narrative, offering opportunities to reflect on human behavior, decision-making, and the consequences of one's actions.
A central lesson that can be applied across these stories is the importance of moral discipline and personal responsibility. A peaceful society depends on honesty, self-control, compassion, and respect for the lives and well-being of others.
The Jataka tales also encourage readers to reflect on the relationship between intention, action, and consequence. Their value lies not merely in remembering traditional stories, but in considering how their moral insights can be applied in everyday life, within families, communities, and society as a whole.
In a world facing conflict, competition, and declining trust, the principles of morality and non-harming remain valuable guides for promoting accountability, mutual understanding, and reasoned solutions to social problems.
Studying the Silavagga is therefore more than an exploration of ancient Buddhist literature. It is an opportunity for personal reflection: How do our thoughts, words, and actions affect other people and the world we share?
Reference: The Pali Buddhist Canon, Volume 27, Sutta Pitaka, Khuddaka Nikaya, Jataka, Ekanipata, Silavagga.
Online reference: https://84000.org/tipitaka/read/r.php?B=27&A=71
Editorial note: This article synthesizes general ethical reflections based on the section title and the ten listed Jataka tales. It is not a full translation or a tale-by-tale summary of their individual narratives.
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