Friday, January 14, 2011

"TEACHINGS OF KATIPUNAN"

“The Teachings of Katipunan”
The teachings of Katipunan was also known as “Kartilla”. The Kartilla was created by Emilio Jacinto. It has thirteen rules.

I. A life not devoted to a worthy cause is like a tree without leaves.
-To live a good life is to live a good cause .
But if you live in a bad life is to live in a bad cause.
II. A good deeds that was not done sincerely is not considered a virtue.
- Always do your works sincerely.
III. Real virtue lies not only in charity and love of neighbor, but also in the purity of one’s thoughts , words and actions.
-A real virtue based in thoughts,words, and actions.
IV. All men are equal, regardless of race , color and culture.
-All people must be treated fairly.
V. A wise man values abstinence over indulgence .
-An intelligent man knows how to value things.
VI. A person with delicadeza knows how to keep his words.
-A man that is ashamed always remain silent.
VII. Never waste time opportunities that passed by may come again, but time passed can never be brought back .
-The time is gold . You can’t bring back the past.
VIII. Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor.
-Do not allow anyone to be abused.
IX. An intelligent person exercises prudence in his words , and knows how to keep secrets.
-An intelligent person is careful on what he says.
X. A man serves as a model to his wife and children; thus, the leader who is headed in the wrong direction also leads his followers astray.
-A good leader directs his followers in a straight path.
XI. Do not look at woman as a source of pleasure, but as partner in one’s joys and sorrows; remember your mother who brought you up since you were a baby.
-A woman must be cherished.

XII. What do not want done unto your own wife , daughter ,and sister ,do not do unto the wife , daughter and sister of others.
-Don’t do to others what you don’t want to do to you and your family.

XIII. A person’s worth does not depend on being a king, priest or having a high position in the society nor in the shape of one’s nose or color of one’s skin . It is found in his goodness, honor and pure intentions; in those who do not abuse nor allow themselves to be abused; and in those who know concern and love from one’s country.
- A worth of a man doesn’t based on his state.

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