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The Sanskrit word Aum (also Om), has counterparts in Devanagari (ॐ), Chinese (唵), and Tibetan(ༀ). In Sanskrit it known as praṇava or omkāra. “[It] is a mystical or sacred syllable in the Indian religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It is first described as all-encompassing mystical entity in the Upanishads.”

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1. That one I love who is incapable of ill will, And returns love for hatred.
   Bhagavad-Gita: Chapter 12, Verse 18,19
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2. One should not behave towards others in a way which is disagreeable to oneself. This is the essence of morality. All other activities are due to selfish desire.
   Mahabharata, Anusasana Parva 113.8
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3. This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you.
   Mahabharata 5,1517
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