Chapter 7 HONESTY AND TRUTHFULNESS
Truthfulness
and honesty is the backbone of your character.
7.1 Introduction
Dear children, you often wonder what
are the reasons / qualities that contribute to creating a distinct identity in
a human being. You will be on cloud nine to know that those qualities can be
present in you also. These two precious qualities are - truthfulness and
honesty. Truthfulness and honesty are the qualities that make a person's
character and personality more impressive. They make us good human beings and
help in nation building. As a tree from the roots to the leaves is useful to
the human beings and animals, so are these qualities in every stage of human
life. From cradle to grave, everyone gives the example of a person who is
truthful and honest because he is trustworthy and liked by all.
*Use your insight to see how true and honest you are.
Answer
yes or no to the following questions.
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Traits |
Yes |
No |
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1. |
I
never steal. |
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2 |
I
never tell a lie. |
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3 |
I
always do my job honestly. |
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4 |
I
never cheat on anyone |
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5 |
My
friends trust me a lot. |
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6 |
I
usually admit my mistake. |
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7 |
I
never cheat in exams. |
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8. |
I
always stand with him / her who is honest and truthful. |
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9 |
I
am always on the path of goodness. |
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10. |
I
deliver the found thing to the concerned person. |
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Give
yourself a score as follows.
Yes = 02 Points,
Total Points = 20
No = 01 Points
Your Score
I will make the
following efforts to increase my score in truth and honesty:
7.2
Activity Time:
Instead of showing off, work with
honesty because such work is more impressive.
Walking on the path of truth and
honesty makes you feel delighted and proud.
Dear
children, let us share some incidents:
a) Do you return items,
money, or other things you borrowed in need? If yes, then why? if not, then why
not?
___________________________________________________________________
b) You are walking on the
road, suddenly someone's purse / wallet falls down. You pick it up and see, it
has a lot of money in it. You also need money, what will you do in such condition?
___________________________________________________________________
c) Write the names of the
children in your class who are honest. Give an example of their honesty.
___________________________________________________________________
d) Write about an event
that inculcated in you the quality of truth and honesty.
_________________________________________________________________
CACAD
Rule
Conversation
Action
Commitment
Acceptance
Dealings
7.3
Dear children, these are the five rules
(CACAD rules) you have
to remember and follow:
1. Conversation: When dealing with anyone- be honest and truthful. It is mandatory to be
honest and truthful in each relationship. Only then you can last them forever
and live a happy life.
2. Action: Whatever you do, do it honestly and sincerely. Doing so will create your
identity unique that will be a source of inspiration for others.
3. Commitment: Always be committed. Try to fulfil your promise to someone honestly and
sincerely. This kind of thinking will make you trustworthy in the society.
4. Acceptance: If you inadvertently make a mistake, try not to hide it or repeat it. Be
responsible, honest and sincere. Acknowledge your mistake and do your best to
correct it. The one who admits his/her mistake becomes great in the eyes of
others.
5. Dealings: In everyday life you sometimes deal with many things. Caution,
truthfulness, honesty, foresight and transparency used in the interactions,
lifts you up in the eyes of all and you get everyone's support.
7.4
Think and answer.
Dear children, when you perceive
lies, deception, theft, dishonesty, etc., all around you, it makes you
disheartened. You grow enthusiastic to improve others. If you want to make a
difference in others, you will have to start with yourself. The qualities you
want to see in others, first adopt them and set an example for others. Only
then you can change others.
a) Truthfulness and honesty
bring transparency and sweetness in relationships. What steps will you take to
build a good relationship?
____________________________________________________________
b) Honesty identifies a
person. Suppose a student in your class is dishonest. Can you help him/her to
be honest? If so, how?
__________________________________________________________________
c) Stealing is a crime.
Suppose your classmate has a habit of stealing. Would you dare to tell your
teacher? If so, how will you help your teacher to change him/ her?
_________________________________________________________________
d) Honest and truthful man
deserves respect. What qualities should an honest person have?
___________________________________________________________________
Your personality traits and ethics:
Dear
children, make truth and honesty a part of your personality. People will
remember your name for a long time. Only good work, honesty, and truth survive
after death.
1. Make a list of the five
things you will do to be an honest and truthful child.
a) ________________________________________________________________
b) ________________________________________________________________
c) ________________________________________________________________
d)_________________________________________________________________
2. Make a list of five
immoral things you will never do.
a) _______________________________________________________________
b) _______________________________________________________________
c) _________________________________________________________________
d) _______________________________________________________________-
e) ________________________________________________________________
Pledge
I will always be truthful
and honest, and will always walk on the path of truth and honesty.
