Swami Ram Tirth was a keen exponent of Vedantic philosophy. Not only did he preach Vedantism, he lived at it also. He had blended in his life ‘Gyan’ or knowledge and ‘Bhakti’ or devotion.
He had issued six Hukumnamas for the guidance of the world. Edict I AH differences arise out of borrowed Dharma and not forms real Dharma. Real Dharma consists of practising of cardinal virtues such as speaking truth, helping others, being kind and merciful.
Edict II: This was strict adherence in the performance and discharge of one’s duties and obligations. Edict III: This was” about observance of moderation in sexual life and temperance in all other matters.
Edict IV: This was about non-observance of religious practices in a narrow and restrictive manner. Edict V: One must enjoy bliss, which is resident in everyone, without seeking it externally. Edict VI: It pertains to being large hearted, thereby developing tolerance.
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Swamiji dwelt on the practice of cardinal virtues like truth and honesty which alone could bring about permanent prosperity. He stressed forcefully the need to recognise his immanence in all beings and to give up narrow parochial thoughts of colour and race.
He said that one must bring about in his attitude catholicity in place of sectarianism, altruism instead of selfishmen.