Inspiration for the Titles of Book 4 Beauty Part 1 & 2
/Sorry for the late posting of this... For those interested in the where I came up for the titles of Beauty Parts 1 and 2. I was inspired by the Thai Military Governments 12 Core Values that every student in the South East Asian country must learn by heart.
Here they are and their corresponding 'value'
Part 1 The Pursuit of Janaki
Issue 1
- Adherence to the Prevailing Orthodoxy
- 2. Being honest, sacrificial and patient, with positive attitude for the common good of the public;
- Adherence to the Prevailing Orthodoxy
Issue 2
- Devotion to the Pro Patria
- 1. Upholding the three main pillars: the Nation, the Religion, and the Monarchy;
- Devotion to the Pro Patria
Issue 3
- Cherishing Group-think
- 5. Treasuring cherished Thai traditions;
- Cherishing Group-think
Issue 4
- Participation of Chastity & Distribution
- 6. Maintaining morality, integrity, well-wishes upon others as well as being generous and sharing;
- Participation of Chastity & Distribution
Issue 5
Obey your Elders & Betters
- 3. Being grateful to the parents, guardians and teachers;
Issue 6
Soliciting Ignorance
- 4. Seeking for knowledge and education directly and indirectly
Part 2FLIGHT FROM THE SINGH’S JAWS
Issue 1
Discipline of seniority
- 8. Maintaining discipline, respectful of laws and the elderly and seniority
Issue 2
Dangers from the Desires of the Heart
- 11. Maintaining both physical and mental health and unyielding to the dark force or desires, having sense of shame over guilt and sins in accordance with the religious principles
Issue 3
- Essence of Stately Ideals
- 7. Understanding, learning the true essence of democratic ideals, with His Majesty the King as Head of State;
- Essence of Stately Ideals
Issue 4
- Self-Sufficiency
- 10. Applying His Majesty the King’s Sufficiency Economy, saving money for time of need, being moderate with surplus for sharing or expansion of business while having good immunity;
- Self-Sufficiency
Issue 5
- Guidance from the Throne
- 9. Being conscious and mindful of action in line with His Majesty’s the King’s royal statements.
- Guidance from the Throne
Issue 6
- Sacrifice for the National Interest
- 12. Putting the public and national interest before personal interest.
- Sacrifice for the National Interest