• Spreading awareness on the teachings of our This brochure is developed through a partnership faith against corruption between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission • Need for transparency and showing good (EACC) and the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya example (IRCK). • Conducting studies on corruption The umbrella organizations under IRCK are: • Developing strategy to defeat corruption • National Council of Churches of Kenya • Live an upright life (NCCK) AGAINST • Hindu Council of Kenya (HCK) • Instill good morals and ethical practices in the CORRUPTION society • Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) • Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUP- • Be beacon of justice and speak against vices in the society KEM) • Organization of African Instituted Churches • Stand out for equity – Kenya (OAIC-K) • Stand out as role models to be emulated • Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops • Be contented in every area of their lives (KCCB) • Be agents of truth by walking honestly in all • National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF) endeavors • Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) • SHIA Ithna Asharias The role of worshipers in fighting corruption

• Abiding by the teachings of Gita

• Bringing up their children in an upright way

• Teaching and training on integrity

Rag Veda further says the purpose of human birth is to assist Bhrama (formless God) in the maintenance of his grand wondrous design. ETHICS AND ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION P. O. BOX 61130-00200 NAIROBI TEL 2717468/2717318/0727285663 OBSTRUCT, HALT, DIMINISH God has sent us to this world to help others. EMAIL: [email protected] will never free your soul from this world so preach CORRUPTION! TOGETHER WE CAN peace and love everybody. You are God’s child, act like one! DO IT

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bronchure hindu.indd 1 19/11/2019 09:22 • Neglect of Hindu culture of tolerance - society Introduction Consequences of corruption to the society tolerates amassing of ill gotten wealth. It is important to understand and appreciate that war • Corruption brings divisions and unfairness against corruption requires multi-faceted strategies bringing • The extreme attachment of people to their among members of the society together all players including Government institutions, the families makes a person in office feel that he private sector, non governmental organization, media, the should earn more than enough not only for • Insecurity and life of fear among residents religious sector and most importantly the general public. himself but also for his children, grand children and perhaps seven generations. Whereas the EACC is the lead agency in the fight against • Unnecessary competition for power or supremacy corruption in Kenya, the efforts of other actors is also critical • Amassing wealth in some communities is seen in breaking the chains of corruption. as a macho demonstration of capability. • Bad reputation and disrespect Today we have a grave challenge in front of us as a society • Consumerism and desire for an ostentatious • Perpetual erosion of morals and values through – the practice of Corruption and it is a tough challenge. We lifestyle tempt many to make money by hook generations turn to the mother of Knowledge Bhagvad Gita to guide us or crook. and help us distinguish between what is good for us and • Human suffering what is evil, and seek her blessings to guide us on the path • Evil social practices and unequal social power of solving the challenge of Corruption. structures also promote corruption. Consequences of corruption to the nation Definition of corruption according to Gita • Education pressure and corruption in the education sector is another social factor Impunity in government and other sectors In the Hindu scriptures, corruption is defined and interpreted contributing to corruption in our system. through the stories of the Lords. Judgment that awaits corrupt people In Sama Veda (One of the in Hinduism) 179 and 913, Consequences of corruption to the individual • Punishment in hell corruption is illustrated as hydra headed, having nine heads • It brings shame and regret (nine kinds) and it enters the human body through ninety • Punishment in the rebirth nine sources i.e. nine kinds of corruption enters the body • A life of guilt and shying away from people through five senses and the outward looking mind. Later described this evil through nine corrupt heads • Corruption condemns one to a life of bondage Channels for promoting Integrity of Ravana. We burn his nine corrupt heads every year on and slavery Dussehra day. Similarly later described 99 • Print Media - Anti corruption through (Bulletins, sources of entry of corruption through 99 corrupt sons of • As one is motivated by greed, one will reap the blind Kaurva King Dhristrashtra. product of greed which is misery Journals, pamplets, fliers, brochures)

Let’s visit Bhagavad-Gita (One of our holy scriptures) • Rejection by society • Social Media – (Whatsapp groups, twitter, (2.58.) Here Lord presents an analogy of a tortoise. Facebook, instagram, linkedin, Imo, Youtube) He mentions that a serious spiritualist prevents himself Consequences of Corruption to the family from getting corrupt by avoiding activities that could be • Worship places – Temples detrimental for his spiritual advancement. • Exposing your family to shame • Corruption awareness programmes and • The family may be cursed by the Lord trainings Factors that promote corruption • Separation in the family when one member is • Caste and nepotism have become the basis for arrested or convicted of a crime The role of leaders in fighting corruption distribution of patronage. • Jealousy and hatred • Common financial interest, emotions rather The role of the religious leaders is thus to assist the adherents than reason dictate politics. in their strive to achieve . Religious leaders should demonstrate leadership in the manner outlined;

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