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Our Fundamentals
The Bharat
Scouts & Guides is a voluntary, non-political, educational movement for young
people, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance
with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the Founder Lord Baden
Powell in 1907.
The purpose of
the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving
their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual as individuals, as
responsible citizens and as members of the local, national and international
communities.
The
Scout/Guide Movement is based on the following principles: |
(i) |
Duty to
God:
Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses
them and acceptance of the duties resulting there from. |
(ii) |
Duty to
others:
- Loyalty to one's country in harmony with the promotion of local, national
and international peace, understanding, cooperation. |
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- Participation in the development of society with
recognition and respect for the dignity of one's fellowmen and for the
integrity of the natural world. |
(iii) |
Duty to
self:
Responsibility for the development of oneself. |
The Scout/Guide
Method is a system of progressive self education through:
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A Promise & Law
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Learning by doing
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Membership of small groups under
adult leadership (Patrol System)
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Progressive and stimulating
programmes of various activities based on interest of the participants
The
Law:
The Law for the Scout/Guide |
(i) |
A Scout/Guide is trustworthy. |
(i) |
A Scout/Guide is loyal. |
(iii) |
A Scout/Guide is a friend to all and a brother/sister to
every other Scout/Guide. |
(iv) |
A Scout/Guide is courteous |
(v) |
A Scout/Guide is a friend to animals and loves nature. |
(vi) |
A Scout/Guide is disciplined and helps protect public
property. |
(vii) |
A Scout/Guide is courageous. |
(viii) |
A Scout/Guide is thrifty. |
(ix) |
A Scout/Guide is pure in though, word and deed. |
To be prepared by mind
and body
The
Promise: |
The Promise for the Scout/Guide is:
" On my honour, I promise that I
will do my best to do my duty to God* and my country, to help other people
and to obey the Scout/Guide Law"
* The word "Dharma" may be substituted for the word "God" if so desired. |
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