A Personal Oath Taken on September 24, 2009

On this day, September 24, 2009, I, Priya108, take this personal oath and declare to the world that I will not allow others to dictate my life unless I revere them as my guru. Otherwise, as part of this oath, I will respectfully question and challenge every attempt to control me, along with any actions I deem unsettling, humiliating, inconvenient or hurtful. Through this oath, I will always defend my core values and protect the reputation of those whom I love. Under no circumstance shall I ever reject, dishonor or intentionally hurt my beloved daughter, nor any of the individuals who have in some way shed light on my path.

I am deeply sorry for having failed in the past, but I fully believe that from this day forth, guided by this oath, I will be a torchbearer for truth, love, light, compassion and honor.

Amen

Priya108

Frequently Asked Questions

What did I declare in my oath on September 24, 2009?

I declared that I will not allow others to dictate my life unless I revere them as my guru. I committed to respectfully questioning and challenging any attempt to control me, along with any action I find unsettling, humiliating, inconvenient or hurtful.

Whom do I allow to guide or direct my life?

I allow guidance only from someone I revere as my guru. Anyone else who tries to dictate my choices will be met with respectful questions and challenges rather than blind obedience.

Whom do I promise never to reject or dishonor?

I vow never to reject, dishonor or intentionally hurt my beloved daughter under any circumstance. I extend that same promise to the individuals who have in some way shed light on my path.

What core commitments did I make about my values and the people I love?

I promised to always defend my core values and to protect the reputation of those whom I love. These commitments form the foundation of how I intend to stand up for myself and others.

How do I address my past mistakes in the oath?

I openly apologize for having failed in the past, and I do not hide from those mistakes. I also state my full belief that from this day forth I will become a torchbearer for truth, love, light, compassion and honor.

What does it mean for me to be a torchbearer?

Being a torchbearer means carrying truth, love, light, compassion and honor forward in everything I do. It marks my turning point on September 24, 2009, when I chose to leave past failures behind and live by these ideals.