Kartilya NG Katipunan Script

Kartilya ng Katipunan
(By: Emilio Jacinto)
Those who wants to attend the association must have a thorough understanding and knowledge
of the organization's guiding principles and primary teachings in order to completely perform
their duties. The Association's most worthy and momentous goal is to unite the Tagalog hearts
and minds through an inviolable oath, so that the union will be strong enough to break aside the
thick veil that obscures thoughts and lead to the right road of reason and enlightenment. he
foremost rules are the true love of native land and genuine compassion for others, for everyone
shall be treated equal and true brethren.
As soon as a anybody enters the organization, he must dismiss disorderly habits and shall submit
to the authority of the Katipunan's sacred commands. All acts that are antithetical to noble and
clean living are forbidden here, and anyone who wishes to join with this Association will be
subjected to a searching investigation.
If the applicant merely wishes to know the secrets of the Association, or to gain personal
gratification, or to know who is here in order to sell them for a handful of silver, he cannot
proceed, because those who are watching him will already be aware of his intentions, and will
immediately resort to an effective remedy, such as befits traitors. Only actions are expected and
valued, so anyone who is unwilling to act, no matter how fine a speaker he may be, should not
enter.
The duties that members of this organization must fulfill are extremely difficult, especially when
one considers that dereliction or deliberate evasion of duty will result in a severe punishment. If
an applicant merely desires financial assistance or want to live a life of bodily comfort and ease,
he should not apply, as he will be faced with difficult tasks such as the defense of the oppressed
and the never-ending fight against evil. In this way, his fate will be a vexatious life. Nobody is
unaware of the misfortune that awaits Filipinos who contemplate these sacred things, as well as
the sufferings they are forced to experience as a result of the reign of cruelty, injustice, and evil.
The punctual payment of dues is required: one peso upon entry and then twelve and a half
centimos each month. The funds' custodian will provide the members with an account on a
regular basis, and each member has the right to inspect the accounts if he so desires. The funds
cannot be expended without the majority's approval. The aforementioned must be carefully
considered and deliberated upon calmly, as it cannot be accomplished or endured by anyone
who has no love for his native land and no genuine desire to promote progress. For the
upliftment of mind and virtue the foregoing shall be perused and practiced vigorously.
1.A life that is not dedicated to a noble and divine cause is like a tree without a shade, if not, a
poisonous weed.
2.A deed that is motivated by self-interest or self-pity and done without sincerity lacks nobility.
3.True piety is the act of being charitable, loving one's fellowmen, and being judicious in
behavior, speech and deed.
4.We are all equal, regardless of the color of their skin; while one could have more education,
wealth or beauty than the other, none of them can overpass one's identity.
5.A person with a noble character values honor above self-interest, while a person with a base
character values self-interest above honor.
6.To a man with a sense of shame, his word is inviolate.
7.Do not waste your time; lost wealth can be retrieved, but time lost is lost forever.
8.Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor.
9.A wise man is someone who is careful in all that he says; learn to keep the things that need to
be kept secret.
10.In the thorny path of life, the man leads the way and his wife and children follow; If the
leader goes the way of evil, so do the followers.
11.Never regard a woman as an object for you to trifle with; rather you should consider her as a
partner and a friend in times of need; Give proper considerations to a woman's frailty and
never forget that your own mother, who brought you forth and nurtured you from infancy, is
herself such a person
12.Do not do to the wife, children and brothers and sisters of others what you do not want others
to do to your wife, children and brothers and sisters.
13.A (person's) worth is not measured by his/her status in life, neither by the length of his nose
nor the fairness of skin, and certainly not by whether he is a priest claiming to be God's
deputy. Even if he is a tribesman/tribeswoman from the hills and speaks only his/her own
tongue, a (person) is honorable if he/she possesses a good character, is true to his/her word, has
fine perceptions and is loyal to his/her native land.
14.When these teachings shall have been propagated and the glorious sun of freedom begins to
shine on these poor islands to enlighten a united race and people, then all the loves lost, all the
struggle and sacrifices shall not havebeen in vain.
Decalogue of the Katipunan

Originally titled Katungkulang Gagawin ng mga Z. Ll. B. (Duties of the Sons of the People)It
was never published because Bonifacio believed that Jacinto's Kartilya was superior to what he
had made.
1.Love God with all your heart.
2.Bear always in mind that the love of God is also the love of country, and this, too, is love of
one's fellowmen.
3.Engrave in your heart that the true measure of honor and happiness is to die for the freedom of
your country.
4.All your good wishes will be crowned with success if you have serenity, constancy, reason and
faith in all your acts and endeavor.
5.Guard the mandates and aims of the K.K.K. as you guard your honor.
6.It is the duty of all to deliver, at the risk of their own lives and wealth, anyone who
runs great risks in the performance of his duty.
7.Our responsibility to ourselves and the performance of our duties will be the example set for
our fellowmen to follow.
8.Insofar as it is within your power, share your means with the poor and the unfortunate.
9.Diligence in the work that gives sustenance to you is the true basis of love—love for yourself,
for your wife and children, for your brothers and countrymen.
10.Punish any scoundrel and traitor and praise all good work. Believe, likewise, that the aims of
the K.K.K. are God-given, for the will of the people is also the will of God.

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(By: Emilio Jacinto)

6.To a man with a sense of shame, his word is inviolate.

8.Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor.

Decalogue of the Katipunan

1.Love God with all your heart.

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