Beli

beli
=== Etymology ===
from the root *bel, *bal "good, whole, right"
==== noun ====
# that which is intrinsically good, that which is wholesome; virtue, righteousness
# dedication to what is right, personal integrity; adherence to the Good despite personal discomfort or social ostracism; steadfastness, determination; boldness, courage, bravery; honesty, uprightness, honor
# love, altruism, concern for another 
# (colloquial) meal, food, dish 
===== Usage notes =====
In Zekaiseii moral philosophy, ji, "the ways things are, custom, culture" is contrasted with beli, "virtue, integrity". Ji is defined as "the manners in which individuals are expected to conduct themselves socially in relation to their culture," that is, it is culturally relative, determined by the beliefs and ideas of a group of people in a certain place and at a certain time, subject to constant change, whereas beli is "that which is intrinsically good, that which is wholesome; virtue, righteousness", which is based on the morality of the intention and deed itself, rather than the cultural acceptance of it. Beli is considered superior to ji because it is "constant, permanent, and invariable; unmoved by the winds of popular demand or societal influence." It is inherently benevolent; it strives to do deeds that help others rather than harm them. It is altruistic and compassionate, caring for others. Ji, however, is concerned with conforming to the standards of the ui, even when it realizes the unfairness and grave brutality thereof.
The sense "meal, food, dish" derives from the "health" meaning of bel and is a colloquial term for what is formally called aabel, "food, that which gives health".
==== verb ====
# I make whole, complete; I am significant or important to; I matter to ye belu You are important to me.
# I make morally good
# I heal
# I provide with sustenance; I feed, I nourish
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