What is "neetham"

Neetham ( Tamil:நீதம்) are the primary virtues to be followed according to the Akilam the holy text of Ayyavazhi. They are found in Akilam one, which is the first section of the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and in the middle of the meta-narrative events of the eight yugas. This shows that the society, its people, and the ruling king once lived in absolute harmony with nature, placing the power of God in all their works, deeds, and activities during early ages.

The Akilam points this out as an example, and describes how the people should live in the world. It also forms a part of Ayyavazhi ethics. The Neethams are split into three. They are,

1. Manu Neetham: How an individual should personify him/herself with good morality.
2. Raja Neetham: How an individual should be to the society or Nation, and in turn how the Nation should be to a common man.
3. Deiva Neetham: How an individual should be before God.