The Maharlikans were peace-loving people contrary to prevailing claims that they were warriors. They knew of the Gods (Elohim) in the heavens (shamayim) who created them. Though they never conceived in the rational sense any form or pattern of a system of belief called religion, their ways of living conformed harmoniously with laws of the Gods and of nature, to the principles and virtue of love, for which, its solemn practice begets mutual respect, loving-kindness, compassion, and the respect for life. Every member of the community had earned the respect as they have conferred the same respect due to others. The connection was so strong that Jainism's teaching of ahimsa or non-injury to anyone has its linking from the Maharlikan's concept of respect for all forms of life. This was slightly modified in Buddha's teaching of the "law of cause and effect" or karma thus popularized the proverb, "Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful".
Moreover, the concept of Maharlikan warrior was a colonial mentality of Srivijayan or Majapahit Empire influence who brought to them those warlike attitudes. The Indonesians were the real warriors of excelled marksmanship thirsty of the enemy's blood. The pure Maharlikans on the other side were neither oppressive nor defensive. Taking arms or engaging one's self in conflict with other people, such as in war or arms struggle, justifying killing, is for them a taboo condemned at all levels. That Maharlikan warrior thinking is contrary to the law of co-existence.
