Passage 2

In English

Intentions of actions should be pure

Human nature has to be chastened, controlled, and guided along certain channels; otherwise, like the flooded , it will bring disaster to millions who rest in security, believing it to be harmless. The haste to secure an immediate advantage has to be cured, the later advantage may be more lasting and more healthy. Benefits to the individual have to be given up in favour of benefits to the group, the village, the community, the country. or the whole of mankind. Ideas, principles, laws, customs, codes, habits, actions - all are to be judged on the twin points of intention and consequence. Is the intention pure, is it born out of love (), is it based on truth ()? Does it result in peace ()? If yes, is enshrined in that action or law, custom, or conduct. Intention and consequence are the two bunds that guide the flood waters of the safely into the sea, which can swallow any amount of river water. In fact, it is the rule and the restriction that gives charm to the game of life. In the game of football, if any player can do anything with the ball and there is neither foul nor out, neither offside nor goal, neither throw nor penalty, then it will be a meaningless game incapable of giving bliss.