Passage 5

In English

Indian culture never encourages the use of force

Indian Culture, as you learnt at this Summer Camp from distinguished exponents never encourages the use of force for effecting changes in law or social conditions or people's attitudes. directed the movement for Indian Independence along spiritual lines which drew courage and confidence, and communicated both to the people, from , the recitation and reflection on the Names of God. He cleansed the heart of the nation, of hatred and envy, of fear and doubt. He stuck to the ideal and the path; you too should do the same. A student has study, as his ideal and his path. That study cannot be postponed or done slipshod. So, whatever the obstacle or temptation, it must be overcome. Students deserve-an atmosphere of peace; teachers too must teach in an atmosphere of peace and joy. taught archery to , as well as to his own son, ; but received the lessons with avid enthusiasm, and so, he became the greatest archer of that era. could not rise to that height. Attach yourselves to the teacher by means of earnestness and humility; then, you get the best out of him. If knowledge is handed over in anger and discontent and if it is received in anger and discontent, how can the gift bear fruit? How can the receiver be strengthened by it?