Passage 6

In English

The nine gems to be cherished

Truth, charity, penance, sacrifice, friendliness, purity, straightforwardness, service to the and study are the nine gems which every seeker of knowledge has to cherish. , , and are to be found in the state in which Truth and goodness prevail. The basic Truth is one, but the sages have called it by many names. The ideal man is one who adheres to Truth and does not give it up in any circumstance. He lives the true life. Truth does not exist for the sake of any one person. It transcends the limitation of time, place and personalises. It is the life-breath for all counties, for all people, at all times. The grand sire of humanity, the great , after deep enquiry, analysis and experience, gave this as his boon to mankind: "." (Speak the truth, speak what is pleasing. But never speak truth that is unpleasant). You should not utter an untruth because it may be pleasing. Nor should you utter truth which is unpleasant. This great advice was given by to mankind.