Passage 8

In English

Man's best friends and worst enemies

The foremost thing that should be considered by the students today is how to get rid of the bad thoughts and bad desires in which they are enveloped. They are the worst enemies of man. Man's best friends are good thoughts and good intentions and good behaviour. From ancient times it has been the greatness and glory of to proclaim to the world the message of human welfare and praying for the good of all mankind. The world acclaimed the fame of . In those days no other country enjoyed such peace and prosperity as . was esteemed as the spiritual leader among nations. She was regarded as the preceptor for all countries. It is a sign of thoughtlessness for students to forget the greatness of 's sacred culture, develop a fascination for exotic manners and customs, and give up 's own traditions and practices. It is good for the well-being of every nation to adhere to its own traditions and practices. Students should learn to stand on their own legs and not depend on others. You must rely on the Divine and not become subservient to others in worldly matters. That alone is (true freedom).