Passage 10

In English

protects its protector

"" ( destroys the one who harms it. protects its protector). "! You have stood by . Thereby you have saved your son." In this manner praised . 's life exemplified innumerable virtues and ideals. Because of such great and virtuous rulers in those days, the world was blessed with peace and prosperity. Today everywhere disorder, discontent, distrust, injustice, indifference to what is good and indulgence in what is bad, excessive attachment to sensuous pleasures, selfishness and self-centredness, are rampant among people. It is unfortunate that , which was once famous for its morality and righteousness, its dedication to Truth and , should have degenerated to this level today. This is a blot not only on the country but a matter of shame for the people of . If we have a look at the state of the society, we find that all activities in society are related to selfpraise, abusing others and duplicity in speech. These triple vices are now ubiquitous. society, which was once so glorious, is now plunged in darkness, enveloped in discord, agitation and pollution.