Passage 10

In English

Portents of the age even before its dawn

Once and were engaged in a lively conversation. asked : "How is it many untoward things are happening today? Apart from the differences between the and the , discord is rearing its head even among our own . There are growing conflicts amongst them. Bitterness is rampant. Enmity is growing." smilingly replied: "This is a manifestation of the power of . The Age is dawning. These are its portents. These evil tendencies are an indication of the disasters to come. All the evil tendencies that are manifest today are indications of the impending disasters. The future is in your hands. To avert disaster, all evil thoughts have to be eschewed. You have to develop always peaceful thoughts. When any thought of doing harm to somebody arises in your mind, examine whether it is right or wrong. If you wish to make any public statement examine whether it is true or false. Don't broadcast any kind of gossip. Investigate the truth. Do not be in a hurry. Wait till you have got all the facts. To draw conclusions in haste on the basis of imperfect information is a sign of stupidity.