Passage 4

In English

Truth is the foundation to build man's character

There can be no peace when mankind forgets (the base) and concentrates on the (superstructure). Man is swayed by the delusion that life is meant only to enjoy; eat, drink, and sleep. With this view, he acquires wealth and increases his possessions. He makes no attempt to understand the purpose for which he is born in this world. Though he attempts to pursue right action, he fails because of his greed, ambition, lust and other temptations. Truth is the foundation on which the character of man is built. When Truth is not respected, the mansion of life collapses like a building that has a weak foundation. Man does not realise this and pursues a life of sensuous pleasures, ignoring Truth which is the Life Force that sustains his entire being.