Passage 4

In English

Love of God and fear of sin

Love of God should be a natural feeling in everyone. It is our immemorial heritage. When there is love of God, fear of sin follows naturally. Today fear of sin has gone and everywhere the most heinous crimes are being committed. In such a situation, how can there be morality in society? How are we to transform this state of things? The Prime Minister, . E V. , in his speech referred to the grave problems facing the country. Who is responsible for all the troubles, disorder and violence? (We alone) are responsible. The truth has to be recognized. People are blaming others for their own faults. If there is unity among the people, there will be no problems. Unity is strength. Today righteousness has declined among the people. As the level of righteousness goes down, the water level also goes down! If good qualities arise in men, the water level will also rise. What is the reason for the failure of timely rains and the shortage of food crops? It is the decline of morals among the people which is the cause of natural calamities. The people must cherish sacred thoughts. Then the people's aspirations will be fulfilled. I have to utter a warning in the presence of the Prime Minister. achieved its freedom through the sacrifice of innumerable patriots, who gave up their lives. Freedom has been achieved, but not unity. Without unit)~ the nation is weak like the hand of a man who cannot use all his fingers. We must achieve unity in every field.