Passage 3

In English

(India) is the birthplace of spirituality, charity and righteousness. It is the abode of peace and non-violence. Having been born in this sacred land of , it is the bounden duty of every (Indian) to foster the noble qualities of truth, peace, charity and non-violence. This sacred land is the birthplace of the (first poet), , and sage , who classified the . This is the meritorious land that gave birth to , who declared (nonviolence is the highest ). This is the noble land that was ruled by Lord Himself. This is the divine land where Lord sang the song celestial, . It is most essential for the to follow the ideals of these sages and . Having taken birth in this sacred land of , the should make every effort to keep their hearts sacred.