Passage 8

In English

Immediately an effulgent personality emerged from ’s body and entered the . Prior to the entry, enquired of this personality who he was and why he was entering the 's body. The person replied that he was ’s character. He said, “As you have given me in charity to the , I am entering him.” After some time, another effulgent form emerged from . Upon enquiry, the person introduced himself as the commander-in-chief in service of character. He reasoned that he was leaving because of the absence of character. Next, a beautiful woman emerged from . She was the goddess of the kingdom. She too reasoned that she was leaving because both character and its protector had already left. Then started worrying. He recognised the value of character. Without character, man loses his wealth. From that day onwards, started propagating the importance of character. Hence, youngsters today should recognise that youth and wealth are not permanent in this world. They should cultivate good qualities. This is their primary duty. Every man should have proper conduct. You should never trouble or hurt others. You should engage yourselves in serving the poor. Cultivate divine feelings. You should work for the progress of society.