English, 19.aug.24

Society has endowed you with all types of power. You are born and brought up in society, and you lead your life in society. Should you not have gratitude for society, which has done so much for you? Unfortunately, students today lack such broad feelings. They lead a self-centred life and are concerned only about themselves and their family. If you lead such a selfish life, who will take care of the masses? All are the children of God. All are brothers and sisters. Therefore, strive for the progress of all. Work for the development of society with mutual cooperation and tolerance without giving room to any conflicts. Develop the qualities of forbearance and empathy. Unity is very essential. You should put the principle of unity into practice. Only then can it grow. Unity does not mean merely greeting each other “hello, hello”, it should be reflected in practice. You should work unitedly. There is great merit in unity. Therefore, students should develop broad feelings and broad-mindedness. Develop expansion of the hridaya (heart). – Divine Discourse, Jul 15, 1996