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gies and an unhealthy rivalry for material possessions, domination, and the wielding of power, what is needed is a rekindled awareness of man as a creature: of nature or the existence of the Supreme Unseen Power which governs the universe by the forces of love, truth and non-violence. In the life of an individual a moment may come when his very faith may be shaken by adversity and he becomes subject to frustration and helplessness. Just as in the age of science we are advised to develop a scientific outlook of life, so also to-day it is desirable to develop a philosophic outlook. Then we can face life in this competitive world with its shifting values, stresses and strains and discharge our duties with self-confidence and sobriety. To meet the present crisis a complete change of outlook is essential. What we need is a moral awakening which will win the co-operation of the widest range of people.
In our world to-day where science and technology have made people close neighbours the only attitude we can adopt is not one of exclusiveness but of inclusiveness, not of intolerance but of understanding, not of hatred and fanaticism but of appreciation and assimilation of whatever is valuable. Adherence to the three cardinal principles of Indian culture--Abhaya (freedom from fear), Asariga (non-attachment) and Ahiṁsā (non-violence) can help us to face our persent vicissitudes and enable us to survive for centuries to come. The purpose of all Sāstras (past writings) and all past learning was to impart to a person knowledge of himself. The use of force brutalizes
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