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with that attitude only. They may even make fun of you. They will persuade you to take bribes. They will try to bring pressure upon you. The other officers who were getting a share in your bribes would besiege you. At such a time, you will be put to the test. If the members of your family desire to live a life of luxury and splendour, they would compel you to accept bribes. Yes, such impediments will arise. You will be able to act according to your determination only if you have a strong will-power. You must have the ability to convince others of your view.
Without a conflict, there can be no concordance or peace. Without strength, there can be no perfection attained. Only those who are strong in a conflict can attain their objectives. Those who are weak and cowardly get defeated. The transformation of life is a conflict, Keep striving in this conflict, with manifested ability.
This is enough for today.
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