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(c) In any case do not fail to put into practice the
principle of self-denial which is common to
all religions. (d) Be a learner before you become a preacher.
(e) Study comparative religion as far as possible. (2) Politics
(a) Inculcate the spirit of patriotism. (6) Teach men the national ideal of freedom. (c) Spread knowledge of the scientific means to the
end in view. (d) Do not let loose misguided or even unguided
force. (e) Let men learn to think for themselves instead of
having their thinking done by one or two
individuals. (f) Avoid diplomacy--plain speaking is best. (8) Aim at steady progress by self-exertion, but not
at instant cataclysms. (h) Cherish enthusiasm for your cause, but not bit
terness or hatred against any one else,
especially the English. (i) Above all keep out of the political whirlpool
things and institutions that are helpiul in
national building up. (3) Education
(a) Boycott ignorance. (6) Write healthy literature. (c) Carry primary education to villages and huts.
(d) Educate your girls without fail. (4) Social Life (a) Take a vow never to marry yourself or any one
else under 18 if a boy and 16 if a girl. (6) Acquire good manners and avoid doing things
which are offensive to others, e.g., spitting out pan-juice everywhere,
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