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accumulate it by foul means. We should realise this truth and walk on the path of rightousness with faith. (2) Praising merits of those observing morality in conduct :
A man of morality is a noble man. We should appreciate and praise what is good and noble in others and must abstain from slandering any one.
In times of adversity, we should live with dignity and in times of prosperity, we should be humble; but how do we recognize nobility in others ?
18 Attributes of a noble man : 1. One would not carve for self-praise. 2. One would not feel pride when one is praised. 3. One would not antagonize others. 4. One would give good advice. 5. One would not be angry or dejected if slandered. 6. One would not indulge in bacbiting. 7. One would not be proud in prospetrity. 8. One would be humble in prosperity. 9. One would not lose sense of dignity. 10. One would follow family tradition. 11. One would earn his living by fair means. 12. One would spend money for good causes. 13. One would help the needy and the poor selflessly. 14. One would always be ready to help others. 15. One would be grateful for the good turn done. 16. One would praise the meritorious ones. 17. One would acquire religious knowledge and practise accordingly. 18. One would wish well for every one without expecting anything in
return.
A man with above 18 attributes is certainly a gentleman, and therefore should earn our respect.
Though cut into pieces, the suger cane does not give up its sweetness; though rubbed often, the sandle-wood does not give up its fragnance; though tested often, a piece of gold will not give up its
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