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these theoretists, the slogan 'Don't accumulate riches' undermines the very basis of poverty and leads to real freedom, equality and fraternity.
In the opinion of Acharya Shri Tulsi, in a socialist state like India it is the government which must direct social life, realise just distribution of riches and adjust a just mutual relationship betwcen various groups in the society. This programme is a reflection characteristic of many bourgeois scholars and a part of Indian bourgeoisie, looking upon state as a public organ above classes.
All the anuvratis are supposedly subdivided in three categories: praveshak anuvrati (beginner), anuvrati and vishishta anuvrati (distinguished, perfect).
It is required of the first category that they must overcome sinful temptations surrounding their life and avoid moral degradation. It is required of the second category that they must be highly moral citizens of their country, serving as an example to all around them by their own life. It is required of this category that they must delve deep into the social problems and search for ways to their solution i.e. to be in search of a possible way for creating a society without violence and exploitation.
It is worth noting that a certain number of persons, pro fessing other faiths-aryasamajists, sikhs, vishnuites and muslims -joined the anuvrata movement.
The anuvratis worked out he following suggestions for the moral uplift of the society, in their annual conferences and local weekly meetings:
(1) The entrepreneurs and traders must not resort to false weights and measures, must not sell in black market and must not participate in various machinations. (2) Students must not resort to unclean methods during examinations and must not participate in disorders. (3) Government employees must not take bribes and must not use their position as employees to harm others.
Great attention is paid to the work of students. Student organisations, such as Anuvrata Vidyarthi Parishada, or Anuvrata Samiti have been formed in a number of big cities.
