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(c) Adopt simple life. (d) Do not mimic opulent foreigners. (e) Abolish sub-castes, establishing the four original
varnas. . (f) Do not rashly break down all other religious
barriers at once. (8) Introduce reform where reform is needed slowly,
watching and studying the effect of every
step that is taken. (h) Do not imagine that all the ancient social rules
are inscientific or unsound. (i) Discourage purdah evil; it should be destroyed
in 10-15 years completely. (j) Respect Inclians more than any foreigners. (k) Do not let your love for Shakespeare and Byron
estrange you froni Tulsi Das and the Indian
Acharyas. (1) Seek no vanities-titles etc. (in) Let vulgar abuse become a thing of the past on
the 1st of January next year. (5) Body-building
(a) Take to some form of body-building. (6) Avoid unsanitary conditions of life and harmful
irritating foods and beverages--chillies, hot
spices, etc. (c) Avoid expensive foreign games that estrange you
from the people. (d) Build akharas (gymnasiums), keeping them free
from politics and hooligans both. (e) Cultivate the spirit of chivalry. (6) Law and Justice
(a) Swear not to lie willingly or under compulsion. (6) Rouse public enthusiasm against perjury and
falsehood. .. ....
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