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a stainless character. They should never for education, combating addiction, embrace expediency for the sake of success. providing employment and other They should prefer failure along the ethical worthwhile goals. We should use our path, to success down the path of expediency. energy for the implementation of these We need this type of fearless, determined, projects. We should train proper karyakarttas sensitive, selfless and sympathetic karyakartta who will guide people on their way and today. We must produce the type of keep the chariot' of service going in the karyakartta who will aim for spiritual right direction and at a good speed. purification through service.
Chariots are the symbol of movement in At eye camps in Veerayatan I see many people Indian culture. They represent ideals and who do a lot of hard work without being symbolise our progressive thoughts. Service asked. They give themselves over completely is our ideal. It is what our movement is to their voluntary work. Some put ointment about. It is our chariot. The karyakarttas are in the eyes of patients, some spread out the the charioteers. We need a charioteer who bedding whilst others arrange for food and knows the art of controlling the horses, drink. The family-like atmosphere brings knows the road well and also knows where comfort to the patients and in turn their he is going. Even more important, the gratitude brings joy to the volunteers. We charioteer should be able to give guidance should do this selfless service wholeheartedly to the other person mounted on the chariot and extend it to the other parts of Bihar, and with him. The charioteer is greatly from Bihar to the rest of India, and from esteemed in Indian culture. India to the whole of humanity.
Looking at the distant past, my gaze fixes Along with this humanitarian service we itself on the events of 5,000 years ago. The should work collaboratively to our full Mahabharat war is about to start. Lord capacity and with all our talents on projects Krishna has become Arjun's charioteer. The
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