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jaggery and plenty of ghee and sprinkling of dry fruits). The C.M. was delighted to see such a large congregation of tribals enjoying meals with smile on their faces. It is a unique characteristic of tribals that they never grumble about deficiency or shortage if any and gladly enjoy whatever is offered by the host who may be poor. They share equitably even five kg food among five hundred with only a morsel for each. This is in contrast to the scenario seen in lavish parties in the so called urban civilised society where in spite of a sumptuous menu guests complain about the slightest deficiency of even salt or some other trivial thing. Tribals are therefore more civilised.
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Acharya Vinay was with his disciples when Deepak, Deepti, Vibhu, Shree and Vibha entered his room. They paid obeisance and sat down quietly. Pointing towards Shree he said, "I was discussing about the conference. We are of the view that the proposed four days will be too long. It should be for two days only. Let us finalise the dates. I propose 25 and 26, September. Being Saturday and Sunday, both will be non working days in all important establishments and shall facilitate better attendance."
Shree, "We have just come from our programme at Jhadol and have stayed here to finalise arrangements and the detailed programme of the conference."
Acharya, "I have called the President of the Committee for the arrangement of our stay. He will be coming shortly. I have told him to extend every possible help to you in organising the programme. You may discuss details with him."
The President and his team came at the appointed time. He told plainly, "We shall make all arrangements of stay, meals, transport and everything for the participants of our sect. It will not be possible to accommodate others."
Deepak, "Thanks for that. We shall manage for others. We have fixed meetings with committees of other sects."
