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Our Cultural Heritage
servants, increased activities of violence and fearful mafia, wide spread corruption in the lives of government officers, businessmen and politicians as well as anti-social, anti-national activities.
Instead of learning punctuality, honesty, hard work, social unity, group discipline, etc. from the western culture, we have adopted the unnecessary worldly pleasures along with alcohol, meat eating, violence - prone mentality and wantonness uncontrolled undisciplined self-will) which are inconsistent with our culture and climate. As a result, we have become materialistic , individualistic, atheist and highly selfish.
Before, it is too late, it is in our best interest, to turn back from the above mentioned defilements (drinking, non-vegetarianism, selfishness, atheism, etc.). By doing this, our capacity to live a natural life will be enhanced, we will be in a better position to preserve our cultural heritage which promotes the well being of all our fellowmen. Let us all make sincere effort to follow the enlightened and divine personality and preaching of our great ancestors who were visionary, wise and dedicated, to personify the maxim of truth , auspiciousness and beauty.
Let all be happy every way, Let all be friendly to everyone, Let Divinity spread everywhere, Let Peace prevail here and there.
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