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it incorrectly, we can affectionately bring it to his notice and show how to do it. Our approach should prompt him to improve his method. To ridicule him does not help; it would indicate our lowliness.
When people refuse to listen to what we say, we need to think that we might have lost popularity. If we ponder over the situation objectively and change our approach, we can regain it. If we hold the popularity, people would attach importance to our words. In the realms of religion, morality, politics, etc. there could be respectable leaders, whose words become inspirational. But it is not easy to locate them; we need to be worthy of it. For that purpose, we have to eschew selfishness and parochialism. In case, however, one does not gain popularity in spite of deserving it, he need not worry or get despaired. The world is large; there are bound to be people, who would appreciate the right qualifications.
We happen to talk about unity and common approach, but we need to consider whether the people at large agree with our views. We may not care for those, who extend support only for the sake of formality; but we should be particular to gain it from the people of integrity. The world functions on the basis of co-operation. Not only do we need it from other people, we also need it from the animal kingdom. Only a swollen-headed one would say that he does not care for anyone. The endeavor should be to gain near-unanimity.
Our main objective should be to attain internal development. While endeavoring for that purpose if we come across obstacles, we should accept them as consequence of our Karma. What we generally term as Karma is the outcome of our previous physical, verbal and mental acts; and what we do now will extend its consequence later on. It is thus up to us to mould our future.
