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immediately returned the pearls and cancelled the deal as it was done by mistake by the younger brother of the pearls merchant. This shows his honesty and sympathy.
Sri Maneklal Ghelabhai while appreciating Srimad's business acumen, writes that even foreign customers used to praise the excellent business organisation and exactness of Srimad.
Srimad wrote in his diary certain rules of discipline which he decided to observe after he joined a partnership business in Bombay in Vikram Samvat 1946 or 1890 A. D. These rules are in brief as under : 1. Do not see anybody's faults. Believe that
whatever difficulties come your way, are due to your own shortcomings. Never indulge in self-praise as in self-praise one
only lowers himself. 3. Behave in such a way as it may win affection of
others. It may not be so easy to start with but gradually by strong self-determination and resolute effort, you will be able to mould your behaviour. Declare your line of thought and action to one with whom you wish to join in business or in any worldly matter. Also win his confidence by your word and deed and assure him that you shall never think or do anything to harm his interests. Should any of your thought or deed prove harmful to your partner or colleague, repent for it and tell him that it will never recur. Tell him that you shall do the work entrusted to you with care and diligence but without pride or egotism. In case your partner doubts your
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