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AMAR VANI
Be the Maker of Leaders
Man today wants to have his rights, and high position. Every one wants to be a ruler. Unceasing struggle and conflicts have been going on for this. But it is much more important to be the maker of kings than to be a king. Can't man get this position of honour ? It is more honourable to be the maker of leaders than be a leader.
Conduct is the Greatest Propaganda
Religion is being propagated everywhere today. A campaign of propaganda for religion is being carried out everywhere. Subscriptions are being raised and gold and silver being given for this purpose, But the best way of propagating your religion is to adopt and practise it in your life and conduct. Religion should be assimilated in life.
Bad Conduct and Association
One foul fish defiles the whole pond. In the same way one fallen ascetic defiles and defames the entire creed or sect, Therefore the leaders ef every sect should guard against. such corrupt ascetics.
House-holder
The house-holder has a position of great importance in Jain social structure. As man, he is the father of all ascetics and as woman, the mother of all ascetics. Therefore those who are the parents of the best of ascetics must be exceptionally pure, holy and clean. This must be carefully considered by every house-holder.
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