"I am now giving you, members and workers of the organisations, ten directives for
you to follow.
The first is: Love and serve the Motherland. At the same time do not hate or hurt the motherland
of others. Do not defame or dislike other counties.
The second is: Adore all religions; they are all pathways to the one God.
The third is: Treat all men as your brothers. All men are of one caste. Have faith in the Truth that
Mankind is one indivisible entity.
The fourth is: Keep your homes and the environs clean. This will ensure health and joy to you
and society.
The fifth is: Do not promote beggary by throwing coins at an outstretched palm. Help the beggar
to earn a livelihood for himself. Provide food and shelter, in every town and village, for those
who are too weak or aged.
The sixth is: Do not get things done by offering bribes; do not accept bribes from others.
The seventh is: While engaged in worldly activities, it is dangerous to pay attention to the caste
or creed of people, for this will breed hatred and envy. Keep your caste strictly at home; do not
parade it before society.
The eighth is: Do not depend on others for serving your personal needs. This will make you lazy.
Be self-reliant. How can a person so dependent serve others?
The ninth is: Adore God. Abhor Sin.
The tenth, which is relevant for all the nine, is: Observe the laws, rules and regulations laid down
by the State and be ideal citizens.
Follow these directives with enthusiasm and with love and be examples for others, wherever you
are."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - 21.11.1985)
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