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| "A wave of service, if it
sweeps over the land, catching everyone in its enthusiasm, will be
able to wipe off the moulds of hatred, malice and greed that infest
the world." |
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| "Young men and women, you are
the future leaders of this world. Great responsibility devolves on
you. Be exemplary in everything that you do." |
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| "Only youth can change youth.
When the young people become inspired to be shining examples to the
rest of the world, the dark clouds of immorality and unrest will
roll back, leaving a clear future for humanity." |
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| "The hope of the Sathya Sai
Organization rests on your shoulders. You have got to find your own
methods to deal with the situations you face in the world. You will
have a lot of criticism, but that will make you strong." |
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| "The age span 16-30 is crucial
for that is the period when life adds sweetness to itself, when
talents, skills and attitudes are accumulated, sublimated and
sanctified. If the tonic of unselfish service is administered to the
mind during this period, life’s mission is fulfilled." |
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| "Youths have to take
initiative to lead the organization from the front. Each state
organization should have its own youth leader to take up major
responsibilities." |
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| "However high you may rise, no
matter how rich you become, if your parents are neglected in
distress, your life has been a tragic waste. If you have no urge to
please them, who are very happy when their children show the
slightest concern for their comfort, how can you even hope to please
God? Show the parents respect with love and devotion. It is a
tribute you should offer them for the great chance they gave you to
come into this world, with all the wonderful opportunities it offers
for self-realization." |
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| "Tend to your parents with
love, reverence and gratitude. Second, speak the truth and act
virtuously. Third, whenever you have a few moments to spare, repeat
the Name of the Lord, with the Form in your mind. Fourth, never
indulge in talking ill of others in their absence. And finally, do
not cause pain to others in any form." |
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| "Only the youth can transform
the youth." |
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| "The future of the country
depends on the skill and the sincerity of the youth. Therefore, the
necessary enthusiasm and encouragement must be generated among the
youth. All my hopes are based on the students, the youth. They are
very dear to me." |
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| "Imitation has become a
deadly disease among modern youth, in matters of dress or other
behaviour. They should consult their conscience in all matters
rather than copy others." |
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| "Youth should have Sathya and
Dharma as his or her twin ideals and regulate their daily life on
that basis. Today the advance of modern science and technology has
swept away the old culture and moral values like a typhoon." |
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| "Holiness must take root and
grow in the minds and hearts of youth everywhere." |
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