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The series of Booklets that have been produced is to remove misconception ,and see ways n means to find the similarities in the Great Masters Teachings, through the Scriptures to prevent Mischief.We hope you will enjoy reading them, and find useful n Truthful Information that will help us as a Society to live in Peace, whatever our differences In Beliefs, Practices and Understanding. Courtesy - vr-one.org

There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. Buddha

It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that makes it invisible. The hunger of craving pollutes the world, and the pain of suffering causes the greatest fear. Buddha

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Aren't WE ALL ONE?Black, White, Brown,

Tall, Short,Fat ,Thin, from the North, South, East and West!

All want to be Happy,All want the Freedom to express ourselves (without

creating mischief),All want our basic needs fulfilled unconditionally,with

opportunity for greater attainment&

Live in Peace N Security 4 the few years we interact in Mother Earth.

The Reality is We HaveMalnutrition & Starvation

Obesity &SicknessPoverty& Waste

Capitalism& GreedEconomical & Political MightWar & Mischief in the Land

Religious & Cultural Differences Disrespect& Disregardto Other Human Life

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Human Rights & FreedomDeception &Injustice

Demonize Others & Uplift U'r Communitydue to Ignorance without

COMMUNICATION,COMPROMISE,CONSENSUSCan you and I do something about IT!!

Let us go to Basics, the very Fabric of our Society. Let us Examine if the Great Teachers of our Religions give us a Clue as to How to live in a Multicultural Society. Let us examine what we can learn from the four great Religions Hinduism- Buddhism- Christianity- Islamand see how we can adopt It in our day to day lives:

One morning some 2010 years ago, when a Jewish Priest was at the Temple, a group of people started to say master master we have caught her in the act! He did not reply and was walking away. They persistently followed him and asserted that she must be punished as per the Book, and therefore she should be stoned to death. As it appeared that they wanted Justice done as per their interpretation of the Law. He bent down and picked a stone and gave it and said,whoever is sinless may cast the first stone.03

Then he immediately went down again and started to write in the sand.The crowd who brought the helpless women one by one peeped over the Rabi's shoulder and quietly walkedaway!!! St. John chapter 8 verse 4-8Why walk away? Perhaps the Rabi whom they called Master must have written their very names! Implyingthat he knew that these men too have committed the very same crime of adultry.

Lesson: Don't try to take the Law to your own hands,as it is highly specialized and need to be applied equitably if justice is to be done.There could be some members in this crowd who might have wanted to take revenge from this women or place the Rabi in an embarrassing position with the law of the Country- Yes we are speaking of Jesus Christ (pbuh) as per the Holy Bible.note as the situation was tense and needed an equitable solution the superb mastery of MANAGEMENT.

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1. He spoke very brief and a heart piercing truth;2. Attention seeking body movement ;3. Secret Message to READ! (finally got everyone to

readwhat he wrote about (only him)so they UNDERSTOOD and yet)

4. Not humiliated by not making “their character” Public!!!!

Immediate Action Possible:Press for Justice, adhere to the Law. Don't be the Judge. There could always be three sides to a story.The aggressor,The aggrieved,The Wisdom for Peace (prevent mischief in the Land.)

Coming to Hinduism: Bagawad Geetha1:1-2,2:34-37 Gives a detailed account of a war between Kith and Kin Lord Arjun refuses to battle his cousins, and prefers to die.Lord Krishna advices him to Fight as this is for a just cause although it is against his very own family members.Lesson: For Justice to Prevail, Blood Relationship or Other Consideration even Political cannot stand in the way.05

Immediate Action Possible:Perhaps stop the barbaric ragging at Universities; Stop bullies at school; and offices etc.

Readily accept our mistakes and don't find ways to pass the buck. Don't try to hide under the legal system, but look at Justice in a equitable way.Even with Family Justice must be done,(but kind and help them during the difficult period)Explain the need for a unbiased Justice System

Approximately 2550 years ago Lord Buddha made this Powerful statement:Do not believe in anything (simply)because you have heard it.Do not believe in anything because itis spoken and rumored by manyDo not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.But after observation and analysis when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of all then accept it and live up to it.Buddha (Anguttara Nikaya Vol. 1, 188-193 P.T.S. Ed.).Kalama Suttra

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Lesson : DO NOT ACT UPON RUMORS.Check its Validty; Act only if it is Beneficial to AllImmediate Action Possible: Do not gossip based on what you hear or read or even what you SEE!!.I f you can do something resulting in benefit to all,then investigate, analyze before action is taken.

Lastly let us look at IslamAccording to the sayings of Prophet:Faith has over seventy branches , the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is only one Creator of all that exists, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious from the path:. Muslim bk1 Hadith56:It means there is an Uncreated (no beginning or end), that creates Everything. The Uncreated does not visit the creation but with infinite knowledge, power etc knowseverything including the present past and future of created things and is beyond our imagination This is the highest of faith.

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Lesson: FIRST PART OF FAITH TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE ,Removing any obstacles that can beremoved by us that are a hindranceto others in the society we live in. Immediate Action Possible:At home office and Public Areas,go beyond your normal self and makeit extra pleasant and safe for All.Clear speech n action reflects transparency,Friends n Family and acquaintances:always speak something that is mutually beneficial,for the individual or the public at large.Dear Family in Humanity; don't you think although we belong to different Religions, Cultures, and Locations thatwe ALL Humbly Agree on these 4 Worldly Truths

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1.STAND UP FOR JUSTICE AT ALL COST2.DO NOT TAKE LAW INTO OUR HANDS3.DO NOT BELIEVE- CHECK- IF FOR GENERAL GOOD- ACT4. REMOVE OBSTACLES ON EACH OTHER'S PATH AND REMOVE SUSPICION

In today's World of Secularism, it is imperative to seek solutions to problems through the same rational way of Modern Governments and Society and where required look into the Religious Scriptures of the various Faiths.Terrorism, Unrest, Mistrust all arise mainly because we take little timely action to prevent Mischief, and Rumours from spreading.Peace and Progress can only envelope the World if each Individual, Society, Faith,Culture, Government take responsibility to Prevent Mischief in Every Form

Now that we have understood these UNIVERSAL TRUTHSLet us ALL get together- THIS IS OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 1. Help the helpless who are sick 2. Help who require neighbourly Needs 09

3. Diffuse Misunderstanding-Family n Friends 4. Respect Rights n Cultures n Understand 5. Try Community Projects to bring Fellowship HOW? Schools, Universities, Offices, Clubs, Welfare Organizations and Corporate Entities Churches, Temples, Mosques, Synagogues, Rotary, Jaycees, Toastmasters, Tablique & Lions These existing Organization can loan temporarily members for Projects. A very understanding and Patient approach is required as some members may be radically different in their approach, but it must be remembered this will help to understand each other better and avoid Superiority Complex at all Cost. The Projects can be carried out during Religious Activity Periods

1. X-Mas, Easter etc 2. Vesak, Aluth Avurudhu 3. Thai Pongal, Deepawali 4. Ramazan, Hajj Lets create Neighbourhood that

could withstand malice&hatred with Brotherhood

The Dividend will be OURSPEACE N PROSPERITY

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Acquiring Knowledge - GoodInforming others - V. GoodApplying it - ExcellentPreventing Mischief - Noble

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