The document discusses the role of intelligentsia in society. It defines intelligentsia as educated members of society who have a duty to help enlighten and uplift the masses. The document divides intelligentsia into two categories - the Mandarins, who use knowledge for personal power and collaboration with the establishment, and the Resistant, who are principled and dedicated to truth and social justice. The document argues that a progressive society has more Resistants, while a decadent society has more Mandarins. It calls on Pakistan's intelligentsia to play the role of preparing intellectual ground for democratic revival and cultural renaissance by promoting scientific progress, rationalism, tolerance, innovation, democracy, and social justice.