1. CSR
Project
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Let us join hands and Remove Misconceptions
and help to build a Global Village
Do not believe just because....
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2. 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.
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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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3. 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 Have
Malnutrition & Starvation
Obesity &Sickness
Poverty& Waste
Capitalism& Greed
Economical & Political Might
War & Mischief in the Land
Religious & Cultural Differences Disrespect& Disregard
to Other Human Life
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4. Human Rights & Freedom
Deception &Injustice
Demonize Others & Uplift U'r Community
due to Ignorance without
COMMUNICATION,COMPROMISE,CONSENSUS
Can 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- Islam
and 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.
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5. 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 walked
away!!! St. John chapter 8 verse 4-8
Why walk away? Perhaps the Rabi whom they called
Master must have written their very names! Implying
that 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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6. 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.
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7. 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 it
is spoken and rumored by many
Do 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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8. Lesson : DO NOT ACT UPON RUMORS.
Check its Validty; Act only if it is Beneficial to All
Immediate 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 Islam
According 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 knows
everything including the present past and future of created
things and is beyond our imagination This is the highest
of faith.
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9. Lesson: FIRST PART OF FAITH TO MAKE THE
WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE ,
Removing any obstacles that can be
removed by us that are a hindrance
to others in the society we live in.
Immediate Action Possible:
At home office and Public Areas,
go beyond your normal self and make
it 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 that
we ALL Humbly Agree on these 4 Worldly Truths
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10. 1.STAND UP FOR JUSTICE AT ALL COST
2.DO NOT TAKE LAW INTO OUR HANDS
3.DO NOT BELIEVE- CHECK
- IF FOR GENERAL GOOD- ACT
4. 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 TRUTHS
Let us ALL get together-
THIS IS OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
1. Help the helpless who are sick
2. Help who require neighbourly Needs
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11. 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 OURS
PEACE N PROSPERITY
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12. Acquiring Knowledge - Good
Informing others - V. Good
Applying it - Excellent
Preventing Mischief - Noble
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