SATHYA SAI SPEAKS VOL - 1 / 1953 - 1960 Tolerate all kinds of persons and opinions While studying other things, you should learn the secret of Shaanthi also. This opportunity should not be missed, for that is the wisdom that will save you. The present system of education aims at making you bread-winners and citizens, but it does not give you the secret of a happy life; namely, discrimination between the unreal and the real - which is the genuine training you need. Of course, it is not your fault, but of those who direct these affairs. They will have to do it, sooner rather than later. The cultivation of viveka (discrimination) is the chief aim of education; the promotion of virtuous habits, the strengthening of Dharma, these are to be attended to; not the acquisition of polish or gentlemanliness, or collection of general information and the practice of common skills. First, be fixed in the consciousness that yourself is the immortal Aathma, which is indestructible, which is holy, pure and divine. That will give you unshakable courage and strength. Then, you must:develop mutual love and respect. Tolerate all kinds of persons and opinions, all attitudes and peculiarities. The school, the home and the society are all training grounds for tolerance. At school, the teachers and the pupils must be aware of their duties and rights. The relationship must be based on love, not fear. Only the atmosphere of love can guarantee happy co-operation and concord. Above all, be good, honest and well-behaved. That will make the university degrees more desirable and valuable. Do not attach undue value to the passing of examinations, for, if you do so, you are apt to get terribly depressed when you fail; we hear of too many young people committing suicide when the results of the examinations are announced. Dear children, do not do any such foolish thing. Take failure, if it comes, as a spur to further effort; analyse why you failed and profit by the experience. If you ruin yourself by such foolish actions, it will pain Me, remember.
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