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INTRODUCTION

C onsider the person who lives his entire life avoiding re-

s p o n s i b i l i t y. One who thinks only of feeding himself, of

only his own future, house, car and other property… That
which unfolds around him, the tragedies and injustices that take
place all over the world, the bloodshed, anguish and hunger suf-
f e red by others, does not concern him at all. He is indiff e rent to
plight of those who have been unjustly attacked, or the child who
can find not even a crumb to eat. He is of the corrupt mentality that
suggests, "Let the snake which does not bite me live a thousand
years." He thinks only of himself.
Such persons are quite common, however. There are many who

think that if they can avoid thinking of these concerns, they them-
selves can be at peace. Though he finds himself in a cruel world, this
does not trouble him or affect his conscience.
H o w e v e r, during such times, there are great re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s
upon everyone. All can achieve the state of mind to dispose them to
come to the rescue of those who are suffering, who have been un-
justly exiled from their homes, or endured massacre. Working to

save the world from these afflictions is a duty which falls on every-
body with mind to think and a conscience.
Now, you may be thinking, "Yes, but what can I do?" But, think

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