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Summary

The text critiques a growing societal tendency to passively accept wrongdoing with phrases like "let things be" or "it has always been this way," which the author views as cowardly or willful ignorance. It expresses concern when community leaders make such statements, as they send a misleading message. The author recalls former president Deepchand Nahara of the All India Terapanth Youth Council, who courageously declared that his team members would be addiction-free, with consequences for violations. The text also references Acharya Shri Tulsi's poignant statement that even a small stain on the pure cloth of Terapanth is unacceptable, while larger stains elsewhere are ignored. It argues that flexible or lenient talk from the community is neither just nor dignified. While acknowledging that the community cannot remain entirely unaffected by the times, it advocates for vigilance and early prevention of problems, comparing it to addressing weevils in grain before they spoil the whole sack. The author notes that despite professing devotion to the guru, people often disregard his teachings. The text identifies a need for qualified leadership in community institutions, with essential qualities including loyalty to the religious order, administrative experience, leadership ability, time management skills, efficiency in systems, strong will to serve society, and humility toward monks and nuns. It emphasizes that positive thinking naturally brings forth goodness, while narrow or closed thinking can lead to disappointing results. A major difficulty identified is the acceptance of being carried along by the current, with many appearing compelled to follow the flow. The author urges individuals not to deny truths that weaken society and to recognize the changing landscape, aligning with the times as the revered acharyas have done, not just walking but leaping forward with the times to serve the community and build a healthy society.