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. Lord Buddha
Our
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Social Responsibility
Let us join hands and Remove Misconceptions
and help to build Our Sri Lanka
Do not believe just because....
TM
TRUST
The Victory against Terrorism in 2009 did bring accusation
from the International Community. To offset suspicion by those
concerned and to think rationally, we as a Responsible
Corporate Citizen of Sri Lanka, Published a version of this
booklet, and distributed among friends Worldwide. We then
continued this campaign in Sri Lanka by translating it into
Sinhalese and Tamil and gave every one of our Customers, a
shortened version.
Today's alarming situation has arisen because we have not
learnt enough from past mistakes; not taken Seriously Our
Responsibility as Citizens, members of various Political,
Religious, Cultural and Neighborhood Groups, and the
inadequacy of the Rule of Law. Accepting that All Sri Lankans,
Need a Wide Margin for Various Behavioral Practices that are
not both Public Nuisance or affects the Peace in the
Neighborhood, and being Humble enough to accept Others'
Values and Cultures while denouncing Mischief, Terrorism and
Racial Hatred and Jealousy, and Rumors and Suspicion will
Strengthen Our Bonds as Sri Lankans.
Reading and implementing with understanding
within our limits with an open Mind and Freely Printing and
Distributing where Necessary will probably be the First Step
while sincerely correcting with Responsibility where Required.
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 rst stone.
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?
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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.
1. He spoke very brief and a heart piercing truth;
2. Attention seeking body movement ;
3. Secret Message to READ! (nally 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:
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.
Master must have written
their very names! Implying that he knew that these men too
have committed the very same crime of adultry.
Perhaps the Rabi whom they called
Press for Justice, adhere to the Law. Don't be the Judge. There
could always be three sides to a story. Apart from Reliable
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Lord Krishna advices him to Fight
as this is for a just cause
Lesson: For Justice to Prevail, Blood Relationship or
Other Consideration even Political cannot stand in the
way.
Readily accept our mistakes and don't nd ways to pass the
Immediate Action Possible:
Perhaps stop the barbaric ragging at Universities; Stop
bullies at school; and ofces etc.
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 difcult 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 nd that anything
agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benet of
all then accept it and live up to it.Buddha
(Anguttara Nikaya Vol. 1, 188-193 P.T.S. Ed.).Kalama Suttra
Lesson : DO NOT ACT UPON RUMORS.
Check its Validty; Act only if it is Benecial to All
Immediate Action Possible: Do not gossip based on what
you hear or read or even what you SEE!!.
If you can do something resulting in benet to all,then
although it is against his very own family members.
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3. Diffuse Misunderstanding-Family n Friends
4. Respect Rights n Cultures n Understand
5. Try Community Projects to bring Fellowship
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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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:.
It means there is an Uncreated (no beginning or end), that creates
creation but with
everything including the present
Muslim bk1 Hadith56:
past and future of created things and is beyond our imagination
This is the highest of faith.
Everything. The Uncreated does not visit the
innite knowledge, power etc knows
Lesson: FIRST PART OF FAITH TO MAKE THE WORLD
Removing any obstacles that can be removed by us that are a hindrance
to others in the society we live in.

A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE ,
Immediate Action Possible:At home ofce and Public Areas,
go beyond your normal self and make
it extra pleasant and safe for All.
Clear speech n action reects transparency,
Friends n Family and acquaintances:
always speak something that is mutually benecial,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
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
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HOW? Schools, Universities, Ofces, Clubs, Welfare a 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.
4. Ramazan, Hajj
Lets create Neighborhood that could withstand
1. X-Mas, Easter etc
2. Vesak, Aluth Avurudhu
3. Thai Pongal, Deepawali
The Dividend will be OURS
PEACE N PROSPERITY
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