Building Life

social life. If you want to live an honourable life in society, and if you want people to support you instead of becoming obstacles, then adopt just one principle in your life: approach everyone with gentleness and love. The principle that it is disastrous to follow is: “Be kind to those who are kind and harsh to those who are harsh.” In contrast, the correct principle is: “Be kind to those who are kind and also to those who are harsh.” If someone becomes upset with you for any reason, do not respond with anger. Instead, overlook their bad behaviour and treat them well. Respond to their bitter words with sweet ones. Even if they harm you, strive to benefit them. You will then see that the person who appeared to be your enemy will become your close friend. PRUDENT STRATEGY Merchants don’t just start a business and then sit back, assuming it’s now others’ responsibility to come and buy whatever they wish. Instead, they take additional steps to promote their trade, continuously working to develop and expand it. One common approach is selling products at a discounted rate. For example, a person might start a biweekly magazine priced at ten rupees per issue, but for a limited time, he will offer it for only two rupees. This reduced price is known as an introductory offer. Similarly, when