QUOTES
"When
we try to bring about change in our societies, we are treated first with indifference,
then with ridicule, then with abuse and then with oppression. And finally the
greatest challenge is thrown at us. We are treated with respect. This is the most
dangerous stage." (after Gandhi)
...Several
million Sarvodaya adherents in Sri Lanka have proved that they can transcend racial,
religious, linguistic and ethnic barriers to accept a common state of ideals,
principles, and constructive programs to build a new society as collectively envisioned
by them.
"We
who have been born Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Muslim, or any other faith can
be very confortable in each others temple's, mosques, and churches, praying or
meditating together to create a spiritual mass of consciousness which can overcome
our greed, hatred, and illusions."
"The
spiritual foundation of the SSM, its closeness to the day-to-day life of the people,
its highly decntralized and village-based nature, its non-partisanship in party
political struggles and its active involvement in bringing relief and rehabilitation
to victims of natural or man-made calamities: these are some of the other factors
that have contributed to its survivial and progress."
