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Of all the professions, the teacher's profession has to adhere utmost to the ideal of truth. When teachers stray from truth, society meets with disaster. Thousands of tender children, unacquainted with the ways of the world, pass through their hands. The impact of their teachings and personality will be great and lasting. Therefore, the teacher has to be free from bad habits, for children automatically adopt the habits and manners of elders. This is an ever-present danger. When the evil influence is directed towards the thousands who receive the impact, society gets polluted.

- Vidya Vahini, Chapter 7

You must serve with Heads in the Forest, Hands in the Society.  - Baba