Country is not a mere piece of land; it is an assemblage of citizens. For countries to progress, its citizens must cultivate moral, ethical, and spiritual values. It is not possible for citizens and leaders to cultivate these values unless they practice them right from childhood! Life becomes meaningless if one does not take to righteous actions from an early age. Modern students are not able to refine their lives. So the parents and the teachers should play an active role in shaping the lives of the students. First and foremost, they have to enquire as to how the students can get rid of their evil tendencies. Just as a boulder becomes worthy of adoration and respect when it is carved into a beautiful idol by a sculptor, so also the students will become ideal citizens if they are brought up in the right environment. The teachers and parents are responsible for the good and bad in students.

- Divine Discourse, Jul 26, 1999