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PART V
What is Saddhamma
Section I— The Functions of Saddhamma.
To cleanse the Mind of its impurities.
To make the world a Kingdom of Righteousness.
Section II— Dhamma to be Saddhamma must promote Pradnya.
Dhamma is Saddhamma when it makes learning open to all.
Dhamma is Saddhamma when it teaches that mere learning is not enough. It may lead to pedantry.
Dhamma is Saddhamma when it teaches that what is needed is Pradnya.
Section III— Dhamma to be Saddhamma must promote Maitri.
Dhamma is Saddhamma only when it teaches that mere Pradnya is not enough. It must be accompanied by Sila.
Dhamma is Saddhamma only when it teaches that besides Pradnya and Sila what is necessary is Karuna.
Dhamma is Saddhamma only when it teaches that more than Karuna what is necessary is Maitri.
Section IV— Dhamma to be Saddhamma must pull down all social barriers.
Dhamma to be Saddhamma must break down barriers between man and man.
Dhamma to be Saddhamma must teach that worth and not birth is the measure of man.
Dhamma to be Saddhamma must promote equality between man and man.