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384 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
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my parents. May I respect the head of my clan. May I be of gentle speech. May I speak evil of none. Clearing my heart of the stain of selfishness, may I dwell at home generous pure-handed, delighting in giving up, may I be a proper man to ask a boon of, delighting in sharing gifts with others.
“ ‘All my life long, may I be angerless, and, if anger arise, may I quickly check it.’ ”
Such are the seven resolutions Brethren, by undertaking and performing which you will attain the state of happiness and purity.