You have to develop fraternal feelings toward everyone. Here is an example from the Ramayana. Once the four brothers as young lads were playing a game with a ball. After the game Rama ran to Kausalya and rested on her lap. He was full of joy. When Kausalya asked him why he was feeling so happy, Rama said that Bharat had won in the game that day and that made him so happy. Kausalya remarked that an elder brother rejoicing in the success of his younger brother is a great example for brotherly love. Shortly thereafter Bharat came to Kausalya with a sad look. Kausalya asked him why he was feeling sad when he had won in the game. Bharat said: ‘When I was about to lose the game, Rama managed to lose the game and made me the winner. I am feeling unhappy because of the defeat of my elder brother. Is it not sad that on my account my elder brother should lose the game?

What an example of fraternal love! The elder brother should rejoice in the success of the younger, even by losing the game himself. This is the lesson taught by the Ramayana. In those days the four brothers were in supreme state of fraternal love. Today brothers go to the Supreme Court for settling their disputes! This is not proper. Brothers should be united and live in amity. The ideal of fraternal unity upheld in the Ramayana should inspire the people today. Students! Strive for the welfare of society as a whole. Experience God through love. (SSS Vol.29, p. 47)