"What is the essence of the true poetic spirit? It is none other than a love and concern for the welfare of humanity. It is a spirit of selflessness, of altruism that seeks not personal fame or fortune. It is a spirit to fight tenaciously for justice - denouncing evil, proclaiming the truth, and championing the cause of the people. This, too, is the Gakkai spirit.Individuals ho lack this poetic sensitivity, this deep empathy for all around them, don't understand others' hearts. Countries that lack this spirit don't understand the heart of peace. youth without this spirit, this empathy, will lose the energy to advance and win in life. And a people that disdains this spirit will end up losing its very humanity and sense of fellowship with others.
Navoi's poetic spirit sings this ode to life:
The flowers blooming
in the garden of the universe
are magnificent.
And the most fragrant
of the all
is the flower of life.
Navoi once encouraged a young friend: "For a youth, is there any higher virtue than courage?"
SGI President Ikeda's Speech
1st Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, held at Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on September 22, 2007
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